McNEW, Thelma Catherine 1913 - 2007

MCNEW, ECKWALL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 6/16/2007 at 08:46:02

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Page 8

Thelma Catherine McNEW

Thelma Catherine ECKWALL was born on September 18, 1913 in Wadesville, IA, just east of Fairfield. Her father, John died at an early age and her mother, Augusta, went about the task of raising an only child. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1931.

Thelma married Carl Raymond McNEW on February 11, 1937. To this marriage, one son was born on February 19, 1939. Ray passed away January 20, 1989. Thelma did not retire until the age of 70, with bookkeeper experiences at Eclipse Lumber, Fairfield Laundry and Dry Cleaners, and the Fairfield Daily Ledger.

She continued to live at home until health moved her to SouthGate Apartments, SunnyBrooke, and Jefferson County Hospital Extended Care. Thelma was a life-time member of the United Methodist Church. She loved being with family and friends. Her interests included cards, reading, crossword puzzles, watching sports, knitting and crocheting. Thelma was active in the Hospital Auxiliary, Bargain Box and the Elks Auxiliary.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Ray, and her parents, John and Augusta ECKWALL.

She is survived by Bob (Ann) McNEW of Danville, KY, grandchildren Curt (Nancy) of Dayton, OH, Doug (Charlotte) of Ames, IA, Sheri of Lexington, KY, and great-grandsons Daniel, Rob, and Charles of Dayton, OH.

Family visitation will be held 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Funeral services will follow the visitation at 10:00 AM on Saturday, with Rev. Mike Metz officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary. Cards and memorials may be sent c/o: 127 Betsy Ross Lane, Danville, IA 40422.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Page 10

Thelma Catherine McNEW

Thelma Catherine McNEW, 93, of Fairfield, died Monday, June 4, 2007.

Memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary. Cards and memorials may be sent to 127 Betsy Ross Lane, Danville, KY 40422.

Incorrect information was provided to The Ledger for the full obituary that appeared in Wednesday's edition of the paper.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

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