Obituaries

Chilson Wayne Cook

Chilson Wayne Cook

Mar 13, 2024

Chilson W. Cook, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 12, 1943, Kansas City, Missouri; adopted by Ferne and Ellis Cook. 

He was a 1961 graduate of Barkley High School, Haviland, Kansas. He married Delores Cook in 1964, in Newton, Kansas, later joyfully welcomed, one...

LaVeta D Williams

LaVeta D Williams

Mar 12, 2024

LaVeta D. Williams 92 died March 12, 2024, at Paramount Greenhouses in Newton, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1931, in Newton, Kansas to Alfred and Pearl (Phillips) Scheffler. On January 26, 1957, she married Robert I. Williams in Nortonville, Kansas and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2013.

LaVeta was a longtime active member of the Salem United...

Rochelle Denise Atwood (Henderson)

Rochelle Denise Atwood (Henderson)

Mar 11, 2024

Rochelle Denise Atwood (Henderson) entered into heaven on March 11, 2024. 

 

She was born in Newton, Kansas on September 6, 1966, to Robert and Janice Henderson. 

 

Growing up in Peabody she attended Peabody High School where she graduated in 1985. Rochelle obtained her CNA license in 1986, she enjoyed spending time with and taking care of the elderly. 

 

She was passionate about her...

Mary "Mammie" Mosqueda

Mary "Mammie" Mosqueda

Mar 5, 2024

Mary "Mammie" Mosqueda, 80yrs old, passed away at her residence in Newton, Ks. on March 5, 2024. She was a beautiful soul who loved everyone, as well as being very compassionate and kind. Mary was born in Topeka, Ks on August 10, 1943 to Ascension and Bonita (Aguilar) Juarez.Mary was united in marriage on August 19, 1960 to Armando "Pete" Mosqueda...

Rodney Robbins

Rodney Robbins

Feb 29, 2024

In loving memory of Rodney "Rod" Allen Robbins, a man whose skilled hands and gentle spirit touched the lives of many. Rod, born in Newton on July 15, 1956, bid farewell to this world on February 29, 2024 in the same town called home.

Rod's journey was marked by his diverse career at Excel Industries, Coleman, Newton Music Service, Mowridge, Kansas...

Matthew John Herbison

Matthew John Herbison

Feb 29, 2024

Matthew John Herbison passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 25 in Newton, Kansas at Newton Medical Center. 

Matthew was born on March 19, 1998 at St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. 

At age five Matthew was adopted by Shirley Herbison and Jimmy Blair. He was raised in a loving environment surrounded by siblings.

Matthew loved Winnie the Pooh and had...

Robert Dean Coffman

Robert Dean Coffman

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Dean Coffman, 94, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.



Robert was born in Anthony, Kansas, on September 20, 1929, to Acie and Juanita (Emmele) Coffman.  He was joined in the family by his brothers Rex and Ron, and sister Anita.  He attended schools by horseback in Sharon, Kansas, until his family moved to Gridley, Kansas, where...

Gregorio Franco

Gregorio Franco

Feb 19, 2024

Gregorio Franco, 92, went to his heavenly home February 19, 2024. He was born January 7, 1932, in La Plata, Puerto Rico, the son of Navaro and Isidra (Rodriquez) Franco. 

He moved to Michigan for work and soon learned of a job available at Hay and Forge in Hesston. He worked there as a crew chief in the shipping department from...

David "Dave" Glen Oursler

David "Dave" Glen Oursler

Feb 19, 2024

David "Dave" Glen Oursler, a devoted patriarch, respected community member, and hardworking businessman, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Peabody, Kansas. He was born on January 29, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas to Kermit and Edna (Butts) Oursler. David's legacy is a tapestry woven with threads of dedication and love for his family, friends, and community.

David attended several small...

Michael D Sturgeon

Michael D Sturgeon

Feb 18, 2024

Michael D. Sturgeon, 61, died February 18, 2024, at his Newton residence. He was born September 9, 1962, in Newton, Kansas to Joe and Carolyn (Boyes) Sturgeon.

Michael attended St. Mary Catholic Church in his younger years. He was a 1980 graduate of Newton High School and worked for several years for the City of Newton Sanitation Department. Millennium Machine in...

Kenneth F Hymer

Kenneth F Hymer

Feb 17, 2024

Kenneth F Hymer,91,passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. Ken was born on February 20, 1932 in Crawford, Nebraska to Bernice and Amos Hymer. He attended Chadron High School. After moving to Newton, Kansas, Mr Hymer owned and operated Larry’s Drive Inn and later owned This and That, a candle and gift shop.  He also worked as an assistant manager at...

Merle D. Hackney

Merle D. Hackney

Feb 16, 2024

Merle D. Hackney, age 82, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center on February 16, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. He was born in 1941 to Ray and Evelyn Hackney in Newton, Kansas. The family later lived in Missouri before returning to Newton, where Merle graduated from Newton High School in 1959.



After serving in the United States Navy at the US...

Leland James Stucky

Leland James Stucky

Feb 15, 2024

Leland J. Stucky, 91, left his earthly home for an eternity in Heaven, February 15, 2024.

 

He was born on August 24, 1932, the youngest of eleven children born to Solmon and Celia (Hurlbut) Stucky. Leland was raised on the family farm near Moundridge, Kansas. 

 

Leland was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and had the title of “Yeoman Petty...

Wayne Virgil Anders

Wayne Virgil Anders

Feb 15, 2024

Anders, Wayne V., 96, retired Boeing supervisor, died February 15, 2024.

Wayne was born January 22, 1928 to John and Elsie (Vogts) Anders in Moundridge, Kansas. Survivors include his sons, Timothy (Janet) Anders, and Bradley (Sheila) Anders, brother Ira (Nina) Anders, sister, Irene (Bill) Van Wey, grandchildren, Amanda (Nate) Blair, Travis Anders, Brooke Anders, Austin Anders, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces...

Alice H Suderman

Alice H Suderman

Feb 14, 2024

            Alice Helena (Kaufman) Suderman, age 92, of North Newton, KS died on Wednesday, February 14.  She was born on a farm near Marion, SD on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Adeline (Boese) Kaufman.

            Alice was a graduate of Freeman (SD) Junior College and Academy, Valparaiso University...

Neoma Ruth Schmidt

Neoma Ruth Schmidt

Feb 14, 2024

Neoma R. Schmidt, 93, surrounded by her beautiful daughters, left this earth to join her husband in eternity, February 14, 2024.

Neoma Ruth (Wiebe) Schmidt was born April 13, 1930 in Whitewater, Ks. to Tiena R. (Wohlgemuth) and Abraham J. Wiebe.

On October 16, 1949 Neoma married her sweetheart, Wallis Emmit Schmidt, in Whitewater. From that union, came three daughters Trish (Jimmy)...

George William Mock

George William Mock

Feb 13, 2024

George William Mock, a beloved father, husband, ordained minister, and cherished member of the community passed away on February 13, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1929, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Throughout his life, George touched the hearts of many with his kind spirit and dedication to serving others.

George's journey in life...

Judith "Judy" Coleen Box

Judith "Judy" Coleen Box

Feb 11, 2024

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Judith (Judy) Coleen Box left her life here on earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed peacefully.

Judy was born in Newton, Kansas on September 22, 1938 to William and Josephine Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, her parents, two sisters, Iris Pulaski and...

Sheila Irven

Sheila Irven

Feb 10, 2024

Sheila Irven, a loving and caring soul, has sadly departed from this world. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known her. Sheila's life was characterized by her immense heart, warm personality, and her unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand.

Born on October 4, 1962, in Newton, KS to Carolyn Irene...

Robert L. Jackson

Robert L. Jackson

Feb 9, 2024

Robert (Bob) Louis Jackson was born march 15, 1930, in the Dilworth oil field close to Braman, Oklahoma, to Louis Dickenson and Ethel Elizabeth (Erhard) Jackson. 

 

He died February 9, 2024, at Newton Medical Center. 

 

The family moved to a farm near Perth, KS, when Bob was 6 months old. In 1936, the family moved to Florence, KS, where Bob began his schooling. In...

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