Obituary

Loretta Baird

Loretta Baird, 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (June 18, 2011).

She was born on Sept. 20, 1941, to Thelma (Blecher) and George Klein in Wichita. Loretta worked in the retail industry the majority of her lifetime. She attended First Missionary Church in Newton, and she also was a member of the American Legion of Newton. Loretta enjoyed crafts and crocheting. She also loved to bake cookies for her family.

Survivors include three sons, Kevin (Cathy) Baird, Brian (Becky) Baird and Todd Baird, all of Newton; daughter, Leslie (Craig) Cannady of Wichita; three sisters, Katherine Sollers of Wichita, Delores Wise of Tulsa, Okla., and Leona "Margaret" Royston of Fredonia; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her beloved K-9 companion, "Tink."

Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Anna Edgerton; and brother, George Klein III.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton, with family greeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Pastor Ray A. Adams and Associate Pastor Daniel Quinlin will preside.

Friends may read the obituary and sign the book online at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.