Obituaries

Donald J Lanzrath

Donald J Lanzrath

Nov 21, 2023

Donald J. Lanzrath 76, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Winfield, Kansas. He was born March 21, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas to Duane and Rose Marie “Rosie” (Faber) Lanzrath. On May 14, 1974, he married Sandra L. “Sandie” Janzen at Whitewater, Kansas and she survives of the home.

Donald was a retired Fire Captain in the Wichita Fire Department. He...

Joanne Supernois

Joanne Supernois

Nov 19, 2023

Joanne Lee (Spade) Supernois passed away on November 19, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 29, 1947, to Warren and Wanda (Lewis) Spade in Admire, Kansas. She was the oldest of three children growing up on the family farm.  Her parents and brother, Marshall Spade, proceeded her in death.

Joanne graduated from Northern Heights...

Lewis Oliver Twyford Jr.

Lewis Oliver Twyford Jr.

Nov 17, 2023

Lewis Oliver Twyford Jr. 77, died November 17, 2023, in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born September 3, 1946, in Liberal, Kansas to Lewis Oliver Sr and Gene (Bryan) Twyford.  On September 21, 1979, he married Paulette E. Hunter at Lyons, Kansas and she survives of the home. 

Lew retired after 35 years from Eaton Corporation.  He attended Wichita State University,...

Gail Marie Stucky

Gail Marie Stucky

Nov 15, 2023

Gail Marie Stucky, 64, died surrounded by her family on Nov. 15, 2023, at Paramount Community Living in Newton, Kan. Gail was born on Mar. 9, 1959, in Newton, to Clarence and Gladys (Schmidt) Niles.

Gail grew up in Newton and attended Sunset Grade School. She graduated from Newton High School in 1977 and from Bethel College in 1981. She...

Willis E Harder

Willis E Harder

Nov 15, 2023

Willis Edwin Harder, 85, of rural Newton, Kansas died on November 15, 2023 at NMC Health

He was born on July 25, 1938 in Newton, Kansas, the oldest child of Edwin and Edna (Janzen) Harder.  Willis attended a one room country schoolhouse and graduated from Newton High School in 1956.  Willis spent the majority of his life on the family...

Darryl Dean Tackett

Darryl Dean Tackett

Nov 13, 2023

Darryl Dean Tackett, 85, died November 13, 2023, at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton, Kansas. He was born on May 5, 1938, in McCamey, Texas, the son of Elby and Alta (Hoover) Tackett.

On November 28, 1963, he was united in marriage to Jereline Summers in Elko, Nevada. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2021. 

He...

Donna Jean Staggs

Donna Jean Staggs

Nov 11, 2023

Donna Jean Staggs 96, died Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas. She was born September 28, 1927, in South Haven, Kansas, to Clarence and Gretchen (Ramsey) Knox.

On March 2, 1947, she married Jesse Kehl, he preceded her in death on July 14, 1989. Donna later married Charles H. Staggs on November 2, 1972, he...

Dalton Michael Miller

Dalton Michael Miller

Nov 8, 2023

Dalton Michael Miller, 29, of Newton, Kansas, passed away tragically on the night of Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

He was born in Newton to Sheldon and Joy Miller on February 3rd, 1994. Dalton grew up in Newton and attended Newton High School.

Dalton will be remembered for his mischievous grin and for finding joy in the simpler things...

Donald Lee Webber

Donald Lee Webber

Nov 8, 2023

Donald Lee Webber, patriarch of five generations, died on November 8, 2023, at age 96 years, 9 months and 11 days. He was born January 28, 1927, in Independence, Kansas to Sadie Elizabeth (Hambleton) Webber and John Lloyd Webber. He was raised on farms in Montgomery County and attended schools in Independence and Lecompton, Kansas. He enlisted in the Naval...

Gladys Pearl Niles

Gladys Pearl Niles

Nov 5, 2023

Gladys Pearl Niles, 94, died on Nov. 5, 2023, at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton, Kan. Gladys was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Newton, to Menno E. and Esther (Unruh) Schmidt.

Gladys grew up in a home in Newton and attended McKinley Grade School. She graduated from Newton High School in 1947, and from Bethel College in...

Bill Edward Roach

Bill Edward Roach

Nov 4, 2023

William “Bill” Edward Roach, 68, of Newton, Kansas, died unexpectedly on November 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on December 10, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Dean and Lois Mae (Woods) Roach. The family would later move to Newton where Bill would attend Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1973.

On May 8, 1981,...

Lila M. Arnold

Lila M. Arnold

Nov 2, 2023

Lila M. Arnold passed away on November 2, 2023 in Wichita KS. She was born near Newkirk OK on May 3, 1931, to Leslie R. and Pearl (Howard) McWhorter who both predeceased her. Lila was also predeceased by two younger siblings: Walter McWhorter and Lillian Crease.

 Lila is survived by daughter Laurie Showell (Judy Johnston), son Gregg Arnold (Ginny), and...

Wilma Jean Hybsha

Wilma Jean Hybsha

Nov 1, 2023

Wilma Jean Hybsha, 90, passed away November 1, 2023 in her home in Spring, Texas.

She was born June 5, 1933 in Peabody, Kansas to Lloyd and Mildred (Ubben) Suffield.

Wilma enjoyed being outside and working on her garden full of flowers and vegetables. She also enjoyed collecting coke memorabilia and dolls.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Jennings,...

Catherine Denise Hill

Catherine Denise Hill

Oct 30, 2023

Born June 28, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Shirley Lay, passed from this world on October 30, 2023.

In 1965, because of serious health issues, and her great love for her daughters, Shirley allowed Cathy, along with her sister, Sandy, to be adopted by Shirley’s brother, Jim and sister-in-law, Jean Bridges.

Cathy and Sandy (Thor) joined the Bridges Tribe in...

Doris Stubby

Doris Stubby

Oct 29, 2023

Doris Faye Stubby, 87, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Lehigh, Kansas, and her life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to her family and faith.

Doris married the love of her life, Earl Gene Stubby, in 1956 at Zion...

Judith Lyn Stark

Judith Lyn Stark

Oct 26, 2023

 

Judith was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 26, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1944 in Argonia, Kansas to Ernest and Lockie Moyer. Judy graduated from Argonia High School, completed a bachelor’s degree from Friends University, and a master’s degree from Emporia State University. In August of 1959 her family was involved in a...

Mara Lou Locke

Mara Lou Locke

Oct 23, 2023

After a long illness Mara Locke, age 86, passed away in Halstead, Kansas. Mara was born in July 27, 1937 in Pope, Illinois and grew up in Iola Kansas.

She later moved to Newton, Kansas in 2005. After her illness was diagnosed she moved to Halstead Health and Rehab in Halstead Kansas.

Mara was a Certified Medical Assistant in nursing...

Melva R Chamberlain

Melva R Chamberlain

Oct 23, 2023

Melva R. Chamberlain 97, died Monday, October 23, 2023, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was born February 8, 1926, in Ellsworth, Kansas to Allan and Freda (Milbradt) Sheridan. On November 29, 1945, she married Willard Chamberlain at Rosston, Arkansas and he preceded her in death.

Melva attended First Baptist Church in Newton before moving to El Dorado to be closer...

Ralph A Weerts

Ralph A Weerts

Oct 22, 2023

Ralph A. Weerts 94, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at NMC Health in Newton. He was born January 17, 1929, in Fairmont, Minnesota to Arnold and Margaret (Ludeman) Weerts. On July 29, 1952, he married Norma F. Olson in South Dakota, and she survives of the home.

Ralph served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the...

Robert D. Murphy

Robert D. Murphy

Oct 18, 2023

Robert Duane Murphy. Born March 13, 1936 to Charles and Lela Murphy. He grew up on a farm near Sedgwick, KS. He graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1954.    He joined the Army Reserves in 1959.  He was in the reserves for six years. He was employed with Brunswick Bowling Corporation for 40 years beginning in 1958.  His duties included sanding...

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