Obituaries
Raymond Gene Ghere
Aug 22, 2023
Raymond Gene Ghere passed away at the age of 90 on August 22, 2023 at his rural Sedgwick, KS home surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on May 25, 1933 at the family home in rural Harper, KS. He was the third boy born in a family of 6 boys and 1 girl to Russel and Inez Ghere.
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Justin L Vajnar
Aug 19, 2023
Justin Lyn Vajnar 51, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his Newton residence. He was born April 12, 1972, in Newton, Kansas to Lynn and Connie (Klein) Vajnar. On June 26, 2004, he married his lifelong love Melissa Smith at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton, and she survives.
Justin would say his crowning achievement was when the light of...
Crecensio Franco - Rojas
Aug 18, 2023
Crecensio (Chencho) Franco-Rojas, passed away August 18, 2023. Crecensio was born on June 15, 1949 in Nombre de Dios, Durango, Mexico to Ascension and Teresa Franco. Crecensio grew up without his birth parents but worked hard to provide for himself by coming to Kansas to work at Ferroloy Refinery in the 70’s. He then moved on to work for Excel...
Karen K Vermillion
Aug 17, 2023
Our beloved Momma, Wife, Nana and Sister went to Heaven on August 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. Karen Kay Vermillion was born June 12, 1947, in Anthony, Kansas to William (Bill) and Dorthy (Seifert) Hesser.
In 1965, Karen married her first husband, Kenneth. They had two daughters, Shelly and Shelia. They were married for almost 50 years. She was...
Darrell F Mosiman
Aug 16, 2023
Darrell Floyd Mosiman was born June 16, 1959 in Newton, Kansas to Aaron and Arlene Mosiman. When he was 12, Darrell asked Jesus into his heart and was baptized.
Throughout his life, Darrell enjoyed many activities, one of which was garage sales! When he was young, he went to his first garage sale near his home. He promptly came...
Stephen Pierce Biddle
Aug 15, 2023
Stephen Pierce Biddle died August 15, 2023 at his home in the Paramount Community and Rehab Center in Newton, Kansas. Dr. Biddle received his Bachelor’s degree from Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas and received his PhD in Theater Arts from the University of Kansas as well as a Doctor of Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary.
Creative writing was his...
Marilyn Kay Heilman
Aug 15, 2023
Marilyn Kay (Bearnes) Heilman, 68, finished her race on August 15, 2023. She was born July 16, 1955, in Salina, the daughter of George A. and Lois R. (Brenner) Bearnes.
Kay graduated from Bennington High School in 1973 and continued her education at Cloud County Community College and a floral design school in Denver. At Cloud County, she met Jeff...
Arlene Merkey
Aug 12, 2023
Our beloved friend and family member, Arlene Merkey was welcomed to Heaven August 12, 2023. Arlene was 88 years old. She was attended by a niece and longtime friend at her passing. Arlene was born April 2, 1935, in Burr Oak, Kansas to George and Jessie (Ball) Merkey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bob Merkey,...
Delbert Wayne Mellott
Aug 11, 2023
Delbert W. Mellott, age 86, went to his heavenly home on August 11, 2023. He was born to parents Jewell (Hague) and Willis Mellott.
Delbert loved farming and spent his life doing it. He drove semi’s, and tour buses across the country until he retired in 2011.
Delbert is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his...
Jimmy Christianson
Aug 3, 2023
Jimmy Dwight Christianson, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. He was born on August 12, 1945 to Glen and Betty Christianson in Hamburg, Iowa. Jim grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa. He worshiped at the First Christian Church and attended Shenandoah schools, Jim worked as a cook in high school.
After high school, Jim worked at...
Wilma E. Stout Siebuhr
Aug 2, 2023
Wilma, affectionately known as “Aunt Sis”, passed peacefully in the early morning of Aug. 2, 2023 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Ks.
Wilma was preceded in Death by her first husband, Robert D. Stout, her second husband, Leonard L. Siebuhr, as well as her and Robert’s son, Kenneth L. Stout. Additionally, Wilma was preceded in death by her...
Lee Stieben
Jul 29, 2023
Lee Stieben, 84, of Newton, KS passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on March 21, 1939 at Dighton, KS to Esther (Schwartz) Stieben and Albert Stieben.
He was a graduate of Scott City High School and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from Emporia State. He worked for many years as...
Andrea Marie Henrich
Jul 28, 2023
Andrea Marie Henrich, 61, from Newton, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a kind and thoughtful person who touched the lives of many. Though we are saddened that she left us too soon, we take comfort in knowing she is now free from pain. We will always love and miss her until we...
Norma Jean Wasinger
Jul 27, 2023
Norma Jean Wasinger, 92, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born April 19, 1931 in Hays, Kansas to Edward and Norine (Rupp) Younger. On June 7, 1951 she married Sylvenus E. "Sy" Wasinger in Newton, Kansas and he died on December 11, 2019.
Norma was a member of the St....
James W. Vanatta
Jul 26, 2023
James W Vanatta, 65, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born March 5, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to Bennie and Fern (Shafter) Vanatta. On December 29, 1985 he married Janis (Cable) Vanatta in Wichita, Kansas.
James grew up in Wichita, KS. He attended Military school in Ponca City, OK and Salina, KS. He attended Wichita East High School and...
Frances Siemens
Jul 25, 2023
Frances Eleanor (Schultz) Siemens, 91, died peacefully on July 25, 2023, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kan.
Frances was born on March 26, 1932, in Pawnee Rock, Kan., the elder child of Frank and Anna Laura (Unruh) Schultz. She graduated from Pawnee Rock High School and was a member of the Bergtal Mennonite church.
She graduated...
Phyllis O Stiver
Jul 25, 2023
Phyllis O Stiver 94, died July 25, 2023 at Kansas Christian Home. She was born January 14, 1929 in Dwight, Kansas to Sigfrid and Eva (Wandersee) Swenson. On December 21, 1946 she married Donald "Doc" Stiver and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2007.
Phyllis was a member of the First Christian Church in Newton.
She is...
Clyde Junior Gurley
Jul 24, 2023
Clyde Junior Gurley, known affectionately as Jack, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Newton, Kansas. He was born on April 28, 1927, in Florence, Kansas to his parents, Helen Gurley and Joseph Gurley.Jack led a fulfilling career as a production superintendent at Pickrell Drilling Co., Inc. for an impressive span of 42 years. His dedication and expertise in his...
Billie Mae Vetter
Jul 22, 2023
Billie M. Vetter passed away Saturday July 22, 2023 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. She had been a resident there for the last 7 years.
Billie was born August 6, 1936 to Harry and Agnes Hinton in Newton, KS. She lived in Sedgwick, KS and graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1954.
On August 28, 1954, Billie married Gerald F. Vetter at St...
Charle Triggs
Jul 21, 2023
Charles “Charle” Edward Triggs, Jr, 78, returned Home to Our Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Charle was born to Myrtle Minnie (Gunkel) and Charles “Charley'' Triggs, Sr. on November 1, 1944 on the family farm in Lyon County, KS. While still a young boy the family moved from the farm to Emporia where they welcomed another son, Raymond...
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