Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Michael K Davis
Mar 11, 2026
Michael Keith Davis passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after a life defined by dedication to family, service to others, and a deep passion for the things he loved. He was born in 1950 in Beloit, Kansas, and raised in Asherville, Kansas alongside his sister Joan (Davis-Carpenter) and cousin Jim (Bill) Pashek, forming bonds that remained important throughout his...
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,...
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...
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...
Shirley J. Charlsen
Mar 11, 2026
Shirley J. Charlsen (née Stauffer), a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved member of the Newton community, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on November 13, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas, Shirley moved to Newton with her family in 1965. Shirley's life was a testament to love, dedication, and warmth that touched everyone fortunate enough to know...
Rev. Loren "Bill" Hickerson
Mar 10, 2026
Reverend Loren W. “Bill” Hickerson, 89, of Newton, Kansas passed away Tuesday night March 10th, 2026 at his home in the presence of family. He was born March 5th, 1937 in Newton, Kansas to Loren J. and Zella M. Stoulfus Hickerson. Bill was a Minister with the United Church of Christ for 54 years serving churches in the Berkshire Hills...
David N "Mac" McCorkle
Mar 9, 2026
A full obituary will be published soon, there will be a private family service.
Memorial donations in Mac's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice and left in care of the funeral home.
Theodore "Ted" Jantz
Mar 5, 2026
Ted Jantz was born August 21, 1950, in Newton, Kansas, to Cecil and Florence Jantz. The third of four children and the only son, he grew up with sisters Joan, Patti, and Marsha. Ted would share the only negative thing about growing up with sisters were the hand-me downs. A passionate athlete, Ted participated in football, basketball, and baseball at...
Sharon Charmaine Triggs
Mar 1, 2026
Sharon Charmaine Triggs was born to Edythe Evelyn (Kimmel) and Elmer Lester Gould on August 14, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was welcomed into the family by her older sister, Patricia “Patty” Ann (Gary) Kerwood, and was later joined by another sister, Pamela “Pam” Kay Gould (Everett Bennett). The family resided at 601 East Ave D in Hutchinson, where the...
J Elaine Ralstin
Feb 21, 2026
J Elaine Ralstin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community servant, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Newton, Kansas. She was born on September 28, 1937, in Fredonia, Kansas, to George and Mary (Hendrickson) Eisele. Elaine's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her profound commitment to nursing and community service.
Elaine graduated from Fredonia...
Jay A Sommerfeld
Feb 19, 2026
Jay Alden Sommerfeld
November 22, 1949 – February 19, 2026
Jay Alden Sommerfeld, 76, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Hesston, Kansas on November 22, 1949, to Clarence and Annabelle Sommerfeld, Jay lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a profound love for the natural world. He served his country proudly as a veteran of the United States...
Alvin Penner
Feb 18, 2026
Alvin I Penner was born December 8, 1935, at home in McPherson County, Kansas, the fourth of five children born to Anna (Pauls) and Isaac Penner.
During his early years he enjoyed farming and raising Black Angus cattle with his family. During high school he was needed on the farm, so he did not have the opportunity to participate in school...
Eugene Arthur Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Eugene Arthur Smith was born in Wichita, KS on November 26, 1931, to Glenn Wallace Smith and Wanetta Myrtle (Page) Smith. Gene had two younger sisters, Wanetta Lee and Barbara “Bobbie” Ann.
When Gene’s father, Glenn, came home from WWII, he bought a neighborhood grocery store from his father, James. Gene had worked in the store delivering groceries on his bicycle...
Hilda M. Regier
Feb 15, 2026
Hilda Mae Regier passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare, where she had resided for the last three and a half years. Hilda was born May 1, 1934, in Goessel, KS to Theodore and Anna Voth Regier. She was given her middle name to mark that she’d been born on the...
Helen V Eberle
Feb 15, 2026
Helen Virginia (Lowe) Eberle, 104, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 15, 2026, at her home in Newton, surrounded by the love of her family. After 104 beautiful years, her gentle spirit leaves behind a legacy of devotion, kindness, and steadfast love.
Helen was born on December 19, 1921, on the family farm seven miles from Nevada,...
Phillip Ray Coslett
Feb 10, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Ray Coslett, age 86, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Newton, Kansas.He was born on January 30, 1940, in Harper, Kansas, to Edward and Nadine Coslett.Phil graduated from Conway Springs High School in 1958. He then went on to work at Hesston Corporation, Midland Industries, Sedgwick Lumber Yard and Continental Timber.On April 30, 1982, Phill was united...
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