Eldon R. Pankratz Obituary
We bid farewell to Eldon R. Pankratz of Hillsboro, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 3, 2025 at the age of 87. Eldon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry D. Pankratz and Olga Pankratz (Schmidt); his former wife Ardith Pankratz; and his sisters, Evelyn Pankratz, Betty Ratzlaff and Joyce Bergen.
He is survived by: his children, Kevin Pankratz (Dooz) of Wichita, Terry Pankratz (Kandis) of Hillsboro, Cindy Jantzen (Kevin) of Wichita and Kristie Diller (Phil) of Hesston; his stepchildren, Angela Heide (Keith) of Hutchinson, Merle Flaming (Michelle) of Marion and Steve Flaming (Kim) of Kansas City; and his sister Ruth Ann Penner of Hillsboro. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.
