Obituaries

Susan M. Rhoades

Susan M. Rhoades

Feb 16, 2019

Susan Marie (Schmidt) Rhoades was called home to Jesus on February 16, 2019.  Susan was born on July 23, 1937 in Newton to Mariam (Penner) and Dr. Herbert Schmidt.  Susan was preceded in death by her parents and her older sister, Madalyn (Schmidt) Ensz.  Following graduation from Newton High School in 1955, Susan attended Emporia State University where she received...

Gerrel L Shirk

Gerrel L Shirk

Feb 15, 2019

FOLLOWING THE SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY THE FAMILY INVITES ALL TO THE MERIDIAN CENTER FOR A CELEBRATION OF GERREL’S LIFE STARTING AT 4:30

Gerrel L. Shirk 74, died Friday February 15, 2019 at his Newton residence.  He was born October 13, 1944 in Newton, Kansas to Clarence C. and Odeta A. ( Slaughter) Shirk.  On July 2, 1966 he married Connie...

Virginia Humphrey

Virginia Humphrey

Feb 12, 2019

 

Virginia (Ginny) Humphrey, died on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, surrounded by her devoted family.  Ginny was full of compassion, fun, and dedicated to her community and church. She was an active volunteer, and her interests were varied, but Ginny was happiest when she was with her family and friends.  She was defined by her big heart, sense of humor,...

Lawrence William Yoder

Lawrence William Yoder

Feb 10, 2019

 

Life Sketch for Lawrence William Yoder

 

Lawrence W. Yoder, 90, died on February 10, 2019 at Newton Medical Center.

 

Lawrence Yoder was born on December 1, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Eli and Ida (Plank) Yoder

 

Lawrence was a retired insurance agent.  He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren...

Patricia “Pat” Granaas

Patricia “Pat” Granaas

Feb 10, 2019

Patricia Joan “Pat” Granaas, 85, of Newton died Sunday, February 10th at her home.

 

She was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 16, 1933 to Merle L. Hall and Josephine Michaud Hall. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1952.

 

On August 14, 1954, she married Robert “Bob” A. Granaas at the First Methodist...

Iva June Little

Iva June Little

Feb 9, 2019

Iva June Bevan Little of Newton, age 88, known to all as “June,” passed away and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2019. June was born July 7, 1930 in Bennington, Kansas to Lamoine R. Bevan and Delia (Kohler) Bevan.  Her mother Delia died when June was 7 years old so...

Edna Giesel

Edna Giesel

Feb 9, 2019

Edna Giesel 82, died Saturday February 9, 2019 at Halstead Health and Rehab.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Eden Mennonite Church

in Burns, Kansas.

 

Edna Giesel

Edna Giesel

Feb 9, 2019

Our dear Mother and Grandmother, Edna Schmidt Giesel was born on September 17, 1936 to Allen and Anna Decker Schmidt at Morton, Texas.  She peacefully passed away on February 9, 2019 at the age of eighty two years.

Mom enjoyed living in the Burns, Kansas area for most of her life on her childhood farm. She received her education at...

Earl Ewy

Earl Ewy

Feb 8, 2019

Earl Ewy left this world for his heavenly home on the morning of February 8, 2019. His 81 years on this earth began on July 20, 1937 as the second child of Reuben and Helen (Vogt) Ewy.  He lived his whole life farming and investing in the community around Hesston.

 

Family was one of his greatest treasures in life....

Shirley E. Harms

Shirley E. Harms

Feb 8, 2019

 

Shirley Ellen Harms

Shirley Ellen Harms passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Showalter Villa in Hesston, KS. She was born June 28, 1934 in Hillsboro, KS as the fourth of six children to Rev. Arnold E. and Edna Ruth Funk. She was raised on a farm northeast of Hillsboro. She attended Brudertal Elementary School and Hillsboro High...

Ruth Ann Huxman

Ruth Ann Huxman

Feb 5, 2019

Ruth Ann Huxman passed away Monday morning Feb. 4, 2019 at Bethesda Home in Goessel, KS.  Ruth Ann was born Aug. 13, 1934 in Tulsa, OK to Loren Everett Neilson, Sr. and Ruby Irene Neilson (Easley).

Ruth Ann was widowed when her first husband, William Robert Poe, passed away as a young man in Greensboro, NC.  Ruth Ann and Marvin...

Gilbert E. Reinecke, Jr.

Gilbert E. Reinecke, Jr.

Feb 3, 2019

 

Life Sketch for Gilbert E. Reinecke

 

Gilbert E. Reinecke, Jr., age 76, passed away on February 3, 2019 at his home in Newton.

Gil was born December 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Gilbert Eugene and Marie Kathryn (Fritsch) Reinecke, Sr.

 

After high school, Gil joined the Air Force and served his country for eight...

John Wayne Adams

John Wayne Adams

Feb 3, 2019

Newton, KS – John Wayne Adams – 72- Passed Away February 3, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1946 in Newton, KS to Bud and Virginia Adams. He was a graduate of Frederick Remington High School.

He married Donice F. Gale on May 24, 1969, to this union they had 4 children. They later...

Norma Preheim

Norma Preheim

Feb 3, 2019

Norma Jean (Voran) Preheim, 87, passed away February 3, 2019 at Kidron Bethel Village. She was born on January 18, 1932 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas to Paul J and Hulda (Graber) Voran. Following graduation from Pretty Prairie High School, Norma attended Bethel College where she not only received her BA in Music, but also met the fellow music student who...

Jerie Joan “Ballard” Orr

Jerie Joan “Ballard” Orr

Feb 1, 2019

 

 

Jerie Joan Ballard Orr

 

Jerie Joan Ballard Orr, 90, passed away on February 1, 2019 at her home with her daughter by her side.

 

Joan was born on September 24, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Ray and Dorothy Edna Ballard.

 

She attended Newton schools and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and...

Donna Maye Friesen

Donna Maye Friesen

Jan 29, 2019

Donna Maye Friesen, 87, passed away on January 29, 2019 at the Newton Presbyterian Manor.

 

Donna was born on November 21, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edward and Vera Metz (Nellans).

 

Donna married Virgil Friesen on June 19, 1949.  They were married for fifty-six years prior to his death on September 9, 2005.

 

Donna was a...

Doris J. Stubby

Doris J. Stubby

Jan 29, 2019

Doris J. Stubby (Brickell) passed away January 29, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton.  She was born January 2, 1937 to Robert and Dorothy Brickell.    She is survived by her husband Donovan Stubby and brother Robert Brickell.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Petersen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rudolf “Luke” Hiebert Jr.

Rudolf “Luke” Hiebert Jr.

Jan 29, 2019

 

Rudolf “Luke” Hiebert Jr.  80, died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Halstead Health and Rehab in Halstead, Kansas.  He was born September 5, 1938 in Goessel, Kansas to Rudolf Sr. and Eva (Flaming) Hiebert, On June 29, 1958 he married Oleta Hiebert in Walton, Kansas and she survives of the home.

 

Luke retired as an equipment operator from...

Jonathan G Staggs

Jonathan G Staggs

Jan 28, 2019

Jonathan G. Staggs 56, died January 10, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.  He was born January 15, 1962 in Halstead Kansas to Charles and Dorothy (Gregg) Staggs. The precede him in death. Jonathan is survived by his step mother Donna J Staggs of Newton, KS; sister Catherine and two step sisters Kathy Gray and Mary Kuendig. Private family service will take...

Vernon J. Wonders

Vernon J. Wonders

Jan 22, 2019

Vernon J. Wonders 93, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas.  He was born July 17, 1925 in Vivian, South Dakota to John B. and Maude B (Jostmeyer) Wonders.  On November 19, 1947 he married Audrey Hardiman in in Newton, Kansas and she preceded him death on September 14, 2012.

                     

Vernon served his...

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