Barbara J. Ratzloff, 84, died March 8, 2015 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 5, 1931 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy Gruver Kootz. She was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School. A resident of Hutchinson since 1973, she worked for Lowen Corp, retiring in 2009, after 32 years. Barbara loved to knit and crochet, work puzzles, and collect Elvis memorabilia. She married Lester Ratzloff on June 9, 1951 in Hutchinson. He died May 6, 1982.
Survivors include 3 sons, Michael (Cindy) Ratzloff, Hutchinson, Patrick (Jennifer) Ratzloff, Andover, and Christopher (Karen) Ratzloff, Moore, OK, a brother, Conrad Kootz, Camarillo, CA, 3 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 21 step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Roxanne Ratzloff.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford presiding. Visitation will be held from 1PM to 9PM Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 that evening, all at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House, in care of the funeral home.