Mary Jane Hutinett's Obituary
Mary Jane Hutinett, 80, of Chanute passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Mary was born on July 18, 1943, in Burlington, Kansas the daughter of John Melvin and Esther Irene (Wright) Harris.
Mary lived her younger years in Burlington and in 1956 her family moved to Chanute; Mary graduated from Chanute High School in 1961. While at Chanute High School, Mary met the love of her life John Hutinett, and they were united in marriage on July 28, 1961, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Chanute, John survives at the home.
Mary was a stay home mom to her and John’s three children, investing richly in their lives.. She was very involved in the community including serving as the president of the PTA at Hutton Elementary School, and as a 4-H Leader that loved to teach children and young adults how to cook and sew, as well as numerous other positions. Mary was like a mother to many children in Chanute and she would open her door to anyone who needed a meal or just needed somewhere to feel love.
In her spare time, Mary loved to read, play cards, and spend time with family. Over the years she was an avid collector including Raggedy Ann and Andy, vintage toys, rocket and space memorabilia and other special items. After John’s retirement, Mary and John enjoyed traveling together and no matter where they went, Mary always had to dip her feet into a body of water that was nearby.
Mary had a beautiful kind heart and will always be remembered as a very loving, loyal, protective woman that was incredibly selfless. She loved well and is deeply loved. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who were blessed to know her.
Mary is survived by her husband John Hutinett of Chanute, Kansas, her three children: John Hutinett (wife Sigrid) of Fayetteville, AR, Sheila Johnson (husband Carl) of Rockport, TX, and Robert Hutinett of Chanute, KS, five grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and her sister Betty Haigler of Humboldt, KS.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents John and Irene and her brothers John Henry Harris and Cleo Harris.
Cremation has been requested with no service planned at this time. Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to a disabled veteran’s organization of choosing and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, Kansas 66720.
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