Esther Pankratz Obituary
The family announces the passing of Esther Pankratz (Hillsboro, Kansas) on September 27, 2026. Esther, born on February 2, 1932 in Sterling, Kansas, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Pankratz to show support.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Solomon Loewen and Katherine Loewen (Schellenberg); her siblings, Ruby Sutton (Loewen), Dorothy Weber (Loewen) and Kenneth Loewen (Jean); her sons-in-law, Brad Olsen and Terry Serpan; her children, Cheryl Olsen (Danny Loy), Glen Pankratz (Betty) and Mylene Serpan; her grandchildren, Christy Newell (Lance), Scott Pankratz (Angela), Phillip Pankratz (Becky), Michael Pankratz, Lantana Howell and Seth Queen (Sarah); and her great grandchildren, Ian Newell, Elise Newell, Daniel Pankratz, Jabin Pankratz, Hannah Pankratz, Marissa Pankratz, Bradlee Howell, Caden Howell, Maddie Queen and Riley Queen.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jost Funeral Home (401 S Washington St, Hillsboro, KS 67063). A committal service was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. A celebration of life was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.
