Elizabeth (Yutzy) Nisly, 87, passed away on April 26, 2021 at her home in rural Hutchinson. She was born on Oct. 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS to Eli N. and Fanny (Miller) Yutzy.
Elizabeth married William Edward Nisly on April 29, 1956, and they shared 64 years of marriage before his death on Aug. 5, 2020. Together, they raised five children. Elizabeth was a lifelong homemaker and an active member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church and the surrounding community. Elizabeth’s life mission was to glorify God in service to those around her and she remained committed to that goal until her death. She had a special gift for hospitality and regularly welcomed others into her home for a meal and fellowship.
Elizabeth is survived by: her five children: Loretta (Arlis) Helmuth of Kalona, IA; Rosalie Nisly of Hutchinson, KS; Darrell (Kathryn) Nisly of Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Joanna (John) Riehl, and Eugene (Sharon) Nisly of Hutchinson, KS; 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; sister Laura Yutzy, sister-in-law: Alta Yutzy.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, William Nisly; brothers: Herman, John, and Raymond Yutzy; sisters: Fern Beachy, and Emma Nisly; two granddaughters: Victorious Sunshine and Rhiannon Elizabeth Nisly; sisters-in-law: Mary Yutzy and Sylvia Yutzy; and two brothers-in-law: Harley Nisly and Rufus Beachy.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, with Pastor Lee Nisly officiating. Final viewing will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.