Obituaries

Karen Huffman

May 13, 2024

Karen L. (Knutsen) Huffman 83 died May 13, 2024, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born November 23, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Hans and Lucy L. (Burrus) Knutsen. On August 11, 1961, she married Jon Huffman in Wichita, Kansas and he survives of the home.

Karen was a graduate of Wichita North High and attended Wichita State...

Marguerite Morgan

May 12, 2024

Marguerite "Maggie" Morgan peacefully passed away at Newton Presbyterian Manor on May 12, 2024.

On January 17, 1932 in Newton, KS, Maggie was born to Brooks and Audrey (Winger) Terry. She had one brother, Frank. She graduated from Newton High in 1950 and married her high school and college sweetheart Richard "Dick" Morgan on June 6, 1953. Maggie...

Robert Reed

May 8, 2024

Robert G. Reed 84 died May 8, 2024, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Obie and Lorraine (Florence) Reed. On June 24, 1962, he married Earlene Scoles in Great Bend, Kansas. Bob is survived by his Wife, Earlene, two sons Shannon (Vinnie) Reed of Wichita KS and Patrick (Connie) Reed...

Marci Phillips

May 2, 2024

Marci Phillips, 73, died May 2, 2024, at her Valley Center residence.  She was born July 23, 1950, in Newton, Kansas to John and Gwen (Richards) Phillips.

She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. Marci enjoyed reading, crocheting and knitting.

Marci is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Gary) Merritt and Kristin (Spike) Anderson; grandchildren: John (Alli), Jordan, Emma and Isaac, and one great...

Bonnie Jo Holopirek

Apr 20, 2024

Bonnie Jo (Geyer) Holopirek, a beacon of warmth and wisdom passed away on April 20th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family in her hometown of Hesston, Kansas. Born October, 12th 1961 to Elmer “Junior” and Dolly Geyer. She was the seventh child of eight, her life was centered around her loving family, Catholic faith and dedication to service...

Shirley Hodge

Apr 19, 2024

Shirley Joann Evens Hodge was born April 30, 1935 to Ernest Jasper ("E.J.") and Mable Evens in Amsterdam, Missouri. She was born at home and weighed 3 ½ pounds. The doctor thought she wouldn't live through the night, so they wrapped her in blankets and put her in a shoebox. She obviously made it! Jo was named Shirley by the...

Alonzo Clark Adkins II

Apr 16, 2024

Alonzo "Al" Adkins II, age 68, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Paramount Living and Rehab in Newton, Ks. He is survived by his children. 

Marvin Eller

Apr 14, 2024

Marvin Eller passed away April 14, 2024. He was born March 19, 1939 at Colorado General Hospital in Denver, CO. His parents, Lemuel and Susie Eller and brother Duane welcomed him home to a small farm in Littleton, CO. In 1940 the family moved to Kansas where his Dad started working in heavy construction, building highways and dams in Kansas...

Howard Schmidt

Apr 13, 2024

Howard John Schmidt, age 83, died peacefully April 13, 2024 in Newton, KS, his hometown since the age of 6. He was born January 13th, 1941 to John F. and Selma Schmidt in Hutchinson, KS.

Growing up, he had many interesting experiences moving with his sisters and parents to various towns in Ohio, Colorado, and Kansas where his father was...

Charles Summers

Apr 10, 2024

Charles R. Summers 77, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Newton, Kansas at Presbyterian Manor. He was born on March 19 1947. He was the son of Jean Humiston and Ray Summers who preceded him in death. He is survived by a stepbrother Curtis Summers and two stepsister being Susan Summers and Vanita Lester. Charlie graduated from high school...

Wanda Platt

Apr 10, 2024

Wanda S. Platt, 75, of Newton, was reunited in death to the love of her life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daddy picked Momma up for their final date that evening at 8:00 p.m.Wanda Glass was born March 31, 1949 at Newton, Kansas to Alfred "Dale" and Myrtle (Scrivner) Glass. She married Clyde "Tony" Platt on November 12, 1965. The...

Laurie Robinson

Apr 8, 2024

Laurie Oswald Robinson was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 14, 1959. She graduated from Goshen College in 1983, majoring in Communication. A Newton resident, Laurie was a prolific writer, working for several newspapers such as Harvey County Now and Mennonite Weekly Review. She wrote two books: Forever Family, a book that documents her journey with a beloved foster daughter and...

Kurt Wolfenberger

Apr 4, 2024

Kurt A. Wolfenberger, 67, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024, at his Newton residence. He was born July 2,1956, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Ret. Col. Joseph H. and Mary E. (Biddick) Wolfenberger. On March 11, 1989, he married Terri Benorden in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He leaves behind his wife Terri; sons, Andrew Wolfenberger, Joseph...

Barbara Davis

Apr 4, 2024

Barbara Sue (Neil) Davis 81, died April 4, 2024 at NMC Health. She was born January 27, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kansas to George and Mabel (Poe) Neil. On April 24, 1965 she married Leonard Davis at Enid, Oklahoma and he survives of the home.

Barbara was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton. She retired as...

Larson D. Woelk

Mar 31, 2024

Larson Woelk, 93, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Larson was born on May 25, 1930 in Newton, KS, to Alvin and Linda (Galle) Woelk.Larson graduated from Walton High School in 1948.  He was the State Champion in High Jump, Long Jump and 100 yard dash in that division.  He entered the Army in July 1951 serving...

Timothy Young

Mar 25, 2024

Timothy Allen Young, 56, passed away March 25, 2024, at his home in Newton, KS after an 11-month battle with cancer.

Tim was born on February 26, 1968, sharing a birthday with his mother, in Wichita, KS to Gerald and Nancy (Ashlock) Young.

Tim graduated from Newton High School in 1986. He received his Associate in Arts at...

Kimberley Durbin

Mar 25, 2024

Kimberley “Kim” Durbin, 67, died Monday March 25th, 2024, at Newton Medical Center in Newton Kansas. She was born March 13th, 1957, in Newton, Kansas to Merle “Bill” and Connie (Poole) Nelson. On September 29th, 2001, she married Dan Durbin, and he survives the home.

Kim worked for the Newton Housing Authority for nearly 20 years before retiring in March of...

Marshall Kendrick

Mar 22, 2024

Marshall Bruce Kendrick "The Hat Man" or "Tom Landry" as he was affectionately called, passed away at the age of 77 at his home, on March 22, 2024. Marshall was born December 14, 1946, in Winfield, KS, to William Edward and Myrtle Marie (Porter) Kendrick. Marshall grew up in Arkansas City. He graduated Arkansas City High School in 1964, he joined...

Wanda Faye (Sharpe) Jansen

Mar 20, 2024

In loving memory of our dear Wanda Faye Jansen, a devoted Registered Nurse whose life touched so many, it is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on March 20, 2024. Wanda, born on November 2, 1936, touched the lives of all she encountered through her compassionate care and unwavering dedication to nursing.

Wanda graduated from Clyde Rural High School...

Chilson Wayne Cook

Mar 13, 2024

Chilson W. Cook, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 12, 1943, Kansas City, Missouri; adopted by Ferne and Ellis Cook. 

He was a 1961 graduate of Barkley High School, Haviland, Kansas. He married Delores Cook in 1964, in Newton, Kansas, later joyfully welcomed, one...