Obituaries
Dr. Yusuf Qamar
Oct 26, 2024
Yusuf Qamar MD passed away in the presence of his wife and two sons on October 26, 2024 at the age of 86.
Yusuf was born on April 10, 1938 in London, England to Razi Uddin Ahmad and Nayyar Jehan Begum. After World War II, his family relocated from India to Peshawar, Pakistan. Yusuf graduated from Khyber Medical College in 1962,...
Bradley Brian Riffel
Oct 25, 2024
Bradley B. Riffel, age 71, died the afternoon of Friday, October 25, 2024 at Newton Medical Center.
Brad was born in Wichita, Ks on May 26, 1953 to La Mar and Elenora Riffel in Wichita, Ks. He graduated from Newton Sr. High School in 1970.
At some point he married and then divorced. Having no children Brad lived a bachelor's life. He...
Jeanne Strotkamp
Oct 21, 2024
Jeanne Raye (Pierce) Strotkamp passed October 21, 2024. She was born to Marshall and Marie Pierce on March 10, 1955 in Newton, Kansas. Jeanne was a delight to her parents and older siblings Layne and Susie, their “blue-eyed baby girl,” who charmed friends and neighbors with her sweet smile and open heart.
Jeanne always treasured her memories of childhood in Peabody....
Judy Winsky
Oct 21, 2024
Judith “Judy” Ann Winsky, age 82, was reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on October 21, 2024. Born in McPherson, Kansas on February 17, 1942, Judy was the youngest child of Don and Violet “Vi” Donaldson. She married her beloved husband of 44 years, Gary Winsky, on August 21, 1976. Judy lived and worked in Newton for most of...
Dr. Arthur Dick
Oct 20, 2024
Arthur Roland Dick, M.D., aged 90, of Hesston, Kansas, died after a short respiratory illness on Oct. 20, 2024, at Newton Medical Center in Newton. Arthur was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, to Isaac and Katharina (Friesen) Dick. He grew up in the area, emigrating with his parents, older sister and younger brother to central...
Helen M Entz
Oct 18, 2024
Helen M. Entz 85, died October 18, 2024, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born July 4, 1939, in Hillsboro, Kansas to William and Esther Ruth (Brown) Buller. On July 10, 1955, she married Perry G. Entz and he preceded in her in death.
Helen is survived by her son Ed Entz (Barbara) and her sister Betty Larson (Jim). She is also...
Patrick "Pat" D Machmer
Oct 16, 2024
Patrick D. “Pat” Machmer 76 died October 16, 2024 at his Wichita home. He was born November 5, 1947, in Bremerton, Washington to Claude and Rose Marie Olson. He was adopted by Otis J. and Burdette (Resler) Machmer. On September 27, 1965, he married Bonnie R. Rothfuss at Morganville, Kansas and she survives of the home.
He was a graduate of...
Steven Dale Smith
Oct 14, 2024
Steven D. Smith 71 passed away on October 14, 2024, from a sudden illness with his loving wife Lisa by his side at their home in Sedgwick, Kansas.
On April 25, 1953, Steven Dale Smith was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Herbert Dale and Margaret Merle Wilson Smith. Growing up as the youngest of the four Smith...
Saúl A. Escobar
Oct 14, 2024
In Loving Memory of Saul Antonio Escobar.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Saul, a beloved son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon at the age of 27. Saul was born on March 30th, 1997, in Lynwood, California, and spent his life bringing joy and laughter to those around him.
He had a zest...
Mary A Bell
Oct 12, 2024
Mary A. Bell, a beacon of love and kindness, peacefully passed away on the morning of October 12, 2024, at the Kansas Christian Home. She left this world surrounded by those who cherished her dearly, embodying a spirit that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
Born on October 25, 1946 in Marion, Kansas, Mary was a...
Gerald "Piggy L. Jost
Oct 11, 2024
Gerald "Piggy L. Jost," a cherished member of the Newton community, passed away peacefully on October 11 , 2024 at his home in Newton, Kansas, at the age of 73. Born on April 2, 1951, he was the beloved son of Victor and Helen (Childs) Jost, who preceded him in death.
A proud graduate of Remington High School, Gerald dedicated himself...
Kenneth R. Koehn
Oct 10, 2024
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Kenneth R. Koehn, 80, died October 10, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born December 1, 1943, in Isabella, Oklahoma to Elmer and Adelina (Nightingale) Koehn. On September 23, 1972, he married Denise Denno and she survives of the home.
In 1944 when Kenneth was one, his family moved to a dairy and wheat farm near Ponca City, Oklahoma....
Clara M Koehn
Oct 7, 2024
Clara (Janzen) Koehn passed away October 7, 2024, at the age of 99 at NMC Health in Newton. She was born August 10, 1925, to Rudolph and Mathilda (Schmidt) Janzen. She was the fourth of five children. She attended Star School and graduated from Whitewater High School. Music was an important part of Clara's early years of life and she...
Alice E Stahl
Oct 6, 2024
Alice Esther Stahl, 92, of Newton, Kansas gained her angel wings and entered the kingdom of heaven on October 6, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Newton, Kansas to Blanche (Montgomery) and John Cowan. She graduated from Newton High School.
She spent most of her life living in the country south of Newton. It...
Mary E Watts
Oct 6, 2024
Mary E. (Ellington) Watts of Newton, Kansas, 86 died October 6, 2024, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas, with her husband and children by her side. She was born November 16, 1937, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to George and Helen J. (Power) Ellington. Mary grew up in the Miami, Oklahoma area. On September 25, 1953, she married Bobby A. Watts in...
Monica K Stovall
Oct 5, 2024
Monica K. Stovall, 66, died October 5th, 2024 in Milford Delaware, with her daughter by her side.
She was born in Wellington Kansas on November 28th, 1957, the daughter of Gary and Retha (Strait) Blankenship.
Monica was united in marriage to John “Jay” Stoval, on September 17th, 1976, in California. At the time of Jay’s passing (2021) they had been married 44...
Rita Montgomery
Oct 5, 2024
Rita L. Montgomery 81 died October 5, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born April 6, 1943, in Emporia, Kansas to Alver James and Orva Rachel (Buller) Gillmore. She married Donald Wilson on February 11, 1963, and he preceded her in death. She later married James C. Montgomery in 1995, and he also preceded her...
Kenneth Eugene Wheeler
Sep 30, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Wheeler, age 54, of Burrton, Kansas gained his angel wings and sat at the foot of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on September 30th, 2024.
Ken married the love if his life, Patricia Ann Wheeler (Boyer) on June 9, 2011. They both loved and lived in Burrton, along with their spoiled pets. Ken was a very generous and humble...
Alma Schmidt
Sep 24, 2024
Alma Ruth Schmidt 90 died September 24, 2024, at her North Newton residence. She was born March 19, 1934, in Meade, Kansas to Cornelius K. and Mary (Reimer) Isaac. On May 27, 1961, she married Olin W Schmidt at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade, Kansas and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2011.
Alma was a longtime active...
James Harms
Sep 24, 2024
Newton KS -- James Orlando Harms died 24 September 2024 at his home in Newton KS.
He was born in Hillsboro KS on 26 January 1943 to Orlando and Erna (Wiebe) Harms. He lived in Wichita while his father pastored the First Mennonite Brethren Church. In his elementary years the family moved back to Hillsboro. He graduated from Hillsboro High School...
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