John Utter, Salina
Obituary for John W. Utter | Ryan Mortuary
June 3, 1935 ~ September 22, 2022 (age 87)
John W. Utter, 87, of Salina, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born in Beardstown, IL, to Roy and Ethel (Buescher) Utter, on June 3, 1935.
He worked as a department store manager for Kline’s for over 42 years, in Salina from 1976 through 1995 when the store closed.
He is survived by his wife Katie of the home; children Ron Utter, of Pieora, IL, Tim Utter, of Lawrence, Steve Utter, of Springfield, MO, and Susan Novak, of Dennison, TX; stepchildren Jennifer Simoneu (Don), of Salina, Melissa Baker (Jeff), of Cypress TX, and Darrin Duff (LaRae), of Wichita; four grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Harris of Ashland, IL.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Utter and one sister, Delores Hoffman.
Private graveside services are planned at Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made the Salina Animal Shelter, in care of Ryan Mortuary.
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