Obituaries
Evan Hockett
Jun 12, 2026
Evan Martin Hockett, 79, joined the Heavenly Angel Choir on June 12, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1946, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. At the age of four, he and his younger sister were adopted by Ira and Inez Hockett of Norwich, Kansas, where he attended school and church. Following his adoption, his mother instilled in him a deep love...
Lois Jean Swanson
May 18, 2026
In loving memory of Lois J. (Angle) Swanson 1/16/1931- 5/18/2026.
Lois was born in Newton, Kansas on January 16, 1931 to David and Mabel Angle and was the 8th of 10 children.
She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Newton High School.
Lois married Donald Swanson on September 17, 1950 at First Baptist Church in Newton. They lived, loved, played, worked and...
Floyd H Price
Jun 15, 2026
Floyd H. Price, a dedicated educator, lifelong learner, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the Kansas Christian Home. Born on April 10, 1930, in Locke, Arkansas, Floyd’s life was a testament to commitment both to his family and to the pursuit of knowledge.
Floyd’s formative years laid the foundation for a life steeped...
Marles Preheim
May 5, 2026
Marles Clair Preheim, 92, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas. He was born on August 25, 1933, in Turner County, South Dakota to Edward P. and Bertha (Schwartz) Preheim.
Marles grew up alongside his younger sister, Mavis, on the family farm near Freeman, South Dakota, and deeply valued his roots in the small...
Dr. Kenneth C. Wiebe
Jun 1, 2026
Father and grandfather, surgeon, farmer, teacher, servant of God. Born December 3, 1931, in Newton, Kansas. Died peacefully at Villa Manor Care Center, Lakewood, Colorado, June 1, 2026.
Ken was born to Willie and Esther (Claassen) Wiebe. He grew up on the family farm raising cattle and growing crops. He loved farming with his dad. After his father died when he...
Kathy Arrington
May 20, 2026
Kathryn Kay Arrington, 71, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born on December 9, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ralph and Rosemary Lowry, Kathy lived a life rooted in love, family, and faith.
On September 22, 1979, Kathy married Floyd Dean Arrington, the love of her life. Together they raised three...
Eugene Dale Watkins
Jun 14, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Dale Watkins, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home in Newton, Kansas.
Friends may pay respects at a visitation on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Petersen Funeral Home. A graveside service for Gene will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton,...
Thomas M. Roberson
May 11, 2026
Tom Roberson, 85, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Kansas Christian Home. Born July 9, 1940, in Great Bend, Tom was a lifelong Kansan who graduated from Great Bend High School and spent his life building businesses, memories, and the occasional improvised camper. He was preceded in death by his wife and life partner, Marge...
Stan Jarrell
Jun 9, 2026
Stan 'The Man' Jarrell
November 11, 1955, to June 9, 2026.
What a legend.
We are respecting his wishes for no service, so if you remember him fondly, please celebrate his life in your own way. Having a shot of Jack, throwing a into a slot machine or taking your Harley for a spin seems appropriate.
He loved being a misfit, elaborate cooking,...
Marjorie Deschner
Jun 9, 2026
Marjorie Elaine Deschner was born on October 14, 1935, in Hillsboro, Ks. to Ira and Edith Dole.
She passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2026.
She attended schools in Hutchinson, Ks. moving to Newton her junior year. She was a 1953 graduate of Newton High School. and attended Hutchinson Business College.
On September 1st, 1961, she married Mervin Deschner at Salem...
Sue Eileen Beaulieu
Jun 9, 2026
Sue Eileen (Kingsbery) Beaulieu passed away at the age of 73 on June 9, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on February 11, 1953, in Pasadena, Texas, near Houston.
Sue was a loving and soft-hearted woman who always set her goals and worked tirelessly to achieve them. She earned her Associate's Degree from Tulsa...
Reva Jean Cunningham
Jun 7, 2026
Reva Jean Cunningham, 92, a cherished member of the Newton community, passed away on June 7, 2026, at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton, Kansas. Born on November 18, 1933, in Newton, she lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a remarkable spirit of service to others.
Reva earned her high school diploma and devoted much of her career to...
Bonita L. Hymer
Jun 5, 2026
Bonita Louise Hymer, born on January 31, 1948, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Her life was one marked by resilience, creativity, and a deep devotion to the people she loved. She was the daughter of Marvin and Dorothy Ellington, both of whom preceded her in death.
Bonita’s life took her through...
Ronald LaMonte Malek
May 28, 2026
Ronald "Ron" LaMonte Malek, 67, passed away on May 28, 2026. Ron was born in Newton, Kansas to Richard (Dick) Malek and Virgie Adams. He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1977.
From 1983 to 1989, Ron represented the United States as a professional boxer in the super welterweight division. His dedication and competitive spirit inside the ring reflected the...
Linda Rae Lind
May 28, 2026
Linda Rae Lind, 78, passed away at her home in Newton, Kansas on May 28, 2026 following a recent illness.
She is survived by her husband, Lanny, of the home; son, Christopher (Amy) of Kansas City, Kansas; son, Matthew of Overland Park, Kansas; sister, Jacky (Hal) Martin of Fort Scott, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents and...
Vincent Martinez
May 24, 2026
Vincent Albert Marinez, 62, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was in the Hospice Center of St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on July 25, 1963, to Alberto and Annie (Solis) Martinez in Newton, Kansas.
Vincent graduated from Newton High School in 1981 and was an extremely proud member of the NHS Wrestling...
Oleta Sue Johnston
May 22, 2026
Oleta “Sue” Johnston was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, in 1934. She was united in marriage to Dean Johnston, with whom she shared 56 loving years. Sue was the daughter of Gladys (Jones Meekins) Fullen.
She is survived by her sisters, Trisha and Pete Clarke of Houston, Texas, and Carrol and Richard Cipra of Little Elm, Texas. She is also survived by...
Gary R Becker
May 16, 2026
Gerald Robert Becker was born to Raymond and Helen (Yost) Becker in Florence, Kansas on January 26, 1955. He passed away peacefully and without pain on May 16, 2026, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas at the age of seventy-one years.
Dad grew up in Burns, Kansas. He was baptized on January 12, 1969, into the Church of God in Christ...
Francis "Fran" Balzer
May 15, 2026
Francis Lee “Fran” Balzer passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. He was born in Newton, Kansas, to Elmer and Gladys Balzer and lived most of his life in Newton, Kansas.
Fran met the love of his life, Jacquie Balzer, in high school. They were married on September 16, 1967, and remained inseparable until Jacquie’s passing on July 5, 2024. Fran...
Ronald K Schmidt
May 15, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" K. Schmidt was born on April 16, 1942, in Goessel, Kansas, to Ferd and Edna Schmidt. He was the second of four children born to this union. He passed away at his home on May 15, 2026.
He attended Maple Hill, a one-room schoolhouse, before moving to the newly built Countryside School. He walked about a mile and a...
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