Obituaries
Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier
May 31, 2022
Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier, 88, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. She was born December 2, 1933, the 12th of 13 children of Henry W. and Anna Enns Wiens.
Her first years were spent on the family 80-acre farm southeast of Inman, Kansas. The depression had taken its toll. But Rosella grew up in a family where the...
Stephen R. Frye
May 30, 2022
Stephen Reed Frye, 79, died May 30, 2022, at his home in Peabody, Kansas.
He was born on September 6, 1942, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of William and Margaret (Chalupa) Frye.
On January 5, 1964, Stephen was united in marriage to Marta Lorber. She preceded him in death in 2016.
Stephen was proud to serve his...
Dean Wilke Koppes
May 30, 2022
Dean Wilke Koppes was born on July 6, 1929, in Newton, Kansas. He died at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas, on May 30, 2022, about a month short of his 93rd birthday. He was the second son of Melinda Wilke Koppes and Daniel Atlee Koppes of North Newton, Kansas. He attended Cooper Grade School, Bethel Academy at Bethel College,...
Ronald A. Sherrick
May 28, 2022
Ronald A. Sherrick, 78, of Newton, KS, passed away at his home in Newton, Ks on May 28, 2022.
He was born December 15, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harold and Bonnie June Sherrick. He married Peggy Ann Brault on July 15, 1978 in Newton, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is survived by Sons, Steven M. Sherrick of...
Jackie “Jack” Mitcham
May 27, 2022
Jackie “Jack” Lee Mitcham, 89, died on May 27, 2022.
He was born January 23, 1933, in Basin, West Virginia, the son of Patrick and Hazel (McKinney) Mitcham, Jack attended Oceana High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following his graduation he served 4 years in the United States Airforce.
Jack was a retiree from the Santa...
Melanie J. Baird
May 22, 2022
Melanie Jean Baird passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. She was 79 years of age. Melanie was born in Winfield, Kansas March 24, 1943, the first child of John Paul Thompson and Jean Maxine Maddox Thompson. Melanie was a strong-willed person. She survived Polio as a young child as well as numerous emotional and financial setbacks during...
Donna Sue Willis
May 16, 2022
Donna Sue Willis, 89, died on Monday, May 16, 2022, at her residence in Newton, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 16, 1933, the daughter of Louis and Edna Fosha.
On September 27, 1953, Donna was united in marriage to Melvin G. Willis, in Chanute, Kansas.
Donna was a loving person who cared for, prayed for,...
Benito “Benny” A. Garcia
May 13, 2022
Benito “Benny” A. Garcia, 68, died on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Newton, Kansas.
He was born January 12, 1954, in Marion, Kansas, the son of George and Angela (Martinez) Garcia. He attended Florence High School and graduated from Newton High School in the class of 1972.
Benito was employed by Highland Dairy, originally Stephen’s Dairy, for 30 + years....
Janet L. Daily
May 11, 2022
Janet L. Daily 61, died Wednesday May 11, 2022 at her Newton residence. She was born on March 10, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas.
She met the love of her life in 1985 at a crime prevention seminar in Wichita and on March 10, 1986 she married Jim Daily in Wichita and he survives of the home. She was a graduate...
Jimmie Osborn
May 11, 2022
Jimmie Osborn, 91, died May 11, 2022 at his home in Newton Kansas.
He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Burl and Julia Osborn on October 27, 1930. He married Virginia Gutschow and had three children together, Jimmy Osborn, Don Osborn, Jay Osborn. They were later divorced and she preceded him in death.
Jimmie was employed as a heavy equipment...
Armando “Pete” Mosqueda
May 11, 2022
Armando “Pete” Mosqueda 82, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 23, 1940 in Newton, Kansas to Julio and Amelia (Rincon) Mosqueda. On August 19, 1960 he married Mary Juarez in Newton and she survives of the home.
Armando was retired from the former Santa Fe Railroad now BNSF where he...
Gene Borders
May 10, 2022
Silas Gene Borders, died May 10, 2022 at his home in Newton Kansas.
Gene was born March 21, 1966 in Eureka Kansas, to Silas and Hazel Borders. He graduated high school and went on to get his CDL to drive semi trucks.
It was during his driving that he met Marsha, and the two were wed on June 28, 1997...
Martha Krueger
May 6, 2022
Martha Krueger, 93, died May 6, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on July 11, 1928, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Newbold) Stamm.
On December 7, 1947, Martha was united in marriage to Paul Calvin Krueger. They were married for 55 years at the time of his passing in...
Michael Anthony Payne
May 4, 2022
Michael Anthony Payne died May 4, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas. Michael was born March 27, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Elvis and Dorthy Payne.
Michael received an education in welding technologies, and he continued to weld until his health started to decline. While Michael was employed in welding, he met Wanda Ivy and the two hand...
Terrance “Terry” F. Meyers
May 1, 2022
Terrance “Terry” F. Meyers, 80, passed away on May 1, 2022, at his residence in Newton, Kansas surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on March 29, 1942, the son of Victor and Hilda (Dauwe) Meyers. Terry grew up in Larned, Kansas and attended Larned High School, graduating with the class of 1960. He attended St....
Daniel (Dan) Edward Nichols
May 1, 2022
Daniel (Dan) Edward Nichols was born on December 16, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri. Dan was the oldest of his siblings, Michael, Russell, and Star.
Dan joined the Navy in January 1970, where he served as an HT3-Hull Technician, Third Class. He did welding and maintenance on the USS Samuel Gompers until his honorable discharge in January 1976.
Dan had...
Timothy J. Conner Sr.
Apr 29, 2022
Timothy J. Conner Sr. 90 died April 29, 2022 at Kansan Christian Home. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana on February 12, 1932 to Leo and Louise (nee Howell) Conner. He was married to Mary E. Robinson and later to Lola Buck they both preceded him in death.
Timothy served his county in the United States Air Force and The...
Keith Sprunger
Apr 24, 2022
Keith Sprunger, 87, of North Newton, Kansas, died on April 24, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, following a winter of declining physical health.
Keith LaVerne Sprunger was born March 16, 1935, in Berne, Indiana, to Arley and Lillian (Mettler) Sprunger. Upon confession of faith, he was baptized as a member of First Mennonite Church of Berne.
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Ross Michael Scheffler
Apr 21, 2022
Ross Michael Scheffler was born on March 31, 1949, in Newton, Kansas to parents Art and Catherine Scheffler. Ross was an outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing from a young age. He especially enjoyed hunting with his Dad, brother and uncles. Ross loved to bow hunt and was an excellent marksman. Ross attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Newton High...
Donald W. Gibbens
Apr 20, 2022
Donald William Gibbens
Our Loving father, Donald “Don” William Gibbens of Newton, passed away April 20, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 72. He was born in Newton, Kansas on July 30, 1949 to William Earl Gibbens and Lillie Adger Franklin. Don was the 3rd generation of the Gibbens family to be born in...
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