Sharon L. Hurley
September 7, 1945 ~ December 4, 2024
Sharon L. Hurley was born on September 7, 1945, to August and Paula Robke in Seneca, Kansas. She died peacefully in her home on December 4, 2024, of natural causes.
In her 79 eventful years, she pursued a career in nursing, where she touched countless lives. For 56 years, she worked tirelessly to provide care, comfort, and hope to her patients, often going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. First as an ER nurse then a house supervisor when she retired in 202
On August 20, 1966, Sharon married Timothy Hurley and had 13 children. Despite the challenges of raising such a large family, she always made sure each of her children felt loved, supported, and cherished. Her home was a place of warmth and laughter, where her children learned the values of hard work, kindness, and empathy.
Sharon loved to read and spend time with her family, she will mostly be remembered for her unwavering faith in God.
Through the good and bad, until she passed, she believed God would provide if she believed. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Her legacy of selflessness, devotion, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Sharon will be remembered not only for her incredible contributions to healthcare and her family but also for her ability to make everyone around her feel special and valued.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, August and Paula Robke; brothers, Ray Robke, Al Robke; brother-in-law, Rich Vondenkamp; sisters, Mary Ann Vondenkamp and Agatha Robke; her husband of 46 years, Timothy Hurley; children, Michael, Peter, Shannon, Maureen, and TJ. She is survived by children, Brian, Erin (Tom Blackman), Stephen (Dawn), Dan (Karen), James, Kevin, Bridget all of Wichita, and John (Linda) of Adrienne, MI; brothers, Joe Robke (Rita) of Seneca, KS , Herb (Marsha) of Kansas City, MO; sister, Rita Kelly of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, and the mass of the Christian burial will be on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 11:00 am, by Father Pat York, at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Memorials have been established with St. Jude Catholic School, 3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204 and Ministry with Persons With Disabilities, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Please accept my sincere condolences. To Sharonās family and friends, may peace be with you.
When Sharon was on duty as the house supervisor I always knew our patients were in good hands. She truly was a woman of deep faith. May she rest with her God and her family eternally. Sr. Sherri Marie Kuhn
Sharon was such a fun loving lady to be
around. Went to school at Stās. Peter and Paul with her. Have lotās of good memories with her our school days. May she rest in Godās peace.
Hearing of Sharonās passing really pulled at my heart strings. We worked many night shifts together and she helped me out on many different occasions. Sharon is an icon at Via Christi and will be greatly missedā¦may Sharon rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon her.š
I was just a wee nurse from a small town before moving to Wichita. Having Sharon as my go to (house supervisor) led to a more easier shift. She listened, advocated, and just sat and had small talk with us. I am so very sorry for your loss she definitely played a pivotal role in so many nurses and families lives.
šŖšYou touched so many livesā¦ Iām so blessed one of them was mine. Thanks for all the bits of advise & wisdom you took time to share with us. Especially the times after my miscarriages. While youāre up there please give my babies a big hug for meā¦and keep praying for our boys here on earth to come back to practicing their Catholic Faithā¦ like you said itās the most important gift we can give our kidsā¦ they have to realize it and accept it though. I pray for that acceptanceā¦ for so manyššāØLove youā¦ looking forward to when we can meet againš
Dear Hurleys, We are so very sorry for your loss, and we pray for the repose of her soul and for much peace for all of you! Our love and prayers!
My high school friend and neighbor. Silly things you remember at finding out someone you have known as a youngster has passed. When we played baseball at school (not something I did very well) Sharon always chose me to be on her team!!! Haha I was so bad at it, but she didnāt seem to care. I miss all of my class mates and think of all the silly things we did trying to be all grown up ! Hugs to all the family, friends, and classmates who felt Sharonās loss alsoā¦. Rita Ronnebaum 2/20/2025