Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

Gerry Epp wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many passed away peacefully with her family by her side August 24, 2022, at Newton Medical Center.

Geraldine (Weyand) Epp was born 10/22/1956 in the McPherson hospital to Elmer Weyand and Erletta (Willems) Weyand. She was baptized in the Lutheran church in McPherson. She grew up in Newton attending South...

Aug 24, 2022

Lorrayne G. Unruh Pankratz, 89, died on August 24, 2022, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on July 25, 1933 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Schultz) Unruh.

 

Lorrayne attended Bethel College and Emporia State University for a degree in education. She taught at Albert, Scott City, Larned and Newton.

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Aug 22, 2022

Aug 22, 2022

Herman “Dee” Gilbert, 93, died on August 22, 2022, at Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kansas.

 

He was born June 19, 1929, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the son of James and Mary (Matchett) Gilbert.

 

At the age of 21, Dee was enlisted in the United States Army where he quickly earned the ranking of corporal. He was honorably discharged...

Aug 22, 2022

Kathryn Ann Shultz (Klein) of Hoffman Estates Illinois) passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022, at the age of ninety-two.

She was born on February 11, 1930, in Hillsboro Kansas, the daughter of Dan and Justine (Wiens) Klein. She was the middle of three children, Robert Klein who has preceded her in death in 2011 and Beverly...

Aug 20, 2022

Aug 18, 2022

Delores Twila Goering, 86, died on August 18, 2022, at Paramount Community Living in Newton, Kansas, after a family weekend with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 

She was born on October 25, 1935, in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Balzer) Schroeder. She was one of five children.

 

Delores met her future husband Leonard “Len”...

Aug 15, 2022

John Louis Beck of Newton, Kansas, went to Heaven on August 15, 2022, at the age of 89.

 

He was born on April 21, 1933, in Claflin, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mary (Bieberle) Beck.

 

On September 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elsie Rous in Claflin, Kansas. The couple would have celebrated their 68th...

Aug 12, 2022

Glenna Jean Steventon was born September 10, 1933 to Victor Jackson and Norma Jane Steventon. Jean lived a strong life and cared so much for those people that were fortunate enough to be part of her life. Mom, Mama Jean, Aunt Sis, Grandma Saunders, whatever your name for her was, she is and always will be missed in our waking...

Aug 9, 2022

Bradley D. Buller 57, died August 9, 2022 at his Newton residence. He was born February 21, 1965 in Newton, Kansas

Private family interment will be held at a later date

Aug 9, 2022

Lee “Pete” Laaser was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 18, 1957, to Norman and Thornton Laaser.

 

Pete is survived by his son, Tyler Laaser and wife Alison of Topeka, Kansas; daughters Selena Klumpy of Emporia, Kansas, Dakota Elvarez and husband Alex of Mankato, Kansas, and Meghan Overton of Blue Springs, Missouri; brother, Brett Laaser and wife June...

Aug 8, 2022

Billie Lucille (Stroup) Harr, 73, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2022, at NMC Health in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on December 30, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Virginia “Lucille” (Clausin) Stroup.

 

On December 30, 1995, Billie was united in marriage to Randall L. Harr in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was a faithful and...

Aug 6, 2022

Clyde Justus “Tony” Platt was born January 13, 1940 in Toronto, Kansas to Clare A. Platt Sr. & Annetta V. (McCoy) Platt. He passed away Saturday, August 6th 2022, in Newton, with his family at his side.

 

Clyde spent most of his youth in South Eastern Kansas, fishing and trapping small game with his brothers. This led to a...

Aug 6, 2022

Lori Lynn Cordell, 58, passed away the morning of August 6, 2022, surrounded by her close friends and family.

 

Lori was born on January 28, 1964 to Janet and Robert Guthrie in Larned, KS. While she might have been born in a small town, Lori had a big childhood filled with adventure. At a young age, Lori and her...

Aug 2, 2022

John Rosalez, 73, died August 2, 2022 at NMC Health in Newton.  He was born March 8, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Apolonio and Margarita L (Balandran) Rosalez. On December 5, 1992 he married Juanita Arrellano and she survives of the home.

John was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton and retired as a...

Jul 30, 2022

May Era Gentry, 93, of Newton, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Newton Medical Center.

 

May Era was born December 23, 1928, to Alvan Eugene and Mildred Lenora (Coles) Essary in rural Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  May Era was the third of six children.

 

May Era was raised in rural Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  May Era attended Brendle...

Jul 30, 2022

Shirley Sue Wheatley, age 81, of Andover, KS was born in Yellville, Arkansas. She passed away at home and went to be with her heavenly Father on July 30, 2022, in Andover, Ks.

Daughter of the late Salitus Albert Keene and Lillian Viola Timm Keene, she was the third oldest of eleven  children. Shirley’s life was being with her family...

Jul 27, 2022

Clifford D. Kater, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born to Otto and Ella Kater on July 27, 1932 in Newton, KS.

Cliff worked as a supervisor of building and grounds for Junction City school district.  He was an educator, owned a driving school and a custodial supply...

Jul 24, 2022

Wilma Ruth Harms of Newton was born on June 2, 1924 to Isaac and Emma Balzer and died on July 24, 2022 at the age of 98. She was the youngest of five children, growing up on a farm in rural Whitewater. She was baptized on June 1, 1944 at Grace Hill Church where she was an active lifelong member.

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Jul 20, 2022

Kajaw J. Griffith, age 49, died July 20, 2022 in Newton Kansas. He was the son of Daniel Griffith and Dianna Gatewood.

Kajaw was born May 25, 1973 in Superior, Nebraska.

Moving to Newton Kansas, Kajaw worked and provided for his daughter Ally Griffith. It was while he was living in Newton that he met Priscilla Jordan and the two...