Obituaries

Carl R. Barber

Carl R. Barber

Jul 6, 2016

Carl Ray Barber, 55, of Newton died July 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born to Carol and Archie Barber in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He had three sons; Daniel, Anthony, and Jeremy.  Carl was a family man who loved spending time with his family.  He drove a school bus in Tyron, Oklahoma for many years before driving for...

Jane N. “Ninfa” Woodward

Jane N. “Ninfa” Woodward

Jul 3, 2016

Jane N. “Ninfa” Woodward 81, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Newton Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1934 in Gallup, New Mexico to Juan and Rachael (Duran) Jaramillo.  On November 11, 1984 she married Leslie H. Woodward in Las Vegas, NV and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2006.  Jane lived in Gallup, New Mexico and...

Dorothy (Barkman) Roberts

Dorothy (Barkman) Roberts

Jul 3, 2016

Dorothy E. (Barkman) Roberts 91, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born April 5, 1925 in near Lehigh, Kansas to Jacob and Lydia (Esau) Barkman.  During some of her growing up years Dorothy lived in Louisiana.  She retained a love of spiritual music she gained during her time in Louisiana thorough out her...

Patricia Vicin

Patricia Vicin

Jun 30, 2016

Patricia Vicin,78, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at St. Teresa Hospital in Wichita. She was born Dec. 18, 1937 in New Straightsville, Ohio to Clarence Alonzo and Florence (Jones) Lawson. They preceded her in death. On May 24th, 1958, she married Alex Vicin at the Fort Knox, Kentucky base chapel and remained happily married for 51...

Donald “Don” Ratzlaff

Donald “Don” Ratzlaff

Jun 28, 2016

Donald (Don) W. Ratzlaff, 85, died June 28, 2016 at Kansas Christian Home surrounded by some of his dearest friends.  Don was born November 25, 1930 at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS to parents Aron and Susana (Friesen) Ratzlaff. His great grandparents were Mennonite immigrants coming from Russia in 1874.  They settled a farm in Kansas.  Don’s parents moved their...

Burna M Stephens

Burna M Stephens

Jun 26, 2016

Burna Stephens, 83, died on Sunday June 26th at the Newton Medical Center.

Burna was born  on December 31, 1932 to Ed and Pauline (Burr) Hasz.

She is survived by her husband: Max Stephens, three children: Carla Stephens, Leonard and Miyon Stephens, and Brad and Shellie Stephens; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00...

Evelyn (Stucky) Frey

Evelyn (Stucky) Frey

Jun 18, 2016

Evelyn (Stucky) Frey, age 88, Newton, Kansas, died on June 18, 2016. She was born July 3rd, 1927 at the Alta Mill, Moundridge, Kansas to John E. Stucky and Katie E. (Friesen) Stucky. She lived there until her marriage to J.R. Frey on May 27, 1948. She is preceded in death by her husband J.R. Frey, sisters Feodora Mueller and...

Mildred Unruh

Mildred Unruh

Jun 18, 2016

Mildred L. Unruh, 88, died at Asbury Park, Newton on June 18, 2016.  She was born to Cornelius & Sara (Schroeder) Unruh February 1, 1928.  She graduated at Goessel High School, and she was employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 32 years and retired in May of 1980. Mildred was also a member of Telephone Pioneers of America for...

Durwood L. Oblander

Durwood L. Oblander

Jun 17, 2016

Durwood L Oblander 86, died Friday June 17, 2016 in Newton, Kansas.  He was born April 29, 1930 in Marion, Kansas to Jacob and Ellen (Morse) Oblander.  On September 1, 1956 he married LaWanda R. Flaming at Alexanderwhol Church in Goessel, Kansas and she survives of the home.  Durwood worked in manufacturing during his career including at Guirdon Industries, Bunting...

Elsie Regier

Elsie Regier

Jun 16, 2016

Elsie (Harder) Regier 97, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her Rural Newton Residence. She was born September 9, 1918 in Whitewater, Kansas to Gustav and Anna (Wiebe) Harder.  On May 17, 1945 she married Herman B. Regier at Emmaus Church in Whitewater and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1998.  Elsie was a longtime member of the...

Elsie Regier

Elsie Regier

Jun 16, 2016

Elsie (Harder) Regier 97, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her Rural Newton Residence. She was born September 9, 1918 in Whitewater, Kansas to Gustav and Anna (Wiebe) Harder.  On May 17, 1945 she married Herman B. Regier at Emmaus Church in Whitewater and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1998.  Elsie was a longtime member of the...

Brenda I. Pfortmiller (Soles)

Brenda I. Pfortmiller (Soles)

Jun 14, 2016

Brenda I.  Pfortmiller (Soles), 76, of Newton, passed June 14, 2016. She was born to Lyle and Anna Sweasy on October 12, 1939 in Caldwell, Kansas. Brenda married Joe Bill Soles, and together they had three sons; Allen, David and Mark.  Brenda’s husband Joe passed away in 1971. In 1995 she married Ken Pfortmiller, in Las Vegas! They enjoyed traveling...

Guy W. Wright

Guy W. Wright

Jun 12, 2016

Guy W. Wright 69, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Peabody Health and Rehab in Peabody, Kansas. He was born December 7, 1946 in El Dorado, Kansas to Cecil and Ruth (Parsons) Wright.  On July 7, 1990 he married Janis (Provence) at Maize, Kansas and she survives.  Guy was a 1964 graduate of Peabody High School. He was a member...

Gene Beryl Bryan Twyford

Gene Beryl Bryan Twyford

Jun 11, 2016

Gene Beryl Bryan Twyford, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Newton, Kansas.

Gene was born on August 31, 1921 in Stonington, Colorado to Samuel and Blanche (Bohl) Bryan.

Gene married Lewis Oliver Twyford on October 29, 1938 in Johnson City, Kansas. They were married for 53 years prior to his death on September 21, 1991.

Gene was a...

Carolyn J. (Schroeder) Wedel

Carolyn J. (Schroeder) Wedel

Jun 10, 2016

Carolyn J. Wedel 74 died June 10, 2016 at her rural residence. She was born January 4, 1942 in Goessel, Kansas to John A. and Bertha (Frey) Schroeder.  Carolyn worked as a farmer, jeweler and homemaker among other jobs she had during her life.  She enjoyed the country life living on her farm where she could watch the birds, wildlife...

Mark S. Miller

Mark S. Miller

Jun 6, 2016

Mark S. Miller 54, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Newton Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1961 in Newton, Kansas to Paul L. and Mary Ann (Hartenberger) Miller. He married Vicki Almond and they were later divorced and remained lifelong friends.  Mark worked for over 35 years at Bunting Magnetics in Newton.  He attended First Church of God...

Maddox Lee Crabtree

Maddox Lee Crabtree

Jun 1, 2016

Maddox Lee Crabtree was born in Wichita on June 14, 2006, to Nancy Jo Mueller and Jeremy Crabtree. He died in McPherson County Wednesday (June 1, 2016). He had been a student at Sunset Elementary in Newton through the third grade and completed his fourth grade year at Northridge Elementary. He was an avid soccer and baseball player and was...

Robert F. Oliver Sr.

Robert F. Oliver Sr.

May 28, 2016

Robert F. Oliver, Sr. (Bob), 76, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Bob was born on July 1, 1939 in Ottawa, Kansas to Moses and Bonnie Oliver.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha L. Wilson, whom he married on August 5, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas. His...

Lilla M. Gates

Lilla M. Gates

May 23, 2016

Lilla M. Gates 92, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Kansas Christian Home. Funeral services will be announced Wednesday by Petersen Funeral Home.

 

Lilla M Gates

Lilla M Gates

May 23, 2016

Lilla Mae Gates 92, she died at Kansas Christian Home was reunited with her Lord and children on May 23, 2016.

 

Lilla was born July 24, 1923 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Oliver and Lola Mae (Wilton) Brenneman. She married Robert Cornwell who preceded her in death and later married Carlton Gates who also preceded her in death. She was...

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