Katherine Mae “Kathy” Kittle, 81, died peacefully February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born October 9, 1941, in Aurora, NE, to John Thomas and Geraldine Lee (Tatum) Adams.
Kathy graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, NE. After moving to Hutchinson, she received her associate degree from Hutchinson Community College. Kathy was a professional artist and loved decorating, gardening, and entertaining her family and friends. She had a strong faith, and despite the peaks and valleys in life, her faith never wavered. Kathy loved her church family, and was an active member of the Sterling Evangelical Bible Church. In addition, she was an incredibly devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, supporting her family at their church, school, and community endeavors. One of Kathy’s greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy was also a gracious nurturer, always wanting the best for her church, family, friends and community. One example was her being instrumental in helping to start the Nickerson “Make A Difference Day”. Kathy set a humble example for others on how to make a difference, no matter small or large, in other people’s lives.
On July 10, 1965, she married Emery Dean “Bud” Kittle, in Baton Rouge, LA, where they lived for 16 years. In 1981, they returned to the family farm where Bud was born in Nickerson, KS. They shared almost 55 years of marriage before his death on February 16, 2020.
Kathy is survived by: daughter, Tamara Chesney (Jason) of Nickerson; son, Emery Kittle, Jr. (Jena) of Olathe; stepdaughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Kittle-Martinez (Buddy) of McLouth, KS; brother, Lee Adams (Juanita) of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Alan Roberts, Madelyn and Claire Chesney, Jackson, Elias, Allison, and Emma Kittle, Jessica Kittle (Brad Ayres) and Christopher Kittle; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Sonja Nielsen; and stepson, Ricky Dean Kittle.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Sterling Evangelical Bible Church, 3017 N. Sterling Road, Sterling, with Pastor Phil Carroll officiating. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Elliott Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sterling Evangelical Bible Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Well done, good and faithful servant.