Dolores Marie Hoff, 78, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Medicalodges in Iola. Dolores was born on Aug. 6, 1947, to Herbert W. and Rose (Leiker) Hoff in Great Bend.
Dolores moved to Iola in 1970 and was employed by H. L. Miller Manufacturing Company. During her 30-year career her responsibilities included dress design, pattern making, fabric selection and traveling throughout the United States attending markets and shows. Dolores was on the board of directors for the Iola Community Theater, and was very active in directing and helped direct numerous plays and productions. She was involved in costume design, designing sets, and production. Later in life Dolores assisted community folks with their sewing, doing alterations, repair, and fittings.
She is survived by sister Annette Bourne and husband Gene of Ellsworth and Stephen Hoff and wife Carol of Laramie, Wyo.
A rosary will be recited on Monday, Jan. 26, at 9:30 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church, Iola, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, 906 E. Eighth St., Ellsworth.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church or Allen Community College Theater Department or Gentiva Hospice, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas.
Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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