Charlene Newman

Graveside services for Charlene Newman, 88, Lawrence, will be at 1 pm Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Newman died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Nov. 27, 1927, in Humphrey, Mo., the daughter of Floyd and Cleo McKay Swank. She graduated from high school in Humphrey. Charlene was a homemaker, and had worked at Hallmark Cards and provided child care in her home. She enjoyed traveling and eating out with friends.

She married Harvey C. Newman on June 22, 1955, in Madison, Kan. He preceded her in death in 1992. A brother, Phillip ‘Buddy’ Swank, and a sister, June Smith, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Chris Newman, Wichita, and Lori Newman, of the home; and a brother, Carl Swank, Clarkston, Wash.

Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 6 to 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation, or the Kansas Humane Society of Wichita, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.