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Lucille Shepler
Jan 21, 2023
Lucille Mandanna Spangler, (Lucy), 96, born January 18, 1927, seventh child of Louie Frank and Mary Lillian (Williams) Spangler, at the home place in Butler County, East of Elbing, Kansas. Lucy passed away January 21, 2023 at Paramount Community Living in Newton, Kansas.
Lucy went to the Fairmount Dist. #24 School through the 8th grade, then went to Peabody High...
Fred W. Walters Jr.
Jan 20, 2023
Fred W. Walters Jr. 65 died January 15, 2023, at his rural Newton residence.
He was born January 8, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred Sr. and Christinia O. (Welcome) Walters. On May 25, 1997, he married Margie “Midge” Fehrenbach in Wichita, Kansas and she survives at home.
Fred served his country in the United States Marine...
Fred Bartel
Jan 12, 2023
Fred Bartel, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away on January 12th after a valiant battle with lymphoma. Fred was born on August 30th, 1938 to Ernest and Edna Bartel in Turpin, Oklahoma. After graduating from Turpin High School in 1956, he went on to graduate from Wichita Business College. In 1970, he met Suzanne (Watson) Bartel, and they wed in...
Beverly “Joan” Giles
Jan 7, 2023
Beverly “Joan” Giles, 72, was united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at University of Kansas Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas after a long but determined battle with cancer.
She was born on August 12, 1950, in Batesville, Arkansas, the daughter of George and Oneida (Foley) Bradley. Growing up she attended Southeast High School...
Lois I. Piland
Jan 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Lois I Piland of Newton Kansas. She died at age 84 on January 7, 2023. Lois passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her high school sweet heart and husband of 67 years James W.; daughters Jami and Lois; sons David, Matthew, and Andrew; and many grand children...
J. Marcus Gow
Jan 5, 2023
J. Marcus Gow, 74, died on January 5, 2023 in Canton, Kansas.
A full obituary will be posted at a later time.
A celebration of Marcus’ life is pending for Spring of 2023. Please check back often for the date and time.
Monte Gene Brill
Jan 5, 2023
Monte Gene Brill was 63 years of age and passed unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born in Wichita, KS on July 7, 1959 to the parents of William (Bill) and Alice Brill (Schoneweis). He is survived by his mother Alice Brill, sons Kory and Jesse Brill, brother Randy Brill (Carrie Ann, Dori), sisters Mary Hubert (Rick) and Cindy Jones,...
Arlene Garrison
Jan 1, 2023
Arlene Garrison passed away on January 1st, 2023 at age 60 in Iola, KS surrounded by her family, Glen, Cheyenne and Montana.
She was born May 11th, 1962 to Glenn and Retta Smith. She grew up helping her dad on the family farm in Moran, KS. She graduated from Marmaton Valley High School where she was proud to be the...
Darrell H. Williams
Dec 31, 2022
Darrell H. Williams 84 died December 31, 2022, at Kansas Heart Hospital. He was born January 1, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Harvey and Maxine (Miller) Williams. On October 21, 2000, he married Mary Lou Schuessler Hall at Sedgwick, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Darrell was a mechanical contractor and owned and operated his own company.
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Steven Andres
Dec 31, 2022
Steven Douglas Andres was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 5th, 1966. He was blessed to be adopted by his loving parents, Irvin & Marie and his sister Janice of Elbing, KS. Steve spent the majority of his life in Elbing where he established his faith. He was one of the last classes to attend Elbing Grade School, before...
Melvin “Pete” Smith
Dec 30, 2022
Melvin “Pete” Smith 93, died, December 30, 2022 at his home in Elbing, Kansas.
He was married to Dorothy Hale Smith and she survives of the home. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by their children and grandchildren on December 27, just days before his passing. Together they attended Emmaus Mennonite Church in Whitewater, Kansas.
Born and raised in...
Doreen F. Harms
Dec 27, 2022
Doreen Frances Harms 97 died December 27, 2022, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. Shew was born November 14, 1925, to Isaac and Helen (Harms) Harms. She was the first of three children and was raised on a farm East of Newton. Doreen was baptized at Grace Hill Mennonite Church on May 24, 1942, upon her confession of...
Matthew Williams
Dec 25, 2022
Matthew “Matty” Williams 42, died December 25, 2022 in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was born May 4, 1980, in Wichita, Kansas. His mother and father Susan (Purdy) and John A. Chambers survive.
Matthew was known for being outgoing, helpful, and very polite. He was forever saying “My Pleasure” when someone thanked him for his help. He could often be found...
Kyle Baymiller
Dec 23, 2022
Heaven welcomed a new resident as Kyle L. Baymiller stepped into eternity and into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
Kyle, age 64, was the third of five sons born to Carol and Kurt Baymiller. Left to mourn him are his mother, Carol Schecher of Rapid City, SD; his...
Vernon Koehn
Dec 18, 2022
Vernon Koehn 90, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his rural Marion County residence. He was born February 14, 1932, in Ingalls, Kansas to Manno and Eve (Jantz) Koehn. He was married to Florene Smith who preceded him in death in 2009.
Vernon was a longtime member of Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite rural Burns. He...
Dale Egy
Dec 17, 2022
Dale Raymond Egy, affectionately known as “Uncle” to everyone who loved him, died at his home in rural Newton on December 17, 2022. Uncle was born September 3, 1955 to Mildred Edna Zimmerman and Cecil Raymond Egy.
Uncle attended and graduated from Hesston High School in 1972. After graduation, Uncle would work at the Colonial House Restaurant in Hesston...
Verna Gervas
Dec 15, 2022
Verna Jean (Koeneman) Gervais 77 died December 15, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born October 26, 1945, in Newton, Kansas to Lester and Alma (Williams) Koeneman. On February 2, 1994, she married Jim Gervais at Yates Center, Kansas and he preceded her in death in 2016.
Verna is survived by daughters Irene Knauf and Jeannie Gervais. She is also...
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