Grace H. Unruh
Grace H. Unruh, 89, died
Sunday (Jan. 1, 2006) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. She was born Aug. 22,
1916, to Fred B. and Mathilda (Wedel) Schmidt in Greensburg. They preceded her
in death. She married Clarence C. Unruh July 23, 1936, in Greensburg. He
survives of the home. She and her husband farmed for many years in the
Greensburg area. Grace was a member of First Mennonite Church in Newton since
moving to town in 1957. She was a volunteer at the church and Bethel Deaconess
Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and families, and she
especially enjoyed cooking her families' favorite dishes.
Other survivors include: a
son, Charles and Irene Unruh of Oswego, Ill.; daughters, Carol Kirk of Paola
and Rachel and Michael Clark of Grapevine, Texas; eight grandchildren; and
eight-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to
9 p.m. today with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petersen Funeral
Home.
Funeral service will be 2
p.m. Wednesday at First Mennonite Church with Pastors Clarence Rempel, Joan
Boyer and Verney Unruh officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Memorials have been
established with First Mennonite Church and Mennonite Missions Network, both in
care of the funeral home.
