Loretta Carol Sauerwein, age 64, after
a long battle with cancer, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her Newton
residence. She was born on December 30, 1957 in Anthony, Kansas to
Vlastislav and Louise (Anton) Sheen. On September 12, 2009 she
married Terry Sauerwein in Newton, and he survives of the home.
Carol was a member of the United
Methodist Church and a retired early childhood education instructor
and assessment coordinator.
She is survived by her husband Terry of
the home; son Christopher Ihde, his fiance Erica Morlan and children
Georgia, Brenley, Cooper and Hudson. Christopher Sauerwein, wife
Jenny, children Cody and MacKenzie, Kevin and Ginger Sauerwein, their
children Leah and Nellie, sister Margaret Sheen and brother Edward
Sheen.
Carol loved music, art and most of all
her grandchildren. She loved spending time tending to her roses and
many flowers around the home. She had a passion for helping children
with learning disabilities and attending the grandchildren?s
activities.
Carol is preceded in death by her
parents.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m.,
Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Sauerwein Farm, 4108 North Hillside
Road rural Newton with Pastor Tim Bever presiding. Please bring a
chair as you can as there will be a limited number of chairs provided
for the congregation. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday
at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will be available from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. to receive family and friends at the funeral home.
Following the service at the farm we will proceed to Restlawn Gardens
of Memory for a committal service. A memorial service will be
announced in Harper County later for friends and family in the
Harper/ Anthony area.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and left in care of Petersen Funeral
Home.
