Obituaries
Ella Regier
Apr 8, 2026
Ella Kroeker Regier, age 99, passed away peacefully at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care on April 8, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1926, to Peter and Sarah (Wiens) Kroeker, at their home near Inman, Kansas. She attended Inman grade school, where her first lessons were to learn English, since only German was spoken in her home. Ella graduated...
Randy R Stassen
Mar 15, 2026
Randy Robert Stassen, 53, of Newton, Kansas, formerly of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Randy was born on September 11,1972 in Marshall, Minnesota to Eugene and Margaret (Laleman) Stassen.
Randy attended and graduated from Marshall High School, and then attended Albert Lea Vo-Tech for diesel mechanic. Randy worked for Floyd Wild Trucking for 18 years, Kustom...
Janet Audine Coffey
Mar 25, 2026
Janet Audine Coffey, 63, died peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2026 at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, KS. Janet was born on December 17, 1962 in West Allis, WI to Jerry Karl Coffey and Audine Pearl Buckle Coffey. Janet has a son, Dustin Ray Dean Coffey, of Oklahoma and three grandchildren: Teyha Makai, Tobias Ray Dean,...
Elizabeth Luna
Apr 8, 2026
Elizabeth Luna, 56, passed away on April 8, 2026 surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. Born on November 19, 1969, the youngest of her siblings, Elizabeth grew into a woman defined by public service, fierce compassion, and a lifelong commitment to caring for those who needed it most. Her heart was especially devoted to youth in the foster...
Ward Samuel Mitchell II
Mar 29, 2026
Ward Samuel Mitchell II (aka JR), 47 years old and from Newton, Kansas, was called home to Heaven on March 29th, 2026, on Palm Sunday. He passed away at Newton Medical Center surrounded by his family. Ward was born on January 16, 1979, at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas to father Ward Samuel Mitchell Sr. and mother Deborah...
Jon E. Neufeld
Mar 7, 2026
Jon Edward Neufeld was born on September 10, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away at his home in Newton, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends, on March 7, 2026. His parents are Onalee and the late Peter Neufeld. Jon graduated in 1986 from Mountain Lake High School in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. In 1990, he graduated from Bethel College in...
Steven C. King
Apr 8, 2026
Steven "Steve" C. King, 76, of Newton, Kansas, died on April 8, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1949, in Lakin, Kansas to Rachel King.
Steve graduated from Ulysses High School in 1967. He attended Emporia State College for one year and then attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas where...
Beverly Ann Perry
Apr 11, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Perry
Beverly “Bev” Perry died on April 11, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, KS.
Mom was born on December 31, 1937, at Lushton, NE to Darrel and Mary (Hall) Ronne
Bev married Theodore “Ted” Perry on July 23, 1959, in McCool Junction, Nebraska. They were married for almost 55 years prior to Ted’s death in 2014.
Mom graduated from...
Dr. Darryl Edgar Matter
Apr 9, 2026
Dr. Darryl Edgar Matter was born March 20, 1940, at Marysville, Kansas. He was the only child born to Murray Edgar and Mary Gladys (Bodge) Matter. He died on April 9, 2026 at Kidron Assisted living.
Darryl publicly confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was received into full membership of the First Brethren Church in Portis, Kansas, on August...
Arlen D Anderson
Apr 3, 2026
Arlen D. Anderson, a devoted husband, father, and respected member of the Newton community, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. Born on May 26, 1934, in Newton, Arlen’s life was a testament to dedication, service, and a genuine love for his community and family.
A proud graduate of Newton High School in 1952,...
Willis G Heck
Mar 31, 2026
Willis Gene Heck of Newton, died 03/31/2026.
Born on September 10,1933, the eldest of seven children, Willis was born to Gilbert and Eleanor (Walters) Heck on the family farm near Morrowville, Kansas.
He graduated from Morrowville High School in 1951. He then graduated from Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas in 1956, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. He received a Master’s...
Jim Jones
Mar 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jim Jones on March 28, 2026. Jim was born on July 10, 1938, in Peace Valley, Missouri, to Ivo Jones and Ruth Jones. He was a longtime resident of Sedgwick, Kansas.
Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle whose life was filled with music, laughter, and a deep love for the...
James "Jim" William Piland
Mar 22, 2026
James William Piland (1935-2026)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James W. Piland, 90, on March 22, 2026, at his home in Newton, Ks. Jim, known to most of his family as Pop, was born October 13, 1935, in Wagner, Ok, to his parents Hubert and Elizabeth Piland. He was the oldest of eight children.
He was...
Elsie Jackson
Mar 21, 2026
Elsie Eva Jackson passed away peacefully at 99 years old on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.
Elsie was born on Dec 5, 1926 in Medford, OK to David and Eva Janzen.
After a few years the family moved to Buhler, Kansas where she graduated from Buhler High School in 1944
She moved to Newton and met David...
Vincent Lee Redinger
Mar 19, 2026
Vincent Lee Redinger, a dedicated worker, passionate farmer, and beloved family man, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 18, 1962, in Wichita, Vincent lived a life marked by hard work, genuine kindness, and a spirited personality that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Vincent devoted over 25 years to Agco in Hesston,...
William "Phil" Philip Palmer
Mar 18, 2026
William Philip Palmer, known as Phil to most, passed away on March 18, 2026, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. Born on December 4, 1947, in Newton, Phil's remarkable life was marked by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering spirit.
Phil was a polio survivor who, at the age of 18 months, became paralyzed from the waist down. Throughout his life, he...
Roberta "Bobi" (Martin) Linden
Mar 17, 2026
Roberta “Bobi” (Martin) Linden
Bobi passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Homestead of Halstead, Halstead, Kansas. She was born on February 2, 1952, to Robert and Bessie (Harris) Martin. She graduated from Dighton High School with the class of 1970, and then attended Brown Mackie College. She was a long-time employee of First National Bank, Dighton. Bobi was well-known...
Sylvia J. Little
Mar 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sylvia June (Snavely) Little, 84, of Newton, Kansas, who died on March 15, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Sylvia was born on June 14, 1941, in Norwood, Missouri, to Edith (Brooks) Ellis and Floyd Snavely. Sylvia grew up in Hatfield, Arkansas and Mound Valley,...
Alice Sturgeon
Mar 13, 2026
Alice Navin Sturgeon, 86, born to Dr. Kenneth W. and Hermina Navin on October 22, 1939 in Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 13, 2026 in Wichita, KS of natural causes. As a child Alice’s family moved from Hastings, MI to Mississippi, then settled in Shawnee, OK, where she was a student at St Benedict Catholic School. In 1959 she...
Jacqueline Kay Dalke
Mar 12, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Dalke, 86, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family in Newton, Kansas. Born on March 9, 1940, in Emporia, Kansas to Orville and Evelyn Montgomery, Jackie grew up with a deep sense of kindness, faith, and resilience that shaped every chapter of her life.
A proud graduate of Newton High School, Jackie pursued a career...
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