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Ira I. Arrowsmith

Birth	:	7 Jul 1916 Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	9 Mar 2011 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0443993, -97.3249969
Description	:	NEWTON — Ira I. Arrowsmith, 94, died on Wednesday (March 9, 2011) at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. He was born on July 7, 1916, in Halstead to Boyd and Ida (Chapin) Arrowsmith. On Sept. 25, 1937, he married Hilda Kater in Newton. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2010. Ira was a longtime active member of First United Church of Christ in Newton. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 1943 to November 1945. Ira was deployed on Anzio Beach and fought though Italy as a staff sergeant of... Read More	NEWTON — Ira I. Arrowsmith, 94, died on Wednesday (March 9, 2011) at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. He was born on July 7, 1916, in Halstead to Boyd and Ida (Chapin) Arrowsmith. On Sept. 25, 1937, he married Hilda Kater in Newton. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2010. Ira was a longtime active member of First United Church of Christ in Newton. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 1943 to November 1945. Ira was deployed on Anzio Beach and fought though Italy as a staff sergeant of K Company, 133rd Infantry 34th Red Bull Division. He was awarded three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Upon returning to Newton, Ira worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of the Midwestern Polka Club. He enjoyed fishing, tending his rose garden, traveling and dancing. His family was important to him, and he greatly looked forward to spending time with his loving family and many friends. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Karen and Bob Hummel of Davenport, Iowa; sister, Dora Bond of Lovell, Wyo.; sister-in-law, Pearl Kater of Sedgwick; two grandsons, Glen and his wife, Carrie Hummel of Davenport, Iowa, and Ross and his wife, Michelle Hummel of San Francisco; five great-grandchildren, Emily, Luke and Nathan Hummel of Davenport, Iowa, and Soren and Emerson Hummel of San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with the family greeting friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First United Church of Christ in Newton. Pastor Jerry Scribner will preside. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton. Memorials may be left with First United Church of Christ or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

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Where is Ira I. Arrowsmith's memorial?
Ira I. Arrowsmith's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA.
When did Ira I. Arrowsmith death?
Ira I. Arrowsmith death on 9 Mar 2011 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ira I. Arrowsmith's memorial?
Latitude: 38.0443993
Longitude: -97.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

Boyd Davis Arrowsmith

(1880 - 1933)

Ida Emeline Chapin Arrowsmith

(1887 - 1946)

Spouse

Hilda Kater Arrowsmith

(1917 - 2010)

Siblings

Phyllis Eileen Arrowsmith Bartunek

(1914 - 1988)

Josephine Edna Arrowsmith Reed

(1918 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 38.0443993, -97.3249969

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0419006, -97.3277969

3. Shalom Mennonite Church Memory Garden
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Coordinate: 38.0429870, -97.3316650

4. Boot Hill
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Coordinate: 38.0426220, -97.3343410

5. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0663870, -97.3486940

6. Bethel College Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.0730000, -97.3420000

7. Faith Mennonite Church Columbarium
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0672700, -97.3547700

8. Restlawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0275002, -97.4075012

9. Royer Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0139008, -97.4068985

10. Church of God of the Firstborn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0142400, -97.4073500

11. Eastlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1151100, -97.3902900

12. Harvey County Memorial
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0716090, -97.2184190

13. Kemper Cemetery
Sedgwick, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9993600, -97.4228800

14. Church of God of The Firstborn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0940100, -97.4269800

15. Joseph Golden Gravesite
Annelly, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9698700, -97.2456600

16. Highland Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1440540, -97.3531320

17. Walton Cemetery
Walton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1302986, -97.2533035

18. Unruh Pet Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1421100, -97.2632800

19. Old Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0128870, -97.1859870

20. Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0289800, -97.1803300

21. Horace Hayes Gravesite
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0435950, -97.1757810

22. Missionary Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0581017, -97.1622009

23. Whitestone Mennonite Church Columbarium
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1458950, -97.4297920

24. Hesston Cemetery
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1448900, -97.4402400