Juanita Jane Carmichael, 89, went to her heavenly home Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born February 12, 1933, in Montezuma, KS, to Amos Robert and Hazel Nadine (French) Jantz.

Juanita graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951, and Salt City Business College.  She worked as a lead in the seat installation department for Collins Industries.  Juanita's faith and family were vital in her life.  She had no time for hobbies, as Juanita was always taking care of her family and friends with unconditional love.  Juanita was a member of Full Gospel Fellowship Church, praying daily and relying on her Lord and Savior for guidance.

On October 28, 1976, she married Jerry Faye Carmichael, in Hutchinson.  They met while working at Collins Industries.  He passed April 26, 2021, after sharing 44 years of marriage.

Juanita is survived by:  daughters, Linda Bush of Wichita, and Jo Ann Stofer of Hutchinson; stepchildren, Elaine Gaskel (Nick), Christina Frost (Doug), all of Joplin, MO, Jerry Carmichael (Diana) of South Hutchinson, and John Carmichael (Carla) of Hutchinson; brother, Marvin Jantz (Agnes) of Colorado; sister, Myrna Moore of Iola; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Jerry; son, Marvin Borntrager; brother, Harold Jantz; and sisters, Barbara Rowles and Mildred Griffin.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, with Pastor Jerry Stokely officiating.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice or Diversicare of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.