Thelma Katherine Keller
Thelma Katherine Keller, 88, of Newton,
homemaker, died Monday (Jan. 24, 2000) at Via Christi Regional
Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita.
She was born Aug. 30, 1911, in Newton
to T. L. and Margaret (Brooks) Leckington. She married David Keller
May 1, 1931, in Newton. He preceded her in death April 17, 1988.
She was a member of American Legion
Auxiliary in Newton, where she helped prepare meals for many years.
She also was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Newton. She was a waitress
at local restaurants for more than 30 years.
Survivors include: one son, Richard
Keller of El Dorado; two brothers, Vernon Leckington of Cheney and
Maurice M. "Bob" Leckington of Newton; one sister, Helen
Peak of Terre Haute, Ind.; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her
parents.
Graveside services and burial will be 2
p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton with the Rev. Louise
MacClanahan, chaplain from Newton Medical Center officiating.
Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Broadway Colonial Funeral
Home.
Memorials have been established with
Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.
