Obituaries
Marilyn Davis
Aug 22, 2026
Marilyn R. Davis, 75, died August 22, 2026, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas. She was born April 8, 1951, in Halstead, Kansas to Lacy and Vera (Bence) Holdeman. On September 1, 1973, she married John W. Davis in Newton, he survives of the home.
Marilyn had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. She could talk to anyone—and usually did—and...
James Lee Thiessen
Oct 10, 2026
James "Jim" Lee Thiessen, 61, died at his Park City, Kansas home on October 10, 2026.
Jim was born on November 8, 1964 to LeRoy and Lorene Thiessen. He graduated high school in Buhler, Kansas, then worked for Gregory, Inc in Buhler for over 20 years. In 1985, He was married to Joyce Wiens. She and their son, Benjamin, preceded him...
Dr. Thomas J. "Tom" Kruse DDS
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tom Kruse, Dr. Thomas Joseph Kruse DDS, 86 of Newton, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 14th at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, He was surrounded by his wife of 63 years and his children.
Born on January 5th, 1940, in Garden Plain, Kansas, Tom was the son of Joe and Agnes (Leis) Kruse. Tom was...
Marcia Findeiss
Oct 14, 1942
Marcia Findeiss passed away on October 14, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory and hold her close in their hearts.
Marcia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life will be remembered through the love she shared with her family and the memories they created together. Her family was an important part of her legacy,...
Martha A Kasper
Oct 13, 2026
Martha A. Kasper 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center after a sudden heart attack. She was born March 6, 1953, in Newton, Kansas to Ralph and Norma (Olson) Weerts. Martha married Rodney “Jack” Kasper on July 20, 1973, at First United Methodist Church in Newton.
Martha was a longtime active member of the First United...
Carol Benninghoff
Oct 13, 2026
Carol Ann Benninghoff, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 84.
Carol was born January 4, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana, to Frank and Mabel Lorincz. Her maternal grandparents were Julius and Anna Boberg, and her paternal grandparents were Geza and Elizabeth Lorincz. Carol was the eldest of two daughters, followed by her younger sister,...
Rickey Dan Burks
Oct 11, 2026
Rickey Dan Burks was born on October 26, 1951, in Baird, Tx. Most of his youth took place in Cross Plains, Tx where he lived with his large family of brothers and sisters. Rickey was active in many sports, including football, track, baseball and basketball. After completing school, Rickey joined the Air Force where he served in a variety of...
LaWanda Jane Wiens
Oct 9, 2026
LaWanda Jane (Schmidt) Wiens, 89, of North Newton, Kansas passed away peacefully on the morning of October 9, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
LaWanda was born on November 20, 1936, in Hillsboro, Kansas to Adolf and Elizabeth Schmidt. She grew up on a farm in Marion County, Kansas and enjoyed helping her father and mother with the daily chores of farm...
Judith Hand
Sep 16, 2026
Judith Jane Hand
May 19, 1937- Sept. 16, 2026
Judith Jane Hand passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, in Newton, KS surrounded by her loving family.
Judith “Judy” was born May 19, 1937, in Springfield, MO, to Augusta Lucile (Inman) and Jesse Willard Jackson. From the age of five she was raised by her mother and Grandmother, who cultivated her love of music,...
Rick Trouslot
Oct 9, 2026
Richard "Rick" Burke Trouslot left this world peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the age of 82.
He was born on January 6, 1944, in Newton, Kansas, to Burkhart and Eulala "Smith" Trouslot. Rick was a man whose warmth and kindness will be remembered.
Rick was married to the love of his life, Beverly Lyerla, on June 1, 1963. Together, they built...
Dwaine J Reusser
Oct 7, 2026
Dwaine J. Reusser 98, died October 7, 2026. He was born April 25, 1928, in Newton Kansas, the son of Abraham and Mabel (Schlender) Reusser. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at the Walton Mennonite Church and was later confirmed into Zion Lutheran Church in Newton where he was an active member his entire life, including holding...
Harald K. Boschmann
Sep 30, 2026
Harald K. Boschmann of North Newton, Kansas, passed away in Wichita, Kansas, on September 30, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born on November 12, 1942.
A full obituary will be posted soon. Services are pending and will be announced.
Bobby Dwaine Meacham
Sep 25, 2026
Bobby Dwaine Meacham went to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 25, 2026. Bob was born on April 25, 1949 in Newton, KS, to Bobby Meacham and Marilyn Meacham. He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Abigail Elaine Stiner.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kathy Meacham, sons Khale Meacham, Matthew Banning, Luke (Jacquelyn)...
Maribeth Sue Dirksen
Sep 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maribeth Sue Dirksen: January 15, 1945 – September 23, 2026
Maribeth Sue Dirksen, 81, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. Born on January 15, 1945, in Newton, Kansas, Maribeth spent much of her life in the Newton area and most recently resided in Hesston, Kansas.
Maribeth was the daughter of Ralph and Malva Iserhardt. She was a...
Richard Dean Fields
Sep 23, 2026
Richard Dean Fields 67 passed September 23, 2026, surrounded by Family at St. Francis hospital in Wichita, He was born August 24,1959 in Newton, Kansas to Robert L. Fields and Vickie D. (Vogt) Shook.
He served in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton.
Richard is survived by his...
Zenolia S Ross
Sep 15, 2026
Zenolia “Zee” Ross 91 died September 15, 2026, at Chisolm Place in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on July 1, 1935, in Newton, Kansas to Jack and Mentoria (Shelby) Ross.
She is survived by her sisters Evelyn Carter and Irene Moore. She is also Survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Zee is preceded in death by her parents, brother Elbert...
Sheralyn Goering
Sep 14, 2026
Sheralyn Faith Goering, age 64, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 14, 2026, from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devoted service to others.
Sheralyn was born on April 27, 1962, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and from the beginning of her life she carried a gentle spirit and a deep love for the people around her. She...
Manfred Hein
Sep 11, 2026
Manfred K. “Fred” Hein, 86, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1940, in Augsburg, Germany, to Johann and Theresa Krappman.
Fred moved to the United States at the age of 15, where he was lovingly adopted by Melvin and Marie Hein and raised on a farm in Durham, Kansas. He later...
Mary Ellen Janzen
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Ellen (Matthies) Janzen, 94, died on September 9, 2026, in Newton, Kansas. She was born on November 30, 1931, in Newton.
Mary attended Fairview Grade School and Zion Grade School and later attended Halstead High School. During her school years, she was active in Pep Club and Y-Teens, and she played in band and sang in musical groups. Those interests...
Douglas Charles Livesay
Sep 7, 2026
Douglas (Doug) Charles Livesay, age 48, passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1978 in Miami, Oklahoma to Martha Alice (Smith) Livesay and Everett Randal Livesay.
After graduating from Winfield High School, Doug attended Independence Community College to play football and finished his bachelor's degree in Business at Southwestern College. He earned a master’s degree in...
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