Debora J. “Debbie” Zarnowski, 71, of Hutchinson, died January 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Thornton and Patricia (Wells) White.
Debbie was a lifelong Certified Nursing Assistant. Throughout her career, she worked at Welsey Towers, Sunshine Meadows, and Mennonite Friendship Communities. Debbie was a Girl Scout leader for over 20 years and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She had an appreciation for motorcycles and enjoyed self-expression through her carefully planned tattoos.
On March 21, 1980, she married Michael Zarnowski in Hutchinson. They shared nearly 45 years of marriage before her death.
Debbie is survived by: her husband, Michael of Hutchinson; daughters, Laci (Jeff) Heinlein of Nickerson and Patricia Zarnowski (James Fowler) of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Mariah (Ethan) Morgan of Hutchinson and Piper and Addi Heinlein of Nickerson; sister, Marsha (Jimmy) Barnes of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Ty and Hoby White; and sons, Zachary and Thor Zarnowski.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association- Central and Western Kansas Chapter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.