ELLINWOOD — Verna Marie Hewitt, 97, passed away Dec. 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at her home in rural Ellinwood, Kan. She was born on Oct. 9, 1928, in Great Bend, to Fred and Mary (Janne) Hiss. On June 18, 1952, Verna married Kenneth Hewitt in Great Bend. He passed on June 29, 1997.

A lifetime area resident, Verna was a dedicated farm wife, having met her husband while working as a grocery store clerk. She was a graduate of Great Bend High School. Verna was an active member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, participating in bake sales and soup suppers. She also attended services at First Congregational United Church of Christ and helped with quilt making.

Survivors include her children, Connie Herpich of Burdick, Steve Hewitt and wife Carol of Meade, Arlene Hewitt of Ellinw

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