Obituaries
Irene Louise Stein
Jul 10, 2022
Irene Louise Stein, 77, died July 10, 2022, at her home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born in Newton, Kansas on November 15, 1944, the daughter of Mary Stein.
Irene received her doctorate in computer science. As a caring and compassionate person, Irene would later find joy working at Helping Hands Senior Care, where she performed whatever task...
James Kelly Harms
Jul 7, 2022
James Kelly Harms, 65, of rural Newton passed away July 7th. Kelly was born August 10, 1956 to Willis and Wilma Harms of rural Whitewater. He was baptized on May 21, 1972 in the Grace Hill Church. Kelly attended Country Side Grade School, Elbing Grade School and Remington High School. He graduated from Bethel College. Kelly worked in the court...
Carol Sauerwein
Jul 7, 2022
Loretta Carol Sauerwein, age 64, after a long battle with cancer, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her Newton residence. She was born on December 30, 1957 in Anthony, Kansas to Vlastislav and Louise (Anton) Sheen. On September 12, 2009 she married Terry Sauerwein in Newton, and he survives of the home.
Carol was a member of the United Methodist...
Sharon Kay Hill
Jun 20, 2022
Sharon Kay Hill passed away, age 71, June 20, 2022 surrounded by her family and close friends.
She was born in Timbo, Arkansas, on March 18, 1951,
Sharon is preceded by her oldest son Kurt Richardson and sister, Shiela Hargraves.
She is survived by her husband Adam Hill, son Nicholas Richardson and two grandchildren.
She left behind many friends and...
Wesley “Dave” Lee
Jun 20, 2022
Wesley “Dave” Lee, 62, died June 20, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas.
Dave was born in Newton on October 26, 1959, the son of Mylo Jr. and Bonnie (Shields) Lee. He attended Newton High School graduating with the class of 1977.
In 1980, Dave joined the United States Army, where he served for 8 years as...
Janice Lynn Reimer
Jun 16, 2022
Janice Lynn Reimer, 89, died Thursday (June 16, 2022) at her home in Hesston. She was born May 11, 1933, in Newton. She graduated from Arkansas City High School and then attended Nurses Training at Stormont Vail in Topeka. Janice married LeRoy Reimer of Goessel in January of 1955.
This marriage was blessed with four boys: Tim, Tom, James and...
James D. (Jim) Gaeddert
Jun 15, 2022
James D. (Jim) Gaeddert, 83, of Moundridge, KS and Leawood, KS, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, after a short stay in the hospital. Jim was the son of Walter and Harriett (Knowles) Gaeddert, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard (Dick) Gaeddert, Allen Gaeddert and Walter...
Thomas Edward “Ed” Brault Sr.
Jun 13, 2022
Thomas Edward “Ed” Brault Sr., age 75, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2022 at Kidron Bethel Healthcare Unit, North Newton, KS. Ed was born on March 7th, 1947 to Eli E. and Josephine M. Brault.
Ed was a Hill City, KS Jaycee, and after moving to Newton, KS he became a Newton Jaycee. Ed enjoyed working on all the...
Inez Miller
Jun 12, 2022
Inez Miller 86 died June 12, 2022 at Riverview Manor in Marquette, Kansas.
Graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday June 16, 2022 at
McPherson City Cemetery with Pastor Donna Voteau presiding.
Betty (Schwartz) Dick
Jun 12, 2022
Betty (Schwartz) Dick, aged 89 of Newton, Kansas died peacefully on June 12, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor in Newton. Betty was born on Oct. 8, 1932, in Ulysses, Kansas to Milton and Sadie (Wedel) Schwartz. She grew up on the family homestead just outside Pretty Prairie. She graduated from Pretty Prairie High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Harold G. “Gene” Reid
Jun 9, 2022
Heavens fairway got a little more crowded Harold G. “Gene” Reid died Thursday June 9, 2022 at the age of 101 at NMC Health in Newton. He was born February 6, 1921 in Edmond (Norton County) Kansas to Henry and Lola Mae (Snow) Reid on February 12, 1940 he married Shirley Dean and she preceded him death in 2001.
Gene...
Twila Stieben
Jun 4, 2022
Twila Stieben (Bradley) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022. She was born in Rural Phillips County to Norma and Walter Bradley. She graduated from Agra High School in 1952. Twila was active in Her church community. In 1995 She married Lee Stieben, they retired in Hesston, KS in 2004.
She is survived by Her Husband Lee Stieben, Daughter Lisa...
Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier
May 31, 2022
Rosella Ruth Wiens Regier, 88, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. She was born December 2, 1933, the 12th of 13 children of Henry W. and Anna Enns Wiens.
Her first years were spent on the family 80-acre farm southeast of Inman, Kansas. The depression had taken its toll. But Rosella grew up in a family where the...
Stephen R. Frye
May 30, 2022
Stephen Reed Frye, 79, died May 30, 2022, at his home in Peabody, Kansas.
He was born on September 6, 1942, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of William and Margaret (Chalupa) Frye.
On January 5, 1964, Stephen was united in marriage to Marta Lorber. She preceded him in death in 2016.
Stephen was proud to serve his...
Dean Wilke Koppes
May 30, 2022
Dean Wilke Koppes was born on July 6, 1929, in Newton, Kansas. He died at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas, on May 30, 2022, about a month short of his 93rd birthday. He was the second son of Melinda Wilke Koppes and Daniel Atlee Koppes of North Newton, Kansas. He attended Cooper Grade School, Bethel Academy at Bethel College,...
Ronald A. Sherrick
May 28, 2022
Ronald A. Sherrick, 78, of Newton, KS, passed away at his home in Newton, Ks on May 28, 2022.
He was born December 15, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harold and Bonnie June Sherrick. He married Peggy Ann Brault on July 15, 1978 in Newton, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is survived by Sons, Steven M. Sherrick of...
Jackie “Jack” Mitcham
May 27, 2022
Jackie “Jack” Lee Mitcham, 89, died on May 27, 2022.
He was born January 23, 1933, in Basin, West Virginia, the son of Patrick and Hazel (McKinney) Mitcham, Jack attended Oceana High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following his graduation he served 4 years in the United States Airforce.
Jack was a retiree from the Santa...
Melanie J. Baird
May 22, 2022
Melanie Jean Baird passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. She was 79 years of age. Melanie was born in Winfield, Kansas March 24, 1943, the first child of John Paul Thompson and Jean Maxine Maddox Thompson. Melanie was a strong-willed person. She survived Polio as a young child as well as numerous emotional and financial setbacks during...
Donna Sue Willis
May 16, 2022
Donna Sue Willis, 89, died on Monday, May 16, 2022, at her residence in Newton, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 16, 1933, the daughter of Louis and Edna Fosha.
On September 27, 1953, Donna was united in marriage to Melvin G. Willis, in Chanute, Kansas.
Donna was a loving person who cared for, prayed for,...
Benito “Benny” A. Garcia
May 13, 2022
Benito “Benny” A. Garcia, 68, died on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Newton, Kansas.
He was born January 12, 1954, in Marion, Kansas, the son of George and Angela (Martinez) Garcia. He attended Florence High School and graduated from Newton High School in the class of 1972.
Benito was employed by Highland Dairy, originally Stephen’s Dairy, for 30 + years....


