Elaine Audrey Dippel-Hughes 71
Born: December 1, 1952, in Mt. Home AFB, Idaho. Passed July 31, 2025, at home in Wichita, Kansas.

Surviving family: Brother- Gordon Dippel (Jean & Nieces), Sister- Robin Toste (Gerald & Nieces and Nephew), Daughter- Brandi Dillmore, Grandson- Brendan(Staisha & Great Grandsons Brixten, Cayde & Kyson), Grandson- Carter, Son- William E. "Rusty" Gibbs III, Daughter- Angela Longstaff (Steve ,
Grandson Aaron (Izzy, Great Grandsons Henley & Ashton).

Proceded in Death by Parents Russll and Barbara Dippel, and husband Ralph Hughes.

She was a lover of elephants, unicorns, crafting with beads, and collecting trinkets.