Kathleen D Andres

Kathleen "Kathy" D. Andres, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas.

Born on April 9, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, to Walter and Elda (Toevs) Andres, Kathy dedicated her entire life to serving others with exceptional kindness, gentle grace, and an unconditional love for people. A longtime member of the First Mennonite Church in Newton, she faithfully served in the church nursery for over 30 years, welcoming generations of children with open arms. Her love for music and community vibrated through her more than 50 years as an active member of the Sweet Adelines Chorus.

Kathy's compassionate heart naturally led her into nursing. She began her career at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton before becoming a beloved pediatric nurse in Dr. Nachtigal’s office at Bethel Clinic. She later concluded her career in elder care at Presbyterian Manor, bringing comfort and dignity to those in their later years.

Caring for children was truly the highlight of Kathy's life. Beyond her medical career, she spent many years as a nanny for several families across Newton and Wichita. Her warmth shone brightest within her own family—she was cherished by her nieces, nephews, and their children, with whom she spent endless hours engaging in imaginative play, reading stories, and teaching a deep appreciation for the farm animals she held dear. Her family has witnessed the goodness of God through the tremendous blessing of having Kathy in their lives.

Kathy is survived by her sisters, Mary Hardtarfer and Elaine Bingamon; her brother, Richard (Barbara) Andres; her nephews, Mark (Sara) Hardtarfer and family, Scott (Becky) Hardtarfer and family, and Matthew (Tami) Andres; her niece, Jessica (Ben) Waugh; her great-niece, Amber (Mike) Randall and family; her great-nieces, Leva Andres, Melanie Andres, and Adalynn Kathleen Waugh; and her great-nephew, Isaac Waugh.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Schowalter Villa Chapel in Hesston, with Chaplain Anita Kehr officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sweet Adelines or the Schowalter Villa Pre-School, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.