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Mary Catherine (Edwards) Smith
May 2, 2024
Mary Catherine (Edwards) Smith
Mary Catherine Edwards Smith, also known as “Cat” was born in Lemoyen Louisiana on October 11, 1942. She was the First-born Child to Mansel and Irma Edwards.
Her Childhood was spent enjoying being “down the lane” with her Cousins, and in the kitchen with her Mother and Grandmother. This is where she developed her passion for cooking.
Mary attended primary school...
Daniel Caleb Burkett
May 2, 2024
Daniel Caleb Burkett, age 40, of Newton, Kansas, passed to his eternal home on May 2, 2024. Daniel was born to David Burkett and Judi (Helfer) Burkett on November 10, 1983.
Daniel came into this world as a miracle, a gift to all who knew him. Born at 27 weeks, 2 pounds 12 ounces, his life brought a special...
Phyllis Ann Mitchell
May 5, 2024
Phyllis Ann Mitchell (Fraley), 77, formerly of Burns, KS, passed away on May 5, 2024 in Newton, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, Kansas. Phyllis will be remembered for her love and dedication to her Lord and Savior, her friends and her family. Phyllis is survived by her children: Shan Mitchell of Wichita, Kansas; Shawn Mitchell of Jarrell, Texas; Heather...
Emilio Reyes Monarez
Mar 31, 2024
Emilio Reyes Monarez, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 31, 2024. Emilio was born October 6, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Locadio and Maria (Reyes) Monarez.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton, with Father Jorge Lopez officiating. Burial will...
Barbara Jean Jones
May 9, 2024
Barbara "Jeanie" Jones, 83 yrs. Died May 9, 2024 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. No services pending.
Stephanie Gail Molina
Apr 18, 2024
Stephanie G. MolinaSeptember 24, 1955 – April 18, 2024Stephanie Gail Molina, age 68, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Overland Park, KS. Stephanie was born on September 24, 1955, in Great Bend, KS to Doris (Mull) and Harold Daniel Wedel. She grew up in Overland Park, KS where she attended school in the Shawnee Mission School District and graduated...
William Richard Wilson
Apr 17, 2024
William R. Wilson, age 85, of Newton Kansas, passed away on April 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.
William, also know as Bill, was born on November 8, 1938, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to parents Wilber and Viola Wilson. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University, and a Master’s Degree from Drake University. After graduating, he was a high...
Bonnie (Klassen) Royer
Mar 27, 2024
Bonnie Royer, age 91, of Newton, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born August 12, 1932 in Inman, Kansas, the only child of Johann "John" Casey Klassen and his wife, Zenora (Handtke). She graduated from Inman High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Bethel College...
Richard Gene Hurst
Mar 18, 2024
Richard Gene Hurst entered the presence of his Savior on March 18, 2024. Richard was born on March 27, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents Wilbur and Jeanette Hurst.
He and his family resided there until 1949, when they relocated to the Shawnee Mission, Kansas area. Richard attended school in the Shawnee Mission school district and graduated from Shawnee...
Joanne Marie Suchy
Mar 18, 2024
Joanne Marie Suchy of Newton Kansas, born July 24th, 1948, in Manitowoc Wisconsin to Kenneth and Lilla Surfus, passed away peacefully at 5:45pm on March 18th. She was with family at her time of passing. Joanne is survived by her husband Clarence Leroy Suchy of 56 years, her sister Katherine Kilroy, her daughters Rebecca Suchy-Frazier & Tiffany Hoover, Grandchildren Britney...
Robert Earl Coleman
Mar 1, 2024
Robert Earl Coleman, age 93, of Newton, Kansas passed away at his residence on March 1, 2024. Robert was born September 28, 1930 in Newton, Kansas to James McCall and Rosa Ethel (Waggoner) Coleman.
Robert attended school through the eighth grade. He then started working and he continued to work until the time of his passing. Robert owned and operated a...
Doris Mae Liggett
Feb 25, 2024
Doris Mae Liggett, age 94, of Newton, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Harry Hynes Hospice in Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Doris was born October 28, 1929 in Canton, Kansas to Henry and Pauline (Richert) Haas.
Doris was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandma and great-grandma. She married Walter Liggett on June 23, 1951 in...
Melody Lynn Schmitz
Feb 23, 2024
Melody Lynn Schmitz, age 57, passed away February 23, 2024. Melody is survived by her husband Jason Schmitz of Newton, Kansas, daughters Stephanie Perkins, Tiffany Rouse of Newton, Kansas, son Justin Breitsprecker of Dubuque, Iowa, adopted mother Joann Ewing of Kansas City, Missouri, sisters Rose Foiles, Debra Buller, of Newton, Kansas, adopted sister Kim Blaco of Kansas City, Missouri, brother...
Eleanor Arlene Abplanalp
Feb 23, 2024
Eleanor Arlene Abplanalp, age 90, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at NMC Hospital in Newton. Eleanor was born August 8, 1933 at home in Burns, Kansas, to Harry and Lucille (Mathiot) Shockley.
She was baptized and joined the United Methodist Church on April 17, 1949 in Potwin, Kansas. Eleanor attended Potwin Schools until her sophomore year...
Elizabeth Ann Raid
Feb 21, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Raid, 79, of Newton, Kansas passed away on February 21, 2024, in her home. She was born on June 19, 1944, in central Missouri to Howard and Pauline Krehbiel Raid.
Elizabeth was an only child, blessed by a loving family, deeply involved in church life, service and acts of compassion. She spent her growing up years in Bluffton, Ohio.
After...
Janice Louise Ross
Feb 11, 2024
Janice Louise (Veazey, Swink) Ross, 84, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at Paramount Nursing Home in Newton, Kansas. Janice was born on April 17, 1939 in Newton, Kansas and was the oldest of three children.
She graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in 1957 where she was an exceptional cello player.
In 1958, Janice married and moved to California where...
Perry Dean Clevenger
Feb 10, 2024
Perry Dean Clevenger, age 63, of Newton, passed away at his residence on February 10, 2024. Perry was born in Wakefield, Nebraska on August 9, 1960 to Robert and Marian (Roberts) Clevenger.
Perry had lived in Newton roughly 10 years. He was a building contractor and skilled carpenter that was known for being a perfectionist. Perry always strived to make his...
Patsy Delores Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Patsy Delores Jones, 87, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on February 3, 2024. She entered this world on October 11, 1936, in Lyons, Kansas, where she was born and raised by her parents Raymond and Garnett Kelly.
Patsy graduated from Lyons High School in 1954, and went on to become a Beautician. She married Orville Jones, Jr. in August of 1955....
William Seeney
Jan 31, 2024
William E. “Bill” Seeney, 73, of Bel Aire, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. He was born April 13, 1950, in Newton, Kansas to Raymond E. and Florence Maurine (Hawk) Seeney.
On September 27, 1968 he married Jane A. Hershberger. They had five children, Donald W. Seeney, Mark W. Seeney, Crystal...
Lance Basil Budge
Jan 19, 2024
Lance Basil Budge, a complex and deeply loved individual, passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on April 21, 1948, Lance's life was marked by moments of both joy and challenge.
Lance is survived by his devoted children, Aaron Budge and Shana Carbajal and her husband Alex Carbajal. And by his loving grandchildren, AJ, Cammie, and Samuel. Lance's journey included struggles,...
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