Obituaries

Martin J. Zimmerman

Martin J. Zimmerman

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...

Denton “Denny” Charles Kruger

Denton “Denny” Charles Kruger

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...

Della Mae Harr

Della Mae Harr

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...

Dorothy M. Peak

Dorothy M. Peak

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...

Douglas Brewer

Douglas Brewer

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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James Mcclure

James Mcclure

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...

James Brice Mcclure

James Brice Mcclure

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...

Daniel R. Barber

Daniel R. Barber

Nov 14, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Ray Barber, 40, passed away November 14, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas.

He was born December 24, 1980, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Carl Ray Barber and Belinda Crumrine-Anderson. Dan attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 98-99. He later attended Hutchinson Community College, receiving his associate degree in business management.

He was...

Sherri N. Abasolo

Sherri N. Abasolo

Nov 13, 2021

Sherri N. Abasolo, 60, passed away on November 13, 2021, at her residence in Newton, Kansas.

She was born July 25, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of George and Lois (Richards) Winters. Sherri graduated in the class of 1979.

Sherri was employed as a sheet metal mechanic at Cessna.

Sherri enjoyed spending time with family, going to the beach,...

Catherine Cantrell Franke Michel

Catherine Cantrell Franke Michel

Nov 12, 2021

Catherine Cantrell Franke Michel

Catherine Elizabeth Michel 89, was born February 7, 1932 in Kansas City, KS to Edgar L &

Catherine Leora (Montgomery) Cantrell. She was raised by her great aunt and great uncle,

Betty and Otto Franke, due to the death of her mother and she took their name. She went to

her eternal home on November 12,...

Jeanne Carol Lukenbach

Jeanne Carol Lukenbach

Nov 12, 2021

Jeanne Carol Lukenbach, 58, passed away November 12, 2021, in Newton, Kansas.

She was born September 13, 1963, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (McGaha) Ryan. She attended high school in Ulysses, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1981. Following high school Jeanne attended Word of Life Worship College.

On July 27, 1982, Jeanne was united in...

Lewis H. Yotter

Lewis H. Yotter

Nov 11, 2021

Lewis H. Yotter, 68, passed away November 11, 2021, at his residence in Newton surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 3, 1953, in Newton, the son of Donald and Ester (Beech) Yotter.

Lewis is survived by his son, Jason Lee Yotter; daughter, Melody Ann Yotter and fiancé, Jared Allen; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Luba Korobka Holm Brinkman

Luba Korobka Holm Brinkman

Nov 9, 2021

Luba Korobka Holm Brinkman was born on June 17, 1939 in the Ukraine (former USSR).  At the age of 2, she moved to Germany with her family where they spent time in a work camp during World War II.  The family immigrated to the United States when she was 13, where they settled in Newton, KS.  She married Glenn Holm...

Walt Long

Walt Long

Nov 5, 2021

Walter Long, retired Clinical Social Worker died November 24, 2020.  He was born August 28, 1932 in Norton, Ks.  His mother, Beulah Samuelson, died in childbirth and he was cared for by his maternal grandmother, Pearl Samuelson and his Aunt, Mary Margaret Samuelson.  When he was one and one half years old, his father, Ralph Long, a Methodist minister, married...

Dwight A. Funk

Dwight A. Funk

Nov 5, 2021

Dwight A. Funk 72, died November 5, 2021 at NMC Health.  He was born November 2, 1949 in Goessel, Kansas to Arlie and Aldine (Pankratz) Funk. On January 17, 1986 he married Sharon Morrison at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

Dwight attended Orchard Park Community Church in Park City, Kansas.  He had a deep faith and love...

Lila Lee Kemph

Lila Lee Kemph

Nov 4, 2021

Lila Lee Kemph, 74, passed away on November 4, 2021, at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on March 11, 1947, in New Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd Henry and Edna Lois (Winner) Schanfeld. Lila attended New Hampton High School, graduating with the class of 1965.

On March 4, 1967, Lila was united in marriage to...

Donald Ray Hazlewood

Donald Ray Hazlewood

Nov 3, 2021

December 21, 1942 – November 3, 2021

Donald Ray, better known as Don, was born on December 21, 1942 in Sidonia, Tennessee to Dent and Blondell (Rickman) Hazlewood.  He has four older siblings who preceded him named Cleo Foley, Loudon Foley, Delano “Biggie” Hazlewood, Bobbie Dortch, and one surviving sister Sue Everett  from Dresden, TN.

At the age of 12,...

Frank Edmund White Jr.

Frank Edmund White Jr.

Nov 2, 2021

Frank Edmund White JR. passed away November 2, 2021, in Hesston, Kansas.

He was born on April 27, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Frank Edmund Sr. and Treva (Sartin) White.

Frank grew up on a dairy farm in Cedar Vale and as he always said “we kids were the hired hands until we left for college.” His...

Naomi Martha (Nichols) Wenger

Naomi Martha (Nichols) Wenger

Nov 2, 2021

Naomi Martha (Nichols) Wenger, 91, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021. A memorial service at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm. A dessert and coffee reception will follow the service at the Church. Naomi was born on October 23, 1930, in Fairview, Oklahoma to George and Susanna (Smith) Nichols. She married Marvin “Bill” Wenger on November 14, 1948. She...

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez

Oct 31, 2021

Aurelio “Willie” Nunez 96, died Sunday October 31, 2021 at his Newton residence.  He was born October 14, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Jesus and Ventura “Terrones” Nunez.  On July 6, 1949 he married Jovita “Jo” Hernandez at Newton, Kansas. They shared 64 years together and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2011.

Willie was a lifelong active...