Obituaries

Wanda Platt

Apr 10, 2024

Wanda S. Platt, 75, of Newton, was reunited in death to the love of her life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daddy picked Momma up for their final date that evening at 8:00 p.m.Wanda Glass was born March 31, 1949 at Newton, Kansas to Alfred "Dale" and Myrtle (Scrivner) Glass. She married Clyde "Tony" Platt on November 12, 1965. The...

Laurie Robinson

Apr 8, 2024

Laurie Oswald Robinson was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 14, 1959. She graduated from Goshen College in 1983, majoring in Communication. A Newton resident, Laurie was a prolific writer, working for several newspapers such as Harvey County Now and Mennonite Weekly Review. She wrote two books: Forever Family, a book that documents her journey with a beloved foster daughter and...

Kurt Wolfenberger

Apr 4, 2024

Kurt A. Wolfenberger, 67, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024, at his Newton residence. He was born July 2,1956, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Ret. Col. Joseph H. and Mary E. (Biddick) Wolfenberger. On March 11, 1989, he married Terri Benorden in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He leaves behind his wife Terri; sons, Andrew Wolfenberger, Joseph...

Barbara Davis

Apr 4, 2024

Barbara Sue (Neil) Davis 81, died April 4, 2024 at NMC Health. She was born January 27, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kansas to George and Mabel (Poe) Neil. On April 24, 1965 she married Leonard Davis at Enid, Oklahoma and he survives of the home.

Barbara was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton. She retired as...

Larson D. Woelk

Mar 31, 2024

Larson Woelk, 93, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Larson was born on May 25, 1930 in Newton, KS, to Alvin and Linda (Galle) Woelk.Larson graduated from Walton High School in 1948.  He was the State Champion in High Jump, Long Jump and 100 yard dash in that division.  He entered the Army in July 1951 serving...

Timothy Young

Mar 25, 2024

Timothy Allen Young, 56, passed away March 25, 2024, at his home in Newton, KS after an 11-month battle with cancer.

Tim was born on February 26, 1968, sharing a birthday with his mother, in Wichita, KS to Gerald and Nancy (Ashlock) Young.

Tim graduated from Newton High School in 1986. He received his Associate in Arts at...

Kimberley Durbin

Mar 25, 2024

Kimberley “Kim” Durbin, 67, died Monday March 25th, 2024, at Newton Medical Center in Newton Kansas. She was born March 13th, 1957, in Newton, Kansas to Merle “Bill” and Connie (Poole) Nelson. On September 29th, 2001, she married Dan Durbin, and he survives the home.

Kim worked for the Newton Housing Authority for nearly 20 years before retiring in March of...

Marshall Kendrick

Mar 22, 2024

Marshall Bruce Kendrick "The Hat Man" or "Tom Landry" as he was affectionately called, passed away at the age of 77 at his home, on March 22, 2024. Marshall was born December 14, 1946, in Winfield, KS, to William Edward and Myrtle Marie (Porter) Kendrick. Marshall grew up in Arkansas City. He graduated Arkansas City High School in 1964, he joined...

Wanda Faye (Sharpe) Jansen

Mar 20, 2024

In loving memory of our dear Wanda Faye Jansen, a devoted Registered Nurse whose life touched so many, it is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on March 20, 2024. Wanda, born on November 2, 1936, touched the lives of all she encountered through her compassionate care and unwavering dedication to nursing.

Wanda graduated from Clyde Rural High School...

Chilson Wayne Cook

Mar 13, 2024

Chilson W. Cook, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 12, 1943, Kansas City, Missouri; adopted by Ferne and Ellis Cook. 

He was a 1961 graduate of Barkley High School, Haviland, Kansas. He married Delores Cook in 1964, in Newton, Kansas, later joyfully welcomed, one...

Larry Charles Asher

Mar 12, 2024

Larry Charles Asher, 82, of Sedgwick KS passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. He was born October 17, 1941 in Stafford, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Beverly & Alma Ella Asher and brother James Asher. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Asher, daughter Michelle (Mitch) Holmes, son Brian (Janis) Asher, son Daniel (Amy) Asher,...

LaVeta D Williams

Mar 12, 2024

LaVeta D. Williams 92 died March 12, 2024, at Paramount Greenhouses in Newton, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1931, in Newton, Kansas to Alfred and Pearl (Phillips) Scheffler. On January 26, 1957, she married Robert I. Williams in Nortonville, Kansas and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2013.

LaVeta was a longtime active member of the Salem United...

Rochelle Denise Atwood (Henderson)

Mar 11, 2024

Rochelle Denise Atwood (Henderson) entered into heaven on March 11, 2024. 

 

She was born in Newton, Kansas on September 6, 1966, to Robert and Janice Henderson. 

 

Growing up in Peabody she attended Peabody High School where she graduated in 1985. Rochelle obtained her CNA license in 1986, she enjoyed spending time with and taking care of the elderly. 

 

She was passionate about her...

Mary "Mammie" Mosqueda

Mar 5, 2024

Mary "Mammie" Mosqueda, 80yrs old, passed away at her residence in Newton, Ks. on March 5, 2024. She was a beautiful soul who loved everyone, as well as being very compassionate and kind. Mary was born in Topeka, Ks on August 10, 1943 to Ascension and Bonita (Aguilar) Juarez.Mary was united in marriage on August 19, 1960 to Armando "Pete" Mosqueda...

Rodney Robbins

Feb 29, 2024

In loving memory of Rodney "Rod" Allen Robbins, a man whose skilled hands and gentle spirit touched the lives of many. Rod, born in Newton on July 15, 1956, bid farewell to this world on February 29, 2024 in the same town called home.

Rod's journey was marked by his diverse career at Excel Industries, Coleman, Newton Music Service, Mowridge, Kansas...

Matthew John Herbison

Feb 29, 2024

Matthew John Herbison passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 25 in Newton, Kansas at Newton Medical Center. 

Matthew was born on March 19, 1998 at St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. 

At age five Matthew was adopted by Shirley Herbison and Jimmy Blair. He was raised in a loving environment surrounded by siblings.

Matthew loved Winnie the Pooh and had...

Robert Dean Coffman

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Dean Coffman, 94, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.



Robert was born in Anthony, Kansas, on September 20, 1929, to Acie and Juanita (Emmele) Coffman.  He was joined in the family by his brothers Rex and Ron, and sister Anita.  He attended schools by horseback in Sharon, Kansas, until his family moved to Gridley, Kansas, where...

Gregorio Franco

Feb 19, 2024

Gregorio Franco, 92, went to his heavenly home February 19, 2024. He was born January 7, 1932, in La Plata, Puerto Rico, the son of Navaro and Isidra (Rodriquez) Franco. 

He moved to Michigan for work and soon learned of a job available at Hay and Forge in Hesston. He worked there as a crew chief in the shipping department from...

David "Dave" Glen Oursler

Feb 19, 2024

David "Dave" Glen Oursler, a devoted patriarch, respected community member, and hardworking businessman, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Peabody, Kansas. He was born on January 29, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas to Kermit and Edna (Butts) Oursler. David's legacy is a tapestry woven with threads of dedication and love for his family, friends, and community.

David attended several small...

Michael D Sturgeon

Feb 18, 2024

Michael D. Sturgeon, 61, died February 18, 2024, at his Newton residence. He was born September 9, 1962, in Newton, Kansas to Joe and Carolyn (Boyes) Sturgeon.

Michael attended St. Mary Catholic Church in his younger years. He was a 1980 graduate of Newton High School and worked for several years for the City of Newton Sanitation Department. Millennium Machine in...