Lynn Marie Farnan

Lynn Marie Farnan, 40, died Friday (Aug. 27, 2010) at her home in Newton. She was born on Oct. 14, 1969, in Wichita. Lynn was a lifelong resident of Newton, where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Santa Fe Middle School, and graduated from Newton High School in 1988. Lynn later received her master’s degree from Emporia State College in rehabilitative psychology. Lynn worked as a case manager at Prairie View in Newton for 12 years. The last few years she worked in Wichita at Convergys Health Services in the Medicare insurance division. Lynn loved to spend time with her children. She also enjoyed the outdoors, water sports and listening to music, especially ’80s rock. She participated in 4-H, softball, cooking, baking and loved animals. Lynn truly enjoyed being around her family, co-workers and friends. Survivors include her son, Broc Shafer, who was born on March 24, 1999; twin daughters, Stella Rose and Lana Marie Kreger, who were born on May 22, 2004; her parents, Lewis Paul and Lorraine Therese (Gronau) Farnan of Newton; brother, Tony Farnan and his wife Tracie and daughter Abia of Newton; grandfather, William “Bill” Gronau of Newton; nephew, Trevor Farnan of Orlando, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lynn was preceded in death by grandparents, Clara Gronau and Paul and Bertha Farnan. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton. Recitation of the holy rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. The mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Midland National Bank for her children’s educational fund. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.