1940-2026
Doris Schadler-Clark, 86, of South Hutchinson, died October 25, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born April 21, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of John and Laura (Price) Carter.
Doris was a 1958 graduate of Hutchinson High School and received an LPN license from McPherson Nursing School. She worked as an LPN, Corrections Officer and was Director of Kids after School. She served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for nine years from 1977-1986. Doris was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
The true center of her world was always her children and grandchildren. She was a very giving person – things were not important to her. Doris was an avid reader. She loved playing games, enjoyed putting puzzles together and working crosswords. She will live forever in the hearts and memories of her loved ones.
She is survived by: children, Melvin (Donna) Schadler, Nancy Thomas, Melanie Hefton and Rhonda Philbrick; sister, Lorana Stay; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Darrel Carter, Walter Carter, and John Haines; sisters, Frieda McGill and Vesta Stewart; granddaughters, Stacy Marie Thomas and Stephanie Thomas; grandson, Dustin Thomas; sons-in-law, Arley Philbrick and Don Thomas.
Per her request, cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. November 2, 2026, at Westside Baptist Church, 400 W. 12th St., Hutchinson, with Pastors Tim Adrian and Ryan Schadler officiating. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary with family present 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mennonite Friendship Communities or Westside Baptist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St. Hutchinson, KS 67501.
The family offers their sincerest appreciation and gratitude for the dedicated and loving care provided by each member of the staff at Mennonite Friendship Communities.
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