Obituaries
William Kepley
Aug 5, 2025
William Kepley, 88. Died in the early morning hours of August 5, 2025 in Burrton, Kansas.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for in the near future at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church.
William Keith Chase
Aug 2, 2025
William "Bill" Chase, 67 of Newton, Ks. Died Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Wichita, Ks.
Visitation for friends and family will be held Thursday evening 5pm-9pm at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel. Family will be in attendance from 6pm-8pm.
A graveside service will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:30am. A Memorial Service to follow at Newton...
RuthAnn Hiebert
Aug 1, 2025
RuthAnn Hiebert, age 82, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Nursing Home.
RuthAnn was born on October 7, 1942, in Newport, Washington, the beloved daughter of Henry and Ruth Hiebert. She spent her childhood in Newport, where she attended Newport Grade School and graduated from Newport High School with the Class of 1960.
Her...
Barbara Ann Stucky
Jul 23, 2025
Barabara Ann (GiGi) (Walters) Stucky 79, died July 23, 2025, at her Newton residence. She was born December 1, 1945, in Newton, Kansas to Floyd and Ruth (Marsh) Walters. On January 29, 1966, she married James B. Stucky at the former Hesston EUB church in Hesston, Kansas and he survives of the home.
Barbara attended Newton Schools and graduated from Newton...
Virgie Sue Clay
Jul 21, 2025
Virgie “Sue” Clay, 77, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. A devoted mother, proud Navy veteran, passionate nurse, and joyful soul, Sue touched countless lives with her kindness, humor, and famous home cooking.
Born on May 12, 1948, to Virgil “Chuck” E. Paulson and Marjorie L. Crandel, Sue grew up in Newton, Kansas, and graduated from Newton...
Frances Anne O'Brien
Jul 20, 2025
Frances Anne O’Brien, our beloved sister, friend, and aunt, was gently welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 20, 2025, in Bel Aire, Kansas. Born on October 7, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, Frances lived a life of compassion, faith, and dedication to others, leaving an enduring legacy in the hearts of all who knew her.
Frances was preceded in...
Alvera Schmidt
Jul 18, 2025
Alvera Thelma Schmidt (nee Wiebe), age 101, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Alvera was born on December 20, 1923, in Mingo, Kansas to Henry and Ruby Wiebe. She was the third of five children. Her family moved to Newton, Kansas when she was a toddler. She lived in Newton almost her entire life...
Emilio John Eason
Jul 16, 2025
Emilio John Eason was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 29, 2002, to George K. Eason Jr. and Christina M. Servantes.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Joel Vela; and siblings as follows – Alexander K. Eason, Layla McKay, Felix J. Vela, Anthony I. Vela, Courtney J. Vela, and Kenyon Gregory, all of Newton, Kansas. He is also survived...
Thomas Dean Chamberlain
Jul 16, 2025
Thomas Dean Chamberlain, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 72.
He was born on March 28, 1953, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Guy and Thelma Chamberlain. Tom spent his childhood in Benedict, Kansas, where he attended grade school and high school at Altoona Midway High School. After graduating, Tom and his parents moved...
Ilene Schmidt
Jul 11, 2025
Ilene Schmidt, May 12, 1931 – July 11, 2025
Ilene May (Schroeder) Schmidt, 94, passed peacefully in her sleep at Kidron-Bethel in North Newton on July 11, 2025.
Born in American Falls, Idaho, to Margaret (Isaak) and Richard J. Schroeder, Ilene grew up in the Fairview community and the First Mennonite Church of Aberdeen. Her family included an older brother, Robert, a...
Robert "Bob" Davis
Jul 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” Davis born October 13, 1938 to Agnes and Rolland Davis in Colby Ks later moved to Newton Ks and worked at Hesston retiring after 37 years. On August 1st, 1970 he married Betty Behnke and was divorced in June 1979. He was a member of 4th degree knights at St. Mary, a part of NARCC club and Gold...
Joyce Etta Moore
Jul 10, 2025
Joyce E. (Hardiman) Moore 85 died July 10, 2025, at Reed’s Cove in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on December 12, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to John and Viola (Hinckley) Hardiman. On December 18, 1955, she married David Moore and he preceded her in death in 2024.
Joyce was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Newton She loved the...
Julie Kasson
Jul 9, 2025
Julie Anne (Silva) Kasson 60 passed peacefully July 9, 2025, at Diversicare of Sedgwick, Kansas. She was born January 6, 1965, at the Bitburg AFB in Bitburg, German as the fifth child of Ralph and Yvonne (Colburn) Silva Sr. Julie with her parents and siblings, were stationed at Air Force bases in Sun Prairie, WI and Colorado Springs, CO.
She graduated...
Blaine Rucker
Jul 9, 2025
Blaine Rucker 84 died July 9, 2025, at his Newton home. He was born June 3, 1941, in Dickens, Nebraska to Guy and Lula (Bruce) Rucker. He meet his wife, Hallie Hougland, on a blind date and married her 6 weeks later on September 18, 1960. They were looking forward to their 65th anniversary this year.
Blaine instilled loyalty, hard work...
Alan W. DeMoss
Jul 5, 2025
Alan Wayne DeMoss, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2025, at his home. Alan was born on December 25, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, to Don (Hugh Donald) and Peggy (Werth) DeMoss. His Christmas birth was notable enough to make the front page of the Topeka Capital-Journal.
In 1970, Alan graduated from Emporia High School, where...
Betty A. Schmidt
Jul 4, 2025
Betty Ann Schmidt, 95, passed away on July 4, 2025 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Nettie Enns, husband Robert W. Schmidt, brother Myron (Sonny) Enns and son Kenneth Schmidt.
Betty was born on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1929 in Newton, KS, the 2nd child to Rudy & Nettie Enns....
Charles Kurczbuch
Jul 1, 2025
Charles Kurczbuch 77 died July 1, 2025, at NMC Health in Newton. He was born July 5, 1947, in Altenstadt, Germany to Czeslaw and Janina (Wieczorek) Kurczbuch. On January 7, 1966, he married Catherine Clegg at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Charles was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton.
He is survived by his wife...
Mark Stockman
Jun 27, 2025
Mark D Stockman, 64, ascended to heaven on Friday, June 27th 2025, peacefully at his home in Peabody Kansas, after a year and a half long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Mark was born April 11th, 1961 in Bakersfield, Ca. He grew up in several towns prior to his family settling in Orangevale, Ca. He enjoyed his childhood playing baseball and spending...
Pamela Kay Fields
Jun 21, 2025
Pamela Kay Fields (Troyer)
A much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, daughter, and friend Pamela Kay Fields, 78, of Newton, Kansas, passed away suddenly at her home June 21, 2025. She was born February 23, 1947 in Hutchinson, Kansas and resided in Newton, Kansas for most of her life.
Pam was active in her youth. She spent time with family and...
Patrick C Breckunitch
Jun 21, 2025
Patrick C. Breckunitch 70, died June 21, 2025, at Advena Living of Clearwater, in Clearwater, Kansas. He was born on September 8, 1954, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Carl and Jean (Levins) Breckunitch. On July 14, 1984, he married Majel Palmateer at St. Mary Church in Salina, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Pat graduated from Buffalo Center High School...
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