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Bertha Koehn
Oct 10, 2021
Bertha Koehn 79, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kansas. She was born November 18, 1941 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Daniel T. and Lena (Schmidt) Smith. On December 16, 1962 she married Marvin Dale Koehn at DeRidder, Louisiana and he preceded her in death in December 9, 2004.
Bertha was a member of the Eden Church...
Lyla Marie (Jantz) Killfoil
Oct 6, 2021
Lyla Marie (Jantz) Killfoil
October 24, 1920 – October 6, 2021
Daughter of Andrew B. Jantz and Martha Marie (Buller) Jantz. Lyla was born October 24, 1920 in Goltry, Oklahoma.
She was married on November 7, 1937 to Fred Elton Killfoil in Lankin, Kansas. Lyla and Fred had 7 children, 19 grandchildred, 39 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren.
Lyla grew...
Bernard “Bernie” Riedl
Oct 5, 2021
Bernard “Bernie” Riedl, 88, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence in Sedgwick, Kansas.
Bernie was born on February 22, 1933, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Fred and Julia (Kraisinger) Riedl. Bernie grew up with his five brothers on his family’s farm in rural Scott City, graduating from Scott Community High School in 1951.
Bernie attended...
Josephine M. Laramore-Holm
Oct 4, 2021
Josephine M. Laramore-Holm, 59, of Peabody Kansas, passed away with family by her side, October 4, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on May 5, 1962, the daughter of Artis Mildred Dean. On May 18, 1996, Josephine married Richard Holm.
Josie enjoyed spending time with family and friends hanging out and listing to music. Those...
Larry G. Jacob
Oct 2, 2021
Larry G. Jacob, 81, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on October 2, 2021.
Larry was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 29, 1940, the son of Arthur Homer and Clarice Aleyne (Bright) Jacob. He grew up in rural Sedgwick County and attended Valley Center High School, graduating with the class of 1958.
On December 16, 1961,...
Ethel E. Kaufman
Oct 2, 2021
Ethel E. Kaufman 97, died October 2, 2021 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas.
She was born May 26, 1924 in Newton, Kansas the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Gerbrandt) Dick.
Ethel graduated from Buhler High from high school in 1932. She then attended Bethel College where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She married Rev. Waldo Kaufman during her...
Frances Smith
Oct 1, 2021
Frances M. Smith 89, died October 1, 2021 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. She was born July 22, 1932 near Walton, Kansas to Arthur P. and Emma E. (Buller) Frey. She was married to Ben W. Smith and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2013.
Frances was a member of the Newton Bible Church in Newton. She graduated...
Judy K. Janzen
Oct 1, 2021
Judith K. Janzen 80, died October 1, 2021 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas. She was born February 9, 1941 in Newton, Kansas to Paul and Blanche (Rosfeld) Regier. On June 10, 1960 she married Robert Janzen and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2005.
Judy was a long time active member of the Grace Hill Mennonite...
Patrick B. Sturgeon
Sep 30, 2021
Patrick B. Sturgeon 80, died September 30, 2021 at NMC Health Newton. He was born August 1, 1941 in Hutchinson, Kansas to John and Jean “Bunny” (Mason) Sturgeon. On January 14, 1961 he married Betty Daily in Newton and she survives of the home.
Pat was retired from the BNSF railroad in 2014 where he was a train conductor.
He...
L. Ray Young
Sep 29, 2021
Lyonel (Ray) Young, 90 years old, of Nixa, Missouri, died September 29, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Ray was born 8-11-1931 in Rose Hill, Ks to Austin and Clara Young. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia, daughter Rae Ann (Randy) Kingsley of Cape Fair, Mo, brother James Young of Az, grandson Jason of Hutchinson, great-granddaughters Olivia...
Donna C. Reiner
Sep 28, 2021
Donna Christine Reiner, 67, of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her home. She was born September 18, 1954 at Fort Riley, Kansas, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Martin) Norberg. Donna graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg in 1976 and she married Steven Reiner on October 20, 1979 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Kansas. Donna was a...
Jeffrey T. Stone
Sep 24, 2021
Jeffrey T. Stone, 55, died September 24, 2021 at his Newton residence. Jeff is survived by his loving family, wife, Lisa Stone; son, Logan Stone; daughters, Brittney Morelle, Trenedee Stone, Samantha Viets, Cassandra Owen, and Sierra Stone; 16 grandchildren; brother, Roger Stone; sisters, Cindy Blake, Maryanne Richards, and Tina Dory. A memorial celebration of life will be announced at a...
Nancy Gail (Bridgman) Koehn
Sep 23, 2021
Nancy Gail (Bridgman) Koehn, 77, passed away September 23, 2021, in Newton, Kansas.
She was born March 27, 1944, in Newton, the daughter of James Howard and Charlene Mae (Sanner) Bridgman.
Nancy was raised in Newton. In 1995 she graduated from Hutchinson Community College, receiving her degree in nursing. During her nursing career she worked at New Hope in Valley...
John R. Samuelson
Sep 19, 2021
John R. Samuelson 98, died September 19, 2021 at his Newton residence. He was born July 5, 1923 in Page City (Logan County) Kansas to Anton and Anna (Peterson) Samuelson. On March 3, 1973 he married Dorothy (Rogers) Brown at Salina, Kansas and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2001.
John served his county in the United States...
Jose “Joe” Corona
Sep 18, 2021
Jose “Joe” Corona 94 died surrounded by his loving family on September 18, 2021 at his Newton residence. He was born June 11, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to Gertrudes K. and Casimira (Gutierrez) Corona. On August 30, 1947 he married Cecelia Estrada at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Jose retired as a crane operator for the former...
Wayne E. Busch
Sep 18, 2021
Wayne E. Busch passed away on September 18, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas.
Wayne was born in Rugby, North Dakota on March 9, 1933 to John and Mary Busch. He finished his education at Minot State Teachers College and began his teaching career in Mott, North Dakota in 1961. He spent his entire career there as a junior...
John Scott Clipper Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
John Scott Clipper Jr., May 5, 1984 – September 6, 2021
Scott was married to Keely Clipper.
He was born in Stockton, California and lived there most of his life, he also lived in Nevada and Utah. He moved to Newton, Kansas 6 years ago.
He was an amazing husband and loving father.
He is survived by his wife Keely...
Ralph Cagle
Sep 16, 2021
Ralph Cagle, 82, died September 16, 2021, in Newton, Kansas.
He was born on January 1, 1939, in Henderson County, Tennessee, the son of Clyde and Jinnie (Britt) Cagle.
Ralph went to school in Miflin, Tennessee, and was a cotton chopper in the fields of Arkansas and Tennessee for most of his young life.
He then moved to Kansas, where...
Alita Grace Rivera
Sep 12, 2021
Alita Grace Rivera, 57, passed away September 12, 2021 at her home in Newton. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 6, 1964 to Tony and Colleen (Willis) Rivera. Alita graduated from Newton High School. She married Alex Sanchez, and to this union was born two sons, Mitrio Sanchez of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and Dan Sanchez of Melvern, Kansas. She...
Louise I. Koehn
Sep 11, 2021
Louise Irene (Duerksen) Koehn was born on May 26, 1921 in Inman, Kansas to David Rose Duerksen and Marie Wiens Duerksen. She died on August 31, 2021 in Health Care at the Kidron-Bethel retirement community in North Newton, Kansas, at the age of 100. She married Earl Dwain Koehn, originally from Pawnee Rock, Kansas, in the Bethel College Mennonite Church...
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