Donna Jane Stiffler, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a courageous fight against cancer, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS. She was born January 4, 1958, in Hutchinson, KS to John and Betty Haines.
Donna grew up an “Air Force brat” moving all over the United States and other countries including Spain. She graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, MO. After becoming a mother to two girls, she went back to Hutchinson Community College and graduated with an Early Education degree. She spent many years as a job coach and did respite care for TECH. Her most treasured job was for Boys and Girls Club as their kids after school director for the mentally and physically handicapped.
Donna’s hobbies included always looking for a new recipe to try with the family and crafting; making wreaths and painting ceramics. She could bedazzle anything. She also had an enormous collection of salt and pepper shakers and chickens. Her family called her the crazy chicken lady and she would proudly wear shirts declaring so.
Donna is preceded by her parents.
She is survived by her two daughters, Dannielle (Kevin) Stiffler and Janie Stiffler both of Hutchinson, KS; a sister, Laurie Brady of Missoula, MT; a brother, David (Brandie) Haines of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Jayson (Lacie) Kidd, Bryson (Kirstin) Kidd, Alexis (Hailey) Kidd; great grandchildren, Madison, Avery, and one more on the way.
A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel to help the family with funeral expenses, and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.