Obituaries

Larry Lynn “Bean” Flores

Larry Lynn “Bean” Flores

Jan 9, 2018

Larry Lynn “Bean” Flores 66, a jack of all trades and lifelong resident of Newton, KS passed away in his home on January 9th, 2018. Larry was born in Newton the son of Tony Basil and Angela (Espitia) Flores on December 19, 1951.

Larry is survived by his children; daughter, Sarah Marie Flores; sons Brandon (Natasha) Flores, Brian (Jennifer) Schoby;...

Lonnie R. Martin Sr.

Lonnie R. Martin Sr.

Jan 8, 2018

Lonnie R. “Buck” Martin Sr. 81, died Monday, January 8, 2017 at Newton Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1936 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Edward R. and Rebecca R. (Bierig) Martin.  He was a graduate of the Okeene, Oklahoma High School.

 

On March 16, 1957 he married Sandra J. Bickel at Halstead, Kansas. She preceded him in death...

Norma Mcclure

Norma Mcclure

Jan 8, 2018

Norma Eileen McClure passed away peacefully shortly after midnight on January 8, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was the fourth of seven children born to John and Elizabeth Bergen in Elbing, KS on June 17, 1928. She had three older sisters and three younger brothers.

 

She worked as a secretary and an assistant office manager in...

Roy Dean Corfman

Roy Dean Corfman

Jan 7, 2018

 

 

Life Sketch for Roy Dean Corfman

 

Dean Corfman, 90, died on Sunday, January 7th at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice-Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Dean was born on March 22, 1927 in Newton, Kansas to Roy and Lucille (Gale) Corfman.

 

 He married Roberta Dunn in September of 1944. They gave birth to four children:...

Sharon J. Reid

Sharon J. Reid

Jan 6, 2018

 

Sharon J. Reid 79, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Reed’s Cove Health Care in Wichita, Kansas following a brief illness.

 

She was born December 10, 1938 in Eureka, Kansas to J. Everett and Velva (Todd) Gray.  On February 1, 1958 she married John Thomas “Tom” Reid in Newton, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on November 16,...

Stanley Curtis Peterson

Stanley Curtis Peterson

Jan 6, 2018

Stanley Curtis Peterson,86, passed away January 6th, 2018. Stan was born July 5th, 1931 in Gunnison, Sanpete county, Utah. Son of Melroy Lester Peterson and Elva Deon Curtis. Stan married Kay Arden Yarbrough on December 28,1957, in Spokane, Washington.

 

Stan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and held many responsibilities in his...

Eldon Wayne Brenneman

Eldon Wayne Brenneman

Jan 5, 2018

 

 

Life Sketch for Eldon Wayne Brenneman

 

Eldon Wayne Brenneman, 78, died on January 5th at his home in Newton, Kansas.

 

Eldon was born on August 31, 1939 in Newton, Kansas to Lawrence and Estella (Jantz) Brenneman.

 

Eldon was a graduate of Newton High School and attended one year of college before joining the United States...

Bessie J. Joy

Bessie J. Joy

Jan 5, 2018

 

Bessie Jane Joy 92, died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born October 28, 1925 in Buffalo, Kansas to Jessie Ivan. and Lottie I. (Reed) Robinson.  She married Herbert Key in 1943 they were later divorced and he preceded her in death. She later married Ray “Jack” Joy and he also preceded her...

Albert Wiens

Albert Wiens

Jan 4, 2018

 

 

 

Life Sketch for Albert Kenneth Wiens

 

 

Albert Wiens, 69, died on Thursday, January 04, 2018 at Kidron Bethel Care Center in North Newton, Kansas.

 

Albert was born on August 2, 1948 in Newton, Kansas to Wm. Kenneth and Florene (Bachman) Wiens.  He attended Halstead schools where he graduated in 1966. He attended Hutchinson Junior...

Leslie L. Davis

Leslie L. Davis

Jan 3, 2018

 

Leslie L. Davis 75, died January  3, 2018 at St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born February 20, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles O. Davis and Elizabeth (Franz) Davis. 

 

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for American Water Company retiring after 37 years of service.

 

Leslie enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time outside in...

Marjorie A. Hazelwood

Marjorie A. Hazelwood

Jan 2, 2018

Marjorie Ann Hazelwood 88, died Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at Halstead Health and Rehab in Halstead, Kansas.  She was born March 7, 1929 at Reserve in Brown County, Kansas to Charles and Velma Babb.  On January 22, 1948 she married Vernon Hazelwood at Falls City, Nebraska and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2007.

 

Marjorie moved to...

Jean Louise Jackson

Jean Louise Jackson

Jan 2, 2018

Jean Louise Jackson, age 95, of Newton, Kansas passed away January 2, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor. Jean was born April 19, 1922 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Claude Herman and Mildred Jane (Searle) Moore.

After graduating high school, Jean met and married Gordon Winfred Jackson on December 11, 1940 in Wichita. To this union was born one son; Kenneth...

Virginia Payne

Virginia Payne

Jan 2, 2018

 

Virginia L. Payne 87, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Newton Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. She was born February 2, 1930 in Saint Paul, Kansas to Charles and Vera (Mudd) Groner.  ON July 1, 1950 she married Claude “Tony” Payne at St. Paul, Kansas and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1988. 

 

Virginia was...

Larry Oberle

Larry Oberle

Jan 1, 2018

Larry Joseph Oberle of Newton, Kansas, passed away of cancer on January 1, 2018.

He was 83.  Services will be at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, 1200 Boyd Ave., Newton, Kansas, 67114.

Mr. Oberle was born in Great Bend, KS, on March 17, 1934, and was raised on a farm near Claflin, KS.

He graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in...

Harold “Hal” Prentiss

Harold “Hal” Prentiss

Jan 1, 2018

Harold B. “Hal” Prentiss, Jr., 81, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital.  He was born July 1, 1936 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harold B. Sr. and Bonnie L. (Fisher) Prentiss.  On March 15, 1974 he married Rose-Elaine “Len” Caedo in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.  They were married for 43 years. She survives of the home. 

 

Hal served his...

Jane Elaine Entz

Jane Elaine Entz

Jan 1, 2018

 

Jane E. Entz, 85, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 in Wichita.  Jane was born on February 2, 1932 to Herman and Christina (Voran) Wedel in Halstead, Kansas.  Jane married Arnold J. Entz, on August 25, 1954 in Elbing, Kansas.  They were married for 60 years prior to his death in March of 2015.  She was a member...

Xaia Velazco-Mans

Xaia Velazco-Mans

Dec 30, 2017

Xaia D. Velazco-Mans 3, died December 30th 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born January 10, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas to Alexis A Martinez-Velazco-Martinez and Lena D. Mans.

 

Xaia had an infectious smile and laugh and brought joy to all her got to know her.  She loved her stuffed animals and toys especially the ones...

Robert Perez

Robert Perez

Dec 28, 2017

Robert “Bob” Perez, 96, of Denver Colorado, passed away on December 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Bob was born on September 25, 1921 in St. Joseph, Missouri to his parents, Domingo Perez and Juanita Garcia Perez.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Petra Davila Perez and his second wife of 15 years Ruth Anzo Ramirez. ...

Alberta King

Alberta King

Dec 27, 2017

Life Sketch for Alberta King

 

Alberta Mae (Eby) King passed away on December 27, 2017 in Springdale, Arkansas.  Alberta was born on May 6, 1933 to Hermas and Esther (Tangeman) Eby in Newton KS

 

Alberta had many interests and careers but was best known as a devoted mother and loved cooking for her five sons and spending time...

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