Jan 30, 2025

Debora J Zarnowski |1953-2025|

Posted Jan 30, 2025 7:05 PM
Debora J Zarnowski
Debora J Zarnowski

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.