Obituaries

Kenneth F Hymer

Kenneth F Hymer

Feb 17, 2024

Kenneth F Hymer,91,passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. Ken was born on February 20, 1932 in Crawford, Nebraska to Bernice and Amos Hymer. He attended Chadron High School. After moving to Newton, Kansas, Mr Hymer owned and operated Larry’s Drive Inn and later owned This and That, a candle and gift shop.  He also worked as an assistant manager at...

Merle D. Hackney

Merle D. Hackney

Feb 16, 2024

Merle D. Hackney, age 82, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center on February 16, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. He was born in 1941 to Ray and Evelyn Hackney in Newton, Kansas. The family later lived in Missouri before returning to Newton, where Merle graduated from Newton High School in 1959.



After serving in the United States Navy at the US...

Leland James Stucky

Leland James Stucky

Feb 15, 2024

Leland J. Stucky, 91, left his earthly home for an eternity in Heaven, February 15, 2024.

 

He was born on August 24, 1932, the youngest of eleven children born to Solmon and Celia (Hurlbut) Stucky. Leland was raised on the family farm near Moundridge, Kansas. 

 

Leland was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and had the title of “Yeoman Petty...

Wayne Virgil Anders

Wayne Virgil Anders

Feb 15, 2024

Anders, Wayne V., 96, retired Boeing supervisor, died February 15, 2024.

Wayne was born January 22, 1928 to John and Elsie (Vogts) Anders in Moundridge, Kansas. Survivors include his sons, Timothy (Janet) Anders, and Bradley (Sheila) Anders, brother Ira (Nina) Anders, sister, Irene (Bill) Van Wey, grandchildren, Amanda (Nate) Blair, Travis Anders, Brooke Anders, Austin Anders, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces...

Alice H Suderman

Alice H Suderman

Feb 14, 2024

            Alice Helena (Kaufman) Suderman, age 92, of North Newton, KS died on Wednesday, February 14.  She was born on a farm near Marion, SD on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Adeline (Boese) Kaufman.

            Alice was a graduate of Freeman (SD) Junior College and Academy, Valparaiso University...

Neoma Ruth Schmidt

Neoma Ruth Schmidt

Feb 14, 2024

Neoma R. Schmidt, 93, surrounded by her beautiful daughters, left this earth to join her husband in eternity, February 14, 2024.

Neoma Ruth (Wiebe) Schmidt was born April 13, 1930 in Whitewater, Ks. to Tiena R. (Wohlgemuth) and Abraham J. Wiebe.

On October 16, 1949 Neoma married her sweetheart, Wallis Emmit Schmidt, in Whitewater. From that union, came three daughters Trish (Jimmy)...

George William Mock

George William Mock

Feb 13, 2024

George William Mock, a beloved father, husband, ordained minister, and cherished member of the community passed away on February 13, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1929, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Throughout his life, George touched the hearts of many with his kind spirit and dedication to serving others.

George's journey in life...

Judith "Judy" Coleen Box

Judith "Judy" Coleen Box

Feb 11, 2024

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Judith (Judy) Coleen Box left her life here on earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed peacefully.

Judy was born in Newton, Kansas on September 22, 1938 to William and Josephine Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, her parents, two sisters, Iris Pulaski and...

Sheila Irven

Sheila Irven

Feb 10, 2024

Sheila Irven, a loving and caring soul, has sadly departed from this world. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known her. Sheila's life was characterized by her immense heart, warm personality, and her unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand.

Born on October 4, 1962, in Newton, KS to Carolyn Irene...

Robert L. Jackson

Robert L. Jackson

Feb 9, 2024

Robert (Bob) Louis Jackson was born march 15, 1930, in the Dilworth oil field close to Braman, Oklahoma, to Louis Dickenson and Ethel Elizabeth (Erhard) Jackson. 

 

He died February 9, 2024, at Newton Medical Center. 

 

The family moved to a farm near Perth, KS, when Bob was 6 months old. In 1936, the family moved to Florence, KS, where Bob began his schooling. In...

Dr. Richard Allan Siemens

Dr. Richard Allan Siemens

Feb 3, 2024

Dr. Richard Allan Siemens, 94, died peacefully under hospice care on February 3, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, Kan.

Richard was born on January 1, 1930, in Newton, Kan., to Anna (Enns) and Jacob Siemens. He was the first baby born in Harvey County that year. He grew up in North Newton with older sister, Maurine, and younger...

Kay Sue Young

Kay Sue Young

Feb 2, 2024

Kay Sue (Conkwright) Young, 69, of Walton, KS passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center with family by her side.

She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 8, 1955 as the only child of James and Frances “Faye” (Scott) Conkwright; who were lifelong residents of Manhattan, KS. 

Kay graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree...

Martha Diane Osburnsen

Martha Diane Osburnsen

Jan 24, 2024

Peacefully and comforted by her sons, Martha Diane Osburnsen passed to eternal life on January 24, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas. As cancer and heart disease survivor, Diane’s strong will blessed us with 80 years of angelic life before succumbing to the demise of Alzheimer’s dementia. 

Diane was born on June 12, 1943, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the first of...

Celia L Thomas

Celia L Thomas

Jan 24, 2024

Celia L. Thomas 74, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born July 28, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Luther and Esther (Maaser) Poellot.  



Celia married Allen Thomas in Newton, Kansas in Feb ‘88. Together, Celia & Allen bought & ran a gift wrap distribution business wholesaling gift boxes, wrap and ribbons to retailers around the state....

Pamela Sue Kliewer

Pamela Sue Kliewer

Jan 22, 2024

Pamela Sue (Weber) Kliewer 70, was received safely into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ at 11:48pm Monday, January 22 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, KS.

She was born April 8, 1953, to William (Bill) and Vera Weber in Ottawa, KS. She went to school in Ottawa, graduating from Ottawa High School in 1971. She then attended Bob Jones...

Phyllis A Price

Phyllis A Price

Jan 21, 2024

Phyllis A. Price 96, died January 21, 2024 at Kansas Christian Home. She was born January 21, 1928 in Moline, Kansas to Harry and Daisy (Wood) McGuire. On July 20, 1952 she married Floyd H. Price in Wichita, Kansas and he survives of the home.

She graduated from  Friends University in Wichita and earned a masters from Peabody College for Teacher...

Leona G Clithero

Leona G Clithero

Jan 21, 2024

Leona G. Clithero 103 died January 21, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home. She was born October 15, 1920, in Pawnee Rock, Kansas to Lawrence and Martha (Schultz) Koehn. Leona married Ralph Killion in 1945 and had 2 children before his passing in 1953. On April 8, 1957, she married Vernon Ray Clithero in Newton, Kansas and he preceded her in...

Betty Lou Sturm

Betty Lou Sturm

Jan 17, 2024

Betty Lou DuFriend Sturm, known by those she loved as “Lou,” passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas.   Lou was 97 years old.

Lou was born in Alton, Illinois, on August 20, 1926.  Lou would later move with her family to Newton, Kansas, where she would spend the rest of her life.  One summer,...

Duane Graham

Duane Graham

Jan 16, 2024

Duane Graham passed away January 16, 2024 at the age of 92.  He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Ira and Louise Graham on Aug. 1, 1931.



Duane grew up in El Dorado, the older brother of 3 sisters. In his autobiography, he told many fun stories of growing up in a small town.  To say he had an ornery...

Frank E McKedy

Frank E McKedy

Jan 15, 2024

Frank E. McKedy 85, died January 16, 2024 at Kansas Christian Home. He was born May 27, 1938 in Dickens, Missouri to Russell and Dora (Dennett) McKedy. On November 29, 1959 he married Donna Lee McMichael at Garden City, Kansas and she survives of the home.

He served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years and...

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