Obituaries

Mar 1, 2026

Sharon Charmaine Triggs was born to Edythe Evelyn (Kimmel) and Elmer Lester Gould on August 14, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was welcomed into the family by her older sister, Patricia “Patty” Ann (Gary) Kerwood, and was later joined by another sister, Pamela “Pam” Kay Gould (Everett Bennett). The family resided at 601 East Ave D in Hutchinson, where the...

Jan 27, 2026

ROBERT GEOFFREY DOUCETTE

Robert Geoffrey Doucette, born March 14, 1953 in Lynn, Massachusetts passed away on January 27, 2026. His parents were Thomas and Jane Doucette who resided in Baltimore, Maryland. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, William and Richard. His three other siblings are Thomas Doucette, Jane Cooke (husband Doug and children Chelsea and Ryan),...

Mar 10, 2026

Reverend Loren W. “Bill” Hickerson, 89, of Newton, Kansas passed away Tuesday night March 10th, 2026 at his home in the presence of family. He was born March 5th, 1937 in Newton, Kansas to Loren J. and Zella M. Stoulfus Hickerson. Bill was a Minister with the United Church of Christ for 54 years serving churches in the Berkshire Hills...

Mar 9, 2026

A full obituary will be published soon, there will be a private family service.

Memorial donations in Mac's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice and left in care of the funeral home.

Mar 5, 2026

Ted Jantz was born August 21, 1950, in Newton, Kansas, to Cecil and Florence Jantz. The third of four children and the only son, he grew up with sisters Joan, Patti, and Marsha. Ted would share the only negative thing about growing up with sisters were the hand-me downs. A passionate athlete, Ted participated in football, basketball, and baseball at...

Feb 21, 2026

J Elaine Ralstin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community servant, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Newton, Kansas. She was born on September 28, 1937, in Fredonia, Kansas, to George and Mary (Hendrickson) Eisele. Elaine's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her profound commitment to nursing and community service.

Elaine graduated from Fredonia...

Feb 19, 2026

Jay Alden Sommerfeld

November 22, 1949 – February 19, 2026

Jay Alden Sommerfeld, 76, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Hesston, Kansas on November 22, 1949, to Clarence and Annabelle Sommerfeld, Jay lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a profound love for the natural world. He served his country proudly as a veteran of the United States...

Feb 18, 2026

Alvin I Penner was born December 8, 1935, at home in McPherson County, Kansas, the fourth of five children born to Anna (Pauls) and Isaac Penner.

During his early years he enjoyed farming and raising Black Angus cattle with his family. During high school he was needed on the farm, so he did not have the opportunity to participate in school...

Feb 16, 2026

Eugene Arthur Smith was born in Wichita, KS on November 26, 1931, to Glenn Wallace Smith and Wanetta Myrtle (Page) Smith. Gene had two younger sisters, Wanetta Lee and Barbara “Bobbie” Ann.

When Gene’s father, Glenn, came home from WWII, he bought a neighborhood grocery store from his father, James. Gene had worked in the store delivering groceries on his bicycle...

Feb 15, 2026

Hilda Mae Regier passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare, where she had resided for the last three and a half years. Hilda was born May 1, 1934, in Goessel, KS to Theodore and Anna Voth Regier. She was given her middle name to mark that she’d been born on the...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Helen Virginia (Lowe) Eberle, 104, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 15, 2026, at her home in Newton, surrounded by the love of her family. After 104 beautiful years, her gentle spirit leaves behind a legacy of devotion, kindness, and steadfast love.

Helen was born on December 19, 1921, on the family farm seven miles from Nevada,...

Feb 10, 2026

Phillip "Phil" Ray Coslett, age 86, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Newton, Kansas.He was born on January 30, 1940, in Harper, Kansas, to Edward and Nadine Coslett.Phil graduated from Conway Springs High School in 1958. He then went on to work at Hesston Corporation, Midland Industries, Sedgwick Lumber Yard and Continental Timber.On April 30, 1982, Phill was united...

Feb 9, 2026

Susan "Susie" Chambers left us on the morning of February 9, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma.

Susie will be missed by her family; husband, John Chambers, children Nicholas Williams, Stephanie Williams, Jennifer and son-in-law Chip Stapleton, five grandchildren; Jensen, Cole, Carter, Caleb and Chase, sister Marilyn and brother-in-law Tim Seivley, brothers Mike and Jeff Purdy,...

Feb 8, 2026

Shirley Jo Grosch (Ansberry) 91 died February 8, 2026, in Newton Kansas. Shirley was born February 8, 1935, on a farm near Elmo, Kansas to Isaac Marshall and Esther Lena (Heer) Ansberry. She attended and graduated from Chapman high School in 1953. She met Stanley Grosch at the A&W in Abilene Kansas and they were married on March 16, 1963....

Feb 8, 2026

Bonnie Lee (McCann) Hughes, age 94, passed away on February 8, 2026 at the Newton Presbyterian Manor.

Bonnie was born on June 12, 1931 in Halstead, Kansas to Leo and Genevieve (Fleetwood) McCann. She graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1949.

In 1950, Bonnie married her high school sweetheart, Allen "Wayne" Hughes. They were blessed with three...

Feb 7, 2026

Evelyn Marie Mathews, age 89, passed away on February 7, 2026, at her home in Newton, Kansas.

Evelyn was the second child of nine children born to Abby Gilroy Seyler and Samuel Arthur Seyler, in an old farmhouse in Le Loup, Kansas on December 17, 1936. At 11 years old, Evelyn went to live with the local doctor, Dr. Naylor, and...

Feb 7, 2026

Evalyn "Lyn" Marie (Torres) Kachel, age 89, passed away on February 7, 2026 at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas.

Evalyn was born on January 18, 1937 to Gordon and Beneva (Henderson) Torres, in Redding, California.

On a blind date in Los Angeles, Evalyn met Gerald Duane Kachel. In July of 1957, they were united in marriage. They were blessed with...

Feb 4, 2026

Linda L. Alldredge, born on December 13, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, and cherished family member whose presence touched many lives. Linda's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in everything she did, and she thrived in her role as a loving caretaker.

Linda dedicated a significant part of...

Feb 2, 2026

Ronna L. (Byers) Freeman Roberts, age 82, ascended to heaven on February 2, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1943 in Scottsville, Arkansas.

Ronna lived a life full of adventure: zip lining in Costa Rica, white water rafting in Colorado, summer visits to the cabin in Colorado, and many other destinations. Her greatest love and joy, however, were her grandchildren...