Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Thomas Leroy Metzler, aged 72, died surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home in Newton after a lengthy journey with cancer.  Tom, a 1968 graduate of Newton High School, married Aimee, and together they raised their son, Scott (Robin).  Known affectionately as Pop to his grandchildren Zach Metzler, Tim Jeffries, and Emily Kepley (Andrew), and...

Dec 31, 2021

Brenda Lea Spurlock

To all those who never had the opportunity to taste the BEST gravy, pancakes, chocolate cream pie, or chocolate chip cookies, you’re too late, Brenda received her call from Heaven, at 9:27 a.m. on December 31, 2021, and has accepted her heavenly assignment.

Brenda, 62, came into this world on March 11, 1959 in Newton, Kansas, the...

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 29, 2021

Mark Bennett Hutton, 67, attorney and co-founder of Hutton & Hutton law firm passed away in Wichita, KS, on December 29, 2021.

Mark and his twin, Andy, was born on December 31,1953, to John and Prue (Bennett) Hutton in Newton, KS. After graduating from Washburn Law School (B.B.A., 1976; J.D., 1979), he practiced law in Wichita for over 40 years....

Dec 28, 2021

Brian G. Rousseau 46, died December 28, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital.  He was born November 30, 1975 in Grand Junction, Colorado to David and Elke (Schroeder) Rousseau.

In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his Wife Erin (Fike) Rousseau; Daughter Morgan Rousseau; Son Keegan Rousseau and a sister Brandi Rousseau.

Brian was a dedicated police officer, where...

Dec 27, 2021

Shaun Cornell Williams Sr,56, of Newton Kansas passed away unexpectedly on December 3rd, 2021. Due to Covid, there will be a private service held by family members only. Shaun Cornell Williams Sr was born on June 13th, 1965 to Richard & Phebia Williams. Shaun graduated from Newton Highschool and served in the air force. One of Shaun’s biggest accomplishments was...

Dec 27, 2021

Willis John (Bill) Voth died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2021 at his home in rural Walton Kansas. He was born September 20, 1928 to Katharine and John Voth in Goessel, Kansas, the youngest of five children. Bill attended Wareham District School, Walton High School, Newton High School and Bethel College. On June 2, 1951 Bill was married to Nada E....

Dec 26, 2021

Donald L. “Don” Burgess 66, died Sunday December 26, 2021 at NMC Health in Newton. He was born August 3, 1955 in Fowler, Kansas to Porter J. and Helen M. (McInteer) Burgess.

Don attended Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton.

Don attended grade and middle school in Minneola and graduated in 1973 from Peabody High School.

Don was a...

Dec 26, 2021

Esther Allene Bahr, 85, was welcomed peacefully into the arms of her

Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was a wonderful

wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Esther will be

remembered for her sweet smile and kind heart that she shared with

everyone she met.

She was born on April 10, 1936 in White, Nebraska. She graduated from

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Dec 26, 2021

Jimmie (Jim) L. Senn, 78, of Newton died December 26, 2021.

He was born March 4, 1943 in Halstead, KS to Windon Senn Sr. and Dorothy (Milne) Senn.

Jim married Jeanie Gronau on February 27, 1965 in Newton, KS.

He was a retired Department of the Army, Supervisory Equipment Specialist and farmer. Although he spent 30 years maintaining and repairing...

Dec 24, 2021

Our mother Vivian Maxine (Mosiman) Motter-Franz was born in Newton, Ks March 6, 1931 to Ernest & Justina (Bergen) Mosiman. She passed away on Dec. 24, 2021.

She was raised in rural Butler and Harvey counties. She attended Foster Rural School which was a one room schoolhouse, then completed her Elementary education in Elbing. She graduated from Whitewater High School...

Dec 20, 2021

Harland Earl Unruh was born November 12, 1935, at Bethesda Hospital, Goessel, Kansas, to Henry G. and Sarah (Enns) Unruh. He grew up on a farm northwest of Goessel, the middle child of 5. He graduated from Goessel High School with the class of 1954. Following high school after a short stint as a carpenter’s assistant, he went into 1-W...

Dec 19, 2021

Jackson, Phyllis J (Pray) 89 of rural Sedgwick County passed away December 19, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1932, to Randall and Marie Pray and grew up on a farm in Butler County. She met her husband Pat Jackson at a skating party when they were teenagers. They were married on April 16, 1951. They moved to the...

Dec 17, 2021

Theresa Stika, 75, of Newton, passed away on December 17th,  2021 at The Select Specialty Hospital within St.  Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS.  She was born on July 12, 1946 to Albert and Victorine (Lentz) Stika in Marion, KS.

 

She graduated from Centre High School near Lincolnville in 1964 and attended Wichita Business College graduating in 1965 with a general secretarial degree.

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Dec 17, 2021

Elma Ruth (Funk) Harms was born on June 16, 1935, the fourth child of Valentine R. and Margaret (Goertz) Funk. Her birthday was 1 year and 1 day after her brother Eldon and they enjoyed celebrating their birthdays together. Their family of 6 consisted of Gladwin, Elmer (died at 15 mo.), Eldon, Elma, LaVerna and Marlin. She grew up on...

Dec 13, 2021

Anna C. Moyer, 85, of Newton, died December 13, 2021 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.  She was born in New York City, NY on September 16, 1936, to Giovanni and Baltimora Coccia.

She married Melvin I.  Moyer, on October 14, 1961 in Somerville, New Jersey.  He preceded her in death on October 8, 1996.

Anna is survived by...

Dec 12, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Velda Mae (Gillispie) Staley-Higgins died on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Kansas.

 

Velda was born on May 17, 1928 to Delbert and Fairy Gillispie in LaGrange, Wyoming. Velda married Galen Staley on April 26, 1947 in Auburn, Nebraska. They had 3 sons, Dennis, Rodney and Kevin. Galen passed away on May 28, 1995. Velda married...

Dec 8, 2021

Robert L. Knapp 72, died December 8, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born May 11, 1949 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Bob and Betty (Atkinson) Knapp.

He is survived by his wife Jean Knapp; sons: Kevin and Chris Knapp and one sister Beverly Ann Manning. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Courtney, Michael, Hadley and Everett.

A memorial...

Dec 8, 2021

Alice R. (Webster) Smith, 86, died December 8, 2021, at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on January 19, 1935, in Greenbay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Levi and Servilla (Skenadore) Webster.

Alice was a member of the Oneida Tribe. The Oneida Reservation is located near Greenbay, Wisconsin.

Alice loved flowers and spending time with her family....