Obituaries
Lloyd Wesley Holmes
Oct 23, 2025
Lloyd Wesley Holmes, born February 5, 1941, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on October 23, 2025, at Newton Medical Center surrounded by his family.
In June of 1960, Lloyd went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Rose Mary Covert. They immediately fell in love and were married on September 24, 1960. Together, they...
Richard Paul Meister
Nov 22, 2025
Richard Paul Meister of Newton, Kansas passed away Saturday, November, 22nd at ComfortCare Homes of Newton. Born in Chicago, Illinois March 26, 1948, Rich relocated to Newton in 1979 to lead an international business that is still a major employer in the city today.
In his global career experience, Rich spent many years advancing in the work field of manufacturing and...
Thomas "Tom" Griffith
Nov 19, 2025
Thomas Marshall Griffith, "Cowboy Tom," died November 19th, 2025, at Newton Medical Center. Born August 8th, 1959, as the third child of Kenneth Jack and Leona Griffith, Tom grew up on the farm and loved rural life.
As a child growing into adulthood, he milked cows, showed horses, and worked the fields. After graduating from high school, he took time...
Pauline Mae McPheeters
Nov 17, 2025
Pauline Mae Truax McPheeters was the first of five children born to Robert Andrew Truax Jr. and Ruth Iris Amyx Thomas Truax. On September 19, 1925. Pauline made her escape from time’s tethers to see her creator face to face no pain no limitations on November 17, 2025.
During her 100 years, she survived the Great Depression and World War II....
Dennis Dennett
Nov 11, 2025
Dennis James Dennett was born May 19, 1968, at Susan B. Anthony hospital in Eldorado Ks, to Darrel and Rebecca (Skinnell) Dennett. He died November 11, 2025, at his home in Laveen, Az and he was 57 years old. The family lived in Augusta, Ks until March 1975 when they moved to Newton, Ks. He attended Newton schools and graduated...
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,...
Lois Anne Anderson
Nov 22, 2025
Lois Anne Anderson, 94, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, Kansas. She was born November 8, 1931, in Wuhu, China to her missionary parents Paul G. and Helen (Wolf) Hayes. Lois was born in China but came to the United States in 1935 when her parents completed their missionary assignments in China. By...
Michael K Headings
Nov 19, 2025
December 25, 1967 — November 19, 2025
Michael Ken Headings passed from this life on November 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born on December 25, 1967, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the youngest of 5 children to Bill Headings and Lorene Jeanette (Volkland) Headings. The family moved to Missouri for a time and Mike attended Kindergarten through 4th grade in Ava,...
Madeline Rachel Meyer
Nov 18, 2025
MADELINE RACHEL DEARISO MEYER WAS BORN ON APRIL 24, 1940 IN MIAMI, FLORIDA TO HENRY EDWARD DEARISO AND MARY ELIZABETH BYRAM DEARISO. SHE WAS AN ONLY CHILD. SHE WAS RAISED BETWEEN FLORIDA AND GEORGIA AS HER DAD WAS A CARPENTER AND OFTEN MOVED FOR HIS WORK.
SHE MARRIED HER HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART IN 1957, WILEY (JR) RICHARD CLINE IN MIAMI FL....
Harry Ensz
Nov 18, 2025
Harry Paul Ensz, 97, born August 29, 1928 to Gustav and Anna Epp Ensz, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2025.
He is preceded in death his wife Joan Rose Stucky Ensz, his infant sister and two brothers Reinhold, and Charles Ensz.
He is survived by his sister Lois (Ensz) Dupuis, brother Edgar and wife Virgina Ensz, and his...
Janet Matile
Nov 16, 2025
Janet Elaine Matile, 78, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on July 23, 1947, in Abilene, Kansas and spent her childhood and adolescent years there.
Following high school at Abilene High School, Janet attended Emporia State University (Emporia, Kansas) where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. Later in life, she would receive a...
Rev. Bill Kleymann
Nov 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Rev. William F. "Bill" Kleymann, Jr. He passed away at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025, at the age of 81.
Bill was born August 10, 1944, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Helen (Connelly) Kleymann and William Floyd Kleymann, Sr., and grew up on a farm...
Diane Claassen
Nov 11, 2025
Diane Claassen (Darling)
December 18, 1932 - November 11, 2025
With hearts full of gratitude and love, we celebrate the life of Diane Claassen (Darling), 92, who passed peacefully on November 11, 2025. As if heaven itself was celebrating her homecoming, the northern lights painted the Kansas sky that night - a divine welcome for one of God's most grateful servants.
Born December...
Vivian Ruth Bartley
Nov 9, 2025
Vivian Ruth Bartley (Thiessen), 88, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1937, in Newton, Kansas, to Herbert G. Thiessen and Leona (Bolin) Thiessen. On May 3, 1958, she married Albert Lee Bartley Jr., and together they shared 47 years of marriage until his passing in 2005.
Vivian was a loving homemaker and...
Betty Partridge
Nov 9, 2025
Betty Lou (Kellum) Partridge was born on November 9, 1932 in Melvern, Kansas to Ernest Edwin Kellum and Myrle Violet (Piper) Kellum. Her birth took place at home, with her grandmother assisting. Betty grew up in Peabody, Kansas, and graduated from Peabody High School. Her lifelong passion for music was influenced by her mother, an accomplished pianist who taught Betty...
Norma Weerts
Nov 7, 2025
Norma Francis Weerts 91 of Newton, Kansas passed away on Friday November 7th at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on June 9th,1934 to George and Gladys Leone Olson of Morristown, S.D, the fifth of 6 girls. She grew up on a farm south of Morristown, when she was 14 her mother passed away, two of...
Elenora A Alexander
Nov 7, 2025
Elenora A. Alexander, 100, died on November 7, 2025, Newton, Kansas. Born on August 9, 1925, in Halstead, Kansas, Elenora lived a life marked by simplicity and kindness, reflecting her unwavering commitment to those around her.
Elenora was a dedicated professional who started her career with Halstead Hospital and then devoted over 27 years of her career to Newton Presbyterian Manor,...
Zachariah Allen Church
Nov 4, 2025
Zachariah Allen Church (known to all as Zac), 41, of Goessel, Kansas, went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife, Jana, and his parents, Bob and Ruth, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 15, 1984, to Bobby and Ruth Church of Newton, Kansas, Zac lived a life filled with...
Rhonda Chavez-Tellez
Nov 4, 2025
Rhonda Erin Chavez-Tellez, age 59, passed away on November 4, 2025, in her hometown of Newton, Kansas.
Rhonda was born on January 26, 1966, to Norman and Doris Walker. She was affectionately known as Rhonda-Honda by those who loved her. She dedicated her life to caring for others and was known for her contagious laugh.
Rhonda spent many years working as a...
Merril J Harms
Nov 3, 2025
Merril J. Harms, 100 years, passed trusting in God’s grace on November 3, 2025 at Kidron Bethel Health Care, North Newton, Kansas, after being a resident for almost five years with declining vascular dementia. He was born to Alfred and Lorena (Klaassen) Harms on February 11, 1925 in Newton, second oldest of four siblings. He started school at the one...
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