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Yuon Wong
Dec 20, 2017
Yuon Wong 55, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Newton, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1963 in China to Yin Lau Wong and Yow Coon Wong and they preceded him in death. On March 24, 1990 he married Zhi Min “Mary” Li-Wong in Sydney Australia and she survives of the home.
Yuon and Mary moved to the United...
Mitchell S. Paradis
Dec 20, 2017
Mitchell S. Paradis, age 66, of North Newton, KS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He fought a courageous battle against lymphoma.
He was born November 22, 1951 in Marshall, Minnesota to Clarence Paradis and Dorothy Domine Schultz. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He...
Matilda “Tillie” Jantzen
Dec 15, 2017
Matilda (Tillie) Mueller Jantzen, 99, died on Dec. 15, 2017, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas.
She was born April 18, 1918 in Deer Creek, Oklahoma. Tillie graduated from Dalhart, Texas high school in May of 1935. She went on to Bible studies at Biola in Los Angeles, California, graduating in the spring of 1942. She married Lubin Jantzen on August...
Maxine E. Fast
Dec 13, 2017
Maxine E. (Ruth) Fast died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Maxine was born June 15, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Homer G. and Lydia (Krehbiel) Ruth. Her maternal grandparents were Valentine Krehbiel and Mary Dester, and her paternal grandparents were Henry G. Ruth and Maria Hirschler, all of whom were settlers on the...
Richard “Rb” Brenneman
Dec 11, 2017
Richard “RB” Joseph Brenneman
With heavy hearts we announce that our father, founder and former owner of Brenneman’s Body Shop passed away on December 11, 2017. The family will host a Gathering, to greet relatives and friends, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton
Memorial donations can be made...
Catherine Ann Becker
Dec 10, 2017
Life Sketch for Catherine Schlender Becker:
Catherine Schlender Becker, 85, passed away on December 10, 2017 at her home in Newton, Kansas. She was born on August 22, 1932 to Milton and Edna (Nanninga) Schlender in Newton, Kansas.
Catherine attended Moundridge Schools and was a 1951 graduate of Moundridge High School. She was an...
Nicholas W. “Nick” Moon
Dec 10, 2017
Nicholas W. Moon 30, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his home in Newton. He was born May 8, 1987 in Newton, Kansas to Jimmie P. Jr. and Brenda A. (McCune) Moon. On October 17, 2007 he married Dominque Owens at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Nick was formerly employed at Excel Industries in Hesston,...
Kevin W. Schmidt
Dec 9, 2017
Kevin W. Schmidt 54, died Saturday December 9, 2017 at Ft. Worth, Texas following a struggle with cancer.
He was born October 22, 1963 in Newton, Kansas to Dennis and Eunice (Alexander).
He attended Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas
Kevin enjoyed fishing and many memories were made fishing with his daughter near the first street...
Brian P. Killman
Dec 9, 2017
Brian P. Killman 40, died December 10, 2017 at his residence in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born September 9, 1977 in Wichita, Kansas to Lonnie Killman and Carolyn (Blevins) Koehn. They both survive Brian. On November 4, 2017 he married Charli Losey at Norman, OK and she survives of the home.
He was a 1996 graduate of Maize...
Edward “Ned” Shafar
Dec 9, 2017
Life Sketch for Edward H. Shafar
Edward H. “Ned” Shafar, 88, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice-St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas.
Edward was born on June 30, 1929 in Rodman, Iowa to Fay and Naomi (Hedrick) Shafar. He was the youngest of twelve children.
Edward attended Iowa schools and...
Alma Ruth Mccleary
Dec 7, 2017
Alma Ruth McCleary 57, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1960 in San Salvadore, El Salvadore.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday December 11, 2017 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Newton, Kansas. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton, Kansas. The family will greet friends...
Betty L. Funk
Dec 7, 2017
Betty L. (Weinbrenner) Funk 92, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas following a brief illness. She was born July 21, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Albert A and Vida D. (Aurenheimer) Weinbrenner. On August 22, 1947 she married the love of her life Ray N. Funk in Reedley, California and he preceded her in death...
Monte A. “Goose” Phillips
Nov 30, 2017
Monte A. “Goose” Phillips 63 died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 26, 1954 in Newton, Kansas to John W. and Gwen (Richards) Phillips. Monte was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the American Legion and Eagles AERIE 2516 all of Newton, KS.
He was employed as a...
Ruth Quiring Mueller Boese
Nov 30, 2017
Ruth Quiring Mueller Boese died Nov. 30, 2017, at Newton Medical Center. She was born Dec. 10, 1925, at Goessel, Kansas, to Peter P. and Anna Reimer Quiring. Ruth was baptized in 1941 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel and attended Hochfeld Grade School, Goessel High School and Bethel College.
Ruth married Ernest Mueller Aug. 10, 1945. Ruth and Ernie...
Connie L. Nelson
Nov 29, 2017
Connie L. (Poole) Nelson passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
Connie, the daughter of Lero R. Poole and Mildred M. (Cannon) Poole was born in Holly, Colorado on March 13, 1936. Connie attended Newton High School and graduated with the class of 1954. Connie married Bill Nelson on May 18, 1956. He passed away on November 22, 2011.
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Darlene M. Davis
Nov 23, 2017
Darlene M. Davis 81, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born July 29, 1936 in Colby, Kansas to Rolland and Agnes (Baalman) Davis. Her parents preceded her in death.
Darlene was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton, Kansas. She was a member of the former D of...
Rita M. Nelson Myers
Nov 23, 2017
Rita M. Myers, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Newton Medical Center. Rita was born April 25, 1929 in Lincoln, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Montgomery) Nelson.
After graduating high school, she married Lester L. Myers on June 7, 1947 in Lincoln, KS. Rita worked at Barnard State Bank for 36 years until her retirement...
Rickey Lee Johnson
Nov 19, 2017
Life Sketch for Rickey Lee Johnson
Rickey Lee Johnson, 63, passed away at his Newton residence on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
Rickey was born on November 27, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Jeff and Mary (Moxley) Johnson.
He attended Texas schools and volunteered for the U.S. Army on November 5, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas. He...
Margaret Louise Firkins
Nov 18, 2017
Margaret Louise Arthur Firkins, daughter of Nina Louise and Stephen J. Arthur, was born in Hannibal, MO, on September 30, 1923. She passed to her eternal glory on November 18, 2017 while a resident at Kansas Christian Home.
Margaret grew up in the Fairmount area of Kansas City, MO, attending the Carlisle Elementary School, and graduating from Northeast High School....
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