1937-2026
Ilene Joyce Roth, 88, died July 12, 2026, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born December 31, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Benjamin Frank and Bertha Olvina (Ricter) Jones.
Ilene enjoyed sewing and doing all kinds of crafts. She was a longtime member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
On August 12, 1951, Ilene Married Allen L. Roth, in Hutchinson. They shared over 60 years of marriage; prior to his death on February 7, 2012.
She is survived by: her children, David Roth of Lyons, Diane Roth and Danny Roth, both of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Johnny Roth, Angel (Jordan) Reichert, Ashley Stevens, Kalie (Brian) Leiker, Leah (Cody) Bowers, and Lyndsey Roth; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sue Hill of Hutchinson.
Ilene was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; daughter, Denise Fangrow; sister, Ermalee Merritt; and daughter-in-law, Dana Roth.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt officiating. Private family burial will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Eastwood Church of Christ, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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