Obituaries

Ruth Eagleson

Ruth Eagleson

Feb 5, 2023

Ruth Eagleson was 88 years old at the time of her death. She lived in Newton, KS with daughters Ronda and Tania. After bravely battling cancer, she passed away peacefully at Paramount Respite Care surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born April 15, 1934 at the Sterling Hospital to John Alvin Zimmerman (1892-1962) and Edna Edith (Mosier) Zimmerman (1904-1994). She...

Donna Rae Livingston (Lybarger)

Donna Rae Livingston (Lybarger)

Jan 28, 2023

Donna Rae Lybarger, age 86, of Newton, Kansas, passed away at Kidron Bethel in North Newton Kansas.

Donna was born in Laramie, Wyoming on September 25, 1936 to Ralph and Myrle (Bellinger) Lybarger.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Claris and Shirley Lybarger; and sister, Bertha Lybarger.

She is survived by her son, Curt (Cindy)...

Geraldine Faye “Gerry” Penner

Geraldine Faye “Gerry” Penner

Jan 28, 2023

Geraldine Faye “Gerry” (Martin) Penner was born December 29, 1936, at Corn, Oklahoma to John H & Selma (Schmidt) Martin.  She accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior in January of 1946 in their country kitchen around the pot belly stove.  Her parents prayed with her after clearly showing God’s plan of salvation.  John 3:17 was a special Bible verse which...

Glenda Carpenter

Glenda Carpenter

Jan 27, 2023

Glenda Lynn Carpenter, daughter of Walter and Glendora Carpenter, born December 8, 1954, in Hutchinson, Kansas, died January 27, 2023, in El Dorado, Kansas.

She is survived by brothers, Wayne Carpenter and Jerry (Char) Carpenter of Newton and Donald Carpenter of South Hutch; sisters, Loretta Carpenter of McPherson and Geraldine (Steve) Barden of Newton; nephews, Josh (Becky) Barden of Emporia,...

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Stewart

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Stewart

Jan 25, 2023

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Stewart, 63, died January 25, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born April 23, 1959 in Eldorado, Kansas the son of Charles and Ethel Stewart.

He attended high school in Newton.

Kenny worked as a saw operator at Future Foam in Newton for 28 years. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time...

Fred Saab Jr.

Fred Saab Jr.

Jan 24, 2023

Fred Saab, Jr., 87, of Shawnee, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Advent Health Medical Center in Merriam, Kansas. Fred was born on May 13, 1935, in Haskell, Oklahoma to Lebanese immigrants, Fred and Najla Saab.

Fred spent his childhood in Haskell surrounded by a loving family with two brothers, Teddy Kay and Phillip John; two sisters, Susanne...

Ronald C Hall

Ronald C Hall

Jan 21, 2023

Ronald Clark Hall, age 80, passed away January 21, 2023 after a recent illness and hospitalization, with his wife Darlene at his side.

 

Ron was born September 21, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Horace Calvin and Neoma G. (Carlsen) Hall.  Ron spent his early years in Iowa towns where his dad had business locations as an oil and...

Lucille Shepler

Lucille Shepler

Jan 21, 2023

Lucille Mandanna Spangler, (Lucy), 96, born January 18, 1927, seventh child of Louie Frank and Mary Lillian (Williams) Spangler, at the home place in Butler County, East of Elbing, Kansas. Lucy passed away January 21, 2023 at Paramount Community Living in Newton, Kansas.

Lucy went to the Fairmount Dist. #24 School through the 8th grade, then went to Peabody High...

Fred W. Walters Jr.

Fred W. Walters Jr.

Jan 20, 2023

Fred W. Walters Jr. 65 died January 15, 2023, at his rural Newton residence.

 

He was born January 8, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred Sr. and Christinia O. (Welcome) Walters. On May 25, 1997, he married Margie “Midge” Fehrenbach in Wichita, Kansas and she survives at home.

 

Fred served his country in the United States Marine...

Fred Bartel

Fred Bartel

Jan 12, 2023

Fred Bartel, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away on January 12th after a valiant battle with lymphoma. Fred was born on August 30th, 1938 to Ernest and Edna Bartel in Turpin, Oklahoma. After graduating from Turpin High School in 1956, he went on to graduate from Wichita Business College. In 1970, he met Suzanne (Watson) Bartel, and they wed in...

Lois I. Piland

Lois I. Piland

Jan 7, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Lois I Piland of Newton Kansas. She died at age 84 on January 7, 2023. Lois passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her high school sweet heart and husband of 67 years James W.; daughters Jami and Lois; sons David, Matthew, and Andrew; and many grand children...

Beverly “Joan” Giles

Beverly “Joan” Giles

Jan 7, 2023

Beverly “Joan” Giles, 72, was united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at University of Kansas Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas after a long but determined battle with cancer.

 

She was born on August 12, 1950, in Batesville, Arkansas, the daughter of George and Oneida (Foley) Bradley. Growing up she attended Southeast High School...

J. Marcus Gow

J. Marcus Gow

Jan 5, 2023

J. Marcus Gow, 74, died on January 5, 2023 in Canton, Kansas.

A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

A celebration of Marcus’ life is pending for Spring of 2023. Please check back often for the date and time.

Monte Gene Brill

Monte Gene Brill

Jan 5, 2023

Monte Gene Brill was 63 years of age and passed unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born in Wichita, KS on July 7, 1959 to the parents of William (Bill) and Alice Brill (Schoneweis). He is survived by his mother Alice Brill, sons Kory and Jesse Brill, brother Randy Brill (Carrie Ann, Dori), sisters Mary Hubert (Rick) and Cindy Jones,...

Arlene Garrison

Arlene Garrison

Jan 1, 2023

Arlene Garrison passed away on January 1st, 2023 at age 60 in Iola, KS surrounded by her family, Glen, Cheyenne and Montana.

She was born May 11th, 1962 to Glenn and Retta Smith. She grew up helping her dad on the family farm in Moran, KS. She graduated from Marmaton Valley High School where she was proud to be the...

Darrell H. Williams

Darrell H. Williams

Dec 31, 2022

Darrell H. Williams 84 died December 31, 2022, at Kansas Heart Hospital. He was born January 1, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Harvey and Maxine (Miller) Williams.  On October 21, 2000, he married Mary Lou Schuessler Hall at Sedgwick, Kansas and she survives of the home.     

Darrell was a mechanical contractor and owned and operated his own company.

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Steven Andres

Steven Andres

Dec 31, 2022

Steven Douglas Andres was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 5th, 1966.  He was blessed to be adopted by his loving parents, Irvin & Marie and his sister Janice of Elbing, KS.  Steve spent the majority of his life in Elbing where he established his faith.  He was one of the last classes to attend Elbing Grade School, before...

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