Obituaries

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hinkle

Patricia Ann “Pat” Hinkle

Aug 2, 2018

Patricia Ann Hinkle, age 64 of Wichita, KS and formerly of Washington, KS, passed away at her home in Wichita surrounded by her family on August 2, 2018. Pat was born August 8, 1953 in Marysville, KS the daughter of Virgil and Betty (Gose) Zimmerman.

She graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1971. On December 2, 1972...

Lois Augusta (Duerksen) Deckert

Lois Augusta (Duerksen) Deckert

Aug 2, 2018

Lois Augusta (Duerksen) Deckert was born on August 8, 1933 in Korba, India to Christina and Jacob Duerksen. Lois had an auspicious, albeit early, entrance into the world. She was born at home where the Queen of Korba came on her elephant to see her tiny new subject. Every subsequent birthday the Queen gave Lois a silver Rupee. The Duerksen...

Esther M. Monarez

Esther M. Monarez

Jul 31, 2018

Esther M. Monarez 74 died Tuesday July 31, 2018 at her Newton residence.  She was born on March 9, 1944 in Fresno, CA to Oswald and Hilda (Regier) Klassen. 

 

Esther retired from Newton Medical Center in 2008 after nearly 46 years of service as a unit clerk.  She attended Newton Bible Church where she was a longtime volunteer...

Darin E. Schrag

Darin E. Schrag

Jul 28, 2018

Darin Eugene Schrag, son of Laura Ann & Elmer Schrag, died Saturday, July 28 at his home in San Antonio, TX, following a long struggle with alcohol addiction. He is survived by a beloved daughter, Elyssia Schrag of Canyon Lake, TX and a grandson, Grayson, as well as his mother at Kidron in Newton and his sister Michelle Goering of...

Mark Robert Olsen

Mark Robert Olsen

Jul 25, 2018

 

Mark Robert Olsen was born on May 3, 1950, in Oakland, California, to his loving parents Robert (Bob) and Ruth Olsen. Mark grew up in California along with his sisters Nancy and Patty Olsen. He married Rebecca (Becky) Ann Jury and was the proud father of Jenny Rebecca and Nathanael Mark.  Recently he delighted in being the grandfather of...

Charles C. Wright

Charles C. Wright

Jul 24, 2018

Charles Wright 94, died July 24, 2018. He was a retired production manager for Boeing.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, June; sons, Gene, Wayne and Dennis Wright and daughter Karen Povenmire; 6 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. There will be no services.  Petersen Funeral Home Newton

Alice M. Chavez

Alice M. Chavez

Jul 21, 2018

Alice Marie Chavez, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Newton Medical Center.

 

Alice Marie Lujano was born on March 12, 1950 to Lori (Terrones) and Angel “Moe” Lujano in Newton, Kansas. She attended Newton schools and was a 1968 graduate of Newton High School. She later continued her education and attended LPN school.

 

In 1980,...

Marie Brooks

Marie Brooks

Jul 21, 2018

Ethel Marie Brooks 89, died on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Newton Presbyterian Manor.  She was born September 30, 1928 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Ira D. and Norma (Lindsay) Barkman.  She was their 4th child and first daughter.

 

At three weeks of age her family moved to Winfield, Kansas where her father was a farmer.  As a young girl...

Angelita Flores

Angelita Flores

Jul 19, 2018

 

Angelita Angela Espitia Flores died peacefully in Wichita, Kansas on July 19, 2018 at the age of 88.

Angela is survived by her husband: Basil “Tony” Flores; children: Ronald of Wichita, Ks; Michael and wife Shari of Newton, Ks; Charles of Wichita, Ks; Robert and wife Valerie of Newton, Ks.; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded...

Curtis E. Rossiter Sr.

Curtis E. Rossiter Sr.

Jul 14, 2018

Curtis Eugene Rossiter Senior, 79, of Newton KS, passed away from natural causes on July 14, 2018 at his home in Newton KS. He is survived by sons Curtis Rossiter, Jr; Joseph Hopfield; Kean Rossiter; Guy Rossiter; Patrick Rossiter; Eugene Rossiter; Bronson Thacker; Paris Rossiter; daughter Rachael Rossiter; 25 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.  Curtis was preceded in death by his...

Sarah “Sally” Fleming

Sarah “Sally” Fleming

Jul 13, 2018

Sarah “Sally” Fleming 97, died Friday July 13, 2018 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas.  She was born September 9, 1920 in Henderson, Nebraska to Jacob and Sarah (Harder) Peters. Sally attended schools in Henderson and graduated from Tabor Academy in Hillsboro, Kansas. She was a graduate of the Bethel College School of Nursing and worked as a Nurse Anesthetist...

Irvin Leroy Mcpheeters

Irvin Leroy Mcpheeters

Jul 10, 2018

 

 

Irvin Leroy McPheeters Obituary

Irvin Leroy McPheeters, 94, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Peabody Health and Rehabilitation Center.  

Irvin was born on May 2, 1924, to William John Sr. and Ella Augusta (Eberhard) McPheeters in rural Peabody, KS. Irvin married Pauline May Truax at Pauline’s parent’s home in rural Peabody on January 20, 1946.

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Edward L. Klock

Edward L. Klock

Jul 9, 2018

Edward L. Klock 63, died Monday July 9, 2018 at his Newton residence. He was born July 11, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to Melvin L. and Laura M. (Cammack) Klock. Ed grew up in Wichita and was a member of the Broadway Christian Church with his parents before joining the Catholic Church in 1982. 

He was a 1972 graduate of...

Shane Michael Batterman

Shane Michael Batterman

Jul 6, 2018

Shane Michael Batterman, 33, of Newton passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. He was born October 10, 1984, in Newton, the son of Wade Batterman and Bobbie (Rivera) Batterman.

Shane grew up in Newton and attended Newton Bible Christian School and Newton High School. He bravely served his country as an Aviation Electronics Technician in the U.S. Navy.

Service...

Elda R. Schmidt

Elda R. Schmidt

Jul 6, 2018

 

Elda R. (Fast) Schmidt 97, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kansas.

 

Elda was born April 14, 1921 in Goessel, Kansas to Peter B. and Lena (Helena Balzer) Fast. Her paternal grandparents were Isaac Fast and Susanna (Wedel) Fast and her maternal grandparents were Peter Balzer and Maria (Schmidt) Balzer. She grew...

Kenneth Lyle Spoonemore, Jr.

Kenneth Lyle Spoonemore, Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

Kenneth Lyle Spoonemore, Jr. age 69, passed away July 1, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after a long illness. Kenneth was born March 7, 1949 in Pierre, South Dakota the son of Kenneth Lyle and Priscilla Corinne (McCormick) Spoonemore, Sr. 

Kenneth joined the Army in 1966 and honorably served his country for 3 years, with one year...

Arnold M. Wedel

Arnold M. Wedel

Jun 30, 2018

Arnold M Wedel 90, longtime mathematics professor at Bethel College died June 30, 2018 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton. A memorial service is pending at Bethel College Mennonite Church and will be announced for a August 18th Memorial Service