IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Winifred Jean

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Nienke

September 12, 1932 – January 9, 2021

Obituary

Winifred Jean Nienke, 88, of Inman, died January 9, 2021, at her home. She was born September 12, 1932, in Ellsworth, to Roy W. and Jane G. (Cowie) Kelley.

In addition to being a homemaker, Jean worked many jobs over the years, retiring as cook at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was known for her wit and love for her family. Jean enjoyed baking and crafts of all kinds. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, where she was active in LWML.

On September 3, 1948, Jean married Leonard Nienke, in Lyons. He died May 3, 2010.

Surviving are: children, Stephen Nienke (Shandra), Georgia, Richard Nienke (Mary), Dubuque, IA, Ronald Nienke (Debi), Hutchinson, Tammy Wright (Mike), Buhler, Kelly Nienke, Pratt, Tara Griffin (Bob), Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Tonya Nienke, Hutchinson; 25 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Randy Nienke; grandchildren, Angela, Teresa, Jason and Joshua Nienke.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12 th Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Kanopolis Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

The service will be live-streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/orlhutch/videos/

Memorials are suggested to Reno County Food Bank or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church LWML, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Funeral Services

Family to receive friends

January
14

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

January
15

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

407 E 12th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

January
15

Kanopolis Cemetery

, Kanopolis, KS 67454

Starts at 3:00 pm

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