Kathryn Wheaton
1936 - 2016
Obituary
Kathryn L. Wheaton, 79, died on Friday
(April 15, 2016) at Asbury Park in Newton.
She was born December 14, 1936, to
Royal and Wilhelmina (Rudginsky) Berggren in Menominee, Michigan.
Kathryn worked in many positions
throughout her working career. She grew up on a farm and had a strong
work ethic. She loved to joke, laugh and share her opinions with
other people. She took great care of her children and grandchildren.
She loved family gatherings and just being with her whole family
brought her great joy and satisfaction. Her family will remember
Kathryn as a wonderful cook, seamstress, and mother; but most
especially remember her love and commitment to them.
She is survived by her children: David
(Bobbie) Wheaton, Carolyn (Curt) Kuntz, Cheryl (Dennis) Brown, Cindy
(Gary) Glasscock, and Karen (Bob) Van Horn; brothers: John and
Franklin Berggren; and twelve grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father
and mother: Royal and Wilhelmina Berggren; brothers: Richard, Carl
and Lawrence Berggren; and sister: Alice Green.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2
p.m. Tuesday (April 19, 2016) at the Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in
Newton. The family will greet friends and family from 1 to 2 p.m.,
prior to the service at the funeral home. An inurnment will occur at
a later date in Michigan.
A memorial has been established for
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 606 N. Main Street, Suite 202, Newton,
Kansas 67114. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
