Ethel Alene Sheldon's Obituary
Ethel Alene Sheldon, age 89 formerly of Chanute, KS, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Wichita, KS. Alene was born on August 18, 1929 in Sarcoxie, MO the daughter of John P. and Etta Wilson. She married Henry “Hank” Vetter and he preceded her in death 1965. Alene later married Wayne Sheldon and he preceded her in death.
Alene worked as a bookkeeper most of her life. Family and friends were Alene’s greatest joy. She enjoyed playing cards and board games with her family, especially her grandson. She also enjoyed traveling with friends on the tour buses that departed from Chanute. Most of all she loved going dancing with her husbands. Alene was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Chanute.
Alene is survived by:
Grandson:
Preston Vetter and wife Laura of Goddard, KS
Daughter-in-Law:
Teresa Vetter of Wichita, KS
Numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews
Alene was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Hank and Wayne and son, Gary Vetter; siblings, Loren Wilson and Eugene “Gene” Wilson.
The family will greet friends on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS. The funeral service will at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family suggests memorials to be made to Zion Lutheran Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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