Evelyn Esther Burns

Jetmore - Evelyn Esther Burns, 98, passed away May 1, 2026 at Hodgeman County Health Center - ISB, Jetmore.

She was born on April 13, 1928, in rural Hodgeman County, the daughter of Fred and Lydia Miller Ehrlich.

A lifetime area resident, she was a stay-at-home mom who was also a cook for the schools. Max and Evelyn owned and operated Patchen Pharmacy in Jetmore. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Evelyn enjoyed being a member of the dance club in Jetmore. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and shopping.

On May 8, 1948, she married Max Burns in Hodgeman County, Kansas; he preceded her in death.

Evelyn is survived by; two sons, Steve Burns (Debbie McClanahan) of Salina, and Michael Burns of Jetmore; a brother, Darrell (Judy) Ehrlich of Salina; two sisters, Elsie Steinbring of Jetmore, and Darlene Patee of Wichita; sister-in-law, Karen Ehrlich of Surprise, Arizona; grandson, Andrew (Sarah) Burns of Hutchinson; and great grandson, Layne Burns of Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Duane Ehrlich; sister, Norma Jean (Danny) Hays; brothers and sisters-in-law, Junior Steinbring, Ernie Patee, R.O. & Jeanie Burns, Leonard & Crysty Maxwell, Marvin Burns, Gwen Mathis, and Ray & Vivian Ricketts.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore with Rev. Stanley E. Palmer presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Health Center - ISB in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.