Obituaries
Arthur A Unruh
Sep 6, 2026
Arthur “Art” Andrew Unruh
Arthur “Art” Andrew Unruh, 86, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 6, 2026. He was born May 26, 1940, in Hillsboro, Kansas, to Allen and Clara Unruh.
Art graduated from High School and went on to attend Auctioneer Trade School, beginning a career that became an important part of his life. As an auctioneer and real estate...
Doug Charles Livesay
Sep 7, 2026
Doug Livesay was born January 15, 1978, and passed away September 7, 2026. There will be a visitation September 17, 2026, from 5-9pm at Petersen Funeral Home. Funeral Service at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, 215 North Main in Newton, Ks., will be on September 18, 2026, at 10am, followed with burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Ks. after.
Miriam Jeanette Claassen
Sep 4, 2026
Miriam Claassen, 92, died peacefully at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, Kansas, on September 4, 2026. She died of complications from injuries sustained in a fall on August 20.
Miriam Jeanette Schmidt was born in Newton, Kansas, on September 30, 1933, the second child of Tobias and Lena (Decker) Schmidt. She grew up on their farm East of Newton, attending Candy...
Marilyn Davis
Aug 22, 2026
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Halstead City Cemetery.
A full obituary will be published soon.
Claudia Kaye Saunders
Aug 26, 2026
Services are pending at this time.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Arlene L Koehn
Aug 21, 2026
Arlene Koehn
Our dear mother and grandmother passed away in the early morning of August 21, 2026. She was weary and ready to go, although she had loved life.
Arlene Koehn was born in rural Marion County to Jake and Ruby Unruh Koehn on August 12, 1943. She grew up a farm girl all the way—growing, living, and loving country life. The...
Michelle Pfautz
Aug 19, 2026
Michelle M. Entz Pfautz, 65, passed away on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Michelle was born on October 1, 1960, in Newton, Kansas, to Gene W. Entz and Donna J. (Sabo) Entz.
Growing up, Michelle attended Newton Schools. Through the years Michelle worked at Hesston EMS, Hesston Parks, and USD 460 as a custodian up until the time of...
Ruby Maxine Stucky
Aug 19, 2026
Ruby Maxine (Ediger) Stucky, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 while she was residing at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Kansas. Ruby was born November 10, 1938 in Goessel, Kansas to Ed and Elvina Ediger. She was raised in Newton, attended Newton schools and was a life-long member of First Church of the Nazarene.
She married...
Jesse Leon Russell
Aug 18, 2026
Jesse Leon Russell, 85, entered Heaven on August 18, 2026, passing peacefully at ComfortCare Homes in Newton, KS.
Born on April 26, 1941, in Natoma, KS, Jesse was the 5th of 14 children born to the late James and Ruth (Selby) Russell. He completed his freshman year at Fulton High School and later in life proudly obtained his GED in 1993.
Jesse...
Nicholas Monroe Wenger
Aug 11, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Monroe Wenger, 47, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Nick's laughter and smile had the unique ability to light up every room he entered—it was a deep, joyous laugh that you could easily hear from rooms away. He possessed a remarkably patient presence, the rare...
Wade Stroble
Aug 11, 2026
Wade Alan Stroble, 68, of Newton, Kansas, died on August 11, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Sedan, Kansas.
Wade was born on April 5, 1958, in Larned, Kansas, to Robert "Bob" and Valetta Stroble, and was raised in Newton.
Wade spent most of his working life self-employed in vacuum sales and repair, owning shops first on Broadway in Newton and...
Ronald Zielke
Aug 10, 2026
Ronald Eugene Zielke was a faithful and loving husband, a gifted educator, a devoted community member, and a warm source of encouragement to those around him.
Ron was born in Newton, KS on June 22, 1934 to Arnold and Elsie Zielke.
As a young man, Ron worked as a delivery boy for the local pharmacy, making deliveries on his bicycle all around...
Patricia L. McLinn
Aug 2, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Louise (Ralstin) McLinn passed away on August 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, education, service, and love. Throughout her life, Pat touched countless hearts through her dedication to her family, students, and church.
Pat attended Sedgwick Grade School, Sedgwick Junior High School, and Sedgwick High School, where she was actively involved in both the school band and...
Oswaldo "Osby" Puentes Rodriguez
Aug 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Oswaldo “Osby” PuentesOswaldo “Osby” Puentes, 20, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on June 7, 2006, to Juan Puentes and Maria L. Hill Rodríguez. He graduated from Newton High School, where he excelled as a soccer player and built lifelong friendships with his teammates. Soccer was far more than a...
Margaret Smith
Jul 30, 2026
Margaret Eugenia Seltenrich Smith May 20, 1933 - July 30, 2026
Margaret Eugenia Seltenreich Smith, 93, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in California.
She was born May 20, 1933, in Newton, Kansas to Floyd Seltenreich and Opal Spencer Seltenrich. She lived in Newton all her life until 2023, when she moved to California to be with her...
Gene Kristenson
Jul 29, 2026
Gene R. Kristenson, 87, of Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Throughout his illness, Gene faced each day with quiet strength, dignity, and the unwavering faith that had guided him throughout his life.
Gene was born on August 12, 1938, in Ottawa, Kansas to Ernest and Alta...
Kent N. Miller
Jul 24, 2026
Kenton "Kent" Neil Miller, 69, passed away at his home in Valley Center, Kansas, on July 24, 2026.
Kent was a loving, strong, hardworking, honorable man who always showed up for his family and friends. Born in Newton, Kansas, Kent moved to Valley Center, Kansas, on a farm he loved and adored. Kent studied Fire Science at Butler County Community College,...
Paula L. Ray
Jul 24, 2026
Paula Louise Ray, born on January 18, 1952, in Newton, Kansas, passed away at her home on July 24, 2026, surrounded by family. A beloved sister, friend, and member of her community, Paula lived her life with grace, love, and a deep commitment to those she held dear.
Paula will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her passion for nurturing...
Jeanie Senn
Jul 19, 2026
Jeanie Marie Senn, 83, passed away July 19, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1943 in Newton, Kansas to Albert Gronau and Agnes Endres Gronau.
Jeanie grew up on the family farm south of Newton and attended St. Mary’s school and Newton High School. As a youth, she was a member of the Lucky 13 4-H Club, and later served...
Loren D. Reusser
Jul 17, 2026
Loren Dean Reusser, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family. His daughters, Judy Reusser and Susan Pechanec, along with his granddaughter, Krystal Dark, were by his bedside as he took his final breath.
Born on December 9, 1932, in Walton, Kansas, to Abraham C. and Mabel (Schlender) Reusser, Loren...
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