Obituaries

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Ann (Unruh) Gertsen, 93, died October 25, 2021, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton.

She was born January 13, 1928, in Newton, Kansas.

Please check back soon for the full obituary and service information.

 

Oct 24, 2021

Lois (Hauge) Goering; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2021 at the age of 68.

 

Lois Goering is survived by her husband; Curby Goering of North Newton, KS; her children; Carmen (Jason) Weller of Walton, KS and their five children; Chastity (William) Barnett of West Columbia, TX and...

Oct 22, 2021

Oct 21, 2021

On January 27, 1930, Gottfried and Martha Laubhan welcomed their fourth child, Wilma Ann, into the world.  Wilma joined her big brother Wilbur and older sisters Naomi and Norma in a small rural home in Durham, Kansas.

Wilma attended Marion and Peabody public schools through age seventeen when she married Melvin Peters in Marion, Kansas in June 1947. A year...

Oct 17, 2021

June 17, 1945 – October 17, 2021

This is the story of Mary Anne (Wilson) Baker.

Mary Anne was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Big Grandma,” as she liked to be called by her great grandchildren, “M A,” as she was called by her paternal relatives, was an amazing wife, mom,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...