Obituaries
Nathan Koehn
Jul 1, 2020
Nathan Koehn-94- Passed away July 1, 2020 at Moundridge Manor in Moundridge, Ks. He was born August 1, 1925 in McPherson, Ks. he son of David and Matilda (Becker) Koehn. Nathan a retired farmer from Burns, Ks. was a devoted member of Eden Mennonite Church in Burns, Ks. where over the years he served faithfully in many capacities. On November...
Ronny Rankin Weems
Jun 30, 2020
RONNY RANKIN WEEMS, Ronny Weems 81 died June 30, 2020 comfortably with new friends and family. He was born 7/30/1938 to Harry Rankin and Seraphina (Engle) Weems in Denver Colorado.
Ronny graduated from North High School and attended tech school to become a Sheetmetal Worker (HVAC). He retired as a Sheetmetal Worker and continued to be a member of the Sheetmetal Workers...
Roberta Shumate
Jun 26, 2020
Roberta May Shumate-82-Passed away June 26, 2020 at Asbury Park Nursing Home. She was born June 26, 1938 in Conway Springs, Ks. the daughter of Oscar and Francis (Beckwith) Rhamy. Roberta worked for many years as a Nurse Aid at Kansas Christian Home. She married John Shumate on December 13, 1959 in Wichita, Ks. he precedes her in death. Survivors...
Sharon Lee Story
Jun 26, 2020
Sharon Lee Story 81, died Friday June 26, 2020 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. She was born August 6, 1938 in Preston, Kansas to Cecil and Cora (McOster) Reynolds.
On June 3, 1959 she married Robert L. Story and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2013.
Sharon was a long time active member of the...
John Heckman
Jun 20, 2020
John Heckman 79, died April 21, 2020 Memorial service with Masonic Rites will be 10:00 A.M., Monday June 29, 2020 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton, Kansas Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society or Midian Plane of Mercy in care of Petersen Funeral Home
Maurice E. Robinson
Jun 20, 2020
Maurice E. Robinson 85, died June 20, 2020 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born March 3, 1935 in Blackwell Oklahoma to Clinton M and Sarah J (Lawhead) Robinson. On Jan 11, 1969 he married J. Kay Riley in South Haven and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2005. Maurice was a graduate of South Haven...
Elizabeth Jane Baker
Jun 20, 2020
Elizabeth Jane Baker, age 54, of Newton, KS passed away April 6, 2020 at the Herington Municipal Hospital in Herrington, KS. Jane was born March 30, 1966 to Vernon and Susan Jane (Hurst) Schmidt in Newton, KS.
Jane graduated from Hesston High School and went on to attend Dental Assistant Training. She worked as a dental assistant for a few...
Chrystal Dawn Mckinney
Jun 20, 2020
Chrystal Dawn (Partin) McKinney, 61, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2020, surrounded by family at her home in Newton.
Raised in Ark City by two loving parents, Chrystal had a blast with her sisters as pals. Growing up on an orchard, Chrystal claimed she regularly ate her weight in peaches. See also: Chrystal’s...
Russell L. Graber
Jun 20, 2020
Russell Leroy Graber, 52, passed away June 20th, 2020 at Newton Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1967 in Topeka, Kansas to Richard L Graber and Nola Jean Kisling Graber.
Russell grew up in Newton Kansas. He graduated from Newton High School in 1986.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister in law Lanaia Westfall.
Survivors...
Stephen Earl Reid
Jun 17, 2020
Stephen Earl Reid, age 70, of Newton, died at his residence on June 17, 2020, with his wife at his side. Stephen was born October 13, 1949, to Glen and Harriet (Sharp) Reid in Atchison, Kansas.
He graduated from Atchison High School and then entered the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Alaska where his skills as a mechanic were...
Laura Jean (Hungerford) Curiel
Jun 14, 2020
Laura Jean (Hungerford) Curiel was called home to our Lord on June 14, 2020. Laura was born January 21, 1970 at Newton, Kansas to Gary Hungerford and Sally Jackson.
Laura was a graduate of Newton High School and beautician school. Laura was heavily involved in Special Olympics and coached several sports in Special Olympics for several years.
Laura enjoyed camping,...
Christa E. Voth
Jun 13, 2020
Christa E. Voth, age 82, died peacefully on June 13, 2020, at her home, Homestead Assisted Living in El Dorado. She was born on December 25, 1937, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the third of six children born to Fritz and Elly (Dachwitz) Foth. She is survived by her daughters Rita (Lynda) Voth of Newton and Heidi Davison of El Dorado; grandchildren...
April Ann Phillips
Jun 13, 2020
April Ann Phillips, age 45, of Whitewater, passed away June 13, 2020 at St. Mark Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. April was born April 7, 1975 to Doug and Pam Goforth in Rock Spring, Wyoming.
April graduated form Quivira Heights High School, Bushton, Kansas in 1993. She worked many years in the health care field, in Ellsworth, Great Bend...
Frances I Martinez
Jun 12, 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...
Judith Coover
Jun 11, 2020
Judith Coover 78, calmly passed away June 11, 2020 at Comfort Care Homes, Newton, KS.
Judy died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy was born on February 10, 1942, in Grand Island, Nebraska. She married Jim
Banman on July 20, 1984, in Arvada, Colorado. They lived in Denver and
Centennial, Colorado, and relocated to Kansas in November 2017.
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Peggy Jo Eason
Jun 5, 2020
Peggy Jo Eason 73, died June 5, 2020 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born September 12, 1946 in Newton, Kansas to Dale and Betty (Benbrook) Koehn.
Peggy was a member of the First Church of God in Newton where she enjoyed the message and gospel music. She worked as a CNA in various nursing homes...
Harlin Duane Balzer
Jun 2, 2020
Harlin D Balzer, died June 2nd, 2020 at his home with his children at his side. He was born to Victor S and Lorene E (Gaeddert) Balzer on August 19, 1949 in McPherson, Kansas.
Harlin grew up in Inman, Kansas with his parents, brother, and sister on the family farm. He is a graduate of Inman High School and Bethel...
Esther Rinner
May 30, 2020
Esther Pearl (Lehrman) Rinner was born Sept. 10, 1922, in Aberdeen, Idaho, the daughter of Henry H. and Theresa (Wiebe) Lehrman, and died on May 30, 2020 in North Newton, Kansas.
She was baptized and became a member of the First Mennonite Church of Aberdeen, and enjoyed being a member of the Girl Scouts. She attended Bethel College and was granted a
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Betty L. Lindholm Reilly
May 28, 2020
Betty Louise Lindholm Reilly 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 28th at Newton Medical Center. She was born on October 3, 1931 in Bellville, Ks to Perry Tresider and Elizabeth Diantha (Shaver) Rashleigh. The family moved to Little River when Betty was in high school. She graduated from Little River High School in 1949 and married Clement Ray Lindholm on...
Bonnie D. Vogt
May 28, 2020
Bonnie D. Vogt, 88, passed away on May 28, 2020 at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on April 19, 1932 to Mildred E & Adolf E. Smith, the first of 6 children. She grew up in Newton, Kansas where she attended school until she began working at a young age as a waitress to help support the...
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