Obituaries
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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