Obituaries

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...

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...

Aug 19, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Ilene Schmidt, May 12, 1931 – July 11, 2025

Ilene May (Schroeder) Schmidt, 94, passed peacefully in her sleep at Kidron-Bethel in North Newton on July 11, 2025.

Born in American Falls, Idaho, to Margaret (Isaak) and Richard J. Schroeder, Ilene grew up in the Fairview community and the First Mennonite Church of Aberdeen. Her family included an older brother, Robert, a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jul 23, 2025

Barabara Ann (GiGi) (Walters) Stucky 79, died July 23, 2025, at her Newton residence. She was born December 1, 1945, in Newton, Kansas to Floyd and Ruth (Marsh) Walters. On January 29, 1966, she married James B. Stucky at the former Hesston EUB church in Hesston, Kansas and he survives of the home.

Barbara attended Newton Schools and graduated from Newton...

Jul 21, 2025

Virgie “Sue” Clay, 77, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. A devoted mother, proud Navy veteran, passionate nurse, and joyful soul, Sue touched countless lives with her kindness, humor, and famous home cooking.

Born on May 12, 1948, to Virgil “Chuck” E. Paulson and Marjorie L. Crandel, Sue grew up in Newton, Kansas, and graduated from Newton...

Jul 20, 2025

Frances Anne O’Brien, our beloved sister, friend, and aunt, was gently welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 20, 2025, in Bel Aire, Kansas. Born on October 7, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, Frances lived a life of compassion, faith, and dedication to others, leaving an enduring legacy in the hearts of all who knew her.

Frances was preceded in...

Jul 18, 2025

Alvera Thelma Schmidt (nee Wiebe), age 101, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Alvera was born on December 20, 1923, in Mingo, Kansas to Henry and Ruby Wiebe. She was the third of five children. Her family moved to Newton, Kansas when she was a toddler. She lived in Newton almost her entire life...

Jul 16, 2025

Emilio John Eason was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 29, 2002, to George K. Eason Jr. and Christina M. Servantes.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Joel Vela; and siblings as follows – Alexander K. Eason, Layla McKay, Felix J. Vela, Anthony I. Vela, Courtney J. Vela, and Kenyon Gregory, all of Newton, Kansas. He is also survived...

Jul 16, 2025

Thomas Dean Chamberlain, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 72.

He was born on March 28, 1953, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Guy and Thelma Chamberlain. Tom spent his childhood in Benedict, Kansas, where he attended grade school and high school at Altoona Midway High School. After graduating, Tom and his parents moved...

Jul 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Davis born October 13, 1938 to Agnes and Rolland Davis in Colby Ks later moved to Newton Ks and worked at Hesston retiring after 37 years. On August 1st, 1970 he married Betty Behnke and was divorced in June 1979. He was a member of 4th degree knights at St. Mary, a part of NARCC club and Gold...

Jul 10, 2025

Joyce E. (Hardiman) Moore 85 died July 10, 2025, at Reed’s Cove in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on December 12, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to John and Viola (Hinckley) Hardiman. On December 18, 1955, she married David Moore and he preceded her in death in 2024.

Joyce was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Newton She loved the...