Rosemary Sutton

Rosemary Sutton obituary

Rosemary Sutton

Rosemary Sutton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elliott Mortuary & Crematory - Hutchinson on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Rosemary Sutton, 86, died November 16, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born on May 25, 1939, in Turon, to Samuel Stacy "Shorty" and Opal (Fountain) Kittle.

Rosemary was a graduate of Turon High School. She worked at Dillards, Hutchinson, retiring after 25 years of service. Rosemary enjoyed bowling and bowled on a league for many years. She also enjoyed cheering on KU basketball and watching NASCAR.

Rosemary married Dick Hillman, together they had three children, they later divorced. On July 11, 1990, she married Larry D. Sutton, they shared three years of marriage prior to his death on March 18, 1994.

Rosemary is survived by: her children, Jeff (Jennifer) Rose of West Des Moines, IA, Scott (Cindy) Hillman of Temple, TX, Todd Hillman and Shellie (Bob) Roberts, both of Hutchinson; step-daughter, Brenda Koehn of Hutchinson; stepson, Larry Sutton of Beloit; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Schwamborn of Hutchinson; brothers, Stacy Kittle of California and Buford Kittle of Ohio; brothers-in-law, Max (Donna) Sutton and Duane Anstine, both of Hutchinson, Mike Gilmore of Texas; sister-in-law, Diane Kauffman of Hutchinson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters, Twila Hoffman, Norma Jean Anstine, Carolyn Gilmore; and brothers-in-law, Ray Kauffman and Walter Hoffman.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary with her son, Pastor Scott Hillman, officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with the family present 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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