John Hooker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Hooker of South Hutchinson, Kansas, born in Hutchinson, Kansas, who passed away on September 17, 2024 at the age of 70. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Hooker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Hooker and Bessie Summers Hooker. He is survived by: his wife JoAnne Osenbaugh; his sons, Steven Griffin (Phyllis) of Bluffton, IN, Robert Griffin (Tara) of Hutchinson and Michael Griffin (Valerie) of South Hutchinson; his grandchildren, Caressa Runyon (Taylor), Stephani Oelke-Royer (Ryan), Kayla Griffin (Adam Strand), Shane Griffin, Tyler Griffin (Renae), Shaun Griffin (Carolyn), Joseph Griffin (Audrey), Ashley Burkhart (Adam), Jasmine Griffin, Colton Griffin, Trevor Griffin (Jessica), Dylan Griffin (Tiana), Dakota Griffin (Amya) and Matthew Griffin; his great grandchildren, Taysen, Cailynn, Oaklen, William, Daisy, Ginger, Saige, Ezra, Jade, Braylen, Maddox, Adinan, Riley, Coen, Lily, Violet, Ezekiel and Jonah; his siblings, Carol Neufeld (Kenneth) and Fred Hooker (Linda); and his siblings-in-law, Judy Eckhoff (Carl), Jeanne Osenbaugh (Jerry) and John Osenbaugh (Star). He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Elliott Mortuary & Crematory (1219 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 at the Fairlawn Burial Park (2401 Carey Blvd, Hutchinson, KS 67501).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the John Hooker Memorial Fund to be distributed to charities of the family's choosing, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501. (https://view.oneroomstreaming.com).
