NEWTON-Grunert, Florence L. 101, died on August 29, 2016 at the Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born on January 14, 1915 in Newton, to Elizabeth (Krahbiel) and Ernest Ritter. On June 8, 1939, Florence married Carl Grunert and together they raised their family in Newton. Two children were born into the family, Patricia and Richard. Florence was a member of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church of Newton. She also served as long-term officer and Beauceant for the Supreme Assembly, Social Order of Eastern Star. Florence was also a member of The White Shrine of Jerusalem of Wichita. Preceding her in death are her parents; her spouse, Carl; two children, Patricia L. Smith and Richard Wayne Grunert; two brothers, Carl and Fred Ritter; and one sister, Helen M. Henry; niece, Jolene Hiebert; and one great-nephew, Justin Henry. Survivors include her nephew, Gary and wife, Cherie Henry, Coppell, TX; nephew, Harold Hiebert; six great-nieces; and one great-nephew. Special Thank you to the Newton Presbyterian Manor and staff and Heart and Soul Hospice during her last year with them. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, KS. Memorial Funds may be made to the or the American Heart Society, all in care of the funeral home. Friends may sign the book and read the obituary online at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com