Durward L. Oblander
Obituary
Durward L. Oblander, 86, died Friday
(June 17, 2016) in Newton. He was born April 29, 1930, in Marion to
Jacob and Ellen (Morse) Oblander. On Sept. 1, 1956, he married
LaWanda R. Flaming at Alexanderwhol Church in Goessel and she
survives of the home. Durward worked in manufacturing during his
career including at Guirdon Industries, Bunting Magnetics and
Miraflex.
He and his wife owned and operated an
orchard in rural Newton, where they raised peaches, pears and many
fruit trees. They also raised asparagus and vegetables. Durward built
the family home and planted all the trees on the 20-acre property
after it was purchased. Durward was a graduate of Marion High School
and was the former owner of the East Main street Standard Station in
Marion. His family was important to him and he looked forward to
spending time with his loving family and many friends.
Durward is survived by his wife LaWanda
of the home; daughter Sheryl Wright of Wichita; two sisters Carol
Hett of Marion and Darlene Hiebert of St. Augustine, Florida; as well
as by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his parents
two brothers and one sister.
Graveside committal service will be 9
a.m. Tuesday (June 21, 2016) at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in rural
Newton, with Pastor Jay Anderson presiding.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Monday
(June 20, 2016) at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving
friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Asbury Park
in care of the funeral home.
