William Urbanek
William J. "Bill" Urbanek, 83, Newton, died Feb. 3, 2007, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Born Nov. 18, 1923, at Pilsen, he was the son of John and Agnes (Ladman) Urbanek.
On June 3, 1967, he married Norma Hecht at Wichita.
The couple operated the family farm near Pilsen and Bill was a self-employed mechanic in the Pilsen area.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Georgia Bezdek.
Survivors include his wife, Norma of Newton; daughter, Sandy and Trey Pontious of McPherson; sister, Blanche Sherffius of Cottonwood Falls; and two granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Newton, with the Rev. James Mainzer and Paul Oborny officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Newton.
A memorial fund has been established with the church.
