James Schrag

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November 24, 1944 - January 7, 2023

Newton - James Schrag, 78, passed away January 7, 2023 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. He was born November 24, 1944 in Newton to Menno and Gertrude (Aeberhard) Schrag.

He married Judith Nickel June 11, 1966 at Brudertahl Mennonite Church, rural Hillsboro.

Survivors include wife Judy Schrag of Newton; daughters Valerie Schrag of Lawrence, Melissa (Doug) Claassen Moses Lake, Washington, Rachel (Brad) Schrag Sommerfeld of Wichita; sister Elisabeth (DeWayne) Pauls of Newton; sister-in-law Frances Schrag of Newton; four grandchildren.

Predeceased by his brother Robert Schrag in 2016.

Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023 at First Mennonite Church in Newton officiated by Pastor Laura Goerzen and Pastor Luke Unruh. Family will have a private committal service at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at First Mennonite Church in Newton.

Memorials to M.C.C. or Mennonite Church USA in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.

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