Obituaries

Veta Ellen Simpson

Veta Ellen Simpson

Mar 6, 2023

Veta Ellen (Burns) Simpson was born June 14, 1952, to Doris Odetta (Welch) Burns and ArmandAllison Burns in Meade, Kansas. She grew up in Alden, Kansas and graduated from Sterling High Schoolin 1970.

Veta met her husband William "Bill" Walter Simpson by pen pal during the Vietnam War. Theycontinued to date and write letters to each other. On September 22,...

Bernard Evan Zuercher

Bernard Evan Zuercher

Mar 3, 2023

Bernard (Bernie) E. Zuercher, age 61, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2023.

On Sept. 26, 1961, Bernie was welcomed into the big farmhouse of Ellis and Mary Louise Zuercher in Kidron, Ohio. He was the sixth of seven children,: David, Penni, Candace, Tobi, LaRue, and a younger brother, Ian.

Kidron Mennonite Church played a large part...

Earl James Decker

Earl James Decker

Mar 1, 2023

Earl James Decker of Newton, KS passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023.  He was born to Harry Decker and Susie Smith Decker on August 29th, 1936, in Hillsboro, KS.

Earl graduated from Roxbury High School in 1954.  He helped on his father’s farm until 1960 when he moved to Newton, KS.  He worked construction until he became a self-employed...

Daniel Edward Dreyer

Daniel Edward Dreyer

Feb 28, 2023

Daniel Edward Dreyer age 35, went to heaven on February 28, 2023 at his home in Newton after suffering from a serious medical emergency. Danny was born May 27, 1987 to Ronald and Marie Dreyer in Denver, Co. He weighed in at 3lbs and 15oz. He was eager to grow up. He doubled his weight at 1 month, tripled it...

Gary Paul Sholders

Gary Paul Sholders

Feb 22, 2023

Gary Paul Sholders, 56, stepped into heaven unexpectedly on February 22, 2023. Gary was born on May 10, 1966, to Gerald (Bud) and Kay Sholders in El Dorado, Kansas. He grew up in Newton alongside his sisters, Marcia (Whiting) and Patricia (Deutschendorf) and graduated from Newton High School in 1984.

Gary enlisted in the United States Navy in August of...

Clayton James Sadowski

Clayton James Sadowski

Feb 12, 2023

Clayton James Sadowski, 94, of Newton, Kansas passed away on February 12, 2023, surrounded by his wife and daughters.  He was predeceased by his son, Gregory, his parents Henry and Katherine, his brothers, Gerald, Richard, Theodore, and his sister Rita.  He is survived by his wife, Rita, his daughters, Gail (Mitch) Sexton, and Gina (Kelly) Crowley.  He is also survived...

Allece Lamb-Leeds-Falkner

Allece Lamb-Leeds-Falkner

Feb 9, 2023

Allece Lamb Leeds Falkner passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor, Newton, Kansas. Born March 27, 1932 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Allece married Harrison Russell Leeds, of Ft. Gibson on January 6, 1951. She is survived by their children, Linda and spouse Jeff Emery of Englewood, Florida, Cheryl Leeds of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Russell and spouse, Elizabeth Harris Leeds,...

Ronald Lawrence Berner

Ronald Lawrence Berner

Feb 7, 2023

Ronald Lawrence Berner, age 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on July 21, 1931 in Walton, Kansas to Lawrence and Vera Davis Berner.

Ron served in the United States Navy from January 1951 to November 1954, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He worked in the aircraft...

Allen Don McCune

Allen Don McCune

Jan 24, 2023

Allen Don McCune, age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. Allen was born April 15, 1938 in Salina, Kansas the son of Donald Craig and Florence Maria Johnson McCune.

Allen graduated from Salina High School, later graduating from Ft. Hays State College and the University of South Dakota.

Allen served in the United States Army...

Stella Marie Klassen

Stella Marie Klassen

Jan 7, 2023

Marie Klassen, age 90, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Kidron Bethel Village in Newton, Kansas. 

Cremation has been requested and a full obituary will be published at a later date along with service information.

Cruz Ramon Romero

Cruz Ramon Romero

Jan 5, 2023

Cruz Ramon Romero, age 32, passed away on January 5, 2023 at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Cruz was born April 16, 1990 in Newton Kansas to Ronald Raymond Romero and Angelina Ann Martinez.

Cruz is survived by his father, Ronald; grandfather, Alberto Martinez, brothers, Isiah Romero, Matthew Delvecchio (Sarah Casto), children, Cruz Romero, Jr. and Aubreyella Romero, Eliana Palacios,...

Scott Lee Goering

Scott Lee Goering

Jan 4, 2023

Scott Goering, born October 23, 1951, died January 4, 2023 at the age of 71.  He lived in rural Newton, KS. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Lorene Goering.  

Scott is survived by daughters, Megan Frymire (Keith) and Leslie Knapp (Daniel), and sisters, Beverly Martinez and Trisha Grosch (Doug).  Grandchildren include Natalie, Ally,...

John William Schipper

John William Schipper

Dec 29, 2022

John William Schipper, age 82, of Newton, Kansas passed away December 29, 2022 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. John was born in Archer, Iowa April 13, 1940 to the Reverend Clarence and Mabel Schipper. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of service. His passion was serving the community through the use of his...

Wayne John Reif

Wayne John Reif

Dec 21, 2022

Wayne John Reif, beloved community figure, family-man and friend, passed away on the winter solstice, December 21, 2022 in Newton, Kansas at the age of 83. Born in Hesston, Kansas on January 6, 1939, to Theodore and Anna (Lee) Reif, Wayne is survived by 3 children from his 1st marriage; Tracey Carrier, Shelly Reif and Christina Goold, grandchildren Sarah and...

Alfredo Duarte Saldana

Alfredo Duarte Saldana

Dec 15, 2022

Alfredo Durate Saldana, 53, of Newton, Kansas passed away December 15, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1969 the son of Manuel and Anna Maria Saldana, in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Alfredo is survived by his wife, Gabriela; son, Alfredo; daughter, Itzel; brothers, Manuel, Jose, Mario, Jesus; sisters, Eva Maria Olivare, Anna Maria Duarte,...

Sabrina Christine Brouillard

Sabrina Christine Brouillard

Dec 2, 2022

Sabrina Christine Brouillard passed away peacefully in her sleep at fifty years of age at her home in Carlton, Kansas on December 2, 2022.  Sabrina was born June 3, 1972 in Paul’s Valley Oklahoma.  

Sabrina is preceded in death by her father Louis Brouillard, Sr., mother Patricia Brouillard and half-brother James Wilcome.    Sabrina is survived by her sister Yvonne Dennett, brother Louis...

Kelli Baer

Kelli Baer

Nov 25, 2022

Kelli Sue Baer entered heavens gates on November 25, 2022 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

Born to Carl McCurdy and Catherine Higgins McCurdy on September 10, 1970 in Newton, KS. She attended school in newton and was a CNA for many years until her health prohibited her from working.

Kelli collected bears and loved to listen to music,...

Robert Dreier

Robert Dreier

Nov 20, 2022

Robert (Bob) E. Dreier, 76, of Hesston died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS.   He was born on June 15, 1946, in Newton, the son of Milford and Ruby Miller Dreier. Bob was raised in rural Newton and attended Newton High School.

He married Karen L. Meires on January 3, 1972, in Newton.

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Shane Hand

Shane Hand

Nov 17, 2022

Shane G. Hand was born October, 4 1961, in Phoenix Arizona. His beautiful journey on earth ended November, 17 2022. He was passionate about his faith, his sobriety and his family.   He was a very wise soul and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed riding go-carts with his children throughout their lives and was a big supporter of...

Jane Winslow

Jane Winslow

Nov 14, 2022

Emily Jane Winslow, 92, of Newton died Monday, November 14, 2022 in Hesston, KS. She was born on the family farm near Hope, KS, on September 1, 1930 to Loren William and Emily (Ramsey) Hinkle. She graduated from Hope High School in 1948 and began teaching in Dickinson County rural schools.  She remained a teacher by vocation all of her...

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