Obituaries
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...
Walt Long
Nov 5, 2021
Walter Long, retired Clinical Social Worker died November 24, 2020. He was born August 28, 1932 in Norton, Ks. His mother, Beulah Samuelson, died in childbirth and he was cared for by his maternal grandmother, Pearl Samuelson and his Aunt, Mary Margaret Samuelson. When he was one and one half years old, his father, Ralph Long, a Methodist minister, married...
Dwight A. Funk
Nov 5, 2021
Dwight A. Funk 72, died November 5, 2021 at NMC Health. He was born November 2, 1949 in Goessel, Kansas to Arlie and Aldine (Pankratz) Funk. On January 17, 1986 he married Sharon Morrison at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Dwight attended Orchard Park Community Church in Park City, Kansas. He had a deep faith and love...
Lila Lee Kemph
Nov 4, 2021
Lila Lee Kemph, 74, passed away on November 4, 2021, at Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on March 11, 1947, in New Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd Henry and Edna Lois (Winner) Schanfeld. Lila attended New Hampton High School, graduating with the class of 1965.
On March 4, 1967, Lila was united in marriage to...
Donald Ray Hazlewood
Nov 3, 2021
December 21, 1942 – November 3, 2021
Donald Ray, better known as Don, was born on December 21, 1942 in Sidonia, Tennessee to Dent and Blondell (Rickman) Hazlewood. He has four older siblings who preceded him named Cleo Foley, Loudon Foley, Delano “Biggie” Hazlewood, Bobbie Dortch, and one surviving sister Sue Everett from Dresden, TN.
At the age of 12,...
Frank Edmund White Jr.
Nov 2, 2021
Frank Edmund White JR. passed away November 2, 2021, in Hesston, Kansas.
He was born on April 27, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Frank Edmund Sr. and Treva (Sartin) White.
Frank grew up on a dairy farm in Cedar Vale and as he always said “we kids were the hired hands until we left for college.” His...
Naomi Martha (Nichols) Wenger
Nov 2, 2021
Naomi Martha (Nichols) Wenger, 91, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021. A memorial service at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm. A dessert and coffee reception will follow the service at the Church. Naomi was born on October 23, 1930, in Fairview, Oklahoma to George and Susanna (Smith) Nichols. She married Marvin “Bill” Wenger on November 14, 1948. She...
Aurelio “Willie” Nunez
Oct 31, 2021
Aurelio “Willie” Nunez 96, died Sunday October 31, 2021 at his Newton residence. He was born October 14, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Jesus and Ventura “Terrones” Nunez. On July 6, 1949 he married Jovita “Jo” Hernandez at Newton, Kansas. They shared 64 years together and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2011.
Willie was a lifelong active...
Deirdre “Dee” Karen (Darling) Prouty
Oct 30, 2021
Deirdre “Dee” KaRen (Darling) Prouty, 57, passed away October 30, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.
Dee, or Carrie as she was known to many family members, was born on August 30, 1964, in Fairbury, Nebraska, the daughter of Linda (Kuper) Darling. Dee attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice Nebraska, graduating with the class of 1982. Following high-school...
Steven K. Williams
Oct 29, 2021
Steven K. Williams 63, died October 29, 2021 at Ascension Vis Christi St. Francis in Wichita, He was born February 5, 1958 in Newton, Kansas to Robert I. and LaVeta D. Williams.
Steve was a graduate of Newton High School and earned an Associates Degree at Dodge City Community College. He was a farmer and stockman in the Newton area.
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James W. Jim Manes
Oct 28, 2021
James W. (Jim) Manes, 94, died October 28, 2021 at Pleasant Hills Home Plus in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on October 19, 1927 in Camden County, Missouri to Daniel and Eula (Lane) Manes. On September 13, 1953, he married Helen Jordan in Wichita, Kansas and she preceded him in death on September 21, 2012.
He served his country in...
Roberta “Bobbi” M. Parks
Oct 27, 2021
Roberta “Bobbi” Parks passed away at her residence on October 27, 2021 at the age of 73. Bobbi was born on July 20, 1943 to Robert and Elinor Parks and spent most of her childhood in Moundridge before moving to Newton.
Bobbi was a tireless worker that put others’ needs in front of her own. She worked 2 jobs for most...
Mary Patricia Kaufman
Oct 27, 2021
Mary Patricia Kaufman “Pat” 86, passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Ks. She was born September 16, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to Richard C. and Catherine (Bernard) Morgan. She attended Newton High School followed by semesters at Kansas University and Emporia State University.
Pat traveled the world when she started...
Jereline Tackett
Oct 26, 2021
Jereline Tackett 81, died October 26, 2021 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. She was born August 8, 1946 in Tirmonton, Utah to Maynard and Laverne (Childs) Summers. On November 28, 1963 she married Darryl Tackett At Elko, Nevada and he survives of the home. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and...
Vernon Schmidt
Oct 26, 2021
Vernon Schmidt, 75, passed away October 26, 2021 surrounded by family. Vernon was born December 12, 1945 to Jacob Schmidt Laura Schroeder Schmidt of Goessel. He was born on the family farmstead the oldest of four boys, Norman, DeWayne, and Larry. Vernon attended Goessel schools and graduated in 1963.
Vernon married Susan Hurst in 1967. They had three children, Elizabeth...
Jeanette Boston
Oct 25, 2021
Jeanette Boston 83, died, Monday, October 25, 2021 at NMChealth in Newton. She was born January 31, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas to Luke Cornelius and Mary Jane (Marak) Fox. On August 16, 1958 she married Garry Boston in El Dorado, Kansas and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2016.
She was a long time member of St. Mary...