Obituaries
Lynn E Swarts
Oct 2, 2025
Lynn E. Swarts,84, was born on February 19, 1941, in Newton, Kansas, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Walton, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted father and grandfather, Lynn is remembered for his warmth, generosity, and willingness to lend a hand to those in need.
Lynn dedicated much of his career to Hehr Glass in Newton, where he...
Harley Mohler
Sep 28, 2025
Harley Francis Mohler, 87, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 28, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1938, in Scott County, Kansas, to Emil Clarence Mohler and Doris (House) Mohler.
Harley grew up working hard and never really stopped. He started farming at age 12 and eventually owned and operated his own farm. He graduated from Shallow Water High...
Galen Dean Rogers
Sep 29, 2025
Galen “Rog” Rogers, 76, of Newton, Kansas, ran into Jesus’ arms on September 29, 2025, at NMC Health in Newton.
Rog was born on February 16, 1949, in Smith Center, Kansas. He spent his early years there before moving with his family to Salina, Kansas, during middle school. He graduated from Salina High School in 1967 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University...
Edward E Stahl
Oct 1, 2025
Edward (Ed) Earl Stahl, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home at Kidron Bethel Village on October 1, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1930, in Newton, Kansas, to Edward J. and Freda (Beck) Stahl. He graduated from Newton High School.
Ed spent most of his life living and farming in the countryside south of Newton. It...
Lela Schmidt
Sep 17, 2025
Lela Mae Schmidt (Kaufman) died September 17, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born November 20,1926 in Murdock, Kansas to Henry and Lydia (Voran) Kaufman. A musician and an athlete throughout high school, she carried her talents on to Bethel College and graduated with a teaching degree in 1947. After her time at Bethel she married Martin Schmidt...
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,...
Delores A Foley
Sep 28, 2025
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Delores Allene (White) Foley passed away at the age of 96.
Delores was born on July 1, 1929, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Sant and Dorothy (Lohr) White. She was married to Harold Foley, who preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by her sister, Vera Rohr, and both were preceded in death by their...
Rebecca Lambert
Sep 24, 2025
Rebecca Jean (Martinez) Lambert, 61, was born to Alberto and Annie Martinez on August 24, 1964, in Newton, Kansas. Attended elementary school in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1982.
She married Kevin J. Lambert on November 8, 1983. He survives at home in Sedgwick, Ks.
She was employed at Kidron Bethel Village for 7 years. She enjoyed her work...
John E Robinson
Sep 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John E. Robinson, 63, of Newton, KS, who died on September 24, 2025, after his courageous battle with ALS. John was surrounded by his adoring family and passed peacefully in the arms of his wife, Debbie.
John was born on May 2, 1962, at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas to...
Ignacio Lujan
Sep 21, 2025
Ignacio Luján age 84, of Newton, Kansas, departed this life peacefully on September 21, 2025, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab. Ignacio Luján was born on July 31st, 1941 in Las Varas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Eusebio Luján and Dolores Montañez de Luján.He is survived by Maria del Carmen Luján, his beloved wife of 45 years. Together they built a life...
Gene Ross Smith
Sep 19, 2025
Gene Ross Smith, 88, affectionately known as Gene, was born on September 30, 1936, in Whitewater, Kansas. He died on September 19, 2025, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of quiet faith and deep love for his family.
Gene owned and operated a motel for most of his career. In addition to this, he also contributed to...
Sonja Renee Strecker
Sep 17, 2025
Sonja Renee Strecker, 44, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away on September 17, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on April 27, 1981, in Newton, Kansas, Sonja was a joyful presence whose laughter, warmth, and deep love for others touched countless lives.
She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Diana Strecker...
Richard Lee Maxwell
Sep 15, 2025
Richard Lee Maxwell, age 71, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 15, 2025, at NMC Health, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on September 11, 1954, in Newton, Kansas, Richard was the beloved son of John and Martha (Brodhagen) Maxwell. From an early age, he exhibited a remarkable blend of curiosity, determination, and humor—traits that would define a life full of...
Wava M. Reed
Sep 13, 2025
Wava Maxine (Billips) Reed, formerly of Western Kansas. Died in Newton, at Kansas Christian Home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Audrey H. Zimmerman
Sep 6, 2025
Audrey H. Zimmerman, age 93, of Newton, Kansas entered her heavenly home on Saturday September 06, 2025. Audrey was born November 24, 1931, the daughter of Anthony and Helena (Sulzman) Zodrow in western Kansas. She Graduated from Leoville High School. Audrey married Simon P. Zimmerman on November 10, 1956, in Leoville, Kansas.
Audrey is survived by her son Sam (Stef) Zimmerman...
Charles M Brackeen
Sep 3, 2025
Beloved Pastor, Charles Murl Brackeen, 77, of Rose Hill, Kansas, left this world for his heavenly home on September 3rd, 2025. Born on October 12th, 1947, in Newton, Kansas, to evangelical parents, Arthur Murl Brackeen and Thelma Francis (Dooley) Brackeen. Chuck grew up in Newton, sharing his parents’ passion for spreading love and the word of God alongside his seven...
Everett Clinton Litsey
Aug 31, 2025
Everett Clinton (Clint) Litsey, age 86, of North Newton, Kansas, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence.
Clint was born at home on November 8, 1938 in Wichita, KS to Everett and Maud (Beason) Litsey. He was a graduate of East High School, Wichita, KS before attending Wichita University. Clint married Pat Stucky on June 8, 1958 at First Mennonite...
Beverly J Gering
Aug 30, 2025
Beverly J. Gering 94 died August 30, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born April 23, 1931, in Wichita, Kansas to Howard and Theora (Dix) Hanson. She married Richard Brenneman on February 24, 1951, they were later divorced and he preceded her in death 2017. She married Douglas L. Gering on December 28, 1990, and...
Douglas A Penner
Aug 29, 2025
Douglas Arthur Penner
September 18, 1947—August 29, 2025
Doug was born September 18, 1947 in Reedley, California, the second of three children born to Sally (Goertzen) and Wilbert Penner, the middle child between sisters Patricia and Barbara. After spending his early childhood years in Hillsboro where the Penner clan had settled, the family moved to Reedley where Doug’s first male elementary school...
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