1927 - 2022
Newton - Ila Jean Sauerwein 94, died Saturday, January 29,
2022 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton. She was born July 24, 1927 in
Newton, Kansas to O.F. and Ella (Poutz) Cummings.
On May 30, 1948 she married Robert "Bob" Sauerwein
in Newton and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2000.
Ila Jean was a longtime active member of the Salem United
Methodist Church in Newton.
She is survived by her son Terry and his wife Carol
Sauerwein of Newton, their three children and their families including 8
grandchildren.
Ila Jean is preceded in death by her parents, husband and
son Dr. Tom Sauerwein. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Earl,
Lester and Warren and sister's Gladys, Ruth, Erma and Thada.
A visitation will be Monday January 31, 2022 from 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home. A private family service will be held with
Pastor Willy Banza officiating and the burial in Restlawn Gardens of Memory. A
celebration memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Salem United
Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and
left with Petersen Funeral Home.
