Obituaries
Fred E. Langenegger
May 5, 2026
Fred Edward Langenegger Jr. was born on March 6, 1940 to Fred Edward Langenegger Sr. and Evelyn Ruth (Rutschman). He passed away at the age of 86 on the 5th of May, 2026. He attended Elbing Grade School and Berean Academy, graduating in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Ella Wiebe, on April 9, 1960, and theirs was...
Anita Parish
May 5, 2026
Anita Claire Parish, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 94.
Anita lived a life defined by compassion, service, and faith. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse and later as a Director of Nurses, where her leadership and kindness left a lasting impact on both patients and...
Darrell E. Cusick
May 7, 2026
Darrell Eugene Cusick, 72, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2026 at NMC Health.
Darrell was born February 8, 1954, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Marvin LeRoy Cusick and Lovella Eldora Trober. He graduated from high school in Ashland in 1972.
He married Quilma Lee Bliss (Herndon) on October 27, 1972, in Ashland, Kansas.
Darrell joined the U.S. Army, serving from...
Barbara J. Tyler
May 5, 2026
Barbara Jeanne Tyler, 79, was born on January 18, 1947, in Peabody, Kansas, to Theo and Gilbert Manka. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
Barbara grew up and attended school in Newton, Kansas. In 1964, she married her first husband, Lawrence “Larry” M. Crandall Jr., and together they welcomed two children, Annette Sue and Tracy Lyne....
Debra Jasperson
May 9, 2026
Debra Elaine (Jones) Jasperson, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Newton, Kansas.
Debra was born March 29, 1957, in Concordia, Kansas to Ruth Ann (Doyen) and Gerald Jones. She spent her entire childhood and early adult years in Concordia. Growing up in Concordia, she formed many lifelong friendships, and she had great...
Gam Thi Thanh
May 10, 2026
A full obituary will be published soon.
A Mass of Christian Burial service for Gam will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton, Kansas with burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may pay respects at a visitation the evening prior, Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:00...
Thomas M. Roberson
May 11, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Michael Roberson, age 85, passed away on May 11, 2026 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on July 9, 1940, to Herbert and Lorraine (Patterson) Roberson in Great Bend, Kansas.
A full obituary with service details will be posted soon.
Christine Fowler
May 4, 2026
Christine (Brownfield) Fowler, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab in Wichita, Kansas. Born on January 16, 1934, in Plaska, Texas, Christine’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and family dedication.
Growing up moving around the Midwest, Christine developed a spirited and playful nature. Known as an ornery trickster and master of practical jokes,...
Lois J. Penner
Apr 27, 2026
Lois J. Penner, 81, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton. She was born on November 27, 1944, in Halstead, Kansas to Daniel and Dora (Abrahams) Thiessen. On August 28, 1964, she married Ray A. Penner at Huffnungsau Mennonite Church near Inman, Kansas, and he survives.
Lois was a member of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton...
Donald Harrold
Apr 25, 2026
Donald John “Don” Harrold, 87, of North Newton, Kansas, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Newton Medical Center.
Don was born on August 25, 1938, in Fowler, Kansas, to Freda and Roy Harrold. He grew up in Sedgwick, Kansas, and graduated from Sedgwick High School. He later earned a degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University in 1979.
On...
Norma C. Smith
Apr 20, 2026
Norma Carol Smith entered this life on June 27, 1940, in Foley, Alabama. She was the third child born to Norman and Marjorie (Brown) Eicher.
After her family relocated to Burns, Kansas in 1948, Norma attended Burns Elementary School from the third grade onward, where she developeda fondness for reading and history, subjects that enriched her lifelong love of learning. Her...
Beverly Ann Perry
Apr 11, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Perry
Beverly “Bev” Perry died on April 11, 2026, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, KS.
Mom was born on December 31, 1937, at Lushton, NE to Darrel and Mary (Hall) Ronne
Bev married Theodore “Ted” Perry on July 23, 1959, in McCool Junction, Nebraska. They were married for almost 55 years prior to Ted’s death in 2014.
Mom graduated from...
Dr. Darryl Edgar Matter
Apr 9, 2026
Dr. Darryl Edgar Matter was born March 20, 1940, at Marysville, Kansas. He was the only child born to Murray Edgar and Mary Gladys (Bodge) Matter. He died on April 9, 2026 at Kidron Assisted living.
Darryl publicly confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was received into full membership of the First Brethren Church in Portis, Kansas, on August...
Steven C. King
Apr 8, 2026
Steven "Steve" C. King, 76, of Newton, Kansas, died on April 8, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1949, in Lakin, Kansas to Rachel King.
Steve graduated from Ulysses High School in 1967. He attended Emporia State College for one year and then attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas where...
Elizabeth Luna
Apr 8, 2026
Elizabeth Luna, 56, passed away on April 8, 2026 surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. Born on November 19, 1969, the youngest of her siblings, Elizabeth grew into a woman defined by public service, fierce compassion, and a lifelong commitment to caring for those who needed it most. Her heart was especially devoted to youth in the foster...
Ella Regier
Apr 8, 2026
Ella Kroeker Regier, age 99, passed away peacefully at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care on April 8, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1926, to Peter and Sarah (Wiens) Kroeker, at their home near Inman, Kansas. She attended Inman grade school, where her first lessons were to learn English, since only German was spoken in her home. Ella graduated...
Caleb Ray Foley
Apr 3, 2026
Caleb Ray Foley, 21, passed away on April 3, 2026.
Caleb was born on February 15, 2005 in Wichita, Kansas to LaQuita and James Foley, the youngest of five children. He is survived by older siblings: Ethan, 26, Jacob, 25, Gabbi, 24, and twin brother Isaac, 21; as well as his grandparents, Ramon and Carolyn; aunt, Cassia; and cousins, Camryn, Jackson,...
Arlen D Anderson
Apr 3, 2026
Arlen D. Anderson, a devoted husband, father, and respected member of the Newton community, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. Born on May 26, 1934, in Newton, Arlen’s life was a testament to dedication, service, and a genuine love for his community and family.
A proud graduate of Newton High School in 1952,...
Willis G Heck
Mar 31, 2026
Willis Gene Heck of Newton, died 03/31/2026.
Born on September 10,1933, the eldest of seven children, Willis was born to Gilbert and Eleanor (Walters) Heck on the family farm near Morrowville, Kansas.
He graduated from Morrowville High School in 1951. He then graduated from Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas in 1956, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. He received a Master’s...
Ward Samuel Mitchell II
Mar 29, 2026
Ward Samuel Mitchell II (aka JR), 47 years old and from Newton, Kansas, was called home to Heaven on March 29th, 2026, on Palm Sunday. He passed away at Newton Medical Center surrounded by his family. Ward was born on January 16, 1979, at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas to father Ward Samuel Mitchell Sr. and mother Deborah...
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