- Date Of Birth: May 6, 1919
- Date Of Death: September 2, 2011
- State: Illinois
Kathryn M. Sewald, 92, of New Baden, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at her home. She was born May 6, 1919 in Trenton, daughter of Elmer and Clara (Orschell) Beutler, Sr. She married Philip L. Sewald on November 30, 1944 in Lebanon and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1993.
She is survived by her children, Phyllis Kunz of New Baden and Brad (Myra) Sewald of Mascoutah; two grandchildren, Lance (Kate) Kunz and Kim (Wally) Weaver; three great-grandchildren, Noelle Weaver, Allie Weaver and Olivia Kunz; a great-great-granddaughter, Aubrea Weaver; and a sister, Margie Kruep of Belleville.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Sewald on October 21, 2006; three sisters, Lorene Hohrein, Dolores Benhoff, and Elva Benhoff; and a brother, Elmer Beutler, Jr. Mrs. Sewald was a homemaker and with her husband she also farmed in St. Clair County near Summerfield for 40 years. She was a member of St. George Parish in New Baden.
