Obituaries
Winnifred Garnett
Nov 14, 2025
Winnifred "Winnie" Garnett, age 87, entered into the presence of her Savior on Friday, November 14, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born in Wichita, Kansas to Ed and Mary Rawlins, Winnie grew up with a heart for helping others.
After graduating from Newton High School in 1956, she pursued her calling in nursing and enrolled at Halstead Hospital's nursing school, where she...
Fidencio Bonilla Sandate, Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
Fidencio Sandate Jr, 87, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 16, 1938, to Fidencio and Maria (Bonilla) Sandate, he was a 1957 graduate of Newton High School.
On March 1, 1965, in Miami, Oklahoma, he was united in marriage to Nancy Billig.
A devoted family man and a very proud United...
Marie Susanne Nachtigall
Nov 20, 2025
Marie Susanne Nachtigall, age 60, went to be with her Savior on November 20, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. She was born on May 30, 1965, in Newton, Kansas, to her proud parents, Andrew and Adina Nachtigall.
Marie was baptized in her youth at Koerner Heights Church in Newton and remained a faithful member throughout her life. Her faith was central to...
Nicholas Wade Garcia
Nov 16, 2025
Nicholas Wade Garcia, 33, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born and raised in Newton, Nick carried the strength and heart of his hometown with him everywhere he went—loyal, grounded, and deeply devoted to the people around him.
Nick’s greatest joy in life was being a father. His children, Vida (11), Harper (11), Aiven (8), and Ariella (2),...
Melverne Ratzlaff
Nov 15, 2025
Melverne (Mel) Ratzlaff, 85, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 15th in Hillsboro, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Theresa, Hillsboro; Daughters, Michele (Sam) Funk, Cincinnati, OH, Tami (Anthony) Garcia, Newton, KS; his sister Evy Boese O’Dell, McPherson, KS; 5 grandchildren, Bronson (Desiree) Garcia, Derek (Maran) Garcia, Connor Garcia, Zachary Garcia, Savannah Garcia; 4...
Dr. Owen Earl Carper
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Owen Earl Carper 87, died at his home in North Newton, Kansas on November 13, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1937, to Edward Paul and Esther (Noble) Carper on the family farm north of Lebanon, Kansas, near the geographical center of the lower 48 states.
The youngest in a family of eight children, Owen was doted on by...
Loretta Coleman
Nov 8, 2025
Loretta D. Coleman (94) was called home to the family’s heavenly table on November 8, 2025. She was born to Jacob D. and Anna Harms on September 8, 1931. She grew up in Whitewater and married Robert E. Coleman on November 3, 1950. They had four children, Kathy, Ken, Doris, and Donald.
She worked for a short period at Boeing, then...
Jack Warkentine Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Jack Leroy “Fat Jack” Warkentine, Jr., passed away on November 6, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. He was 73 years old. Born on June 27, 1952, at Camp Pendleton USMC in Oceanside, California. Jack spent his formative years in Wellington, Kansas. He graduated from Wellington High School before continuing his education and athletic pursuits at Butler County Junior College, where he...
Gloria Alice Poindexter
Oct 29, 2025
Gloria Alice Poindexter, 80, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, in her home after a short battle with lymphoma.
She was born on September 5, 1945, to her parents Delbert and Pearl (Meader) Gilbow in Odessa, Texas. They moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where her dad worked as a mechanic at a gas station...
Ronald Gary Dugan
Oct 28, 2025
Ronald G. Dugan, age 91, passed away on October 28, 2025 at NMC Health. Ron was born June 8, 1934 in Sumner County to parents John W. and Elsie (Cornwall) Dugan.
Ron was a great family man, and a loving father. He married Vivian Arlene Pierce and the couple had two sons together, Jerry and Terry.
Ron enjoyed meeting his friends for...
Arley Dale Loeffler
Oct 17, 2025
Arley Dale Loeffler was born on April 20, 1935 in Elbing, KS. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 17, 2025 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. Born to Jacob and Marie (Harder) Loeffler, Arley was the youngest of 5 children growing up with sisters Pauline, Edith, and Lillian along with brother, Ervin. Arley attended elementary through...
Bruce Allen Pease
Oct 7, 2025
Bruce Allen Pease age 63. went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7th, 2025 after a long and hard battle with COPD, surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Walton Kansas.
Bruce is survived by his father, Duane Pease of Walton Kansas, son, Darcy (Tara) Pease of Peabody, Kansas; son, Bruce (Janet) Pease of Newton, Kansas;...
Candace Amber Morrison
Sep 30, 2025
Candace Amber Morrison, 47, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 30.
She was born on October 12, 1977, to Donald Morrison and Virginia Archie.
Candace will be forever remembered for her empathy, creativity, and the profound lessons she taught her children and grandchildren about love and resilience. She had a gift for making everyone laugh and will be deeply missed for...
Daniel Ivan Switzer
Sep 24, 2025
Daniel Ivan Switzer age 78, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas with his wife by his side. Dan was born December 3, 1946 in Goodland Kansas to Clifford Moss and Hazel (Washburn) Switzer.
Dan grew up and went to high school in Greeley, Colorado. He entered the United States Army in 1966 and was...
Ron Smith
Sep 20, 2025
Ronald Dale Smith, 75, passed away in late September in Newton, Kansas. Those who knew Ron will remember a man who embraced life to the fullest — a devoted father, loyal friend, and true adventurer at heart.
Ron was born in Newton, Kansas, on August 21, 1950, to Bill T. and Marilyn C. Smith. During his youth, he worked alongside his...
Gertrude Titus
Sep 15, 2025
Gertrude Maria Titus, age 90, passed away on September 15, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. Gertrude (Trudy) is survived by her step-children, John, (Margie) Titus and family of Newton, Kansas, Robert, (Marybeth) Titus and family of Lee Summit, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her husband Orville Eugene Titus, a step-son William (Bill) Titus, parents Henry and Impe Anderson of Finland....
Richard Dennis Butcher
Aug 20, 2025
Richard “Butch” Dennis Butcher, 68, passed away on August 20, 2025 in Newton, Kansas surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on February 13, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Carol and Richard Butcher. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School before joining the Air Force in 1975; retiring after 26 years of service. In 2001 he began working at Hospira in...
Jeri Lynn Tipton
Aug 4, 2025
Jeri Lynn Tipton was born March 5, 1943, in Newton, Kansas and entered God’s Kingdom on August 4, 2025. She was the baby girl of 11 children born to Harry and Edna Rose (Dickinson) Garnett. Both parents and all her siblings proceeded her in death.
Jeri Lynn attended Newton High School and was a very popular girl throughout school with many...
Guadalupe Martinez
Jul 19, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” Martinez Sr., 84, passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 in his home in Newton Kansas surrounded by his family.
Lupe was born on May 28, 1941 in Marion, Kansas to Juan Devara Martinez and Josephine Morales. He was the 11th child of 13 siblings.
Lupe married Frances Gomez on November 26, 1966 in Newton, Kansas at Our Lady of Guadalupe....
Sharon Marie Stucky
Jul 11, 2025
Sharon Marie (Wiebe) Stucky was born on September 13, 1936, to Walter and Stella (Enns) Wiebe, in American Falls, Idaho. She passed away on July 11, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Village, in North Newton, Kansas, at the age of 88.
Sharon grew up in Aberdeen, Idaho where she was a member of the First Mennonite Church. After graduating from Aberdeen High...
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