Evelyn Dirks
1918 - 2018
Obituary
Evelyn M. Dirks, 99, died Tuesday (June
5, 2018) at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton.
She was born on the family farm near
Pawnee Rock on July 14, 1918, the daughter of Jacob A. and Carrie
Ratzlaff Dirks.
Evelyn would later graduate from Bethel
College in North Newton and continued to live in the Newton area.
She went to work at the Axtell Clinic
doing shorthand for the doctors. Later, she was a bookkeeper at
Bethel Clinic then went to Prairie View, where again Evelyn was doing
shorthand and clerical work. She met many lifelong friends while
working at Prairie View. Prior to retiring, Evelyn worked for an oil
company in its office.
Evelyn had been a member of the
Bergthal Mennonite Church in Pawnee Rock and Koerner Heights Church
in Newton. She loved to dance as well as having a love for dogs.
Evelyn also enjoyed singing and playing the piano.
She is survived by several nieces and
nephews.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her
parents; four brothers; and three sisters.
Services will be held at 7 p.m.
Thursday (June 14, 2018) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in
Newton. Graveside services and interment will be 2 p.m. Friday (June
15, 2018) at the Bergthal Mennonite Church Cemetery near Pawnee Rock.
A memorial has been established with
the Bergthal Mennonite Church Cemetery. 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.
