Nancy Lynne Habiger, 80, of Hutchinson, died September 23, 2021, at her home. She was born February 9, 1941, in Topeka, to Francis L. and Dorothy M. (Casson) Fritton.
Nancy graduated from Topeka High School in 1959 and attended Kansas State University. In addition to being a homemaker, she was an admitting clerk at Hutchinson Hospital Emergency Room for 22 years and worked at Hutchinson Clinic for 5 years. Nancy was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, was the financial secretary for 35 years, the treasurer for United Methodist Women for 35 years, and was involved in the Mother/Daughter Banquet by getting programs and decorating. Nancy was also in the Mothers Guide Club, Jaycee Jaynes, PEO Chapter D (where she had served as President), a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and volunteered in the hospital gift shop for 12 years. She loved decorating, especially for Christmas.
On May 12, 1962, Nancy married E. Francis “Fran” Habiger, in the All Faith Chapel on the campus of Kansas State University, in Manhattan. They shared 59 years of marriage. He survives.
Also surviving are: children, Michael Habiger (Stephanie) of Olathe, David Habiger (Kathy) of Lenexa, Julie Grieb (Matthew) of McPherson; grandchildren, Hannah, Joshua, and Nathan Habiger, Elizabeth Habiger, Lauren, Megan, and Colin Grieb; sisters, Mary Murrow of Wichita, Margaret Bideau of Clay Center; brother, Jim Fritton of Lawrence; and numerous extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Linda Fritton.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021, at Elliott Chapel. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.
The service will be livestreamed and the link will be available in her obituary on the funeral home website beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021.
Memorial donations are suggested to Topeka High School Historical Society or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.