Verna Hewitt will celebrate her 90th birthday with a party from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Ellinwood Senior Center. Hosts for the event will be her children. No gifts are requested.
Verna was born on Oct. 9, 1928, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend to Fred and Mary (Janne) Hiss. In 1946 she graduated from Great Bend High School. She married Kenneth Hewitt on June 18, 1952. He passed away in 1997. Her children are Connie (Tom) Herpich of Burdick, Steve and Carol Hewitt of Meade and Arlene and Darlene Hewitt of Ellinwood; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to 1917 NE 60th Avenue, Ellinwood, KS 67526.