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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....
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...
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...
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)...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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"...
Jennie Marie Arellano
May 18, 2024
Jennie Arellano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and many cherished memories. Born on May 15, 1935 to Dolores and Leonardo Estrada in Newton, KS, Jennie lived a life filled with joy. On December 10, 1960 she married her beloved Raymond Arellano, with whom she shared six children: Liz Koehn...
Barbara Jean Jones
May 9, 2024
Barbara "Jeanie" Jones, 83 yrs. Died May 9, 2024 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. According to Jeanie's wishes a private family burial took place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Bentley, Kansas where she laid to rest next to her father.
Dr. Dale George Griswold
May 5, 2024
Dale George Griswold, 96, passed away in the earlier morning hours on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home in Newton, Kansas.
He was born in Hays, Kansas on October 23, 1927, the son of Sherwin B. and May A. Griswold. The family moved to Newton in 1937 where he attended Lincoln and Newton Senior High School. In 1945 Dale enrolled...
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...
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...
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