It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carolyn J (Sasse) Gillen of Hutchinson, Kansas, who passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn J (Sasse) Gillen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Albert Sasse and Rosina Sasse (Zabel); her spouse Robert'Bob'Ignatius Gillen; and her siblings, Maynard Sasse, Dorine Kuhlmann and Verna Dusin.

She is survived by : her children, Stuart Gillen (Ginger) of Leander, TX, Christine Schletzbaum (Jeff) of Hutchinson, KS and Gretchen Gillen of Saint Louis, MO; her grandchildren, Kayla Gillen, Sydney Gillen, Zachary Schletzbaum, Gillian Schletzbaum and Tyler Schletzbaum; and her sister Arlene Benn of Smith Center, KS..

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of the Holy Cross or TECH, Inc., in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elliott Mortuary