Maxine Unruh, 90, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Augusta to John E. and Edith (Spencer) Giffin. On March 6, 1943, she married James L. Unruh, and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2013.
Maxine was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton. She was a retired Avon dealer and homemaker. Maxine enjoyed her and her husband?s country place and taking care of the gardens and flowers. She looked forward to their annual trips to Colorado and spending time with her loving family and many friends.
She is survived by her children Steven of North Newton, and Linda and Michael Henry of Wichita; and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Julia Unruh.
Private family graveside service will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick.