Kathy Niblack

Kathy Jo (Dwyer) Niblack died on July 7, 2026, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Kathy was born on June 4, 1958, in Wellington, the daughter of Leo and Doris Dwyer.

Kathy graduated from Wellington High School and later earned a degree from Southwestern College.  She enjoyed crafting as a hobby and often attended the War Eagle, Arkansas craft show.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Gladys Armstrong, partner Chuck Slater, brother Tom Dwyer (Kathi), and sister Dino (Gladena) Nylander (Pete).  She is survived by her daughter Janelle Kirkwood (Levi) of Viola, Kansas, son Jeremy Niblack (Crystal) of Vero Beach, Florida, brothers Tim Dwyer (Tyra) of Wellington, and Mike Dwyer (April) of Lawrence, Kansas.  Also surviving are grandchildren Hunter Shore (Natalia) of Coppell, Texas, Trapper Shore (MaKayla) of Minot, North Dakota, Wrangler Kirkwood, Dixie Kirkwood, Blake Niblack, great-granddaughter Bella Marie Shore, and one great-granddaughter on the way, Sofia Branae Shore.

Kathy is also survived by her roommate Connie (Cook) Kindy of Hutchinson.

There will be no service, as cremation has taken place.    Donations in honor of Kathy may be made to the Wellington Humane Society.