Obituaries

Karen K Vermillion

Karen K Vermillion

Aug 17, 2023

Our beloved Momma, Wife, Nana and Sister went to Heaven on August 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. Karen Kay Vermillion was born June 12, 1947, in Anthony, Kansas to William (Bill) and Dorthy (Seifert) Hesser.

In 1965, Karen married her first husband, Kenneth. They had two daughters, Shelly and Shelia. They were married for almost 50 years. She was...

Darrell F Mosiman

Darrell F Mosiman

Aug 16, 2023

 

Darrell Floyd Mosiman was born June 16, 1959 in Newton, Kansas to Aaron and Arlene Mosiman. When he was 12, Darrell asked Jesus into his heart and was baptized.

 

Throughout his life, Darrell enjoyed many activities, one of which was garage sales!  When he was young, he went to his first garage sale near his home.  He promptly came...

Stephen Pierce Biddle

Stephen Pierce Biddle

Aug 15, 2023

Stephen Pierce Biddle died August 15, 2023 at his home in the Paramount Community and Rehab Center in Newton, Kansas.  Dr. Biddle received his Bachelor’s degree from Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas and received his PhD in Theater Arts from the University of Kansas as well as a Doctor of Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary.

 

Creative writing was his...

Marilyn Kay Heilman

Marilyn Kay Heilman

Aug 15, 2023

Marilyn Kay (Bearnes) Heilman, 68, finished her race on August 15, 2023. She was born July 16, 1955, in Salina, the daughter of George A. and Lois R. (Brenner) Bearnes. 

Kay graduated from Bennington High School in 1973 and continued her education at Cloud County Community College and a floral design school in Denver. At Cloud County, she met Jeff...

Arlene Merkey

Arlene Merkey

Aug 12, 2023

Our beloved friend and family member, Arlene Merkey was welcomed to Heaven August 12, 2023. Arlene was 88 years old.  She was attended by a niece and longtime friend at her passing.  Arlene was born April 2, 1935, in Burr Oak, Kansas to George and Jessie (Ball) Merkey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bob Merkey,...

Delbert Wayne Mellott

Delbert Wayne Mellott

Aug 11, 2023

Delbert W. Mellott, age 86, went to his heavenly home on August 11, 2023. He was born to parents Jewell (Hague) and Willis Mellott.

Delbert loved farming and spent his life doing it. He drove semi’s, and tour buses across the country until he retired in 2011.

Delbert is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his...

Jimmy Christianson

Jimmy Christianson

Aug 3, 2023

Jimmy Dwight Christianson, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. He was born on August 12, 1945 to Glen and Betty Christianson in Hamburg, Iowa. Jim grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa. He worshiped at the First Christian Church and attended Shenandoah schools, Jim worked as a cook in high school.

After high school, Jim worked at...

Wilma E. Stout Siebuhr

Wilma E. Stout Siebuhr

Aug 2, 2023

Wilma, affectionately known as “Aunt Sis”, passed peacefully in the early morning of Aug. 2, 2023 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Ks.

 

Wilma was preceded in Death by her first husband, Robert D. Stout, her second husband, Leonard L. Siebuhr, as well as her and Robert’s son, Kenneth L. Stout.  Additionally, Wilma was preceded in death by her...

Lee Stieben

Lee Stieben

Jul 29, 2023

 

Lee Stieben, 84, of Newton, KS passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on March 21, 1939 at Dighton, KS to Esther (Schwartz) Stieben and Albert Stieben.

He was a graduate of Scott City High School and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from Emporia State.  He worked for many years as...

Andrea Marie Henrich

Andrea Marie Henrich

Jul 28, 2023

Andrea Marie Henrich, 61, from Newton, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a kind and thoughtful person who touched the lives of many. Though we are saddened that she left us too soon, we take comfort in knowing she is now free from pain. We will always love and miss her until we...

Norma Jean Wasinger

Norma Jean Wasinger

Jul 27, 2023

 

Norma Jean Wasinger, 92, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born April 19, 1931 in Hays, Kansas to Edward and Norine (Rupp) Younger. On June 7, 1951 she married Sylvenus E. "Sy" Wasinger in Newton, Kansas and he died on December 11, 2019.  

Norma was a member of the St....

James W. Vanatta

James W. Vanatta

Jul 26, 2023

James W Vanatta, 65, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  He was born March 5, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to Bennie and Fern (Shafter) Vanatta. On December 29, 1985 he married Janis (Cable) Vanatta in Wichita, Kansas.

James grew up in Wichita, KS.  He attended Military school in Ponca City, OK and Salina, KS.  He attended Wichita East High School and...

Frances Siemens

Frances Siemens

Jul 25, 2023

Frances Eleanor (Schultz) Siemens, 91, died peacefully on July 25, 2023, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kan.

 

Frances was born on March 26, 1932, in Pawnee Rock, Kan., the elder child of Frank and Anna Laura (Unruh) Schultz. She graduated from Pawnee Rock High School and was a member of the Bergtal Mennonite church.

 

She graduated...

Phyllis O Stiver

Phyllis O Stiver

Jul 25, 2023

Phyllis O Stiver 94, died July 25, 2023 at Kansas Christian Home. She was born January 14, 1929 in Dwight, Kansas to Sigfrid and Eva (Wandersee) Swenson.  On December 21, 1946 she married Donald "Doc" Stiver and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2007.  

Phyllis was a member of the First Christian Church in Newton.

She is...

Clyde Junior Gurley

Clyde Junior Gurley

Jul 24, 2023

Clyde Junior Gurley, known affectionately as Jack, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Newton, Kansas. He was born on April 28, 1927, in Florence, Kansas to his parents, Helen Gurley and Joseph Gurley.Jack led a fulfilling career as a production superintendent at Pickrell Drilling Co., Inc. for an impressive span of 42 years. His dedication and expertise in his...

Billie Mae Vetter

Billie Mae Vetter

Jul 22, 2023

Billie M. Vetter passed away Saturday July 22, 2023 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.  She had been a resident there for the last 7 years.  

Billie was born August 6, 1936  to Harry and Agnes Hinton in Newton, KS.  She lived in Sedgwick, KS and graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1954.

On August 28, 1954, Billie married Gerald F. Vetter at St...

Charle Triggs

Charle Triggs

Jul 21, 2023

 

Charles “Charle” Edward Triggs, Jr, 78, returned Home to Our Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023. 

 Charle was born to Myrtle Minnie (Gunkel) and Charles “Charley'' Triggs, Sr. on November 1, 1944 on the family farm in Lyon County, KS. While still a young boy the family moved from the farm to Emporia where they welcomed another son, Raymond...

Donovan Janzen

Donovan Janzen

Jul 20, 2023

Donovan Janzen, age 65, passed away on July 20, 2023, in his hometown of Newton, Kansas. He was born on October 11, 1957, in Newton, Kansas. His parents, Lois Janzen and Glenn Janzen, along with his son Jeremy (Christina) Janzen, daughter Heather (Ryan) Haase and his cherished grandchildren - Sara Stiles, Brock Stiles, Marissa Haase, and Bree Janzen - survive...

Elva Irene Unruh

Elva Irene Unruh

Jul 19, 2023

Elva Irene Claassen Unruh, 101, died July 19, 2023 at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton, Kansas.  She was born April 8, 1922 to Albert S. and Florence (Shumi) Claassen in rural Plum Grove Township near Whitewater. As the second oldest of eight children, she grew up willingly helping with housekeeping, caring for younger siblings and outside chores on...

Marshall Heath Fiebich

Marshall Heath Fiebich

Jul 18, 2023

Marshall Heath Fiebich, 19, of Valley Center, KS, passed away on July 18, 2023.  He was born on May 23, 2004 to John and Kristi Fiebich in Wichita, KS.  Marshall graduated from Valley Center High School in 2022 with Magna Cum Laude Honors. He went on to study Fine Arts at Wichita State University.   Marshall was very passionate about...

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