Betty Ann Hoefer, 95, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Wesley, Hutchinson. She was born July 31, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Paul William and Mary Ellen (Northrup) Lindblade.
Betty graduated from Parker High School, Chicago, IL, in 1948. She went on to work as a secretary for Hutchinson Bag Corporation (Hubco Inc.) up until her retirement.
In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to audiobooks and local news and sports on the radio. Betty was the queen of talking on the phone with family and friends every day, she was the one to call for a good conversation. Nothing could ever beat her passion for traveling, seeking new experiences and adventures filled her soul with joy. Betty was truly the most positive person anyone could ever hope to meet, and her generosity was very admirable.
On January 3, 1953, she married Stanley “Stan” Harold Hoefer, in Hutchinson. They shared over 63 years of marriage, prior to his death on October 1, 2016.
Betty is survived by: her children, Sandra (Don) Erickson of Buhler, Gary (Jane) Hoefer of Hutchinson, and Greg Hoefer of El Dorado; grandchildren, Ryan (Becky) Erickson, Paul (Tasha) Erickson, Eric Hoefer, Thomas (Sandra) Hoefer, and Stacy (Todd) Webb; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Reece, Stelli, and Cora Erickson, Tucker, Tailynn, Teagan, and Valerie Hoefer, Dexter and Harry Webb.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Stan; parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou and her husband Bill Gentry, Ticky and her husband Lloyd McAdams; and Stan’s brother, Ron and his wife Jackie Hoefer.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The family will receive friends from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.