Melvin R. O’Keefe
1924 - 2015
Obituary
Melvin R. O'Keefe, 90, of Newton, died
Saturday (December 5, 2015) at Via Christi Regional Medical
Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita.
He was born on December 6, 1924 in
Newton, the son of John Patrick and Clara Vetter O'Keefe. Melvin was
raised in rural Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1942.
After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Melvin married Erna Marguerite
Schlagowsky on April 16, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Newton. They farmed for many years until retiring and moving into
Newton.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's
and also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife Erna of the
home; daughter Diane McCully and her husband David of Wichita; and
grandsons Logan and Ryan McCully.
Melvin is preceded in death by his
parents; brother Leo J. O'Keefe; and sister Helen Lorraine Ambler.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will
be held at 7:00 P.M., Friday (December 11, 2015) at Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday (December 12, 2015) at St. Mary's
Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home
after 9:00 A.M. on Friday.
A memorial has been established with
St. Mary's Catholic Church, contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
