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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...
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...
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,...
Xavier Ruben Sifuentez
Jan 18, 2024
Xavier Ruben “Taco” Sifuentez, 67, was called upon by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, in his home in Newton, KS.
Ruben is survived by his sisters Victoria Carrion of Newton, KS; Ricki Valdez of Newton, KS; Mickie Kincade of Myrtle Beach, SC; Cecilia Sifuentez of Newton, KS; Julie White of Fallon, NV; and his brother Dario Sifuentez of...
Angela Sue Miller
Jan 17, 2024
Angela Sue (Goering) Miller, age 63, daughter of Leonard Lowell Goering and Imogene Helen (Ediger) Cole, passed away, January 17, 2024, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita Kansas, following an extended illness. She was born in Evanston, Illinois, on May 4, 1960. She graduated from Moundridge (KS) High School, completed her bachelor’s degree at Bethel College, North Newton,...
Michael Clint Wade
Jan 16, 2024
Michael Clint Wade, age 66, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. He was born March 11, 1957 the son of Jerry Lee and Sharyn (Van Beber) Wade in El Dorado, Kansas.
Michael worked for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, caring for the animals, his favorite being the tigers. He traveled all over...
Jay Dee Cook
Jan 15, 2024
Jay Dee Cook was born in Rosston, Oklahoma, on October 24, 1944 to Walter R. and Ruth N. (Sundgren) Cook. Jay passed away on January 15, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Jay graduated from Newton High School in 1962. He married Vickie Lynn Davis on July 14, 1963. Jay and Vickie were blessed with two children;...
Derek Adrian Gonzalez
Dec 21, 2023
Derek A. Gonzalez, age 24, was suddenly taken from this world on December 21, 2023. He had been residing in the home of his parents.
Derek was a beloved member of his family. Being described as a caring, loving and beautiful person. The guy who wanted to please everyone. A loyal friend, even if life caused a separation; Derek...
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