Colleen F. Kallaus, 84, of Hutchinson, died Nov. 5, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Kinsley, to Raymond E. and Theresa L. (Collette) Kallaus.
Colleen graduated from Kinsley High School in 1964 and Salt City Business College. She was a survivor of childhood polio, and Colleen never let that hold her back. She held various jobs over the course of her working career.
Colleen’s faith was most important to her, and she cherished her membership in The Church of the Holy Cross. Second only to her faith was her family; she loved spending time with them and being able to cook and bake for them—she made a mean pumpkin pie. Colleen was an avid fan of sports, but the biggest fan of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. You would catch her tuning into all their games and razzing her great-nephew, Ryan, about his favorite football team.
Colleen is survived by her brother, Don Kallaus (Pat); great-nephew, Ryan Penner (Chelsea); sister-in-law, Elaine Kallaus; nephews, Jeffrey Kallaus (C.J.), Mike Kallaus (Angie); niece, Cynthia Kallaus (Rick); great-nephews, Michael Graf (Allison), Christopher Kallaus (Tracey); great-niece, Ashley Graf; and many great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard “Dick” Kallaus.
In accordance with Colleen’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., both at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson. Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at Saint Nicholas Cemetery in Kinsley.
Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.