Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Lambert

Dorothy Mae Lambert

Sep 14, 2020

Newton, Dorothy Mae Lambert, 102, entered eternal life on September 14, 2020 at Asbury Park, Newton.

 

She was born May 27, 1918 on a farm near Peabody, Kansas to George Suffield and Elizabeth (Swak) Suffield and was the youngest of 6 children. Her mother passed away when Dorothy was four years old and her sister basically raised her until...

Frances Martinez

Frances Martinez

Sep 14, 2020

Frances I. Martinez 77, died June 12, 2020 at Newton Medical Center.  She was born October 23, 1942 in Florence, Kansas to Carlos T. and Sarah (Rodriguez) Saenz Sr.  On October 22, 1960 she married Michael R. Martinez in Florence and he preceded her in death on November 2, 2004.

Frances worked over 30 years at the former Peabody Memorial...

William H. “Bill” Mills

William H. “Bill” Mills

Sep 13, 2020

William (Bill) Henry Mills, age 76, of Newton, passed away on September 13, 2020. Born in 1944 to Clara (Janzen) and Earl Mills, he was a lifetime resident of Newton, Kansas. Bill graduated from Newton High School in 1962, and attended Hutchinson Community College and Emporia State University.  At the age of 22 he married Donna (Epp) in 1967.

Bill’s...

Gary Eugene Winsky

Gary Eugene Winsky

Sep 11, 2020

Gary Eugene Winsky, age 70, of Newton, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2020. He was the first-born son of Orville and Bernice Winsky, and was born on June 30, 1950 in Newton, Kansas.

Gary was a 1968 graduate of Moundridge High School. He attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas upon his graduation...

Jerry A. Friesen

Jerry A. Friesen

Sep 11, 2020

Jerry A. Friesen, 87, of North Newton Kansas died at home on September 11, 2020.  He was born on January 22, 1933 in Salina KS to Inez P. (Carmichael) Friesen and Arthur F. Friesen.  His only sibling, Paula Sauder of Emporia, was born 13 years later.  Jerry was a loving husband; a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather; a dear brother...

Darrel G. Sattler

Darrel G. Sattler

Sep 11, 2020

Darrel Gene Sattler, 78, passed away on September 11, 2020, in Halstead, Kansas. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Fall River, Kansas. His parents, Anne (Boesker) and Adolph H. Sattler preceded him in death. He grew up on a farm near Walton, Kansas and attended Walton Schools. He lived his entire life in the Newton-Harvey County area. As...

Traci L. Eason

Traci L. Eason

Sep 6, 2020

Traci La Don Eason, age 53, of Newton, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in her sleep while enjoying time with family at East Lake in Newton, KS. Traci was born February 20, 1967 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS to Don and Linda (Hayes) Fitz-Roy.

Traci graduated from South High in Wichita, KS in 1985. She married...

Michael D. Crupper

Michael D. Crupper

Sep 3, 2020

Michael D. Crupper, 81, of Hesston, died Friday, May 15, 2020.   A memorial celebration will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday September 12, 2020 at the Meridian Center 1420 E Broadway Ct, Newton, KS 67114 with social distancing and mask encouraged. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Community Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Please join a live stream   http://media.crupperconsulting.com

 

Dennis Houdek

Dennis Houdek

Sep 2, 2020

Dennis C. Houdek 80, died Saturday July 4, 2020 at Newton Medical Center.  He was born October 23, 1939 in Agenda, Kansas to Bedford and Agnes (Anderson) Houdek.  On November 4, 1962 he married Anita Trecek at Agenda, Kansas and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2016.

Dennis was a longtime active member of the Trinity Heights United...

Roger L. Gillispie

Roger L. Gillispie

Sep 1, 2020

Roger L. Gillispie 67, died April 8, 2020 at his Newton residence. A memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 5, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton with The Rev. Nicholas Voelker, celebrant. Please observe mask and social distancing guidelines in the church. Memorials in Rogers name may be made to American Legion Baseball or Knights of...

Julie Stauffer

Julie Stauffer

Aug 31, 2020

Julie Stauffer 55, died Monday August 31, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion, Kansas, following a brief illness.  She was born June 11, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas. Norman and Dorothy (Regier) Stauffer lovingly raised Julie in the Newton area.

Julie worked in the medical field her entire life working in the Hillsboro, Goessel and Newton area.  She was a...

Byron Brittain

Byron Brittain

Aug 29, 2020

Byron R. T. Brittain (1919-2020)

 

Contrary to his intentions, Byron Brittain (101) died in the early morning hours of August 29, 2020.  His mind was ready for additional years but his heart was not. Born to Roy and Nina Brittain in Newton, Kansas on May 15, 1919, Byron attended Newton Public schools through his formative years and experienced the...

Cecil J Ellis

Cecil J Ellis

Aug 24, 2020

Cecil J Ellis 63, died Monday August 24, 2020 at home. He was born October 8, 1956 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Clay B. and Neva J. (Flood) Ellis.  On August 6, 1976 he married Laura L. Hamilton in Wichita, Kansas and she survives of the home.

He retired as a press operator for the Takako Piston Company in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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Eunice G. Kinser

Eunice G. Kinser

Aug 17, 2020

Eunice G. (McNichols) Kinser passed from this life on August 17, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kanas.  She was born on November 1, 1936 to Loren and Mabel McNichols near Burr Oak in Jewell County Kansas.  She attended Grade School and High School at Burr Oak.  She graduated from Friends Bible College (now Barclay College) in Haviland, Kansas,...

William “Steve” Moyer

William “Steve” Moyer

Aug 16, 2020

William “Steve” Moyer, Newton, KS, passed away Sunday, August 16th. Steve was the fourth son of Joseph D. Moyer and Margaret A. (Stephenson) Moyer.  Born in Oklahoma City prematurely and only 3lbs on December 19, 1952 he was considered a miracle baby that would go on to bring laughs to almost everyone he ever met. Steve lived in Oklahoma, Texas,...

Sheila L. Faith

Sheila L. Faith

Aug 16, 2020

Sheila L. Faith – 69 passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 19, 1951 in Spalding, Nebraska, the daughter of Woodrow and Elsie Waddell, she was raised and attended school in Osmond, Nebraska. Sheila worked at friendly acres / Asbury Park for 36 ½ years as a CAN/CMA. On November...

Kevin E. Brown

Kevin E. Brown

Aug 15, 2020

Kevin E. Brown, 61, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Kevin was born April 23, 1959 in Pratt, Kansas to Leslie A. and Laureen (Hawkins) Brown, where he spent his time playing with his siblings, Kent and Jonnie Mae. He attended Pratt High School, and although he didn’t finish he still enjoyed playing football...

Donald L. Harder

Donald L. Harder

Aug 12, 2020

Donald L. Harder 83, went to be with the Lord August 12, 2020 at his Newton

residence. He was born May 30, 1937 in Hayti, Missouri to Lester Lee Bryant and

Jessie (Gail) Harder. On January 18, 1969 he married the love of his life, Linda.

Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired as a

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Michael E. Miller

Michael E. Miller

Aug 11, 2020

Michael Eugene Miller (Big Mike), 68, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Mike was born in Newton, Kansas on June 9, 1952.

He graduated from Newton High School in 1970. Mike married Dianna Lynn (Freeman) Miller in 1997. She survives in Newton. Mike retired in June 2020 from LKQ...