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June Newell Obituary

June Utako Newell

Mass of Christian Burial for June Utako Newell, 85, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS. She passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her daughter's home.

June was born May 22, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan the daughter of Tamesaburo and Tamaki Takada

She worked at Hallmark in Lawrence for over 25 years. She had most recently been living in the Arbor Court Community (formerly Drury Place) in Lawrence.

Survivors include a daughter, Marlene (Stephen) Putthoff of Lawrence; three sons, Michael (Janie) Newell, Southlake, TX; Mitchell (Linda) Newell, Wichita Falls, TX; Marlon Newell, CA; six grandchildren; McKenna and McGwire Newell, Southlake, TX; Michelle, T.J., Kevin Newell; Wichita Falls, TX; Justin Newell, Lawrence, KS; five step-grandchildren; Kirstin (Phil) Anton and family of Fischer's IN; Heidi (Jimmy) Barnes and family of Tonganoxie, KS; Jeff (Peggy) Putthoff and family of Tonganoxie, KS; Ted Putthoff, Lawrence, KS; Tony Putthoff and family of Lenexa, KS; one great-grandson, Ethan Newell and two step-great grandchildren, Loreli & Gavin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Masao Takada.

There will be a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence and the family will greet friends following until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the VNA Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 23, 2015.
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I worked with June at Hallmark's. She was a very sweet lady. I'm sorry for your loss.

Linda Hall

March 2, 2015

Mike .... know that my prayers are with you. Also praying that God's love, peace and comfort surround you and your family during this difficult time.

Lois Pachella

February 27, 2015

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Steven & Eva George

February 23, 2015

I remember June as a kind sweet lady. She was one of my first friends at Hallmark Cards. She took me under her wings and stood up for me when I was picked on. Please accept my condolence during this sad time. She was and is a special lady in my heart.

Debra (Ball) Fornelli

February 23, 2015

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