Vaden G. Allen, 70, of Seneca, KS, died Tuesday morning, May 9, 2006 at his home.

He was born October 26, 1935, in Oneida, the son of Lynn and Tresa Newsham Allen. He grew up with his six siblings and attended the Oneida School and graduated in 1954.

After graduation he went to work for Mid America Dairy, in Sabetha and after 44 years retired on March 20, 1998.

He married Waunita Heideman on September 29, 1956, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. They lived and raised their family in Oneida until 1993 when they moved to Seneca.

Vaden thoroughly enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching and coaching Little League ball, woodworking, and was a big KU sports fan. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and St. Joseph Society at the church.

Survivors besides his wife Waunita are two sons, Tim and and his wife Rochelle of Woodbury, MN, and Steve and his wife Jennifer of Lawrence; two daughters, Jackie and husband Keith Olberding of Seneca, and Angie and husband Clem Suther of Wamego; four brothers, Jerry, Bob, Roger, of Sabetha, and Max, of Oneida; two sisters, Karen Hewitt of Sabetha and Shirley Allen of Topeka; and 11 grandchildren.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Wednesday at Lauer Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian burial will be 10 A.M. Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given for Nemaha-Marshall Catholic Charities or Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, and can be sent in care of the family.