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Christina Rufe Obituary

SEDGWICK Rufe, Christina Belle (Coffman), 61, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at the Sedgwick Healthcare Center. She was born on Nov. 18, 1949 in Washington, IA, the daughter of Ted C. and Gertrude M. Burnhardt Coffman. She graduated from West High and later became a beautician. She is survived by sons, Jason Rufe of Wichita and Justin Rufe of El Dorado; sisters, Jean Wolfe of Wichita and Linda Davis of Haysville; 7 grandchildren; and friends at the care home. She is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. Private family services will be held later. Memorials to Victory in the Valley. Arrangements by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 21, 2010.

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Cathy Jacobs Wiggins

December 21, 2010

To the Rufe and Coffman families my most sincere sympathy for your loss. Chris and I were good friends in high school and lost touch through the years. Will keep you all in my prayers at this difficult time. Cathy Jacobs Wiggins

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