Obituaries

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 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 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 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...

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),...

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

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...

Feb 1, 2026

Gloria May (Lewis) Kater, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 surrounded by family at NMC Health. Gloria was born on May 19, 1935, in Bushong, Kansas to Minnie Wauneta (Reaka) Lewis and Fred Albert Lewis. Gloria attended Bushong school and graduated from Emporia teacher college. She married Donald C Kater on August 10 1957 in Newton Ks....

Jan 30, 2026

Susan "Sue" Kangas, age 74, passed away at Wesley Medical Center on January 30, 2026.

Sue was born on September 20, 1951 to Nester and Helen (Osteroth) Maijala in Hancock, Michigan.

A memorial service for Sue will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Peabody United Methodist Church in Peabody, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Peabody American...

Jan 29, 2026

Arnold Lee Curtis peacefully passed away at the age of 90 years on January 29, 2026, at Paramount Living Center in Newton Kansas.

He was born in Marion North Carolina September 17, 1935, to Hanna R. and Martin L. Curtis. He attended Clinchfield School in Marion North Carolina.

Arnold joined the Navy in 1954. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington....

Jan 29, 2026

Nyla D. Friesen

Nyla D. Friesen, 73, died January 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born January 6, 1953, in Henderson, Nebraska to Walter A. and Norma D. (Siebert) Friesen.

She graduated from Henderson High School in 1971 as the Salutatorian of her class. She attended Bethel College in North Newton, Ks., earning a bachelor’s...

Jan 28, 2026

Josephine Jane (Goering) Schmidt died on January 28, 2026 at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas.

She entered the world on January 19, 1933, in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, the daughter of Peter and Frieda Goering. Two little boys, Theodore James and Homer Dale, soon followed, completing their young family. But joy turned to sorrow when Frieda’s health failed and she...