Grace C. McKellip
Grace C. McKellip, 77, 1304 W. Eighth,
homemaker, died Friday (April 16, 1999) at her son's home in Newton.
She was born March 21, 1922, in
Ellsworth County to Henry and Minnie (Gustafson) Larson. She married
Henry M. McKellip May 31, 1947, in Wichita. He preceded her in death
April 2, 1999.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran
Church, Ladies Aid Society of the church, and Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program, all of Newton and Sterling Silver Threads in
Sterling.
She was a former Avon lady. She enjoyed
quilting, fishing and camping.
Survivors include: two sons, Chris
McKellip and Olin McKellip, both of Newton; one brother, Hiram Larson
of Lindsborg; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She also
was preceded in death by an infant son and two brothers, Kermit
Larson and Laymer Larson.
Funeral services were today at Zion
Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Gloe officiating. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with
Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or Central Homecare and Hospice in
care of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
