Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

DECKER, Carmelita Maxine (McMillan) Decker, 92, of Newton, entered eternal rest November 20, 2024.  She was born August 10, 1932, in Caney, Kansas to Clara Alice (Barnett), and Angus McMillan, she was their only child. Carmelita was raised with love and perseverance during The Great Depression on a small farm outside Elgin, Kansas where she attended an All-Grade Country School....

Nov 17, 2024

Chari  Lynne Hayes, 63 died November 17, 2024 at Newton Medical Center.

A more detailed Obituary to follow in a few days. No services pending at this time. 

Nov 15, 2024

Gladys Carolyn Graber (née Gjerdevig), 96, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2024 in Newton, Kansas, of natural causes. 

Gladys was born to Lars and Helena (Walde) Gjerdevig on October 3, 1928 in Alsen, North Dakota, the youngest of 4 children. Her siblings, who have preceded her, were Lenford (Devils Lake, N.D.), Ernest (Carrington, N.D.),...

Nov 14, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Ellen (Smith) Avery was born on December 11, 1948, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the first child of Albert Marion Smith and Hazel Mae (Overholser) Smith. Mary died November 11, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. Her family lived in El Reno, Oklahoma, Claytonia, Nebraska, and Ft. Worth, Texas before moving to Peabody, Kansas in 1958. She graduated from Peabody High School...

Nov 9, 2024

Alma Elizabeth (Simons) Gordon, 100, died peacefully on November 9, 2024, in Hesston, Kansas. 

Alma was born on August 14, 1924, in Sparks, Nebraska, the fourth out of nine children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Mae (Hayford) Simons. She grew up in Nebraska and South Dakota. 

Alma married Charles Patrick Marshall on June 17, 1942, in Nenzel, Nebraska. Together they had seven...

Nov 8, 2024

Robbie Hatton was born on September 26th, 1970, in Delhi New York, he passed unexpectedly in his home on November 8th, 2024, in Newton Kansas. He moved to Kansas with his family in 1974.

Robbie was an avid artist who spent countless hours drawing portraits and sports memorabilia. His love for drawing started at a very young age and he received...

Nov 8, 2024

Jack L Kater 89, died November 8, 2024. He was born July 24, 1935, in Newton, Kansas to Otto and Ella (Schmidt) Kater. On July 7, 1962, he married Sharol A. Wood. 

Jack attended schools in Cedar Point and Sedgwick, graduating from Sedgwick High School. He was a talented athlete and played football, basketball, and track. He was a member of...

Nov 5, 2024

Melvin L. Luttrell, a kind and loving soul, departed this world on November 5, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by his most cherished loved ones at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. Born on January 23, 1935, in Caldwell, Kansas, Melvin's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, hard work, and devotion to family.

With...

Nov 5, 2024

Louis “Lou” Duane Landis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5 at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton. He was born May 2, 1936 to Floyd Milton and Edna Marie (Schmidt) Landis, in Perry, Oklahoma, the third of four children. His parents eventually settled in Idaho where he was raised on a farm. 

 In 1958, Lou spent...

Nov 5, 2024

Dale Lynn Clark, born on December 16th, 1949 in Wichita, Kansas, passed away after a valiant fight following a double lung transplant in 2020 at his home in North Newton, Kansas. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Gertrude (Lee) Clark. As well as his grandparents, Ross and Mabel Lee, and mother and father in law, Charles...

Nov 3, 2024

Peggy L. Reusser, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by her family in her home in North Newton, Kansas. Born on February 15, 1936, in Newton, Peggy's life was a testament to love, service, and adventure.

Peggy married her husband, Loren, in 1954 and together they raised three...

Nov 2, 2024

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Domingo Perez, Sr. and Lupe Tafolla, her beloved son Raymond “Junior” Reyes, and grandson Michael D. Wilson, brothers Johnny Perez, and Manuel Lira, sisters Ramona Abasolo, and Angie Hyatt. She is survived by her husband Jose Vega of Newton, Ks. She is also survived by her children: Florence “Flo” Ybarra, and husband...

Nov 1, 2024

Jerry Lee Supernois passed away on November 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1947, to Calvin and Normadean Supernois, he was the oldest of two children.

Jerry graduated from Newton High School in 1965. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves, serving active duty overseas in Korea from 1967 -1968. He rose to...

Oct 30, 2024

Dennis L. Botterweck, 73, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, KS. Born on April 18, 1951, in Newton, Kansas, to Harold and Phylliss (Sheffler) Botterweck, Dennis lived a life full of love and dedication. On June 2, 1973, he married Janet Koehn, in Newton, KS. 

Dennis dedicated many years of service to the City...

Oct 27, 2024

Alma Marie Williams went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her children, on October 27th , 2024. She was born March 6, 1932, in Rooks County, Kansas to Walter and Clara (Holsman) Vielguth. She attended schools in Phillipsburg, KS and graduated from Newton High School.

Growing up on a farm and being a preacher’s kid, Alma knew hard work and God.

 Her...

Oct 26, 2024

Yusuf Qamar MD passed away in the presence of his wife and two sons on October 26, 2024 at the age of 86.

Yusuf was born on April 10, 1938 in London, England to Razi Uddin Ahmad and Nayyar Jehan Begum. After World War II, his family relocated from India to Peshawar, Pakistan. Yusuf graduated from Khyber Medical College in 1962,...

Oct 25, 2024

Bradley B. Riffel, age 71, died the afternoon of Friday, October 25, 2024 at Newton Medical Center. 

Brad was born in Wichita, Ks on May 26, 1953 to La Mar and Elenora Riffel in Wichita, Ks. He graduated from Newton Sr. High School in 1970. 

At some point he married and then divorced. Having no children Brad lived a bachelor's life. He...

Oct 21, 2024

 

 Jeanne Raye (Pierce) Strotkamp passed October 21, 2024. She was born to Marshall and Marie Pierce on March 10, 1955 in Newton, Kansas. Jeanne was a delight to her parents and older siblings Layne and Susie, their “blue-eyed baby girl,” who charmed friends and neighbors with her sweet smile and open heart. 

Jeanne always treasured her memories of childhood in Peabody....

Oct 21, 2024

 

Judith “Judy” Ann Winsky, age 82, was reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on October 21, 2024. Born in McPherson, Kansas on February 17, 1942, Judy was the youngest child of Don and Violet “Vi” Donaldson. She married her beloved husband of 44 years, Gary Winsky, on August 21, 1976. Judy lived and worked in Newton for most of...