Obituaries

Benjamin L. Mosiman

Benjamin L. Mosiman

Mar 20, 2020

Benjamin L. Mosiman 69, died Friday March 20, 2020 at Kidron-Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas.  He was born September 6, 1950 in Whitewater, Kansas to Howard and Daisy (Richert) Mosiman.

 

On November 2, 1974 he married Janet Warhurst at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

 

Benjamin served his county in the United States Army where...

David J. Balzer

David J. Balzer

Mar 10, 2020

 

David James Balzer was born on January 2, 1946, in Newton.  He was the son of Pauline (Schroeder) and Raymond Balzer. His educational years began at Star School, which was a one room schoolhouse, located at the southeast corner across from Grace Hill church.  From 5th – 11th grades, he attended school in Whitewater. As a senior in high...

Lora Mae Simmons

Lora Mae Simmons

Mar 9, 2020

Lora Mae Simmons, 94, peacefully passed on March 9, 2020, in Newton, Kansas.  She was born on May 29, 1925, in Haddam, KS, to Henry and Agnes (Neidar) Fencl.

Lora was the first of thirteen children born during the Great Depression.  The family lived in a rural area of northern Kansas where she spent her formative years attending school and...

Raymond Truan

Raymond Truan

Mar 5, 2020

 

Life Sketch for Raymond James Truan

 

Raymond James Truan, 79, went to heaven on March 5, 2020 at his home in Newton, KS. Raymond was born Aug 3, 1940 to Gilbert & Elizabeth (Kippes) Truan in Walker, Ellis County, KS.   He grew up on a farm south of Walker. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1958,...

Margaret Jane “Maggie” Yates

Margaret Jane “Maggie” Yates

Mar 4, 2020

Margaret Jane “Maggie” Yates 85, died March 4, 2020 at Watercress in Andover, Kansas.  She was born November 26, 1934 in Newton, Kansas to Moses and Gladys Bean.

 

On May 2, 1954 she married Harold Beach in Wichita, Kansas and he preceded her in death. On June 5, 2000 she married Larry Yates in Wichita, Kansas and he...

William Wilson Smith

William Wilson Smith

Mar 2, 2020

 

 

Life Sketch for William Wilson Smith

W.W. Smith, 91, died on March 2, 2020 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas.

W.W. Smith was born on April 17, 1928 in Macksville, Kansas to Alta Agnes (Runyon) and Jewell William Smith.

W.W. was a retired Railroad Conductor.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American...

Bill Budde

Bill Budde

Feb 27, 2020

Bill (William) Budde, age 71, lost his battle with cancer Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Newton Medical Center.  With his three girls, grandchildren and sister by his side.  Bill was born March 30, 1948 in Newton, to Frank & Helen (Harms) Budde.   He attended Stone school, a one room schoolhouse until the 5th grade and then Pleasant Acres.  He was...

Annette Garcia

Annette Garcia

Feb 25, 2020

Annette Garcia 62, died February 25, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1957 in Newton, Kansas to Guadalupe and Margaret (Torres) Garcia.  A graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday March 2, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Newton with The Reverend Devin Burns officiant.  Following the graveside committal a meal with the family...

Larry Dean Pippitt

Larry Dean Pippitt

Feb 24, 2020

Larry Dean Pippitt 81, died Monday February 24, 2020 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He was born on April 27, 1938 in Dodge City, Kansas to Norby and Helen (Earnshaw) Pippitt.

 

He was married to his first wife Judith C. Pippitt and she preceded him in death in 2011. He later married Joan Purkey...

Dorothy I. Cain

Dorothy I. Cain

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy I. (Gittins) Cain 93, died February 22, 2020 at Salem Home in Hillsboro, Kansas.  She was born May 30, 1926 in Cherryvale, Kansas to John and Maude (Beatty) Gittins.

 

On January 5, 1945 she married Oran G. Provence at Altamont, Kansas and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1990.  She later married Marion L. Cain in...

Jean L. Krehbiel

Jean L. Krehbiel

Feb 22, 2020

Jean Louise (Claassen) Krehbiel

 

Jean Krehbiel, 83, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Newton Medical Center.

She was born October 15, 1936 in Newton, KS, to Walter and Marie Claassen.

 

She married Donald Krehbiel February 17, 1955 at Emmaus Mennonite Church,

Whitewater, KS. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2011.

 

Jean served as Deputy City...

Alex Santiago Alicea

Alex Santiago Alicea

Feb 18, 2020

Alex Santiago Alicea, 49, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020, surrounded by his wife and sons.

Husband. Father. “Chacho.“ Son. Friend. Army Specialist. Leader. Volunteer.

One beloved man, who served numerous roles to touch the lives of so many.

Alex was born in Rio Piedras, PR, on April 27, 1970, to Carmen Alicea and Confesor Santiago....

Jane Ann Hanes

Jane Ann Hanes

Feb 17, 2020

Jane Ann Hanes 63, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at Newton Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1956 in Newton, Kansas to A. Wayne and Bonnie (McCann) Hughes.

She was a 1974 graduate of Halstead High.

Jane has a love of the outdoors and being in nature. She enjoyed caring for and growing flowers around her home. Traveling was...

Jeanette Marie Kinser

Jeanette Marie Kinser

Feb 14, 2020

 

 

Jeanette (Jean) Kinser, 72, of Newton, KS, passed away on February 14, 2020.

 

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. February 22 at Newton First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 Main.

 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. February 22, 2020 at Newton First Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Jay Hawes officiating. A private family interment...

Carolyn M. Voran

Carolyn M. Voran

Feb 13, 2020

Carolyn M. Voran, resident of Kidron Bethel in North Newton, passed away peacefully in her

sleep on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born to Otto and Ella

Bachman of Moundridge, KS, on March 25, 1935, at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton.

Carolyn was the youngest of four children, two of whom, Kathy Schroeder and...

Rita Hinojos

Rita Hinojos

Feb 12, 2020

Rita Hinojos passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was 68.

 

Rita was born May 22, 1951 in Newton, Kansas to Ines and Nancy (Estrada) Arellano where she lived her life until passing.

 

Rita was a devoted mother and grandmother that took pride in her family; her door was...

Kent B. Schirer

Kent B. Schirer

Feb 11, 2020

Kent B Schirer 58, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.  He was born March 16, 1961 in Newton, Kansas to Keith and Wilma (Suffield) Schirer.

 

Kent had a love of gardening and being in the outdoors at his Rural Harvey County Home.  He sold his produce at the Newton Farmers Market for several years. ...

Allison Kristine Hammond

Allison Kristine Hammond

Feb 11, 2020

Allison Kristine Hammond, age 34, of Hillsboro, KS passed away February 11, 2020. Allison was born August 29, 1985 in Wichita, KS to Gregory Earl and Karen Sue (Jenkins) Hammond.

Allison and her family moved to Salina, KS when she was young and she graduated from Salina Central High School in 2004. Allison was an active Diconate member of the...

Raymond Wallender

Raymond Wallender

Feb 9, 2020

Early Sunday morning, February 9 at the age of 93, Raymond R. Wallender peacefully slipped into eternity. He is survived by four children: Timothy (Seattle, WA), Leanore Riley (Tupelo, MS), Katherine Ballew Lyle (Watonga, OK), and Theodore (Wichita, KS); 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Eleanore and son, Thomas...

Harold Rodgers

Harold Rodgers

Feb 7, 2020

Harold Rodgers 84, died February 7, 2020 at his Newton residence.  He was born August 26, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to Leonard and Lillian (Patrick) Rodgers. On September 2, 1960 he married Andrea Weems at the Newton Church of the Brethren and they shared 52 years of marriage before Andy passed away March 30, 2012.

 

Harold had a tremendous...