Katherine "Kay" Berends
1951 - 2019
Obituary
Katherine "Kay" Berends, 67,
passed away on Monday (March 25, 2019) at Wesley Medical Center in
Wichita.
Kay was born on May 31, 1951, in Strong
City, to Marvin and Anita Berends.
She was a graduate of Newton High
School, class of 1971.
She was a longtime employee of Red
Coach Inn and had served as a volunteer for Caring Hands Humane
Society for many years.
Kay enjoyed crocheting, especially lap
pads and baby blankets. She enjoyed visiting her sister, Alice, in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and she loved her many cats.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Marvin and Anita Berends.
She is survived by her sister, Alice
and husband Earl Barnes.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11
a.m., May 11, 2019, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton. An
inurnment will follow the service at Walton City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to: Caring Hands Humane Society, 1400 SE Third
St., Newton, KS 67114. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
1951 - 2019 (67 years)