Obituaries
Rodney Robbins
Feb 29, 2024
In loving memory of Rodney "Rod" Allen Robbins, a man whose skilled hands and gentle spirit touched the lives of many. Rod, born in Newton on July 15, 1956, bid farewell to this world on February 29, 2024 in the same town called home.
Rod's journey was marked by his diverse career at Excel Industries, Coleman, Newton Music Service, Mowridge, Kansas...
Matthew John Herbison
Feb 29, 2024
Matthew John Herbison passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 25 in Newton, Kansas at Newton Medical Center.
Matthew was born on March 19, 1998 at St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.
At age five Matthew was adopted by Shirley Herbison and Jimmy Blair. He was raised in a loving environment surrounded by siblings.
Matthew loved Winnie the Pooh and had...
Robert Dean Coffman
Feb 22, 2024
Robert Dean Coffman, 94, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.
Robert was born in Anthony, Kansas, on September 20, 1929, to Acie and Juanita (Emmele) Coffman. He was joined in the family by his brothers Rex and Ron, and sister Anita. He attended schools by horseback in Sharon, Kansas, until his family moved to Gridley, Kansas, where...
Gregorio Franco
Feb 19, 2024
Gregorio Franco, 92, went to his heavenly home February 19, 2024. He was born January 7, 1932, in La Plata, Puerto Rico, the son of Navaro and Isidra (Rodriquez) Franco.
He moved to Michigan for work and soon learned of a job available at Hay and Forge in Hesston. He worked there as a crew chief in the shipping department from...
David "Dave" Glen Oursler
Feb 19, 2024
David "Dave" Glen Oursler, a devoted patriarch, respected community member, and hardworking businessman, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Peabody, Kansas. He was born on January 29, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas to Kermit and Edna (Butts) Oursler. David's legacy is a tapestry woven with threads of dedication and love for his family, friends, and community.
David attended several small...
Michael D Sturgeon
Feb 18, 2024
Michael D. Sturgeon, 61, died February 18, 2024, at his Newton residence. He was born September 9, 1962, in Newton, Kansas to Joe and Carolyn (Boyes) Sturgeon.
Michael attended St. Mary Catholic Church in his younger years. He was a 1980 graduate of Newton High School and worked for several years for the City of Newton Sanitation Department. Millennium Machine in...
Kenneth F Hymer
Feb 17, 2024
Kenneth F Hymer,91,passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. Ken was born on February 20, 1932 in Crawford, Nebraska to Bernice and Amos Hymer. He attended Chadron High School. After moving to Newton, Kansas, Mr Hymer owned and operated Larry’s Drive Inn and later owned This and That, a candle and gift shop. He also worked as an assistant manager at...
Merle D. Hackney
Feb 16, 2024
Merle D. Hackney, age 82, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center on February 16, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. He was born in 1941 to Ray and Evelyn Hackney in Newton, Kansas. The family later lived in Missouri before returning to Newton, where Merle graduated from Newton High School in 1959.
After serving in the United States Navy at the US...
Leland James Stucky
Feb 15, 2024
Leland J. Stucky, 91, left his earthly home for an eternity in Heaven, February 15, 2024.
He was born on August 24, 1932, the youngest of eleven children born to Solmon and Celia (Hurlbut) Stucky. Leland was raised on the family farm near Moundridge, Kansas.
Leland was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and had the title of “Yeoman Petty...
Wayne Virgil Anders
Feb 15, 2024
Anders, Wayne V., 96, retired Boeing supervisor, died February 15, 2024.
Wayne was born January 22, 1928 to John and Elsie (Vogts) Anders in Moundridge, Kansas. Survivors include his sons, Timothy (Janet) Anders, and Bradley (Sheila) Anders, brother Ira (Nina) Anders, sister, Irene (Bill) Van Wey, grandchildren, Amanda (Nate) Blair, Travis Anders, Brooke Anders, Austin Anders, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces...
Alice H Suderman
Feb 14, 2024
Alice Helena (Kaufman) Suderman, age 92, of North Newton, KS died on Wednesday, February 14. She was born on a farm near Marion, SD on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Adeline (Boese) Kaufman.
Alice was a graduate of Freeman (SD) Junior College and Academy, Valparaiso University...
Neoma Ruth Schmidt
Feb 14, 2024
Neoma R. Schmidt, 93, surrounded by her beautiful daughters, left this earth to join her husband in eternity, February 14, 2024.
Neoma Ruth (Wiebe) Schmidt was born April 13, 1930 in Whitewater, Ks. to Tiena R. (Wohlgemuth) and Abraham J. Wiebe.
On October 16, 1949 Neoma married her sweetheart, Wallis Emmit Schmidt, in Whitewater. From that union, came three daughters Trish (Jimmy)...
George William Mock
Feb 13, 2024
George William Mock, a beloved father, husband, ordained minister, and cherished member of the community passed away on February 13, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1929, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Throughout his life, George touched the hearts of many with his kind spirit and dedication to serving others.
George's journey in life...
Judith "Judy" Coleen Box
Feb 11, 2024
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Judith (Judy) Coleen Box left her life here on earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed peacefully.
Judy was born in Newton, Kansas on September 22, 1938 to William and Josephine Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, her parents, two sisters, Iris Pulaski and...
Sheila Irven
Feb 10, 2024
Sheila Irven, a loving and caring soul, has sadly departed from this world. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known her. Sheila's life was characterized by her immense heart, warm personality, and her unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand.
Born on October 4, 1962, in Newton, KS to Carolyn Irene...
Robert L. Jackson
Feb 9, 2024
Robert (Bob) Louis Jackson was born march 15, 1930, in the Dilworth oil field close to Braman, Oklahoma, to Louis Dickenson and Ethel Elizabeth (Erhard) Jackson.
He died February 9, 2024, at Newton Medical Center.
The family moved to a farm near Perth, KS, when Bob was 6 months old. In 1936, the family moved to Florence, KS, where Bob began his schooling. In...
Dr. Richard Allan Siemens
Feb 3, 2024
Dr. Richard Allan Siemens, 94, died peacefully under hospice care on February 3, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kan.
Richard was born on January 1, 1930, in Newton, Kan., to Anna (Enns) and Jacob Siemens. He was the first baby born in Harvey County that year. He grew up in North Newton with older sister, Maurine, and younger...
Kay Sue Young
Feb 2, 2024
Kay Sue (Conkwright) Young, 69, of Walton, KS passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center with family by her side.
She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 8, 1955 as the only child of James and Frances “Faye” (Scott) Conkwright; who were lifelong residents of Manhattan, KS.
Kay graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree...
Martha Diane Osburnsen
Jan 24, 2024
Peacefully and comforted by her sons, Martha Diane Osburnsen passed to eternal life on January 24, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas. As cancer and heart disease survivor, Diane’s strong will blessed us with 80 years of angelic life before succumbing to the demise of Alzheimer’s dementia.
Diane was born on June 12, 1943, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the first of...
Celia L Thomas
Jan 24, 2024
Celia L. Thomas 74, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born July 28, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Luther and Esther (Maaser) Poellot.
Celia married Allen Thomas in Newton, Kansas in Feb ‘88. Together, Celia & Allen bought & ran a gift wrap distribution business wholesaling gift boxes, wrap and ribbons to retailers around the state....
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