Merlyn R. Buss, 85, died early morning of October 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born April 11, 1939, in McAlester, Oklahoma. The daughter of Robert S. and Rosie Whiteside Cornish.  Later moving to Newton, Kansas where she grew up.

She graduated Newton High in 1957. On October 19, 1958, she married Eldon Buss. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Four children were born to this union.  Merlyn liked to knit, crochet, tat, sew and quilt. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Hutchinson Collector Car Club and PEO AG chapter.

She is survived by her husband, Eldon Buss of Hutchinson, Kansas; her sister, Rosalea Sudlow; and two children, daughter, Laura Tebbe and husband Sean Tebbe from Overland Park, and son, Trent Buss and Fernanda Lopes from Olathe, Kansas; three grandchildren, Audrey Lovett of Tampa, Florida, Britton Schroeder of Eugene, Oregon and Aydon Buss of Olathe, Kansas; Goddaughters, Mindy Matson of Newton, Kansas and Laura Lobberecht of Jefferson City, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Laurella Kerr; her son, Mark Buss, and daughter Marty Jo Buss.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 East 30th, Hutchinson, Kansas. Funeral will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 10:00 am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 East 12th, Hutchinson, Kansas. Burial will be at 2:30 pm in Newton, Kansas at Greenwood Cemetery, 1100 East 1st Street, Newton, Kansas.  Memorial Contributions are suggested to Hospice House and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.