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Bob Martin
Jun 23, 2016
Robert H. Martin, 88, died Thursday (June 23, 2016) at his home. He was born on June 24, 1927 in Newton, Ks., the son of Harold M. and Pearl E. Rowland Martin. Bob graduated from Newton High School in 1945, shortly after which he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bob married Gloria Beamgard on December 10,...
Elnora Peters
Jun 22, 2016
Elnora Peters, 87, died Wednesday (June 22, 2016) at the Schowalter Villa in Hesston. She was born on July 11, 1928 in Roscoe, Texas, the daughter of Edwin and Esther Kiphen Althof. She graduated from high school in 1945. Elnora married Arnold Kenneth Peters on May 21, 1946 in Roscoe, Tx. Elnora and Arnold moved to Greensburg shortly after being...
Leo Terrones
Jun 20, 2016
HILARION “LEO” TERRONES, 86, of Newton, died Monday (June 20, 2016) at the Kidron Bethel Center in North Newton, Ks. He was born on October 21, 1929 in Newton, the son of Thomas and Clara Landin Terrones. Leo was raised and attended schools in Newton. He married Emily Juarez. After spending 46 years with the Santa Fe Railroad, Leo retired...
Juanita Monares
Jun 19, 2016
Juanita Monares, 93, of Newton, died Sunday (June 19, 2016) at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton. Juanita was born on April 13, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Soledad and Saturnina (Corona) Sanchez. She married Salvador Monares on October 28, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. Juanita loved dancing, gardening, reading and cooking for her family. She and...
Leroy "Sam" Banman
Jun 6, 2016
HESSTON: Leroy “Sam” Banman, 84, of Hesston, died Monday (June 6, 2016) at the Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Ks. He was born on August 13, 1931 in Marion County, Ks., the son of Samuel J. and Selma Schmidt Banman. Survivors include Mary Ann Bartel of Alberta, Canada, Kermit “Sam” and Dolores Banman of Hesston, Sheryl and Jim Kelso of Dalhart,...
William Heffentrager
Jun 3, 2016
William Eugene Heffentrager, 90, died Friday (June 3, 2016) at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born on July 23, 1925 in Sacketts Harbor, N.Y., the son of George H. and Sarah E. Booth Heffentrager. Bill had served as a Sgt in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War...
John Mindrup
May 16, 2016
John Marion Mindrup, 53, died Monday (May 16, 2016) in Newton, Ks. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the church gymnasium. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m., both at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Almelo, Ks. John was born June 16, 1962 in...
Mary Pacheco
May 15, 2016
Mary Antonia Mosqueda Pacheco, 88, died Sunday (May 15, 2016) at the Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born on November 16, 1927 in Newton, Ks., the daughter of Julio Antonio and Emelia Rincon Mosqueda. Mary worked for Fred Harvey as a prep cook. During World War II, she worked at the A.T. & S.F. Railmill. Mary was married to Miguel...
Gilbert Gomez
May 10, 2016
Gilbert Gomez passed with peace and grace on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 with his family at his side. Preceded in death by his loving father, Lou, he is survived by his devoted mother, Fran Gomez; his brother Lou (Elizabeth) Gomez of Newton; and his sisters, Ventura (Warren) Porter of Winfield and Victoria (Frank) Adame of Newton. Gilbert was born in...
Anita Luna
May 6, 2016
Anita Luna, lifelong resident of Sedgwick, Ks, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 89 at her home. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Sedgwick, the daughter of Miguel and Anastasia Medina Luna. Anita graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1947. For many years Anita was a housekeeper and caretaker in the homes of Lyle...
Donald L. Biggerstaff
May 6, 2016
Donald Lee Biggerstaff, 95, passed away on Friday (May 6, 2016) at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1920 in McPherson, Ks., the son of Arthur and Violet Laswell Biggerstaff. Don grew up in the Newton and Halstead area, graduating from Newton High School in 1939. He served in the United States Army...
Thelma Elliott
May 5, 2016
Thelma Lela (Williams) Elliott, 95, was born May 5, 1921 in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Claire and Effie Gilkerson Williams. Thelma was to married Donald Ray Elliott on April 23, 1941. He preceded her in death in July 1964. She passed away on Thursday (May 5, 2016) in Newton, Kansas. Thelma has four children: Phillip Ray (Wichita), Karen Branson...
Darrell L. Bybee
Apr 24, 2016
NEWTON Darrell L. Bybee, a longtime aspiring entrepreneur, entered into eternal life on April 24, 2016 in Newton, Kansas at 62 years of age. He was born on July 16, 1953 at St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas the late Arthur E. and Marvelle L. Bybee. He married the love of his life, Christina M. McElroy on September 12, 1998 in...
Elsie Epp
Apr 23, 2016
Elsie Ruth Wiebe Epp, 87, died Saturday (April 23, 2016) at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Newton, Ks., the daughter of Henry B. and Katie Enz Wiebe. The family moved to Idaho when she was a year and half old. Elsie graduated...
Max Mayhill
Apr 22, 2016
Max Mayhill, one of America’s greatest generation, passed away on April 22, 2016 in Texas. Graveside and inurnment services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday (June 13, 2016) at the Greenwood Cemetery in Newton under the direction of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Max’s ninety-one year life was remarkable. His childhood and life were framed by the Great Depression and...
Max Mayhill
Apr 22, 2016
Max Mayhill, one of America’s greatest generation, passed away on April 22, 2016 in Texas. Graveside and inurnment services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday (June 13, 2016) at the Greenwood Cemetery in Newton under the direction of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Max’s ninety-one year life was remarkable. His childhood and life were framed by the Great Depression and...
Arturo Gloria
Apr 20, 2016
Arturo Gloria Ponce, 42, died Wednesday (April 18, 2016) at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born on September 4, 1973 in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico. He had worked as a butcher for Krehbiel Specialty Meats in McPherson for several years until becoming disabled. Survivors include his daughter Jennifer Gutiererez; mother Maria de Jesus...
Mary Quint
Apr 18, 2016
Mary K. Quint, 100, of Newton, died Monday (April 18, 2016) at Asbury Park of Newton. She was born on January 14, 1916 in Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of John J. and Pauline B. Mermis Schmidt. She was raised in the Russell County area. Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Rudolph Quint on November 6, 1939 in Victoria,...
James "Jim" F. Bueker
Apr 16, 2016
Newton James “Jim” F. Bueker, 86, died on April 16, 2016 at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on November 8, 1929 in Newton, Kansas to Irene Agnes (Gibson) and William Earl Bueker. Jim graduated from Newton High School in 1947 and then went on to attend college at Kansas State. On October 16, 1954 he...
Stan Schultz, Jr.
Apr 10, 2016
Stanley I. Schultz, Jr., 71, died Sunday (April 10, 2016) at his home in Wichita. He was born on September 30, 1944 in Newton, Ks., the son of Stanley Irwin and Elvina Hiebert Schultz, Sr. Stan graduated from Newton High School in 1962, he attended one year at Ft. Hays College before enlisting into the U.S. Navy. During the Viet...
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