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    Kelli Rader '02

    Newman University (1998-Present)
    Kelli Rader graduated from Newman University in 2002. She was a substitute teacher for two terms and a teacher at the Community School of Hutchinson. Kelli is married to Nate Rader and they have four children together.

    Jane Ulsafer-Van Lanen ' 61

    Sacred Heart Academy (1945-1967)
    Jane Ulsafer-Van Lanen, 68, died of complications from pneumonia on August 1, 2012. She is from Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Scared Heart Academy in 1961. Upon graduating from Sacred Heart Academy, Jane continued her education and graduated from Wichita State with a degree in Nursing. Then in 1968 she completed her Masters of Nursing at the University of Colorado.  Jane started her career at Illinois Psychiatric Institute and would later serve several positions at Rush University...

    Josephine Borys '47

    Sacred Heart Academy (1945-1967)
    On July 31, 2012, Martha A. Kauzer, 75, beloved sister of Josephine Borys passed away.  At the time Martha was a retired Registered Nurse and leaves behind daughters, Linda (Wayne) Williams and Laurie (Jim) Cole; brother, Julius Stroot; sister, Josephine Borys; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

    Diana Marie Rawlings ASC ’76

    Kansas Newman College (1973-1998)
     Mother of Diana Marie Rawlings, Bonnie Rawlings, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in Nebraska City, NE. Please keep her family in your prayers.

    Cleo (Stoecklein) Worth ’49, Mary Ann Paulu ’55, and Sr. Darlene Stoecklein ASC ’63

    Sacred Heart Academy (1945-1967)
    Sacred Heart College (1954-1972)
    LuVera Rohr, 83, passed away on June 27, 2012 in Great Bend, KS. She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and for her home cooking. She leaves behind two sons, Neil (Gloria) Rohr and Keith Rohr; thress daughters, Sandy, Leigh, and Mary; five brothers, Melvin, Leonard, Jim, Don and Martin Jr, five sister; Cleo Werth, Mary Ann Paulu, Sister Darlene Stoecklein, Betty Gassman, and Donna Werth, four grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  

    Rosamond mAry (Erny) Dick SHA '48

    Sacred Heart Academy (1945-1967)
    Rosamond Mary (Erny) Dick, 83, passed away May 27, 2012. Sadly after 21 hours of her death her husband Henry died from different medical issues. Rosamond was a farm wife, retired bookkeeper, and loved grandmother.  She leaves behind her children: Charles (Nancy) Dick, Rita (Dan) Jones, Steven (Linda) Dick, Norbert (Karla) Dick, Milton and Rosanne (Allen) Woolf, 20 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.  Our Prayers go out to their families and friends.

    Holly Gray Potelle '02

    Newman University (1998-Present)
    On June 18, 2012 Holly Gray Potelle passed away in a motorcycle accident. Holly went to Southeast High School and graduated from Kansas State University where she met her husband Jeffrey Potelle. The couple had three children Lucien, Genevieve, and Grayson.  In 2000 Holly returned to school a got a degree in Education at Newman University.  She sometimes even took her children to class or when she had to substitute teach while trying to complete her degree.  Upon graduating Holly...

    Nicole Kramer '02

    Newman University (1998-Present)
    Nicole and Jared Easterday welcome their son Jonathan "Jack" Max Easterday.  Jack was born June 12th at 4:50 A.M. in Berkeley, CA. He came inat 7lbs, 9oz and 20” long.  Congratulations to the Easterday family. 

    Jodi Testa '95

    Kansas Newman College (1973-1998)
    Jodi Testa graduated from Kansas Newman College with a degree in Elementary Education. Since then Jodi has been teaching and has been honored as Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year 2001 and Master 2012.  “I credit these awards with the fine education I received from Newman” said Jodi. Recently Jodi accepted a position as the Assistant Principal at a new school at USD 475. Congratulations Jodi on the accomplishment that you have received. 

    Margie Gruenbacher '60

    Sacred Heart College (1954-1972)
    Margie Gruenbacher celebrated with husband Paul their 50th Wedding anniversary. The couple was married on June 2, 1962 and have 6 six children and 18 grandchildren.