Obituaries

Elvera Voth

Jun 9, 2024

Elvera Katharine Voth was born to Johann (John) and Katharina (Katharine, given name also Voth) Voth on August 9, 1923, on their farm north of Walton (Section 32, East Branch Township, Marion County), Kansas. She had three older siblings—Irma, Arnold, and Wanda—and later, a baby brother, Willis (Bill). The Voth family was part of a tight-knit Mennonite community, but Warham...

Elvera Katharine Voth

Jun 9, 2024

Elvera Katharine Voth, aged 100.She died June 9, 2024 at Kidron Bethel of N. Newton, Ks.Elvera was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katharine Voth; siblings, Irma Koehn, Arnold Voth, Wanda Dirks, and Bill Voth; husbands, Bob Douglas and Lester Ewy.Detailed obituary and service information will be published at a later date.

Keith Haskell Sims

Jun 4, 2024

Keith Haskell Sims, 95, was born on May 18, 1929, in Howard, Kansas. He passed away June 4, 2024, in Newton, Kansas with family by his side. He was born to Charles and Theresa (Jontra) Sims. 

Keith served with the United States Army stateside and in Guam. Returning home, he went to work for Beech Aircraft, retiring after 40 years, and...

Anna Jane DeWater

Jun 3, 2024

Anna Jane DeWater (Daines), 80, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on June 3, 2024.

She was born on May 11, 1944, in Canon City, Colorado to John & Beatrice (Epperson) Daines. After the death of her mother, Anna came back to Hutchinson in 1947 to be raised by her grandparents among their own 14 children.

In 1965 Anna met Russell (Bud)...

Evelyn Jane Lehman

Jun 3, 2024

Evelyn Jane Goering Lehman was born January 17, 1929, at a farm in McPherson County, Kansas, to Adina and Christian B. Goering. She was the youngest of nine children. When she was eight, her father sold the farm and bought one five miles east of Newton, Kansas, so her brothers, who were ready for college, could drive to Bethel College...

Rosemary Karen Roberts

May 31, 2024

Rosemary Karen Roberts passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Jennie Sealy UTMB Hospital in Galveston, Texas, with her loving family surrounding her. Rosemary was born on March 18, 1948, in Long Beach, California, to Harry Frank and Norma Jean (Bazil) Blair. Following a divorce, Norma and the children moved to Portland where Rose’s mother married Leslie Dale...

Charlotte Siemens

May 31, 2024

Dr. Charlotte Anne Siemens, 64, died peacefully in North Newton, Kansas, under hospice care on May 31, 2024, surrounded by family.

Charlotte was born on January 29, 1960, to Richard and Frances Siemens. Although she would boast that her birthday was Kansas Day, Charlotte was actually born in Seattle, Washington.  She grew up in Lyons, Kansas, with younger brother, Douglas Todd.

After...

Edward Riffel

May 29, 2024

Edward Verl Riffel, age 78, passed away May 29, 2024 in Newton KS. He was born in Chapman KS to Verl and Ann Marie (Schroeder) Riffel.

He didn't know a stranger and made everyone feel welcome. He was hard working and liked dabbling in many different things over the years. He managed Walton Coop service station, building construction, had a tree...

Marjorie Graham

May 27, 2024

Margorie L. (Buell) Graham 91 died May 27, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 24, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas to Keith and Ursula (Shriver) Buell. On February 17, 1952, she married Rex Graham and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2015.

Marjorie was a member of the Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. She was...

Catherine "Cathy" Alberta Schmidt

May 24, 2024

Catherine Wherrell Schmidt died peacefully May 24, 2024 in Newton, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1942 to John and Alvena Wherrell in her home town of Newton, Ks. Catherine "Cathy" went to St. Mary's private school until the 8th grade. She then went on to take CNA classes. Cathy was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30 years before retiring...

Virginia Payer Olson

May 22, 2024

Virginia (Schmidt) Payer Olson, age 98 years, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor of Wichita, KS. She was born on April 23,1926, in Newton, KS, to Arthur and Edna Schmidt. Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, and friend. She was active in her community and was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church.

She grew...

Monica Svaty

May 22, 2024

Monica Lane Svaty, the loving wife of Karl Svaty and mother of Sonya, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024.

Monica will be honored with a Celebration of Life at home, to be announced.

Born and raised in Newton, Kansas by her parents, Lucius and Polly Miller. Monica graduated from Newton High in 1964. Following graduation, she attended Emporia State University before...

Kirk Stanley

May 19, 2024

Kirk William Stanley, age 46, died May 19, 2024. He was born March 19, 1978, in Newton, Kansas to Ron and Jeanette (Williams) Stanley, then raised in Valley Center KS where he spent the rest of his life. He was preceded by his grandparents, Luther and Katherine Stanley of Valley Center, Kansas. Kirk is survived by his children Welden, Hayden,...

Cecilia Corona

May 17, 2024

Cecilia (Estrada) Corona 94, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 21, 1929, in Newton, Kansas to Leonardo and Dolores (Vasquez) Estrada. She married Joe Corona on August 30, 1947, in Newton, Kansas and he preceded her in death.

Cecilia was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton....

Norman Pankratz

May 13, 2024

Norman Pankratz, 95, passed away on May 13, 2024, in North Newton, Kansas.



Norman Pankratz was born on January 12, 1929, in Goessel, KS, to Albert and Helen (Unrau) Pankratz.

Norman graduated from Lehigh High School and went on to Bethel College and Emporia State Teachers College. He taught high school science at Scott City, Radium, and Hesston.

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Karen Huffman

May 13, 2024

Karen L. (Knutsen) Huffman 83 died May 13, 2024, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born November 23, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Hans and Lucy L. (Burrus) Knutsen. On August 11, 1961, she married Jon Huffman in Wichita, Kansas and he survives of the home.

Karen was a graduate of Wichita North High and attended Wichita State...

Marguerite Morgan

May 12, 2024

Marguerite "Maggie" Morgan peacefully passed away at Newton Presbyterian Manor on May 12, 2024.

On January 17, 1932 in Newton, KS, Maggie was born to Brooks and Audrey (Winger) Terry. She had one brother, Frank. She graduated from Newton High in 1950 and married her high school and college sweetheart Richard "Dick" Morgan on June 6, 1953. Maggie...

Robert Reed

May 8, 2024

Robert G. Reed 84 died May 8, 2024, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Obie and Lorraine (Florence) Reed. On June 24, 1962, he married Earlene Scoles in Great Bend, Kansas. Bob is survived by his Wife, Earlene, two sons Shannon (Vinnie) Reed of Wichita KS and Patrick (Connie) Reed...

Marci Phillips

May 2, 2024

Marci Phillips, 73, died May 2, 2024, at her Valley Center residence.  She was born July 23, 1950, in Newton, Kansas to John and Gwen (Richards) Phillips.

She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. Marci enjoyed reading, crocheting and knitting.

Marci is survived by her daughters Stephanie (Gary) Merritt and Kristin (Spike) Anderson; grandchildren: John (Alli), Jordan, Emma and Isaac, and one great...

Bonnie Jo Holopirek

Apr 20, 2024

Bonnie Jo (Geyer) Holopirek, a beacon of warmth and wisdom passed away on April 20th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family in her hometown of Hesston, Kansas. Born October, 12th 1961 to Elmer “Junior” and Dolly Geyer. She was the seventh child of eight, her life was centered around her loving family, Catholic faith and dedication to service...