Obituaries

Jan 24, 2016

Guadalupe “Lupe” Cardenas Terrones, 97, retired secretary, died Sunday, January 24, 2016.  Lupe was born in Colotlan Jalisco, Mexico on December 15, 1918.  She was a long time resident of Newton and a 1939 graduate of Newton High School.  She worked as a secretary & bookkeeper at Berry’s Hatchery for many years.  Along with working, she spent many years caring...

Jan 23, 2016

Life Sketch for Madeleine J. Moody

Madeleine J. Moody, 92, died on January 23, 2016 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Madeleine was born on December 13, 1923 in France to Jean and Marthe (Delouvrier) Rauzoul.

Madeleine married Robert (Bob) Moody in 1946. They moved to the United States in 1949 to be closer to their father and mother. She and Bob lived...

Jan 21, 2016

Sketch for Carolyn S. Sparks

Carolyn Sparks, 64, died on January 21, 2016 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Carolyn was born on May 20, 1950 to Joseph and Edna (Abernathy) Sparks in Kansas City, Missouri.

Carolyn was disabled from birth and required special care throughout her life. She was our “Littlest Angel” who was born with dented wings and halo tilted to...

Jan 15, 2016

Dorotha M. Trouslot 85, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas. She was born September 17, 1930 in Eureka, Kansas to George and Dessie (Luke) Miller. She married Burkhart Trouslot and he preceded her in death.

Dorotha is survived by Stepson Richard and his wife Beverly Trouslot of Walton, KS; Brothers: Jessie E. Brandstetter of...

Jan 12, 2016

Roderick Lynn Grubbs, known to friends and associates as “RL” and family as “Rick,” died in his home of natural causes on Tuesday, January 12, at the age of 57. He is survived by his father, William R. Grubbs of Lawrence, KS, four siblings, and 12 nieces and nephews: Kim (and Shirley) Grubbs, of Lawrence, KS; AnnaBelle Thornton of Galesburg,...

Jan 12, 2016

Jan 10, 2016

Mary Maxine Smith 100, died Sunday, January 10, 2106 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born December 17, 1915 in Halstead Township to Alton Russell and Elizabeth (Severance) Challender.

She graduated from Sedgwick High School and attended Bethel College and Kansas State University. She graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas.

On June 27, 1943 she married Russell...

Jan 9, 2016

Life Sketch for Helen Sizelove

Helen Sizelove, 85, passed away on January 9th at Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas.

Helen was born on September 12, 1930 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Taylor and Anna (Williams) Sails.

Helen married her best friend, Claudie Sizelove, and they were married for 49 years and he preceded her in death.

Helen loved the...

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Jan 6, 2016

Melvin Robinson 80, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Newton Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1935 in Lucas, Kansas to Francis S. and Alice S. Robinson. He married Virginia Wolfe on August 28, 1960 in Russell, Kansas and she survives of the home. Melvin retired as a welder from Hesston Corporation now AGCO.

Melvin is survived by...

Jan 6, 2016

Jan 2, 2016

Martin Luna, 92, of Valley Center passed away January 2, 2016. He was born to Miguel and Anastasia Luna on January 30, 1923 in El Paso, Texas. On November 15, 1947 Martin married Reda (Halcomb). Together they had three sons, Ed, Vincent and Miguel; and four daughters Anita, Amelia, Loretta and Elizabeth. Martin served in the Army, working in Alaska...

Jan 2, 2016

Gina Michelle Tessendorf, 49, of Sedgwick Kansas passed on January 2, 2016 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born to Mary (DuFriend) and Greg Anthony on April 3, 1966. After graduating from Sedgwick High School she married Dennis Tessendorf in 1987. They had one son together, Anthony Joseph Tessendorf. Gina had a passion for gardening, loved antiquing and...

Jan 1, 2016

Richard A. “Rich” Claassen 87, lifelong Newton resident passed away January 1, 2016 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 7, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Leonard and Helen (Albrecht) Claassen. He was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School. Following his graduation he joined his father and brother Roland in the forming of Claassen Oil Company later becoming...

Dec 31, 2015

Patricia A. “Pat” Klaassen 75, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Asbury Park Greenhouses. She was born March 10, 1940 in Champaign, Illinois to William F. and Edith (Hildebrand) Perkins. She retired from the USD 373 Latchkey program and also worked at the former Wilson’s Drug Store as a delivery driver. Pat had a love of children and was a...

Dec 30, 2015

Dec 30, 2015

Dennis Staley, 67, died on Wednesday, December 30th at Newton Medical Center.

Dennis was born on March 6, 1948 in Newton, Kansas to Galen Eugene and Velda Mae (Gillispie) Staley.

Dennis attended Newton schools and worked at Bethel College Food Service area for 43 years. He was an avid fan of Bethel College Athletics and was called their “No. 1...

Dec 30, 2015