Obituary

LaDeen E. Holdeman, 83, of Moundridge, former longtime Newton and Halstead resident, died July 26, 2005 at Newton Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1921 at Halstead, daughter of Benjamin B. and Lydia Johnson Koehn. They preceded her in death.

She married Percy D. Holdeman on September 7, 1941 at McPherson. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1988. She was a hoemaker and member of Grace Church of God in Christ aMennonite Church, Halstead.

Survivors: sons, Percy Holdeman; Ajijic Mexico; Lonny Holdeman, MaDill, Oklahoma; Tim Holdeman, Halstead; Delvin Holdeman, Wichita; daughter, Rebecca Greer, Portland, Oregon; brothers, Charles and Wayne Koehn, both of Richmond, Misosuri; sister Evelyn Becker, Moundridge; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by brothers, Floyed, Carlyle; Callie and Maurice Koehn and sister, Grace Schmidt.

Services were held July 29 at the Church. Burial was in Halstead Cemetery.