Obituaries

Nov 1, 2024

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...

Oct 20, 2024

Arthur Roland Dick, M.D., aged 90, of Hesston, Kansas, died after a short respiratory illness on Oct. 20, 2024, at Newton Medical Center in Newton. Arthur was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, to Isaac and Katharina (Friesen) Dick. He grew up in the area, emigrating with his parents, older sister and younger brother to central...

Oct 18, 2024

Helen M. Entz 85, died October 18, 2024, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born July 4, 1939, in Hillsboro, Kansas to William and Esther Ruth (Brown) Buller. On July 10, 1955, she married Perry G. Entz and he preceded in her in death.

Helen is survived by her son Ed Entz (Barbara) and her sister Betty Larson (Jim). She is also...

Oct 16, 2024

Patrick D. “Pat” Machmer 76 died October 16, 2024 at his Wichita home. He was born November 5, 1947, in Bremerton, Washington to Claude and Rose Marie Olson. He was adopted by Otis J. and Burdette (Resler) Machmer. On September 27, 1965, he married Bonnie R. Rothfuss at Morganville, Kansas and she survives of the home. 

He was a graduate of...

Oct 14, 2024

Steven D. Smith 71 passed away on October 14, 2024, from a sudden illness with his loving wife Lisa by his side at their home in Sedgwick, Kansas.

On April 25, 1953, Steven Dale Smith was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Herbert Dale and Margaret Merle Wilson Smith. Growing up as the youngest of the four Smith...

Oct 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Saul Antonio Escobar.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Saul, a beloved son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon at the age of 27. Saul was born on March 30th, 1997, in Lynwood, California, and spent his life bringing joy and laughter to those around him. 

He had a zest...

Oct 12, 2024

Mary A. Bell, a beacon of love and kindness, peacefully passed away on the morning of October 12, 2024, at the Kansas Christian Home. She left this world surrounded by those who cherished her dearly, embodying a spirit that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

Born on October 25, 1946 in Marion, Kansas, Mary was a...

Oct 11, 2024

Gerald "Piggy L. Jost," a cherished member of the Newton community, passed away peacefully on October 11 , 2024 at his home in Newton, Kansas, at the age of 73. Born on April 2, 1951, he was the beloved son of Victor and Helen (Childs) Jost, who preceded him in death.

A proud graduate of Remington High School, Gerald dedicated himself...

Oct 10, 2024

Halstead Dateline 

Kenneth R. Koehn, 80, died October 10, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born December 1, 1943, in Isabella, Oklahoma to Elmer and Adelina (Nightingale) Koehn. On September 23, 1972, he married Denise Denno and she survives of the home. 

In 1944 when Kenneth was one, his family moved to a dairy and wheat farm near Ponca City, Oklahoma....

Oct 7, 2024

Clara (Janzen) Koehn passed away October 7, 2024, at the age of 99 at NMC Health in Newton. She was born August 10, 1925, to Rudolph and Mathilda (Schmidt) Janzen. She was the fourth of five children. She attended Star School and graduated from Whitewater High School. Music was an important part of Clara's early years of life and she...

Oct 6, 2024

Alice Esther Stahl, 92, of Newton, Kansas gained her angel wings and entered the kingdom of heaven on October 6, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Newton, Kansas to Blanche (Montgomery) and John Cowan. She graduated from Newton High School.

She spent most of her life living in the country south of Newton. It...

Oct 6, 2024

Mary E. (Ellington) Watts of Newton, Kansas, 86 died October 6, 2024, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas, with her husband and children by her side. She was born November 16, 1937, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to George and Helen J. (Power) Ellington. Mary grew up in the Miami, Oklahoma area. On September 25, 1953, she married Bobby A. Watts in...

Oct 5, 2024

Monica K. Stovall, 66, died October 5th, 2024 in Milford Delaware, with her daughter by her side.

She was born in Wellington Kansas on November 28th, 1957, the daughter of Gary and Retha (Strait) Blankenship.

Monica was united in marriage to John “Jay” Stoval, on September 17th, 1976, in California. At the time of Jay’s passing (2021) they had been married 44...

Oct 5, 2024

Rita L. Montgomery 81 died October 5, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born April 6, 1943, in Emporia, Kansas to Alver James and Orva Rachel (Buller) Gillmore. She married Donald Wilson on February 11, 1963, and he preceded her in death. She later married James C. Montgomery in 1995, and he also preceded her...