Mary Hawkins, 73, died November 27, 2010 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born April 24, 1937 at Astoria, New York, the daughter of Edgar and Hilda (Kaff) Hawkins. She was married to Anthony Colangelo from 1960 to 1979. She was an avid crafts person and diligent collector of those things often over-looked by others. Ms. Hawkins was also a direct descendant of Jacob and Sameuel Hawken, creators of the famed Hawken rifle that helped tame the American frontier in the mid 1800's. She recently relocated to Hoisington, Kansas, to be near her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Harold Harrison. Ms. Hawkins was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Tony Colangelo, Great Falls, Virginia; one daughter, Joanne Colangelo, Deerfield Beach, Florida; one sister, Anne Harrison, Hoisington; and several beloved cousins. Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2010 at St. John Cemetery, Hoisington. Father Ultan Murphy will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2010 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.