Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Thursa Jarvis, died on March 7, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kanas. She was born March 26, 1974 in Eldorado, Kansas, to Curtis Edward Cole and Janie Sue Hampton.

Thursa graduated from Wichita State University with a Master’s in Social Work, and went on to be employed by Heartland Home Health & Hospice and El Dorado Correctional Facility...

Mar 5, 2022

Betty Lea Adams

 

February 7, 1928 – March 5, 2022

 

Betty Adams 94, was born February 7, 1928 in McPherson County, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Lewis H. Wilhelm and Clara F. Ensminger.  She was the 10th of 12 children in the family. She died March 5, 2022 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas

 

She moved...

Mar 4, 2022

Dennis   Gene   “Denny”   Franz   77,   died   Friday,   March   4,   2022   at   Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita.   He was born September 11, 1944 in Newton,   Kansas   to   Marvin   and   Frieda   (Schroeder)   Franz.     On November 16, 1963 he married Rita Ann Schrag of Halstead.

 

Denny and Rita owned and operated Denny’s Heating & Cooling for 27 years until they sold...

Mar 2, 2022

Crystal G. (Jaso) Hollis, 35, died on March 2, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on May 1, 1986, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Victor and Amanda (Caudell) Jaso. Crystal grew up in Guymon and Newton.

On March 9, 2018, Crystal married David Hollis III in Wichita, Kansas.

Crystal was selfless, kind, and loyal. She prioritized making others...

Feb 26, 2022

Lois Bartel, 84, died peacefully on February 26, 2022, with family at her side, after living at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas, since 2007.  Lois Agatha Franz was born to Julius A. and Agatha Dyck Franz December 26, 1937, and grew up with seven siblings on the family farm in eastern Washington.

 

Lois embraced her Mennonite heritage.  She...

Feb 26, 2022

John E. Gray, 78, died February 26, 2022 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center at Via Christi-St. Francis in Wichita after a brief illness.  He was born December 3, 1943 in Eureka, Kansas to J. Evert and Velva (Todd) Gray.

John grew up in Newton, KS with his parents and older sisters, Sharon and Pat.  He clearly recalled his childhood...

Feb 25, 2022

Andrew Lynn White, 75, died peacefully on February 25, 2022, at Paramount Greenhouse, Newton Kansas. Andrew White was born on August 1st, 1946 to Frank Paul White and Wanda Lee (Warren) White.

Andrew was born in Winfield, Kansas and attended school there. After he graduated, Andy enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Vietnam Conflict from November...

Feb 25, 2022

Clifford “Cliff” Loren Gaiser, 81 passed away on Friday, February 25th, 2022 at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. He was born February 23rd, 1941 in Newton, Kansas to Katherin and Vernon Gaiser. Cliff met Patsy White at the First Christian Church in 1956, where they later married in front of family and friends on August 5th, 1961.

Cliff was a...

Feb 24, 2022

Lee Pownell, 73, passed away peacefully – surrounded by family and toe tappin’ to Johnny Cash – on February 24, 2022, in Newton, KS. Lee was born the first (and rowdiest) of three boys to Milton and Mary Pownell on August 10, 1948, at Halstead Hospital in Halstead, KS. Lee attended Halstead High School in Halstead, KS, but, like any...

Feb 22, 2022

Maria Caballero, 75, died February 22, 2022, at Newton Medical Center.

Mass of the Resurrection will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with The Reverend Jorge Lopez Celebrant.  A Recitation of the Rosary will be prior to Mass at 1:30 p.m.

Feb 21, 2022

Rodney A. Heath 62, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at his Goessel residence.  He was born June 15, 1959 in Newton, Kansas to Joe C. and Elizabeth (Erwin).  On May 7, 1983 he married Virginia Foiles in Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

Rodney worked as a welder at Excel Industries in Hesston.  Some of Rodney’s interest included...

Feb 18, 2022

Feb 16, 2022

Rodney “Rod” C. Stevens, 66, died on February 16, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1955, in Osceola, Iowa, the son of Howard and Elvora (Lemmon) Stevens. The family moved to Kansas in the spring of 1966.

For many years Rod worked in mobile home manufacturing, construction, welding, and as an ironworker.

Rod enjoyed just...

Feb 14, 2022

Christina Marie Ayala, 51, was called to heaven on February 14, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on January 14, 1971, in Los Alamitos, California, the daughter of Robert Diaz-Vargas Sr and Elva Jaramillo-Rodriguez. She attended Canutillo High School, graduating with the class of 1989.

On April 14, 2012, Christina was united in marriage to...

Feb 14, 2022

Steve W. Eye, 58, died on February 14th, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born February 9th, 1964, in Marion, Kansas, the son of Pat and Donna Eye. He attended Cedar Point Grade School, Strong City Middle School and Cottonwood Falls High School freshman year. He then graduated from Newton High School with the class of...

Feb 10, 2022

Ronald Eugene Miller age 69 of Park City, Kansas passed away on February 10, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Ks.  Ron was born on December 17, 1952 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Norman and Loretta (VanKley) Miller.  He married Jin Hu December 5, 2003 in Derby, Ks.

 

Ron is survived by his wife...

Feb 8, 2022

Betty L. Kirkpatrick, 75, died on February 8, 2022, in El Dorado, Kansas.

She was born April 12, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Lionel and Dorothy (Milligan) Dilbeck. She attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1964.

On March 26, 1967, Betty was united in marriage to Gary Kirkpatrick. They were married for 37 years at...

Feb 7, 2022

Lewis Carl Stark was born February 16, 1932 in Newton, KS.  He met Jesus and had his sight restored on February 7, 2022.

He was the son of Gus and Ella (Reiss) of Newton.  Lewis was a life-long member of Newton Nazarene Church.  He gave his life to Jesus at the age of 33.  He loved to share his faith...