Obituaries

Beverly “Joan” Giles

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

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...

Monte Gene Brill

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,...

J. Marcus Gow

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.

Arlene Garrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ricardo Telles

Ricardo Telles

Dec 14, 2022

Ricardo Telles, 63, died on December 8, 2022.

He was born in Havana, Cuba, on July 2, 1959, the son of Joe and Nereyda Telles.

Ricardo loved trains, BNSF, and CB radio’s – his CB handle was Bandit. He was loved drinking coffee and bringing donuts to his grandkids. Ricardo absolutely loved going to Newells, and when he wasn’t there...

Delia B Schroeder

Delia B Schroeder

Dec 13, 2022

Delia Bernice Schroeder, 92, passed away on December 13, 2022.  She was a resident of Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, KS.

 

She was born September 4, 1930 in Newton, Kansas to Henry E. and Inez (Decker) Huxman, the first of their four children.  Her mother, Inez Huxman, was tragically lost in an automobile accident when Delia was 10. ...

Ila Marie Lee

Ila Marie Lee

Dec 12, 2022

Ila Marie Lee 101 died December 12, 2022 at Newton. She was born June 14, 1921 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Quinlin presiding. Burial will be in Greenup, Illinois. Memorials may be made to First Missionary Church Newton or Bethel University in Mishawaka,...

Paul H. Harder

Paul H. Harder

Dec 9, 2022

Paul Herschel Harder died, age 88, in Wichita Kansas.

He was born June 30, 1934, to Rev. Henry N. and Hilda Klassen Harder in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was later joined by two brothers, Verlin and Glennie (deceased 1941 at age 2 1/2 years old). At age one his parents moved to Enid, Oklahoma where his father started the Grace...