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Pauline Wetta Obituary

COLWICH - Wetta, Pauline E. (Garrity), 88, loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma, died April 1, 2010. Rosaries 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, April 5. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., both at Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich. Pauline was born in Wellington on October 23, 1921 and married John A. Wetta February 12, 1945 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Wichita. She was a registered nurse, retired from St. Francis Hospital and Colwich Skilled Nursing Center. Pauline was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Anne's Altar Society. But most of all, mom was a mom to her 12 children, always and foremost. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, John; her grandson, Jaron Barber; parents, Stephen and Pearl (Dieffenderfer) Garrity; sisters, Mary Buzzell, Josephine Oldridge, Helen Meyer; brother, Stephen Garrity. Pauline is survived by her daughters, Gerri (Paul) Hilger, Hutchinson, Becky (Hugh) Nicholson, Barb Barber, Sue (Russell) Kessler, Rita (Denny) Kerschen, Goddard, Linda (Bill) Wapelhorst, Paula (Paul) Kear, Colwich; sons, Vince (Marilyn), Wellington, Greg (Deb), Steve (Melanie), Gene (Diana), Wichita, Dick, Pittsburg; sisters, Noni Schmitz and Dorothy Stallbaumer, Wellington; brother, Robert (Betty), Weslaco, Texas; sister-in-laws, Anna Bergkamp, Wichita and Patti Garrity; 39 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Memorial fund: Justine Wetta Komin Transplant Fund c/o Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2010.

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Mark Dold

April 8, 2010

Dear Wetta Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Rest assured your Mom and Dad are together in Paradise for eternity. Our families go back several generations. It is sad to see the greatest generation that have built great families,were strong people and great role models for many leave us. They will alwys be remembered and admired.

Mom and Dad left quite a legacy!

April 8, 2010

Mom & Dad left quite a legacy!

April 8, 2010

Kelly Bright

April 7, 2010

You all are in the prayers of the Holy Spirit Catholic School family. Blessings, Kelly Bright

Vicki Broderick

April 6, 2010

Steve and Melanie, We are sorry for the loss of Steve's mother. May she rest in peace and may all your family feel the love of friends and famiy during this time of loss. Tom and Vicki Broderick

Cindy & Tim Pinkerton

April 5, 2010

Rita and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a great lady.

Jim White

April 5, 2010

Gene, and Diana I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that Norma, and I have lifted the Wetta family in our prayers. Gene you have been a good friend over the years, I hate the thought of you being sad. Your family are very strong Catholic's, this should comfort you knowing she is with Jesus now along side loved ones that have preceded her in death.

Patty Lane

April 5, 2010

Gene and family,
I send my sincere sympathies to you. God bless your mother and grant you peace.

Doris Doll

April 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom is in a much better place now. She is with your dad again and with God.

Dave & Jeannie Preisser

April 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy Zimbelman

April 4, 2010

Steve and Melanie you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know your mom is in a better place. And now your dad won't be lonely.

April 4, 2010

I love you Aunt Pauline. I will always remeber your love and care you gave to us when we came to visit you and Uncle Johnny. "Kick the Can" was the best, along with your backyard swimming pool. God bless each of you cousins and family.

Mary Lynn(Stallbaumer)Patterson, Texas

TED AND RUTH LIES

April 4, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Baughman

April 4, 2010

Denny, so sorry to hear about Rita's mom. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda (Hall) Baughman - Peggy's first roommate

Sharon Geubelle

April 4, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Leo Wapelhorst

April 4, 2010

My prayers are with you. I will enroll her in the Sacred Heart Memorial where she will be included in their daily prayers and masses every day

Love
Leo J Wapelhorst

jeff,Ann & Sam leis

April 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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