Obituaries
Pamela (Pam) Galliart
Jan 1, 2020
Pamela (Pam) M. Galliart, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 1st, 2020. Pam lost her 2 year battle with Leukemia, but through her fighting spirit was able to extend her life on this earth beyond all expectations. She leaves a legacy of strength and has given an example to everyone on how to face adversity. Pam expressed...
Robert “Spider” Flores Sr.
Dec 31, 2019
Robert Samuel Flores Sr passed away at his family home in Newton, Kansas on December 31, 2019, at the age of 53.
Robert is survived by his partner, Valerie Hatton, children, Robert Flores Jr of Burrton, Ks; Selena Flores of Wichita, Ks; Briana Flores of Wichita, Ks; Maria Smith of Newton, Ks. He is preceded in death by his mother...
Payton Rose
Dec 28, 2019
Payton Elliott Rose, 11, who died Dec. 28, 2019, is no longer on this earth to give his loving hugs to all those around him. Yet, it is his warmth and passion that the bereaved are still sensing from this boy who lit up the world.
Several days after he died in his sleep at home in Halstead, Kansas...
Marvin “Mose” Lirley
Dec 26, 2019
Marvin V, “Mose” Lirley 65, died December 26, 2019 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 6, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to Paul and Grace (Summers) Lirley and they preceded him death. Marvin was also preceded in death by his son Paul Joseph Lirley.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam...
Reverend James “Jim” Iwig
Dec 26, 2019
Rev. James “Jim” Herbert Iwig, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, KS, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born May 15, 1934 in Hillsboro, KS to Rev. Herbert and Ethel (Jones) Iwig.
On November 21, 1964, Jim was united in marriage with Myrna Dodd in Esbon, KS. Devoted partners in all aspects...
Nancy Deshazo
Dec 25, 2019
Life Sketch for Nancy Carolyn DeShazo
Nancy DeShazo, 83, died on December 25, 2019 at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton.
Nancy was born on April 17, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Hazel (Spiller) DeShazo.
Nancy was an animal advocate and actively supported Caring Hands-Humane Society and several other animal support organizations.
Nancy...
Carol Garrett
Dec 21, 2019
Carol Sue Cobbs Wilcots was born in Newton, Kansas on Tuesday, January 27, 1942 to the late Elbert and Mentoria Cobbs.
Because of her love for the Lord, she confessed her faith at an early age and was baptized.
Carol attended Newton Public schools and earned a General Education Diploma from Kansas. After earning her G.E.D., she attended college and...
Delores M Cook
Dec 20, 2019
Delores M. Cook age 74 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born December 15, 1945, in Marion, Kansas to Willis Linn and Gertrude Schill Linn. She was a 1963 graduate of Marion High School. She married Chilson Cook in 1964, in Newton, Kansas.
She worked for many years as a...
Jacqueline Porter
Dec 13, 2019
Jacqueline Porter 89, died Friday December 13, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born April 14, 1930 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Jack and Faye (Lewis) Phipps.
On December 18, 1949 she married Carl “Eldon” Porter in Newton and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2008.
Jacqueline attended First Baptist Church in Newton and...
Elda Ruth Hiebert
Dec 13, 2019
Elda Ruth Hiebert was born the youngest of three children to Gustav and Mary A. (Buller) Hiebert on March 18, 1931at Bethesda Hospital with her parents, a sister and brother living outside Goessel. Lorena recalls their mother, Mary, telling that when Elda was born, they thought she was still born. They set her aside to care for Mary and while...
Clifford Alan Brown
Dec 9, 2019
Life Sketch of Clifford Alan Brown
Clifford A. Brown, 65, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas.
Clifford was an Amer-Asian orphan from the Korean War. He was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 21, 1954. Roland and Sophie Brown, who were missionaries in Taiwan, adopted him when he was...
D. Charmaine Demezza
Dec 8, 2019
D. Charmaine DeMezza 91, died December 8, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born October 14, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas to Jack and May Belle (Woulfe) McKee. On August 14, 1951 she married Markle J. DeMezza in Wichita, Kansas and he preceded her in death in 1999.
Charmaine was a retired LPN with Wesley Hospital in Wichita,...
Cora P. Froelich
Dec 5, 2019
Cora Pearl Froelich, age 97, passed away December 5, 2019 at Kansas Christian Home. She was born March 2, 1922 in Waverly, KS to Alvin Earle and Pearlie May Arnold. She graduated from Burlington High School and had one year of post-Baccalaureate education. Cora taught one year in a Coffey County, one-room school. She was active in church serving as...
Max Gilbert
Dec 3, 2019
Max Allen Gilbert 77 passed away on December 3, 2019 at Newton Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Norvel and Beryl (Holt) Gilbert. Max was they youngest of three children.
He served his country in the United States Air Force. After leaving the service he began his long law enforcement career in...
Peggy M Unruh
Dec 1, 2019
Peggy M. Unruh 95, died Sunday December 1, 2019 at Comfort Care Home in Newton.
She was born September 24, 1924 in Sedgwick, Kansas to Ralph and Addie (Bruce) McAfee. She married Clyde Unruh in 1955 and he preceded her in death in 1988.
Peggy worked as a receptionist at prairie view in Newton prior to her retirement. She also...
Robert J. “Bob” Entz
Nov 30, 2019
Life Sketch for Robert J. “Bob” Entz
Robert J. “Bob” Entz, 72, left this life on Saturday, November 30, 2019 while being cared for by the Kansas Christian Home and Good Shepherd Hospice in Newton, Kansas.
Bob was born on January 20, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas and grew up in Newton.
He was preceded in...
Ellenora Meyer
Nov 28, 2019
Ellenora Ethel Meyer, 96, passed away on November 28, 2019, at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born January 7, 1923 in Graham County, Kansas to Fred and Ethel (Hedge) Eichman. On July 20, 1945 she married the love of her life, Truman A. Meyer, in Hill City, Kansas and he preceded her in death 3 days prior to...
Truman Meyer
Nov 25, 2019
Truman Amos Meyer, 95, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. He was born August 21, 1924 in Roca, Nebraska to Amos and Lena (Reiss) Meyer. On July 20, 1945 he married the love of his life, Ellenora E. Eichman, in Hill City, Kansas. They were blessed with 74 years of marriage.
Truman moved...
Robert Lee Brickell
Nov 24, 2019
Robert Lee Brickell, 85, died on November 24, 2019 at Via Christi St. Francis Wichita, Kansas.
Robert was born on March 24, 1934 to Robert and Dorothy (Ferris) Brickell.
He married Marilyn “Tiny” Havens on October 10, 1956 in Newton Kansas and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2010.
Robert served his country in the...
Robert M “Bob” Zimmerman
Nov 22, 2019
Robert M. “Bob” Zimmerman 66, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at his Newton residence. He was born December 25, 1952 in Newton, Kansas to Allen and Mary (Anduss) Zimmerman. On August 14, 1971 Bob married Marla S. Sargent in Newton and she survives of the home.
Bob was a 1970 graduate of Hesston High School in Hesston, Kansas. He...
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