Obituaries
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,...
Wava M. Reed
Sep 13, 2025
Wava Maxine (Billips) Reed, formerly of Western Kansas. Died in Newton, at Kansas Christian Home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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