Obituaries
Vivian Ruth Bartley
Nov 9, 2025
Vivian Ruth Bartley (Thiessen), 88, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1937, in Newton, Kansas, to Herbert G. Thiessen and Leona (Bolin) Thiessen. On May 3, 1958, she married Albert Lee Bartley Jr., and together they shared 47 years of marriage until his passing in 2005.
Vivian was a loving homemaker and...
Betty Partridge
Nov 9, 2025
Betty Lou (Kellum) Partridge was born on November 9, 1932 in Melvern, Kansas to Ernest Edwin Kellum and Myrle Violet (Piper) Kellum. Her birth took place at home, with her grandmother assisting. Betty grew up in Peabody, Kansas, and graduated from Peabody High School. Her lifelong passion for music was influenced by her mother, an accomplished pianist who taught Betty...
Claudia Ann Shipley
Oct 31, 2025
Claudia "Sam" Ann Shipley, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 79.
Claudia was born on November 25, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to Howard Stewart and Dorothea Norgaard. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her.
Claudia will be remembered for her wonderful spirit, humor, and...
Stanley Ann Floyd
Sep 24, 2025
Obituary - Stanley Ann Floyd (Young)Stan, Stanley Ann Floyd (Young), at 90 years and eight days old, passed, September 24, 2025. Stan was born on September 16, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Dwight A. Young and Helene "Stanley" Young. Stan was preceded in death by her parents and step mom, Thelma Young, Robert (Red) S. Floyd (husband) and Nancy Tilden...
Elenora A Alexander
Nov 7, 2025
Elenora A. Alexander, 100, died on November 7, 2025, Newton, Kansas. Born on August 9, 1925, in Halstead, Kansas, Elenora lived a life marked by simplicity and kindness, reflecting her unwavering commitment to those around her.
Elenora was a dedicated professional who started her career with Halstead Hospital and then devoted over 27 years of her career to Newton Presbyterian Manor,...
Norma Weerts
Nov 7, 2025
Norma Francis Weerts 91 of Newton, Kansas passed away on Friday November 7th at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on June 9th,1934 to George and Gladys Leone Olson of Morristown, S.D, the fifth of 6 girls. She grew up on a farm south of Morristown, when she was 14 her mother passed away, two of...
Lloyd Wesley Holmes
Oct 23, 2025
Lloyd Wesley Holmes, born February 5, 1941, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on October 23, 2025, at Newton Medical Center surrounded by his family.
In June of 1960, Lloyd went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Rose Mary Covert. They immediately fell in love and were married on September 24, 1960. Together, they...
Florine Eitzen
Sep 8, 2025
Florine Kay Eitzen (Voran), 91, passed away on Monday, September 8, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas. Born on April 27, 1934, in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, to Paul J. and Hulda K. (Graber) Voran, Florine’s life was deeply rooted in the values of her Mennonite faith—empathy, compassion, and service—which she carried with grace throughout her life.
A gifted musician,...
Diane Claassen
Nov 11, 2025
Diane Claassen, age 92, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025.
Services are currently pending and a full obituary will be posted soon.
Zachariah Allen Church
Nov 4, 2025
Zachariah Allen Church (known to all as Zac), 41, of Goessel, Kansas, went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife, Jana, and his parents, Bob and Ruth, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 15, 1984, to Bobby and Ruth Church of Newton, Kansas, Zac lived a life filled with...
Rhonda Chavez-Tellez
Nov 4, 2025
Rhonda Erin Chavez-Tellez, age 59, passed away on November 4, 2025, in her hometown of Newton, Kansas.
Rhonda was born on January 26, 1966, to Norman and Doris Walker. She was affectionately known as Rhonda-Honda by those who loved her. She dedicated her life to caring for others and was known for her contagious laugh.
Rhonda spent many years working as a...
Merril J Harms
Nov 3, 2025
Merril J. Harms, 100 years, passed trusting in God’s grace on November 3, 2025 at Kidron Bethel Health Care, North Newton, Kansas, after being a resident for almost five years with declining vascular dementia. He was born to Alfred and Lorena (Klaassen) Harms on February 11, 1925 in Newton, second oldest of four siblings. He started school at the one...
James "Jim" Preheim
Oct 29, 2025
James "Jim" Adolph Preheim, age 90, of Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, Kansas, formerly of Peabody, Kansas, passed away on October 29, 2025.
James was born to Florence and Adolph Waltner on October 19, 1935. Unfortunately, Adolph was not able to meet his son, as he passed prior to James' birth. Florence then married Waldo Preheim, and James was adopted on...
Melvin Jones
Oct 27, 2025
Melvin "Mel" J. Jones, age 80, of Park City, Kansas passed away on October 27, 2025.
Mel was born June 28, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Marvin and Elizabeth Jones. He was the second of two children. Mel was always a helpful and compassionate person. He was baptized at Riverside Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas. He became an Eagle...
Gordon Lack
Oct 25, 2025
Gordon (Sonny) Lack was born to LeRoy and Ida (Hasz) Lack in Ponca City, Oklahoma on July 30, 1936 and passed away in Newton, Kansas on October 25, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was raised in Arkansas City, Kansas, graduating from Arkansas City High School and later graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma.
In 1959,...
Michael Miller
Oct 15, 2025
MICHAEL MILLER (APRIL 1, 1970 -- OCTOBER 15, 2025)
Michael “Mike” Gale Miller of Newton, Kansas, left the world on October 15, 2025, the same way he lived – on his own terms – happy, sober, deeply loved, and probably humming “Shout at the Devil” on his way through the pearly gates. He was 55, and lived every single one of...
Glennon Alva Decker
Oct 14, 2025
Glennon Alva Decker, born August 14, 1933, quietly passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on October 14, 2025, at the age of 92.
Glennon was born and raised on a small farm in Hillsboro, Kansas, with his parents, Alva and Frances Decker, and his three siblings; Lola, Brian, and Gylmer. The family lived in a two-bedroom farmhouse with no running water, a...
Deanna Jean Franz
Oct 14, 2025
Deanna Jean Franz, age 79, of North Newton, Kansas passed away surrounded by family on October 14, 2025. She was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Wanda and Joseph Applegate on June 16, 1946. After losing her father at young age, Wanda married LaVerne Hofen, whom Deanna thought of as a father.
Deanna graduated from Newton High School in 1964. She...
Glen E Spielman
Oct 14, 2025
Glen E. Spielman, a devoted family man, respected community member, and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at his residence in Newton, Kansas, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on November 15, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, Glen enriched the lives of those around him throughout his long and fulfilling life. He married Hazel West on December 19,...
David Fish
Oct 9, 2025
David “Dave” Charles Fish of Newton, KS, passed away October 9, 2025, at Diversacare nursing home in Sedgwick, KS at the age of 79.
David was born September 12, 1946 in Union City, PA., to Wayne Newell and Laura Ellen Page Fish. He grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania with 2 younger brothers: Larry Theodore and Allan Jack. He graduated...
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