Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Elma Ruth (Funk) Harms was born on June 16, 1935, the fourth child of Valentine R. and Margaret (Goertz) Funk. Her birthday was 1 year and 1 day after her brother Eldon and they enjoyed celebrating their birthdays together. Their family of 6 consisted of Gladwin, Elmer (died at 15 mo.), Eldon, Elma, LaVerna and Marlin. She grew up on...

Dec 17, 2021

Theresa Stika, 75, of Newton, passed away on December 17th,  2021 at The Select Specialty Hospital within St.  Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS.  She was born on July 12, 1946 to Albert and Victorine (Lentz) Stika in Marion, KS.

 

She graduated from Centre High School near Lincolnville in 1964 and attended Wichita Business College graduating in 1965 with a general secretarial degree.

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Dec 13, 2021

Anna C. Moyer, 85, of Newton, died December 13, 2021 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.  She was born in New York City, NY on September 16, 1936, to Giovanni and Baltimora Coccia.

She married Melvin I.  Moyer, on October 14, 1961 in Somerville, New Jersey.  He preceded her in death on October 8, 1996.

Anna is survived by...

Dec 12, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Velda Mae (Gillispie) Staley-Higgins died on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Kansas.

 

Velda was born on May 17, 1928 to Delbert and Fairy Gillispie in LaGrange, Wyoming. Velda married Galen Staley on April 26, 1947 in Auburn, Nebraska. They had 3 sons, Dennis, Rodney and Kevin. Galen passed away on May 28, 1995. Velda married...

Dec 8, 2021

Alice R. (Webster) Smith, 86, died December 8, 2021, at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on January 19, 1935, in Greenbay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Levi and Servilla (Skenadore) Webster.

Alice was a member of the Oneida Tribe. The Oneida Reservation is located near Greenbay, Wisconsin.

Alice loved flowers and spending time with her family....

Dec 8, 2021

Robert L. Knapp 72, died December 8, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born May 11, 1949 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Bob and Betty (Atkinson) Knapp.

He is survived by his wife Jean Knapp; sons: Kevin and Chris Knapp and one sister Beverly Ann Manning. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Courtney, Michael, Hadley and Everett.

A memorial...

Dec 2, 2021

Phyllis V. “Vel” Swarts 80, died December 2, 2021 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton. She was born March 29, 1941 in Florence, Kansas to Ira R. and Margaret L. (Collins) Kelsheimer.  She attended Florence Schools and was retired as a cafeteria food service worker at the St. Mary School Cafeteria where she cared for many children through the...

Dec 2, 2021

David E. Unruh 66, died December 2, 2021 at his Wichita residence.  He was born May 27, 1955 in Newton, Kansas to Cornelius and Alice M. (Didier) Unruh.

David was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed spending time fishing and camping. He especially enjoyed trips to Colorado.  Family was important to David and he enjoyed spending time with his family...

Dec 1, 2021

Marilee Moody Eaton, 71, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2021, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on October 7, 1950, in Antioch, California, to Gilman and Marijo Moody. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1970.

She met her husband and love of her life, Francis Eaton, in 1976. Together they raised...

Dec 1, 2021

Randall “Randy” Abrahams 71, died December 1, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born December 14, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Elmer and Hazel (Porter) Abrahams.  On March 11, 1992 he married Cathy Stanhope at Newton and she survives of the home.

Randy attended First Baptist Church as he was growing up in Newton.  He was a 1967 graduate of...

Nov 29, 2021

Joyce Kaufman 88, died November 25, 2021 graveside committal is pending Kenneth C. Kaufman 86, died November 29, 2021 graveside committal is pending

Nov 28, 2021

Glenda Hendrickson, 72, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, in Sedgwick, Kansas.

She was born May 26, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Beverly Ann (Brown) Biggerstaff.

On August 17, 1968, Glenda was united in marriage to Darrell Dee Hendrickson in Wichita, Kansas. The two shared 50 years of marriage together before Darrell’s death in 2019.

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Nov 28, 2021

Glenda Hendrickson, 72, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, in Sedgwick, Kansas.

She was born May 26, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Beverly Ann (Brown) Biggerstaff.

On August 17, 1968, Glenda was united in marriage to Darrell Dee Hendrickson in Wichita, Kansas. The two shared 50 years of marriage together before Darrell’s death in 2019.

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Nov 28, 2021

Martin J. Zimmerman, age 64, of Newton, Kansas entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  Martin was born November 22, 1957; the son of Simon and Audrey (Zodrow) Zimmerman in Newton.  He graduated from Newton High School in 1976 and went on to be an Eagle Scout Master for several years.

Martin is survived by his mother, Audrey...

Nov 27, 2021

Denton ‘Denny’ Charles Kruger died peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Denny was born to Donald and Leona Kruger on January 31, 1956. He grew up having adventures in his hometown of George, Iowa.  He was always hunting and fishing for walleye and crappie.  He and his friends were known for getting into...

Nov 22, 2021

DELLA MAE HARR, 87, WENT HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOUR ON NOVEMBER 22, 2021 AT HER HOME IN NEWTON, KANSAS. SHE WAS BORN MARCH 18, 1934 IN NEWTON, TO ROY AND BEULAH (SMETZER) PLETCHER.

DELLA MAE RETIRED FROM ALCO DEPARTMENT STORE IN 2007 AFTER WORKING THERE FOR OVER 26 YEARS AS CASHIER/TRAINER. SHE WAS KNOWN FOR HER...

Nov 21, 2021

Dorothy M. Peak 94, died November 21, 2021 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton.  She was born December 4, 1926 in Quenmo, Kansas to George A and Edith (Worley) McKinley.  On April 9, 1944 she married Keith W. Peak at Eskridge, Kansas and he preceded her in death on August 3, 1991.

She was retired as assistant director of...

Nov 20, 2021

Douglas M. “Doug” Brewer, 69, died on November 20, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas.

 

He was born on September 22, 1952, in El Dorado, Kansas, the oldest of three children of Loyd and Louella (Schmidt) Brewer. He graduated from Peabody High School in 1971. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Elbing, Kansas.

 

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Nov 19, 2021

James Brice McClure, aged 71, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2021. Jim was born in 1950 to Gladys and Glen McClure in Newton, KS. He had one sister, Virginia. He was a rambunctious child that loved mischief and often tested his family’s patience, but also loved to draw, paint and sculpt. As a young...