Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

Aug 18, 2022

Delores Twila Goering, 86, died on August 18, 2022, at Paramount Community Living in Newton, Kansas, after a family weekend with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 

She was born on October 25, 1935, in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Balzer) Schroeder. She was one of five children.

 

Delores met her future husband Leonard “Len”...

Aug 15, 2022

John Louis Beck of Newton, Kansas, went to Heaven on August 15, 2022, at the age of 89.

 

He was born on April 21, 1933, in Claflin, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mary (Bieberle) Beck.

 

On September 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elsie Rous in Claflin, Kansas. The couple would have celebrated their 68th...

Aug 12, 2022

Glenna Jean Steventon was born September 10, 1933 to Victor Jackson and Norma Jane Steventon. Jean lived a strong life and cared so much for those people that were fortunate enough to be part of her life. Mom, Mama Jean, Aunt Sis, Grandma Saunders, whatever your name for her was, she is and always will be missed in our waking...

Aug 9, 2022

Lee “Pete” Laaser was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 18, 1957, to Norman and Thornton Laaser.

 

Pete is survived by his son, Tyler Laaser and wife Alison of Topeka, Kansas; daughters Selena Klumpy of Emporia, Kansas, Dakota Elvarez and husband Alex of Mankato, Kansas, and Meghan Overton of Blue Springs, Missouri; brother, Brett Laaser and wife June...

Aug 9, 2022

Bradley D. Buller 57, died August 9, 2022 at his Newton residence. He was born February 21, 1965 in Newton, Kansas

Private family interment will be held at a later date

Aug 8, 2022

Billie Lucille (Stroup) Harr, 73, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2022, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on December 30, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Virginia “Lucille” (Clausin) Stroup.

 

On December 30, 1995, Billie was united in marriage to Randall L. Harr in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was a faithful and...

Aug 6, 2022

Lori Lynn Cordell, 58, passed away the morning of August 6, 2022, surrounded by her close friends and family.

 

Lori was born on January 28, 1964 to Janet and Robert Guthrie in Larned, KS. While she might have been born in a small town, Lori had a big childhood filled with adventure. At a young age, Lori and her...

Aug 6, 2022

Clyde Justus “Tony” Platt was born January 13, 1940 in Toronto, Kansas to Clare A. Platt Sr. & Annetta V. (McCoy) Platt. He passed away Saturday, August 6th 2022, in Newton, with his family at his side.

 

Clyde spent most of his youth in South Eastern Kansas, fishing and trapping small game with his brothers. This led to a...

Aug 2, 2022

John Rosalez, 73, died August 2, 2022 at NMC Health in Newton.  He was born March 8, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Apolonio and Margarita L (Balandran) Rosalez. On December 5, 1992 he married Juanita Arrellano and she survives of the home.

John was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton and retired as a...

Jul 30, 2022

May Era Gentry, 93, of Newton, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Newton Medical Center.

 

May Era was born December 23, 1928, to Alvan Eugene and Mildred Lenora (Coles) Essary in rural Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  May Era was the third of six children.

 

May Era was raised in rural Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  May Era attended Brendle...

Jul 30, 2022

Shirley Sue Wheatley, age 81, of Andover, KS was born in Yellville, Arkansas. She passed away at home and went to be with her heavenly Father on July 30, 2022, in Andover, Ks.

Daughter of the late Salitus Albert Keene and Lillian Viola Timm Keene, she was the third oldest of eleven  children. Shirley’s life was being with her family...

Jul 27, 2022

Clifford D. Kater, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born to Otto and Ella Kater on July 27, 1932 in Newton, KS.

Cliff worked as a supervisor of building and grounds for Junction City school district.  He was an educator, owned a driving school and a custodial supply...

Jul 24, 2022

Wilma Ruth Harms of Newton was born on June 2, 1924 to Isaac and Emma Balzer and died on July 24, 2022 at the age of 98. She was the youngest of five children, growing up on a farm in rural Whitewater. She was baptized on June 1, 1944 at Grace Hill Church where she was an active lifelong member.

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Jul 20, 2022

Kajaw J. Griffith, age 49, died July 20, 2022 in Newton Kansas. He was the son of Daniel Griffith and Dianna Gatewood.

Kajaw was born May 25, 1973 in Superior, Nebraska.

Moving to Newton Kansas, Kajaw worked and provided for his daughter Ally Griffith. It was while he was living in Newton that he met Priscilla Jordan and the two...

Jul 18, 2022

Cindy Tolbert, age 65, died July 18, 2022 in Newton Kansas.

She was born June 16, 1957 in Hutchinson Kansas to Richard and Gwendolyn Tolbert.

Survivors include her sister Beth Schmucker.

No service has been planned as cremation has taken place.

Jul 10, 2022

Irene Louise Stein, 77, died July 10, 2022, at her home in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born in Newton, Kansas on November 15, 1944, the daughter of Mary Stein.

 

Irene received her doctorate in computer science. As a caring and compassionate person, Irene would later find joy working at Helping Hands Senior Care, where she performed whatever task...

Jul 7, 2022

James Kelly Harms, 65, of rural Newton passed away July 7th.  Kelly was born August 10, 1956 to Willis and Wilma Harms of rural Whitewater.  He was baptized on May 21, 1972 in the Grace Hill Church.  Kelly attended Country Side Grade School, Elbing Grade School and Remington High School.  He graduated from Bethel College.  Kelly worked in the court...

Jul 7, 2022

Loretta Carol Sauerwein, age 64, after a long battle with cancer, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her Newton residence.  She was born on December 30, 1957 in Anthony, Kansas to Vlastislav and Louise (Anton) Sheen. On September 12, 2009 she married Terry Sauerwein in Newton, and he survives of the home.

Carol was a member of the United Methodist...

Jun 20, 2022

Sharon Kay Hill passed away, age 71, June 20, 2022 surrounded by her family and close friends.

She was born in Timbo, Arkansas, on March 18, 1951,

Sharon is preceded by her oldest son Kurt Richardson and sister, Shiela Hargraves.

She is survived by her husband Adam Hill, son Nicholas Richardson and two grandchildren.

She left behind many friends and...