Obituaries
Alina Aimee Jones
Jun 29, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Alina Aimee Guillen Jones, born September 23, 1957 and at final rest June 29, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Dale, children, William, Melissa, Carina, and Nick, grandchildren, Diego, Julie, Wyatt, Olivia, and Aidan and pets who loved her dearly and will miss her immensely.
Alina was a first...
Vera A. Sills
Jun 27, 2024
Vera A. Sills 91 died June 27, 2024, at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton. She was born September 11, 1932, in Hillsboro, Kansas to Peter and Martha (Knak) Schroeder. She married John Sills on April 26, 1953, and he preceded her in death.
Vera was a longtime active member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Newton. She was a...
Juan Rodriquez
Jun 26, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juan Clemente Rodriguez, affectionately known as Juanito, on June 26, 2024. Juanito, born on February 24, 1976, in Wichita, KS, was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him.
Juan met and married the love of his life Nancy...
Joan TenBarge
Jun 24, 2024
Joan K. (Folsom) TenBarge 88, died June 24, 2024, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. She was born February 15, 1936, in Great Bend, Kansas to George and Frances (Plotner) Folsom. On February 5, 1955, she married George Kleck and he preceded her in death. She later married LeRoy TenBarge on June 5, 1999 and he also preceded her in...
Greg G Tompkins
Jun 24, 2024
Gregory Giles Tompkins, 77, of Newton, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2024.
Greg was born to Dr Carl and Mrs. Violet (VanBrocklin) Tompkins on November 7, 1946. He attended Newton schools and graduated from Newton High School in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Susan Sheets September 25, 1966, she survives of the home.
He graduated from Wichita...
Kenneth Walter Franz
Jun 22, 2024
Kenneth Walter Franz, 84, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab.
He was born on April 16, 1940, in Newton, Kansas, to Walter and Olga Franz. On June 4, 1961, he married Loretta Sue Eck at First Mennonite Church in Newton, Kansas.
Kenneth graduated from Newton High School in 1958, and Bethel College...
Konner Lynne Hayes Maxwell
Jun 22, 2024
Konner Lynne Hayes Maxwell, 29, passed away on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 in Newton, Kansas. She was born on December 29, 1994 to Kevin and Chari Hayes. She is survived by her husband James Maxwell, step children Lily, Colin, and Dublin, parents Kevin and Chari Hayes, sister Kara Hayes, aunts Kelly Hayes, Linda Smtih, Lorese Walton, Alice Walton, grandfather Dale...
Bonita Esau
Jun 15, 2024
Bonita Esau, 84, went to be with Jesus on June 15, 2024, while at her home in Newton, Kansas. She was born on February 13, 1940, in Walnut, Kansas, to Jasper Leo and Lola (Balla) Dougan.
During her early elementary years her family moved from Walnut to Dodge City, Kansas, eventually moving to Newton where she graduated from Newton High School.
On...
Bernice Hanson
Jun 14, 2024
Bernice (Berry) Hanson of Newton, KS passed away June 14th, 2024.
She was born December 8, 1932, in Zenda, KS, and at the age of 10 months, was adopted by Ann (Harrison) & Ernest Berry of Newton, KS. Bernice attended and completed Newton grade school and high school, and continued her education with two years at Baker University in Baldwin City,...
Socorro Lopez-Alvarez
Jun 12, 2024
Socorro “Cora” Alvarez
June 1, 1925 – June 12, 2024
Cora Alvarez, cherished mother and beloved grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2024 in Wichita, KS.
Cora was born in Saginaw, TX on June 1st, 1925, to Rodrigo & Guadalupe Lopez, the oldest of seven children. She spent her childhood in Barclay, KS and would later meet her husband,...
Elvera Voth
Jun 9, 2024
Elvera Katharine Voth was born to Johann (John) and Katharina (Katharine, given name also Voth) Voth on August 9, 1923, on their farm north of Walton (Section 32, East Branch Township, Marion County), Kansas. She had three older siblings—Irma, Arnold, and Wanda—and later, a baby brother, Willis (Bill). The Voth family was part of a tight-knit Mennonite community, but Warham...
Elvera Katharine Voth
Jun 9, 2024
Elvera Katharine Voth, aged 100.She died June 9, 2024 at Kidron Bethel of N. Newton, Ks.Elvera was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katharine Voth; siblings, Irma Koehn, Arnold Voth, Wanda Dirks, and Bill Voth; husbands, Bob Douglas and Lester Ewy.Detailed obituary and service information will be published at a later date.
Keith Haskell Sims
Jun 4, 2024
Keith Haskell Sims, 95, was born on May 18, 1929, in Howard, Kansas. He passed away June 4, 2024, in Newton, Kansas with family by his side. He was born to Charles and Theresa (Jontra) Sims.
Keith served with the United States Army stateside and in Guam. Returning home, he went to work for Beech Aircraft, retiring after 40 years, and...
Anna Jane DeWater
Jun 3, 2024
Anna Jane DeWater (Daines), 80, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on June 3, 2024.
She was born on May 11, 1944, in Canon City, Colorado to John & Beatrice (Epperson) Daines. After the death of her mother, Anna came back to Hutchinson in 1947 to be raised by her grandparents among their own 14 children.
In 1965 Anna met Russell (Bud)...
Evelyn Jane Lehman
Jun 3, 2024
Evelyn Jane Goering Lehman was born January 17, 1929, at a farm in McPherson County, Kansas, to Adina and Christian B. Goering. She was the youngest of nine children. When she was eight, her father sold the farm and bought one five miles east of Newton, Kansas, so her brothers, who were ready for college, could drive to Bethel College...
Rosemary Karen Roberts
May 31, 2024
Rosemary Karen Roberts passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Jennie Sealy UTMB Hospital in Galveston, Texas, with her loving family surrounding her. Rosemary was born on March 18, 1948, in Long Beach, California, to Harry Frank and Norma Jean (Bazil) Blair. Following a divorce, Norma and the children moved to Portland where Rose’s mother married Leslie Dale...
Charlotte Siemens
May 31, 2024
Dr. Charlotte Anne Siemens, 64, died peacefully in North Newton, Kansas, under hospice care on May 31, 2024, surrounded by family.
Charlotte was born on January 29, 1960, to Richard and Frances Siemens. Although she would boast that her birthday was Kansas Day, Charlotte was actually born in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Lyons, Kansas, with younger brother, Douglas Todd.
After...
Edward Riffel
May 29, 2024
Edward Verl Riffel, age 78, passed away May 29, 2024 in Newton KS. He was born in Chapman KS to Verl and Ann Marie (Schroeder) Riffel.
He didn't know a stranger and made everyone feel welcome. He was hard working and liked dabbling in many different things over the years. He managed Walton Coop service station, building construction, had a tree...
Marjorie Graham
May 27, 2024
Margorie L. (Buell) Graham 91 died May 27, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 24, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas to Keith and Ursula (Shriver) Buell. On February 17, 1952, she married Rex Graham and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2015.
Marjorie was a member of the Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. She was...
Catherine "Cathy" Alberta Schmidt
May 24, 2024
Catherine Wherrell Schmidt died peacefully May 24, 2024 in Newton, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1942 to John and Alvena Wherrell in her home town of Newton, Ks. Catherine "Cathy" went to St. Mary's private school until the 8th grade. She then went on to take CNA classes. Cathy was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30 years before retiring...
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