Obituaries

Herbert P. Sifford

Herbert P. Sifford

Mar 21, 2018

Herbert “Herbie” P. Sifford 98, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.  He was born January 12, 1920 in Greer, Missouri to John O. and Elva J. (McGuire) Sifford.  On April 9, 1944 he married Ruth Slusser at Wichita, Kansas and she preceded him in death on August 30, 1983.

 

Herbert was a retired...

Charles C. Cain

Charles C. Cain

Mar 21, 2018

 

Life Sketch for Charles Corbin Cain

 

(Chuck) Charles Corbin Cain, 56, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Newton Medical Center.

 

Chuck was born on December 26, 1961 in Goodland, Kansas.  His parents were Fred Arthur Cain, Step-Mom Gloria (Erickson) Cain and Mom Josephine (Hayden) Cain.  

 

Chuck was a machinist for AVCON Industries...

Randy Bradley

Randy Bradley

Mar 20, 2018

Life Sketch for Randy Lee Bradley

 

Randy Lee Bradley, 59, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

 

Randy was born on March 16, 1959 to Donald and Ruth (Nelson) McKenzie in Manistique, Michigan. Randy’s father passed away at a very young age and was later adopted by Ruth’s new husband, Harold Bradley. Ruth and Harold...

Wynn Phipps

Wynn Phipps

Mar 19, 2018

Wynn Bedford Phipps, age 82, passed away peacefully at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas among his family on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was born on July 18, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to Walter and Faye (Lewis) Phipps.

 

Wynn was a retired retail business owner. Wynn and Lorene enjoyed spending time traveling to see friends and relatives. Wynn loved...

Jessa Miller

Jessa Miller

Mar 16, 2018

 

 

 

Life Sketch for Jessa Miller

 

Jessa Miller, 36, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at her home in Valley Center, Kansas.

 

Jessa was born on March 1, 1982 to Ronald and Paula (Doss) Elliott in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Jessa was married to Patrick Miller in 2002.  They have two children: Tyler and Makenzie Miller.

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Everett R. Livesay

Everett R. Livesay

Mar 15, 2018

Life Sketch of Everett R. Livesay

 

Everett R. Livesay, 66, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Harry Hyness Memorial Hospice in Wichita.

 

Everett was born on September 22, 1951 in Miami, Oklahoma to Richard and Josephine (Jackson) Livesay.

 

Everett married Martha Smith in Baxter Springs, Kansas on July 2, 1971. After forty years of marriage...

Iris D. Morton

Iris D. Morton

Mar 15, 2018

 

Iris Dean Shaw was born January 31st, 1929 to Robert Emmett and Velma May (Graves) Shaw in a farmhouse near Pomona, Franklin County, Kansas. She left this life and entered the eternal life she hoped for on March 15, 2018.  She had recently celebrated her 89th birthday with all of her children. Preceding her in death were her Husband,...

Ronald L. Potter

Ronald L. Potter

Mar 12, 2018

Ronald L. Potter 81, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Life Care of Wichita.  He was born June 23, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas to Floyd Jewell and Ruth Agnes (Marion) Potter.  On August 24, 1979 he married Rose Marie Black at Wichita, Kansas and she survived of the home.

 

Ronald served his country in the United States Navy and...

Connie Sue Edmonston

Connie Sue Edmonston

Mar 10, 2018

Connie Sue (McCart) Edmonston, 70, passed away Saturday, March 10th following a long courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Connie was born to Dean and Anita McCart in Wichita, KS on June 14, 1947.  She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dennis McCart.

She was a graduate of...

William “Bill” Rice

William “Bill” Rice

Mar 7, 2018

William “Bill” Rice 81, died Wednesday, March 07, 2018 at Life Care Center in Andover, KS.  He was born May 13, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas to Blane and Lorena (Schuneman) Rice.  On June 14, 1973 he married Nancy Adamsat Sedgwick and she survives of the home. He was a member of the St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Wichita.

 

Bill...

Evelyn M. Garrison

Evelyn M. Garrison

Mar 5, 2018

 

Evelyn Marie (Rumford) Garrison  ( 92)

 

Evelyn was reunited in heaven on March 5, 2018 with her husband, daughter, family and friends.  Born to Rose and Floyd Rumford, Evelyn grew up in Abbyville, KS.  She married Keith Garrison in 1947.  In addition to raising four children, they were foster parents to many infants.  Evelyn was a charter member...

Evelyn F. Haury

Evelyn F. Haury

Mar 5, 2018

Evelyn Fae Haury, 95, passed away on March 5th, 2018 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. Evelyn was born February 7, 1923 in Kansas City, MO. She was raised in Halstead, KS by her loving parents, Winfield and Lula (Kauder) Gram. In 1941 she graduated from Halstead High School. During WWII she worked for Boeing as an expeditor. In 1946...

Lowell Thiesen

Lowell Thiesen

Mar 3, 2018

 

Lowell Dean Thiesen passed away on March 3, 2018 at his home in Newton, Kansas.  He was born on August 25, 1951 to Adolf and Gladys (Goosen) Thiesen in Wichita.  Lowell spent most of his childhood in rural Marion County, Kansas on his family’s farm.  He attended a one-room schoolhouse for elementary school, and graduated from Goessel High School...

Della Mae Buller

Della Mae Buller

Mar 2, 2018

Della M. Buller, 91, passed away on March 2, 2018 in Lancaster, California.

Della was born at home in Newton, Kansas on December 28, 1926 to Cliston and Katherine Black.  She worked for the US Postal Service and was proud to be the first female mail carrier in Newton.  She married Pete D. Buller on February 19, 1946.  They had...

Lorene Koehn

Lorene Koehn

Mar 1, 2018

 

 

 

Life Sketch for Lorene M. Koehn

 

Lorene M. Koehn, 92, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Newton Medical Center.

 

Lorene was born on January 16, 1926 in Chickasaw, Oklahoma to Henry and Mary (Koehn) Sebrant.

 

As a young person she worked as a waitress and later as a factory worker for Hehr...

Mary Lou (Acker) Patrick

Mary Lou (Acker) Patrick

Feb 27, 2018

 

 

Mary Lou (Acker) Patrick

Mary Lou (Acker) Patrick, 64, died on Tuesday, February 27th at her home in Halstead, Kansas.

 

Mary was born on March 23, 1953 in Junction City, Kansas to Leslie and Violet (Shepherd) Acker.

 

Mary was married on April 4, 1976 to Glenn Lee Patrick in Newton, Kansas. He preceded her...

Elma Jackson

Elma Jackson

Feb 26, 2018

Elma Viola Jackson 85, was called home by the Lord on February 26, 2018 in the caring embrace of her

family and the staff of Good Shephard Hospice and Asbury Park Greenhouse in Newton. Elma Viola

Jackson was born February 9, 1933 in Newton, Kansas to proud parents Ora Vergil and Ethel Mae

(LaGree) Lough. She was a twin to...

Ellen M. Charlsen

Ellen M. Charlsen

Feb 25, 2018

Ellen M. Charlsen 91, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Newton Presbyterian Manor.  She was born May 11, 1926 in Elyria, Kansas to John and Emilie (Flegel) Borth.  On February 13, 1940 she married Jack W. Charlsen at the Christian Church in Newton and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2010.

 

Ellen was an active member of...

The Reverend Dr. Allen Beach

The Reverend Dr. Allen Beach

Feb 24, 2018

Reverend Dr. Allen Ward Beach passed away peacefully on February 24 2018 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston Kansas.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 11, 1934 to Eleanor (Stevens) and Bruce Beach.

 

He attended Lower Merion Senior High School in Ardmore PA, and continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School where he received his...

Jermaine J.J. Thaw

Jermaine J.J. Thaw

Feb 19, 2018

 

Jack Jermaine Thaw III, aka, JJ, passed away at his home in Newton, Kansas on Wednesday, February 19, 2018 from an unknown illness. He was 45 years old.  JJ was a loving son, a devoted brother, an adored uncle and cousin, and a loyal friend who was liked and loved by many.  He was all about his family and...