Obituaries

Everett Clinton Litsey

Everett Clinton Litsey

Aug 31, 2025

Everett Clinton (Clint) Litsey, age 86, of North Newton, Kansas, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence.

Clint was born at home on November 8, 1938 in Wichita, KS to Everett and Maud (Beason) Litsey. He was a graduate of East High School, Wichita, KS before attending Wichita University. Clint married Pat Stucky on June 8, 1958 at First Mennonite...

Charles M Brackeen

Charles M Brackeen

Sep 3, 2025

Beloved Pastor, Charles Murl Brackeen, 77, of Rose Hill, Kansas, left this world for his heavenly home on September 3rd, 2025. Born on October 12th, 1947, in Newton, Kansas, to evangelical parents, Arthur Murl Brackeen and Thelma Francis (Dooley) Brackeen. Chuck grew up in Newton, sharing his parents’ passion for spreading love and the word of God alongside his seven...

Douglas A Penner

Douglas A Penner

Aug 29, 2025

Douglas Arthur Penner

September 18, 1947—August 29, 2025

Doug was born September 18, 1947 in Reedley, California, the second of three children born to Sally (Goertzen) and Wilbert Penner, the middle child between sisters Patricia and Barbara. After spending his early childhood years in Hillsboro where the Penner clan had settled, the family moved to Reedley where Doug’s first male elementary school...

Audrey H. Zimmerman

Audrey H. Zimmerman

Sep 6, 2025

Audrey H. Zimmerman, age 93, of Newton, Kansas entered her heavenly home on Saturday September 06, 2025. Audrey was born November 24, 1931, the daughter of Anthony and Helena (Sulzman) Zodrow in western Kansas. She Graduated from Leoville High School. Audrey married Simon P. Zimmerman on November 10, 1956, in Leoville, Kansas.

Audrey is survived by her son Sam (Stef) Zimmerman...

Ilene Schmidt

Ilene Schmidt

Jul 11, 2025

Ilene Schmidt, May 12, 1931 – July 11, 2025

Ilene May (Schroeder) Schmidt, 94, passed peacefully in her sleep at Kidron-Bethel in North Newton on July 11, 2025.

Born in American Falls, Idaho, to Margaret (Isaak) and Richard J. Schroeder, Ilene grew up in the Fairview community and the First Mennonite Church of Aberdeen. Her family included an older brother, Robert, a...

Beverly J Gering

Beverly J Gering

Aug 30, 2025

Beverly J. Gering 94 died August 30, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born April 23, 1931, in Wichita, Kansas to Howard and Theora (Dix) Hanson. She married Richard Brenneman on February 24, 1951, they were later divorced and he preceded her in death 2017. She married Douglas L. Gering on December 28, 1990, and...

Mary Jo West

Mary Jo West

Aug 26, 2025

Mary Jo West, 69, of Sedgwick, Kansas, lovingly known as "Moj" and "Mojo," left this earth in the early morning hours on August 26, 2025. Born on May 30, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, Mary was the daughter of Tom and Mary (Coon) Massey. On September 17, 1983, she married the love of her life, Samuel "Lewis" West, in Wichita, and...

Kenneth D. Frey

Kenneth D. Frey

Aug 21, 2025

Kenneth "Frenchy" Frey

Frenchy Frey, 81, Newton found relief from ALS Aug. 21 surrounded by family and Gentiva Hospice at Kansas Christian Home. Like his battle with ALS, he requested a short obituary and celebration of life.

He was born Kenneth DeWayne Frey to Cora and Mahlon Frey on Dec. 13, 1943, in Washington, Iowa at Washington County Hospital.

On July 6, 1968,...

Janice Ruth Evans

Janice Ruth Evans

Aug 19, 2025

Janice Ruth Evans went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 19th. She was born at Lost Springs on March 11, 1940 to Gustav and Esther (Knuth) Lueker. Janice graduated with the last class to graduate from Lost Springs in 1958. She married Jim Evans on October 3, 1958. They lived in various Kansas and Missouri towns before settling...

Donna Belle Reimer

Donna Belle Reimer

Aug 17, 2025

Donna B Nunnenkamp Reimer

On a cold late autumn day, November 10, 1930, Donna Belle was born to Ernest and Ruth Bock Nunnenkamp in their house in Deshler, Nebraska. She was the fourth of six children.

She went home to heaven and eternal life with her redeemer Jesus Christ on August 17, 2025, at the age of 94.

Her first years were spent...

Sylvia J. Barnes

Sylvia J. Barnes

Aug 14, 2025

Sylvia J. Barnes, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 14, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. She was born July 9, 1947 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Rodney and Eleanor (Zetye) Hanson. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Barnes for 58 years, a devoted mother to sons John and Eric and proud Grandmother to her five...

Monica Dawn (Stiver) Supernois

Monica Dawn (Stiver) Supernois

Aug 11, 2025

Monica Dawn (Stiver) Supernois passed away on August 11, 2025 at Wesley Hospital, Wichita.

Monica was born August 2, 1977 to Daniel Stiver and Kay Supernoise in Newton, Ks. She was the oldest of two children.

Monica graduated from Newton High School in 1996. Upon graduating she was employed helping adults and children with disabilities.

Monica helped manage family property from 2009-2022.

Monica enjoyed...

Betty Ann Schmidt

Betty Ann Schmidt

Aug 10, 2025

Betty Ann Schmidt, 87, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Paramount Nursing Home. She was 87 years old. Born at home on September 25, 1937, in Greensburg, Kansas, Betty lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service.

Betty now rejoices in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is...

Clyde Otte

Clyde Otte

Aug 9, 2025

Clyde H. Otte, 88, was called home on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at Pine Village surrounded by his family.

Clyde was born April 19, 1937 in Galva Kansas. To Herman H. and Hulda E. (Vogts) Otte. He was baptized on May 24, 1937. He was confirmed March 18, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Canton High School. After graduation...

Robert D Swickard

Robert D Swickard

Aug 9, 2025

Robert (Bob) D. Swickard, age 85, passed away August 9, 2025 at his home in Newton Ks. He was born May 19, 1940 in Newton, Ks to Melvin and Pauline Swickard (Dillon).

He married Sharon K. Ritchie (Merical) August. 20, 1961. They had two sons Ron Swickard and Roger Swickard. He married Janice (Jan) Emerson on December 18, 1982 and then...

Helen Saylor

Helen Saylor

Aug 5, 2025

Helen M. Saylor age 90, of Newton, passed away on August 5, 2025 at Kansas Christian home. 

She was born in Lehigh Kansas on January 16, 1935 to Edna Unruh and Jacob Stubby. She married Rex Saylor in Las Vegas on February 25, 1957. 

She was 1 of 9 children and she is surviving by her brother Jerry (Sharon) Stubby, her brother-in-law...

William Kepley

William Kepley

Aug 5, 2025

William (Bill) Kepley, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 5th, surrounded by his family. Bill was born October 7th 1936, in Chanute Kansas the fifth son of Ernest and Ethel Kepley. He spent his childhood in Chanute on the family farm, attended Neosho Public Schools and Graduated from Chanute High School in 1954. There he met and married the...

William Keith Chase

William Keith Chase

Aug 2, 2025

William “Bill” Keith Chase – 67 went home to be with Jesus on August 2, 2025.

He was the son of Robert Jean and Rubena (Reimer) Chase, born in Newton, Kansas on May 29, 1958. Bill had four sisters - three older and one younger.

His school years were in Newton through 9th grade, he then attended and graduated from Berean Academy....

RuthAnn Hiebert

RuthAnn Hiebert

Aug 1, 2025

RuthAnn Hiebert, age 82, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Nursing Home.

RuthAnn was born on October 7, 1942, in Newport, Washington, the beloved daughter of Henry and Ruth Hiebert. She spent her childhood in Newport, where she attended Newport Grade School and graduated from Newport High School with the Class of 1960.

Her...

Barbara Ann Stucky

Barbara Ann Stucky

Jul 23, 2025

Barabara Ann (GiGi) (Walters) Stucky 79, died July 23, 2025, at her Newton residence. She was born December 1, 1945, in Newton, Kansas to Floyd and Ruth (Marsh) Walters. On January 29, 1966, she married James B. Stucky at the former Hesston EUB church in Hesston, Kansas and he survives of the home.

Barbara attended Newton Schools and graduated from Newton...