Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Helen L. Scott 100, died January 20, 2022 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton.  Services are pending with Petersen Funeral Home.

Jan 19, 2022

Kenneth G. Schlup Sr. 90, died January 19, 2022 at his Newton residence.  He was born April 8, 1931 in Newton, Kansas to Frank and Mary L. (Hand) Schlup. On June 10, 1953 he married Mary L. Koehn at Newton and she survives of the home.

He was a 1951 graduate of Newton High School and earned a bachelor’s degree...

Jan 18, 2022

Angela D. (Martinez) Garcia 89, died January 18, 2022 at Newton, Kansas.  She was born October 23, 1932 in Marion, Kansas to Juan and Josefina (Morales) Martinez. On January 22, 1949 she married George A. Garcia and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1989. She was raised and attended school in Marion County.

Angela attended Our Lady of...

Jan 17, 2022

Betty Jean Underwood 95, died January 17, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas.  She was born May 27, 1926 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Ralph Carson and Thelma (Wilde) Young.

On May 19, 1945 she married John “Jack” Underwood in Wichita and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1990.

Betty was a long time active member of the...

Jan 16, 2022

Theodore C. “Ted” Williamson 82, died January 16, 2022 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield, Kansas.  He was born December 13, 1939 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Frank and Loretta (Fulliner) Williamson. On November 8, 1985 he married Violet M. Oxler at Fayetteville, Arkansas and she survives.

He served his county in the United States Navy and retired as an aircraft...

Jan 16, 2022

Ernest R. Bradford 68, died January 16, 2022 at his Newton residence.  He was born November 18, 1953 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roland Peter Bradford and Hattie Mae (Eubanks) Burgin. On September 29, 2018 he married Valorie Thaw and she survives of the home.

Ernest was a retired truck driver and proudly serviced in the United States Navy from...

Jan 8, 2022

Dwight Scofield, 89, died January 8, 2021.

A full obituary is pending.

Services will be held at a later date in early summer.

Jan 7, 2022

Richard C. “Rich” Oswald 65, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at his Newton residence.  He was born December 2, 1956 in Newton, Kansas to Carl J. and Judith J. (Brainard) Oswald.  On December 21, 2007 he married Jacquie L Entz at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

Rich was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.

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Jan 6, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Heilman, 65, went to be with Jesus on January 6, 2022. He was born August 8, 1956, in Wichita, the son of Charles E. and Delores Ann (Pickerill) Heilman.

Jeff graduated from Wichita North High School in 1974 and carried on his education and baseball career at Cloud County Community College. More importantly, the college in Concordia, Kansas...

Jan 6, 2022

Elizabeth Ruth Regier Unruh was born on August 5, 1929 in Newton, Kansas to Sam and Anna Regier.  She was raised on the family farm between Buhler and Moundridge with her two older brothers, Austin and Raymond.  Elizabeth, or Liz, graduated from Buhler High School in 1947, having boarded in town during the school week throughout her four years, living...

Jan 6, 2022

Brenda Jean (Peak) Newman-Reif, heard the words “Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant” as she went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was 72.

She was born January 11, 1949, in McCloud, California, to Elvin Lyle and Reva Jean Peak.

Brenda married the love of her life, Melvin G. Newman in April of 1973....

Jan 5, 2022

Nancey Jane Haen, 73, of Newton, KS passed away January 5th, 2022 at her home. She was born March 28, 1948 to Sterling Edward Maness Jr. and Illah Vivian Maness in Wheaton, Missouri. She graduated from Iola High School in 1966. She married John Haen. They later divorced.

 

Nancey is survived by a daughter, Monique Haen of Branson, Missouri,...

Jan 5, 2022

Ricky Alvin Wilcynski, 65, died January 5, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas.

He was born in Columbus, Nebraska, on May 29, 1956 the son of James Wilcynski and Linda Lou Godel. Ricky lived with Grandparents in Columbus as well as Boys town in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ricky joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Knox, serving...

Jan 2, 2022

William E. “Bill” Lehrman 92, died January 2, 2022 at his Newton residence.

He was born March 28, 1929 in Newton, Kansas to David S. and Anna (Goosen) Lehrman.  On January 4, 1948 he married Barbara Jane Powell at Newton and she preceded him death in 2019.

Bill worked for Boeing Aircraft for 25 years retiring in 1984. Following his...

Jan 1, 2022

Thomas Leroy Metzler, aged 72, died surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home in Newton after a lengthy journey with cancer.  Tom, a 1968 graduate of Newton High School, married Aimee, and together they raised their son, Scott (Robin).  Known affectionately as Pop to his grandchildren Zach Metzler, Tim Jeffries, and Emily Kepley (Andrew), and...

Dec 31, 2021

Brenda Lea Spurlock

To all those who never had the opportunity to taste the BEST gravy, pancakes, chocolate cream pie, or chocolate chip cookies, you’re too late, Brenda received her call from Heaven, at 9:27 a.m. on December 31, 2021, and has accepted her heavenly assignment.

Brenda, 62, came into this world on March 11, 1959 in Newton, Kansas, the...

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 29, 2021

Mark Bennett Hutton, 67, attorney and co-founder of Hutton & Hutton law firm passed away in Wichita, KS, on December 29, 2021.

Mark and his twin, Andy, was born on December 31,1953, to John and Prue (Bennett) Hutton in Newton, KS. After graduating from Washburn Law School (B.B.A., 1976; J.D., 1979), he practiced law in Wichita for over 40 years....

Dec 28, 2021

Brian G. Rousseau 46, died December 28, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital.  He was born November 30, 1975 in Grand Junction, Colorado to David and Elke (Schroeder) Rousseau.

In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his Wife Erin (Fike) Rousseau; Daughter Morgan Rousseau; Son Keegan Rousseau and a sister Brandi Rousseau.

Brian was a dedicated police officer, where...

Dec 27, 2021

Shaun Cornell Williams Sr,56, of Newton Kansas passed away unexpectedly on December 3rd, 2021. Due to Covid, there will be a private service held by family members only. Shaun Cornell Williams Sr was born on June 13th, 1965 to Richard & Phebia Williams. Shaun graduated from Newton Highschool and served in the air force. One of Shaun’s biggest accomplishments was...