Obituary

Laura Hiebert

Obituary

Laura Hiebert, 96, formerly of Newton, died Tuesday (April 14, 2015) at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler.

She and her twin brother Lewis were born June 5, 1918 in Harvey County. The daughter of John and Ida Breitenstein, one of nine children, Laura attended schools in Harvey County, moving into town after graduation.

On July 12, 1952, Laura married Albert Hiebert at the First Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson.

In 1940, Laura did house work for various families in the area. Later she went on to work for Hetzel Cleaners for 20 years. From there, Laura went on to work for Hehr Inc., for 23 years until retiring in 1983. The Corner Cleaners asked Laura to help after her retirement, and she stayed on there for about six years. She finally decided to actually retire, and enjoyed working at home and spending time with her husband Albert. He died on Sept.16, 2007.

Laura loved to cook and make pies as well canning green beans and tomatoes. She also enjoyed working in her gardens and her flowers as well as taking a daily walk.

Laura is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, twin brother Lewis Breitenstein, two other brothers; Ora Breitenstein and William Breitenstein, and five sisters; Elsie Singbrisch, Irene McCoush, Ruby Maupin, Ella Plummer and Mable Morris.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m, Tuesday (April 21, 2015) at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Interment will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory near Newton.

Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church of Newton and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton KS 67114.