Obituaries

Oct 2, 2022

James E. Huddleston, 86, died on October 2, 2022, in Sedgwick, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born on August 3, 1936, the son of Jess and Della (Pittman) Huddleston.

 

On January 6, 1957, James married Sylvia Karen Ann Wilson. They later divorced and James remarried.

 

James joined the United States Marine Corp on September...

Oct 1, 2022

Vesta Castleberry died, age 88, at Homestead of El Dorado in El Dorado, Kansas.

She is survived by her son Eldin Winn, brothers Edwin Winn, Charles Winn, and Eldon Winn.

Preceded by her husband Carl, and her parents.

A private family internment has been planned.

Sep 30, 2022

Joshua Aaron Ribble, 42, died on September 30, 2022, at NMCHealth in Newton, Kansas.

 

He was born on April 1, 1980, in Belleville, IL, the son of Dale and Caroline (Foat) Ribble. He attended Newton Bible Christian School, Berean Academy and Parkview Christian School in Lincoln, NE, where he graduated from with the class of 1998. Josh would later...

Sep 27, 2022

Laura Patsy “Pat” Palmer 79, died September 27, 2022 at NMC Health Newton.  She was born November 23, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edgar and Laura (Hamilton) Harlow.

Pat loved music and dancing and country music was a special favorite. She also could be found spending time crocheting and sewing. One of her favorite pastimes was decorating for various holiday’s....

Sep 27, 2022

Louis B. Smith died, age 76, in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

 

He is survived by sons; Jonathan (Versie) Smith, Ernest Smith and James “Mike” Smith. Daughters; Linda (Greg Locke) Smith, Angela Torres, Elizabeth (Eric) Dawson and Patricia Smith.

Preceded in death by his wife Jhoselinn Smith, sisters Hettie Mae and Jean Rose, and his parents.

 

Graveside committal...

Sep 22, 2022

Virginia Ann Holub, 74, died on September 22, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on August 24, 1948, in Sanger, Fresno County, California, the daughter of Charles and Tela (Pendergraft) Cornelius. She attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1968. She was protective of her younger sister Alice, and loved playing softball.

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Sep 21, 2022

Donna Reve McAnulty

June 16, 1933-September 21, 2022

 

Donna was born on a farm in Butler County on June 16, 1933. Her parents were Hugh and Flossie Westervelt. Donna was the youngest of six children. The family later moved to town in Leon, KS where she attended school, was a cheerleader and graduated from Leon High School.

 

She...

Sep 21, 2022

Louise Marie Schroeder, 88, died on September 21, 2022.

 

She was born on July 24, 1934, in Hartford, Kansas, the daughter of Jessie and Genivive (Crouch) Stutesman.

 

On November 4, 1953, Louise was united in marriage to Ellis Schroeder.

 

Louise was a HUGE fan of sports; from NASCAR, baseball, KU basketball, KC football, and golf, she loved...

Sep 19, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Smith was born to Katherine (Salzer) Corber and Alva “Bill” Corber near Waverly Kansas August 8th, 1932. She was the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers, Robert “Jack” and Billy Corber. The Great Depression forced the family to move to the country outside of Topeka where her Father farmed with a large workhorse named Rex and...

Sep 17, 2022

Linda “Jewel” Poole, 39, died on September 17, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 11, 1982, the daughter of Ralph “Dennis” Stevens and Regina (Langston) DiCharia. Jewel graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in Florida with the class of 2000.

Jewel worked as a manager at Charlie’s...

Sep 17, 2022

Richard Lee Swartzendruber, 85, died on September 17, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He was born on April 20, 1937, in St. John’s, Michigan, the son of George and Grace (Snyder) Swartzendruber.

 

On July 11, 1964, Richard was united in marriage to Naomi Everson. The couple celebrated 58 years of marriage this year.

 

Richard...

Sep 16, 2022

Catherine E. “Cay” Siebert, 92, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on June 1, 1930, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Cressman) Snyder. Catherine would attend and graduate from Guelph High School.

 

Following high school graduation Cay began teacher’s college. She would receive...

Sep 12, 2022

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Hege, 81, died on September 12, 2022, at Halstead Health and Rehab in Halstead, Kansas.  She was born on January 11, 1941, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil and Ima (Lawson) Foster. Becky attended Newton and Emporia High Schools. Graduating from Emporia with the class of 1959.

Becky’s passion was helping others.  She worked for many...

Sep 12, 2022

Alan (Al) Eugene Vogts, 62, passed away on September 12, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Al was born in Newton, KS on St. Patrick’s Day in 1960 to Edward W. Vogts and Kathryn (Schrag) Vogts.

Al grew up in Moundridge, KS and was known to his friends and family for his fun-loving personality, strong Christian faith, competitive...

Sep 10, 2022

Edna Mae (Heath) Rymph, 93, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 10, 2022, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.

 

Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, and will be open prior to the funeral service at the church.

 

Funeral services...

Sep 7, 2022

Margaret Ann Winter, age 83, died September 7, 2022 in Newton, Kansas. 

Margaret was born in Ottawa, Kansas on August 19, 1939 to Lawrence and Cleo Lehman. As a child Margaret moved often, living in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas, where her father provided pastoral ministry.  Margaret was a middle child suffering her older brother Lanny’s pestering...

Sep 4, 2022

Larry T. Hart 84, died September 4, 2022 at his Newton residence.  He was born November 3, 1937 in Nashville, Kansas to Eldon E. and Lois (Martindale) Hart.  On August 31, 1958 he married Nancy J. Koch and she survives of the home.

Larry lived on a farm near Maud, Kansas and when he was 5 years old moved to...

Sep 4, 2022

Sep 3, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Goff 85, died September 3, 2022 at Azria Health of Wichita.

She was born November 8, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Church Goff.

A graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 10, 2022 at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick with Pastor Nathanial Thurman presiding.

 

Sep 2, 2022

Juliana “Julie” (Schmidt) Stucky, 87, died on September 2, 2022, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on June 1, 1935, in Goessel, Kansas, the firstborn daughter of John and Susie (Buller) Schmidt. Julie grew up with her eight siblings in rural Burns, Kansas, where she attended and graduated from Burns High School with...