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Phyllis V. “Vel” Swarts
Dec 2, 2021
Phyllis V. “Vel” Swarts 80, died December 2, 2021 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton. She was born March 29, 1941 in Florence, Kansas to Ira R. and Margaret L. (Collins) Kelsheimer. She attended Florence Schools and was retired as a cafeteria food service worker at the St. Mary School Cafeteria where she cared for many children through the...
David E. Unurh
Dec 2, 2021
David E. Unruh 66, died December 2, 2021 at his Wichita residence. He was born May 27, 1955 in Newton, Kansas to Cornelius and Alice M. (Didier) Unruh.
David was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed spending time fishing and camping. He especially enjoyed trips to Colorado. Family was important to David and he enjoyed spending time with his family...
Marilee Moody Eaton
Dec 1, 2021
Marilee Moody Eaton, 71, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2021, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on October 7, 1950, in Antioch, California, to Gilman and Marijo Moody. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1970.
She met her husband and love of her life, Francis Eaton, in 1976. Together they raised...
Randall “Randy” Abrahams
Dec 1, 2021
Randall “Randy” Abrahams 71, died December 1, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born December 14, 1949 in Newton, Kansas to Elmer and Hazel (Porter) Abrahams. On March 11, 1992 he married Cathy Stanhope at Newton and she survives of the home.
Randy attended First Baptist Church as he was growing up in Newton. He was a 1967 graduate of...
Joyce And Kenneth Kaufman
Nov 29, 2021
Joyce Kaufman 88, died November 25, 2021 graveside committal is pending Kenneth C. Kaufman 86, died November 29, 2021 graveside committal is pending
Glenda Hendrickson
Nov 28, 2021
Glenda Hendrickson, 72, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, in Sedgwick, Kansas.
She was born May 26, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Beverly Ann (Brown) Biggerstaff.
On August 17, 1968, Glenda was united in marriage to Darrell Dee Hendrickson in Wichita, Kansas. The two shared 50 years of marriage together before Darrell’s death in 2019.
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Glenda Hendrickson
Nov 28, 2021
Glenda Hendrickson, 72, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, in Sedgwick, Kansas.
She was born May 26, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Beverly Ann (Brown) Biggerstaff.
On August 17, 1968, Glenda was united in marriage to Darrell Dee Hendrickson in Wichita, Kansas. The two shared 50 years of marriage together before Darrell’s death in 2019.
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Martin J. Zimmerman
Nov 28, 2021
Martin J. Zimmerman, age 64, of Newton, Kansas entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Martin was born November 22, 1957; the son of Simon and Audrey (Zodrow) Zimmerman in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1976 and went on to be an Eagle Scout Master for several years.
Martin is survived by his mother, Audrey...
Denton “Denny” Charles Kruger
Nov 27, 2021
Denton ‘Denny’ Charles Kruger died peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Denny was born to Donald and Leona Kruger on January 31, 1956. He grew up having adventures in his hometown of George, Iowa. He was always hunting and fishing for walleye and crappie. He and his friends were known for getting into...
Della Mae Harr
Nov 22, 2021
DELLA MAE HARR, 87, WENT HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOUR ON NOVEMBER 22, 2021 AT HER HOME IN NEWTON, KANSAS. SHE WAS BORN MARCH 18, 1934 IN NEWTON, TO ROY AND BEULAH (SMETZER) PLETCHER.
DELLA MAE RETIRED FROM ALCO DEPARTMENT STORE IN 2007 AFTER WORKING THERE FOR OVER 26 YEARS AS CASHIER/TRAINER. SHE WAS KNOWN FOR HER...
Dorothy M. Peak
Nov 21, 2021
Dorothy M. Peak 94, died November 21, 2021 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton. She was born December 4, 1926 in Quenmo, Kansas to George A and Edith (Worley) McKinley. On April 9, 1944 she married Keith W. Peak at Eskridge, Kansas and he preceded her in death on August 3, 1991.
She was retired as assistant director of...
Douglas Brewer
Nov 20, 2021
Douglas M. “Doug” Brewer, 69, died on November 20, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas.
He was born on September 22, 1952, in El Dorado, Kansas, the oldest of three children of Loyd and Louella (Schmidt) Brewer. He graduated from Peabody High School in 1971. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Elbing, Kansas.
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James Brice Mcclure
Nov 19, 2021
James Brice McClure, aged 71, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2021 . Jim was born in 1950 to Gladys and Glen McClure in Newton, KS. He had one sister, Virginia. He was a rambunctious child that loved mischief and often tested his family’s patience, but also loved to draw, paint and sculpt. As a...
James Mcclure
Nov 19, 2021
James Brice McClure, aged 71, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2021. Jim was born in 1950 to Gladys and Glen McClure in Newton, KS. He had one sister, Virginia. He was a rambunctious child that loved mischief and often tested his family’s patience, but also loved to draw, paint and sculpt. As a young...
Daniel R. Barber
Nov 14, 2021
Daniel “Dan” Ray Barber, 40, passed away November 14, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas.
He was born December 24, 1980, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Carl Ray Barber and Belinda Crumrine-Anderson. Dan attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 98-99. He later attended Hutchinson Community College, receiving his associate degree in business management.
He was...
Sherri N. Abasolo
Nov 13, 2021
Sherri N. Abasolo, 60, passed away on November 13, 2021, at her residence in Newton, Kansas.
She was born July 25, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of George and Lois (Richards) Winters. Sherri graduated in the class of 1979.
Sherri was employed as a sheet metal mechanic at Cessna.
Sherri enjoyed spending time with family, going to the beach,...
Catherine Cantrell Franke Michel
Nov 12, 2021
Catherine Cantrell Franke Michel
Catherine Elizabeth Michel 89, was born February 7, 1932 in Kansas City, KS to Edgar L &
Catherine Leora (Montgomery) Cantrell. She was raised by her great aunt and great uncle,
Betty and Otto Franke, due to the death of her mother and she took their name. She went to
her eternal home on November 12,...
Jeanne Carol Lukenbach
Nov 12, 2021
Jeanne Carol Lukenbach, 58, passed away November 12, 2021, in Newton, Kansas.
She was born September 13, 1963, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (McGaha) Ryan. She attended high school in Ulysses, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1981. Following high school Jeanne attended Word of Life Worship College.
On July 27, 1982, Jeanne was united in...
Lewis H. Yotter
Nov 11, 2021
Lewis H. Yotter, 68, passed away November 11, 2021, at his residence in Newton surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 3, 1953, in Newton, the son of Donald and Ester (Beech) Yotter.
Lewis is survived by his son, Jason Lee Yotter; daughter, Melody Ann Yotter and fiancé, Jared Allen; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded...
Luba Korobka Holm Brinkman
Nov 9, 2021
Luba Korobka Holm Brinkman was born on June 17, 1939 in the Ukraine (former USSR). At the age of 2, she moved to Germany with her family where they spent time in a work camp during World War II. The family immigrated to the United States when she was 13, where they settled in Newton, KS. She married Glenn Holm...
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