Obituaries

Ronald Eugene Cruzen, Jr

Ronald Eugene Cruzen, Jr

Dec 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Eugene Cruzen Jr., whose life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering strength. Ronald departed this world on December 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of treasured memories and an irreplaceable absence in the hearts of all who knew him. His warmth, humor, and boundless generosity touched...

Sharron Louise Higgins

Sharron Louise Higgins

Dec 12, 2024

Sharron (Sherry) Louise Higgins (Bryan), age 69, of Hillsboro, Kansas passed away on December 12th, 2024.  

Sherry was born on November 29th, 1955 to Nelda M. Seward (Hayes) and Marien D. Bryan in Rapid City, SD. She was the middle of three children, Ronald Parker and Marien (Al) Bryan. 

Sherry met Kerry Higgins working together at Hesston Corporation. They married shortly...

Dorothea Marie Janzen

Dorothea Marie Janzen

Dec 12, 2024

Dorothea “Dotty” (Wirth) Janzen, 94, died December 12, 2024 at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care Center in North Newton, Kansas. She was born to Fred and Marie (Schneidenbach) Wirth on October 4, 1930 in Paterson, New Jersey. She was raised in a pastor’s family in Brooklyn, New York and was confirmed at the Wyona Street Evangelical and Reformed Church in...

Jerry Joan Collier

Jerry Joan Collier

Dec 10, 2024

Geraldine Joan (Jerry) Collier passed away peacefully on December 10th in Newton, Kansas. She was 94 years old.

Jerry is survived by her daughter Cathie Ashcraft of Granbury, Texas; her son Vincent and his wife Deborah (Hefley) Collier of Newton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mollie Supernois; her son-in-law...

Von Dell J. Glaser

Von Dell J. Glaser

Dec 5, 2024

Von Dell J. Glaser, age 93, former resident of Newton, Kansas, passed away at Homestead Health Care of Wichita, Kansas on December 5, 2024. Von Dell was born June 30, 1931 in Norfolk, Nebraska the daughter of Richard and Edna (Neumann) Glaser. 

Von Dell worked as a claims adjuster for an insurance company. She was a member of the First Christian...

Stephen Kent Day

Stephen Kent Day

Dec 3, 2024

Stephen Kent Day, born November 13th, 1949, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 3rd, at the NMC Health and Medical Center in Newton, Kansas, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His family was with him the week before he passed away.

 Steve was born in Concordia, Kansas, to Floyd and Faith Day. Steve graduated high school in 1967 and joined...

Ellagene Faye Regier

Ellagene Faye Regier

Nov 30, 2024

Ellagene Faye Regier, age 93, of Newton, Kansas passed away at her home on November 30, 2024. Ellagene was born July 27 1931 in Hillsboro, KS the daughter of Christian and Katherine (Ewy) Hodel. 

Cremation has been requested and no services are pending.

Donald Paul Coleman

Donald Paul Coleman

Nov 23, 2024

Donald Coleman, 67, was born in Newton on Oct 3, 1957 to Loretta and Robert Coleman, and passed away on Nov 23, 2024 in Newton. 

Don graduated from Newton High School in 1975. He worked for Fiberglass Spreader and Builder’s Concrete as a batchman. He continued this career in Kansas City working for LaFarge, and eventually returned to Newton to work...

Nancy Ruth Christensen

Nancy Ruth Christensen

Nov 17, 2024

Nancy Ruth (Ayers) Christensen, 89, of Newton, passed away on November 17, 2024 at Comfort Care Homes in Newton, Kansas.

The funeral service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 North Hillside, Wichita, Kansas on Friday November 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Chad Langdon will be officiating. Family visitation will be at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home 120 East Broadway,...

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...

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