Obituary

Dolores Ann "Ma" (Grochowsky) McNeill

1931 - 2018

Obituary

Dolores Ann "Ma" (Grochowsky) McNeill, 87, of Newton entered eternal life on Sunday (Dec. 16, 2018) surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 18, 1931, in Newton to Michael and Mary (Sieg) Grochowsky. She grew up between Newton and Slaton, Texas, as her dad worked for the railroad. She graduated as salutatorian from Slaton High School in 1948. She worked as a directory assistant for Southwestern Bell Telephone until her retirement in 1996. After her retirement, she continued her lifelong passions of living her faith and caring for family.

Ma loved attending daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and praying the nightly Rosary. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, especially weekly Sunday dinners. Ma enjoyed spending time with family, teaching them how to pray, play cards and cook, all while reminiscing and sharing on her and Pa's childhoods.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, but also loved her church family at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

On Feb. 20, 1954, she married Robert (Bob) "Pa" McNeill in Newton. They celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Ma is survived by her husband; two sons, William McNeill of Garden City and Anthony (Penny) McNeill of Whitewater; six daughters: Monica (Michael) Davis, Kathy (Warren) Wiens, and Michelle (David) Watts, all of Newton, Barbara (Dale) Durler of Wright, Diane (Wally) Mack of Manhattan and Janine (Brad) McGlachlin of Wichita; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vincent (Julie) and Leon (Patsy); sisters, Margaret (Martin) Gronau, Gertrude (David) Hawk and Barbara Grochowsky; and daughter-in-law, Chris McNeill. Ma was excited to be greeted in heaven by the infant grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were waiting for her.

Mass of the Resurrection will be 10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 19, 2018) at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton, with The Reverend Nicholas Voelker Celebrant and The Reverend Devin Burns Co-Celebrant. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 18, 2018) at St. Mary Catholic Church, led by The Legion of Mary. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will receive at the St. Mary School following the Rosary. Graveside Committal Service will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Newton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Saint Mary Catholic School or the Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry.