Shirley Hutchison

Shirley J. Hutchison of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas, with family at her side on April 21, 2023, at the age of 91.

A Service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, with visitation one hour prior. Shirley will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.

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Shirley was born on September 21, 1931, in Davenport, Iowa, and was raised on the family farm near DeWitt.  She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1949. Shirley was a dedicated wife and mother.  She enjoyed decorating, shopping, collecting nick-knacks of all types, cooking, decorating for holidays, family get togethers, her Shih Tzu Rusty, and of course her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Thomas S. Hutchison of Bella Vista, Arkansas, parents Donald E. and Virginia M. (Arey) Andersen of DeWitt, Iowa, her brother John E. Andersen of Davenport, Iowa, the father of her children J. Richard (Dick) Wallace of DeWitt, and Robert L. Runge of DeWitt.

She is survived by two daughters Marcia Pleas of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Marla (Ken) Anderson of Aurora, Colorado, and son Jon (Jane) Runge of Golden, Colorado, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  

Shirley may be gone physically, but not in spirit.  She will always be lovingly remembered and with us.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Arkansas in Shirley Hutchison’s name.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

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