Obituaries

Bruce Edward Sadowsky

Bruce Edward Sadowsky

Nov 9, 2024

Bruce Edward Sadowsky, age 84, died of natural causes on November 9, 2024 in Derby, Kansas. Bruce is survived by his son, Bruce Jr. and wife Laura A. Sadowsky of Arvada, Colorado; his daughter, Lori Ann Ignacio of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, his daughter Linda and husband Russell Tucker of Hutchinson, Kansas and his siblings Mary Sue and husband Mel...

Iva Lavon Reber

Iva Lavon Reber

Nov 7, 2024

Iva Lavon Reber, age 89, died on November 7, 2024 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. 

She was born on July 27, 1935 in Newton to parents Menno and Esther Schmidt and graduated from Newton High School in 1953. Iva was married to Robert (Bob) Reber on November 28 that same year. 

Iva and Bob lived on San Diego, California. Following...

Annabelle Camacho

Annabelle Camacho

Oct 30, 2024

Annabelle Camacho went home to Jesus on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Annabelle was born June 20, 1950 to Lupe and Helen Corona in Newton, Kansas. 

She is survived by her four siblings, Miguel Corona, MaryEllen Southern, Amanda (Richard) Fischer, Rosalee Sanchez.

She was preceded in death by her baby brother, Guadalupe Corona.

Annabelle married Manuel Camacho January 3, 1970 at Our Lady of...

Alexis Fermin Felix

Alexis Fermin Felix

Oct 20, 2024

Alexis (Alex) Fermin Felix, age 23, passed on October 20th, 2024, in Newton, Kansas. Alexis was the son of Audifa Felix and Jose Felix. He was a beloved brother to Milagros (Mily) and Maria (Elena) Felix. He was a wonderful uncle to his nephews and a caring father to his daughter. 

All those around Alex would describe him as the life...

Frances Anne Brown

Frances Anne Brown

Oct 7, 2024

Frances Anne Brown passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. She was born on January 26th, 1946 to Ralph and Malva(Paasch) Iserhardt. She was born, raised, and spent most of her life in Newton, KS.

She retired from Harvey County Drivers License department where she worked for over 20 years. She was known to...

Bonnie Jean Farris

Bonnie Jean Farris

Oct 6, 2024

Bonnie Jean Farris, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Newton, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to family.

Bonnie is survived by her two daughters, Connie Hosford (John) of Newton, Kansas, and Mary Caviale of Stockton, California. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Kandy Elder (Randy) of Newton, Kansas;...

Joyce Elaine Martens

Joyce Elaine Martens

Sep 13, 2024

Joyce Elaine Martens (Peters), aged 75, passed away on September 13, 2024, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Greensburg, KS, Joyce was a beacon of strength and wit, always ready with a Dr Pepper and a deck of cards for an impromptu pinochle game. Her warm-hearted and generous nature made her home a welcoming hub where she...

Marlys Mae Stone

Marlys Mae Stone

Sep 12, 2024

Marlys M. Stone, 92, of Newton, died Thursday (September 12, 2024) at Paramount Community Living and Rehab. 

She was born on May 22, 1932 in Hankinson, North Dakota, the daughter of Harold and Martha Faulk Polfuss. She graduated high school in North Dakota. 

Marlys met Donald C. Stone, her future husband, when he attended North Dakota State School of Science. They were...

Pauline Jean Casey

Pauline Jean Casey

Sep 12, 2024

Pauline Casey, 78, died on Thursday (September 12, 2024) at her residence in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on May 2, 1946, in Kingswood, Bristol, England, to Daisy (Smith) and Glenn Bright, a U.S. soldier stationed in Europe during WWII.

Pauline was a graduate of Newton High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Friends University in 1999....

Wanda Geraldine (Jerri) Hampton

Wanda Geraldine (Jerri) Hampton

Sep 2, 2024

Wanda Geraldine (Jerri) Hampton, 89 of Newton, Kansas, passed away Monday September 2, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. She was born on June 23, 1935 in Centralia, Oklahoma, to Hank and Alma King. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Newton, Kansas. Jerri was united in marriage to James (Jim) Hampton on June 11, 1988 in...

Osiel Francisco Guzman

Osiel Francisco Guzman

Aug 29, 2024

Osiel "Osi" Guzman-Garza, 17, of Newton, Kansas passed away on August 29, 2024. Born on August 1, 2007, in Wichita, Kansas, Osiel was a cherished son to Marisol Garza and Guadalupe Guzman. He was a beloved brother to Tailind, Adunai, and Vladimir Guzman. He was a wonderful uncle to 4 nephews and 2 nieces.

Osiel was in his senior year at...

Donald Eugene Kirchmer

Donald Eugene Kirchmer

Aug 20, 2024

Donald E. Kirchmer, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in his home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on December 2, 1935, in Sedgwick, Kansas, the sixth child of Carl and Pearl (Butler) Kirchmer.

A husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Don was loved by his family and community. He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Newton) and...

Robert Wayne Brady

Robert Wayne Brady

Aug 7, 2024

Robert Wayne Brady, age 88, died of cancer on August 7, 2024, in Osage City, Kansas. Robert is survived by his wife Patricia Brady, of Osage City, Kansas; his Grandson Jeremy Thompson, Jamy Thompson, (wife), Great Grandchildren Lucas, Jamie, Brelynn, and Raleigh. 

He is preceded in death by his son Lee Brady, of Washington State; his daughter Kitty Thompson of Emporia,...

Margarita Shepler

Margarita Shepler

Aug 3, 2024

 Margarita “Margaret” (Garcia) Shepler, age 66, of Newton, KS, after a valiant battle for life, in the company of family, entered the gates of Heaven in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 3, 2024. 

Margaret was born on July 20, 1958 to parents Joe (Lollie) and Mary Garcia in Chicago, IL. In 1982, Margaret married Wesley Shepler until his passing...

Paul James O'Brien

Paul James O'Brien

Aug 1, 2024

Paul James O'Brien was reunited with his beloved Mary in heaven on August 1st, 2024, at age 85.

 He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1957. He walked in this world with a steady and true faith. He actively served his church, as well as his community, serving as a Sergeant in the Army and 42 years on the Santa...

Rita Sadowski

Rita Sadowski

Jul 28, 2024

Rita Cooke Sadowski, 91, formerly of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2024. Rita was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Clayton; her son, Gregory; her parents, Michael and Eva Cooke; and her siblings, Edwin, Margaret, Richard, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Patrick, and her treasured twin sister Jean.

She is survived by her daughters, Gail (Mitch)...

Michael Wayne Foster

Michael Wayne Foster

Jun 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” Wayne Foster, age 74, of Newton, passed away on June 27, 2024 at NMC Health in Newton. Michael was born October 24, 1949 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Homer and Cecelia (Turner) Foster.

For anyone that knew Mike, knew that he had one of the orneriest sense of humors and his joy was contagious to those around him....

Lydia Estrada

Lydia Estrada

Jun 27, 2024

Lydia (Hernandez) Estrada, 86, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on June 27, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, to parents Guadalupe and Carolina (Juarez) Hernandez.

Lydia graduated from St. Mary’s Cathedral High School and later attended Wichita State University. She met her first love, Peter Estrada Sr., in high school during a basketball game at Our...

Virginia Rose Harms

Virginia Rose Harms

Jun 13, 2024

Virginia Rose Williamson Harms, 90, of Newton, Kansas died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. She died 5 days before her 91st birthday.

Virginia was born June 18, 1933, in Osawatomie, Kansas to Marion and Fredrica Williamson. She married Clayton Harms on October 25, 1958, and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2020. They lived...

Tony Barber

Tony Barber

May 21, 2024

Tony Barber -73 of Goessel, Kansas passed away on Tuesday May 21 2024 at home, following a 5 year battle against cancer. Tony was born in 1950 to Bill McKee and Carolyn Packard. They had 3 sons together, Carolyn then married Charles Barber and they had another son. They lived in Dennis then Parsons, Kansas growing up. Parsons became "home"...

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