Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Cecil J Ellis 63, died Monday August 24, 2020 at home. He was born October 8, 1956 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Clay B. and Neva J. (Flood) Ellis.  On August 6, 1976 he married Laura L. Hamilton in Wichita, Kansas and she survives of the home.

He retired as a press operator for the Takako Piston Company in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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Aug 19, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Eunice G. (McNichols) Kinser passed from this life on August 17, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kanas.  She was born on November 1, 1936 to Loren and Mabel McNichols near Burr Oak in Jewell County Kansas.  She attended Grade School and High School at Burr Oak.  She graduated from Friends Bible College (now Barclay College) in Haviland, Kansas,...

Aug 16, 2020

William “Steve” Moyer, Newton, KS, passed away Sunday, August 16th. Steve was the fourth son of Joseph D. Moyer and Margaret A. (Stephenson) Moyer.  Born in Oklahoma City prematurely and only 3lbs on December 19, 1952 he was considered a miracle baby that would go on to bring laughs to almost everyone he ever met. Steve lived in Oklahoma, Texas,...

Aug 16, 2020

Sheila L. Faith – 69 passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 19, 1951 in Spalding, Nebraska, the daughter of Woodrow and Elsie Waddell, she was raised and attended school in Osmond, Nebraska. Sheila worked at friendly acres / Asbury Park for 36 ½ years as a CAN/CMA. On November...

Aug 15, 2020

Kevin E. Brown, 61, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Kevin was born April 23, 1959 in Pratt, Kansas to Leslie A. and Laureen (Hawkins) Brown, where he spent his time playing with his siblings, Kent and Jonnie Mae. He attended Pratt High School, and although he didn’t finish he still enjoyed playing football...

Aug 12, 2020

Donald L. Harder 83, went to be with the Lord August 12, 2020 at his Newton

residence. He was born May 30, 1937 in Hayti, Missouri to Lester Lee Bryant and

Jessie (Gail) Harder. On January 18, 1969 he married the love of his life, Linda.

Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired as a

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Aug 11, 2020

Michael Eugene Miller (Big Mike), 68, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was born in Newton, Kansas on June 9, 1952.

He graduated from Newton High School in 1970. Mike married Dianna Lynn (Freeman) Miller in 1997. She survives in Newton. Mike retired in June 2020 from LKQ...

Aug 8, 2020

Larry D. Friesen, who always enjoyed a good laugh, successfully eluded his decade-long nemesis, frontal temporal dementia (FTD), on August 8, 2020.  FTD may have imprisoned his body and his mind, but his spirit managed to escape and lives on – he got the last laugh, after all. Some will remember him for donning a man-sized Raggedy Ann costume on...

Aug 5, 2020

James Bruce Eighmey 80, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.  Bruce was the youngest of 3 sons born to Paul and Myrtle Eighmey on December 23, 1939.  He grew up with a love for basketball, played on the high school team and graduated...

Aug 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Harold Loyd Wonders passed away at the age of 90. Harold was born December 19, 1929, in Vivian South Dakota to John and Maudie Wonders (Faubus).

Harold married Eileen Stutzman of Newton on August 6, 1962, they were married 58 years. He worked at Cargill Flour Milling (Ross Industries), Newton, KS for 44 years.

 

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Jul 25, 2020

Jul 24, 2020

Manuel V. Hinojos, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2020 at the age of 74 years. Born in Chihuahua Mexico, Manuel worked for the Santa Fe Atchison and Topeka Railroad and then BNSF before retiring. Manuel traveled extensively and made lifelong friends in his time with the railroad. Manuel called Newton, Kansas home for decades and his life...

Jul 23, 2020

Murrita was only 44 years young when she walked through Heaven’s gate on July 23, 2020.   Murrita was born on May 25, 1976 in Newton, Kansas to Teddy and Charlene Rodgers.  Her life was nothing short of a miracle.  She was born with a kidney defect that was not recognized until she was around six weeks old.  Teddy and Charlene...

Jul 21, 2020

Alvin W. Rodgers 89, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his rural Newton residence.  He was born January 14, 1931 in Newton, Kansas to Leonard and Lillian (Patrick) Rodgers.

Alvin attended Newton Church of the Brethren as he was growing up and worked in the maintenance department at the former Bethel Hospital in Newton.

He served his country in the...

Jul 20, 2020

Rozella Mae Warhurst born December 17th 1927 to Katie Schmidt Warkentine and Henry Warkentine in rural Marion County Kansas. She graduated Peabody High School and later married Clifford Dean Warhurst on December 16th 1946. Together they had 9 children. She and Dean opened the West View Cafe in Peabody in 1961.  Dean passed away suddenly 3 months later and Rozella...

Jul 17, 2020

Pamela “Pam” Denno 71, was born, February 17, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Albert Miller & Elizabeth (Shultz) Miller.

Pam attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Newton High School in 1967. She loved to dance and spend time with her friends.

Pam and Keith have lived in Newton most of their married lives. Pam was a mother, softball...

Jul 16, 2020

Leona Helen Griffith died Thursday, July 16, a week after turning 92 years old.  Born as the youngest child of Frank and Lena Schmidt, she began a 64-year marriage in 1953 to Kenneth Jack Griffith, a union which resulted in the birth of 4 children.

She was a hardworking farm wife, exemplary mother, and engaged church volunteer, but the role...

Jul 15, 2020

Shirley Ann (Blosser) Banman, 84, formerly of Newton, KS. Passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Houston, Texas.

She was born August 28, 1935 to Elmer and Ella (Zook) Blosser of Newton, KS.  After graduating High School, she started working as a telephone exchange operator.  After she and Willard, her husband of 60 years, raised their family, she would...

Jul 13, 2020

John Anthony DelVecchio passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Monday, July 13, 2020. He awoke in paradise with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. John was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 23, 1929 to John and Concetta DelVecchio. He was the youngest of their three children. In his high school years, John was a local football...