Kimberly M. "Kim" Kutina, 42, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. She was born December 27, 1981 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Kirk Joseph and Yong "Judy" Im (Yi) Kutina.
Kim graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. She was employed by TARC Industries. She attended the Berryton United Methodist Church and Light of the World Christian Church.
Kim loved spending time with family and friends. She had a strong faith in God and loved attending church. She had a gift to lift others up with her beautiful, contagious smile and was a prayer warrior for anyone in need of prayer. She loved volunteering to help with Sunday school, and Vacation Bible school.
Kim loved animals of every kind and going to see them at Helping Hands and PetLand. She enjoyed getting in the car and being on the move. Whether it was to visit zoos or museums, going shopping or to go hiking and enjoying the outdoors. Kim loved music,enjoyed singing, and getting dolled up. She would always be one of the first people out on the dance floor. She was a food connoisseur, always intrigued to trying new dishes. Her love for anyone around her was known, she was a social butterfly, and a ray of sunshine. Kim didn't know a stranger and gave the best hugs.
Survivors include her siblings, Sara Kutina of Berryton, Martin Kutina of Berryton, her nephew Kale, and niece, Kendyl.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Kirk and Judy.
A Celebration of Kim's Life will be held at a later date and her family will release the information accordingly. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 SE Berryton Rd., Berryton, Kansas 66409 or to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
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