Obituaries

Jan 12, 2016

Roderick Lynn Grubbs, known to friends and associates as “RL” and family as “Rick,” died in his home of natural causes on Tuesday, January 12, at the age of 57. He is survived by his father, William R. Grubbs of Lawrence, KS, four siblings, and 12 nieces and nephews: Kim (and Shirley) Grubbs, of Lawrence, KS; AnnaBelle Thornton of Galesburg,...

Jan 10, 2016

Mary Maxine Smith 100, died Sunday, January 10, 2106 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born December 17, 1915 in Halstead Township to Alton Russell and Elizabeth (Severance) Challender.

She graduated from Sedgwick High School and attended Bethel College and Kansas State University. She graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas.

On June 27, 1943 she married Russell...

Jan 9, 2016

Life Sketch for Helen Sizelove

Helen Sizelove, 85, passed away on January 9th at Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas.

Helen was born on September 12, 1930 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Taylor and Anna (Williams) Sails.

Helen married her best friend, Claudie Sizelove, and they were married for 49 years and he preceded her in death.

Helen loved the...

Jan 8, 2016

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Jan 6, 2016

Melvin Robinson 80, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Newton Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1935 in Lucas, Kansas to Francis S. and Alice S. Robinson. He married Virginia Wolfe on August 28, 1960 in Russell, Kansas and she survives of the home. Melvin retired as a welder from Hesston Corporation now AGCO.

Melvin is survived by...

Jan 6, 2016

Jan 2, 2016

Gina Michelle Tessendorf, 49, of Sedgwick Kansas passed on January 2, 2016 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born to Mary (DuFriend) and Greg Anthony on April 3, 1966. After graduating from Sedgwick High School she married Dennis Tessendorf in 1987. They had one son together, Anthony Joseph Tessendorf. Gina had a passion for gardening, loved antiquing and...

Jan 2, 2016

Martin Luna, 92, of Valley Center passed away January 2, 2016. He was born to Miguel and Anastasia Luna on January 30, 1923 in El Paso, Texas. On November 15, 1947 Martin married Reda (Halcomb). Together they had three sons, Ed, Vincent and Miguel; and four daughters Anita, Amelia, Loretta and Elizabeth. Martin served in the Army, working in Alaska...

Jan 1, 2016

Richard A. “Rich” Claassen 87, lifelong Newton resident passed away January 1, 2016 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 7, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Leonard and Helen (Albrecht) Claassen. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School. Following his graduation he joined his father and brother Roland in the forming of Claassen Oil Company later becoming...

Dec 31, 2015

Patricia A. “Pat” Klaassen 75, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Asbury Park Greenhouses. She was born March 10, 1940 in Champaign, Illinois to William F. and Edith (Hildebrand) Perkins. She retired from the USD 373 Latchkey program and also worked at the former Wilson’s Drug Store as a delivery driver. Pat had a love of children and was a...

Dec 30, 2015

Dec 30, 2015

Dennis Staley, 67, died on Wednesday, December 30th at Newton Medical Center.

Dennis was born on March 6, 1948 in Newton, Kansas to Galen Eugene and Velda Mae (Gillispie) Staley.

Dennis attended Newton schools and worked at Bethel College Food Service area for 43 years. He was an avid fan of Bethel College Athletics and was called their “No. 1...

Dec 30, 2015

Dec 26, 2015

Rosella Bolen 85, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Kidron Bethel Healthcare. Private family interment will be in the Elbing cemetery at a later date.

Dec 24, 2015

Victoria A (Losey) Dragoo 70, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at her Newton residence. She was born October 27, 1945 in Miller, South Dakota to Charles and Phyllis (Danburg) Losey. On April 8, 1967 she married Dean Dragoo at St. Ann’s Church in Miller, South Dakota and he survives of the home. Vicki was a graduate of Miller High School...

Dec 24, 2015

Dec 14, 2015

Joyce (Balzer) Unruh, 84, of Newton, former resident of Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2015. She was born January 27, 1931 to Herman and Hazel (Thomas) Balzer in Hillsboro, beginning life on a farm and attending country school, later moving to town, and graduating from HHS in 1948. She married Lee Unruh, who survives her, on June 27, 1952....

Nov 29, 2015