Obituaries

Ian P. Sullivan

Ian P. Sullivan

Nov 13, 2014

Ian P. Sullivan 13, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his Newton residence.  He was born February 21, 2001 in Wichita, Kansas to Michael and Traci (Wendt) Sullivan. Ian was an 8th grade student at Chisolm Middle School in Newton where he enjoyed social studies and made important connections with his teachers and friends.  Ian enjoyed current events and politics...

Myron Laflin

Myron Laflin

Nov 8, 2014

Myron D. Laflin 87 died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his Newton residence.  He was born July 27, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Ralph E. and Lenora M. (Girard) Laflin.  On March 17, 1950 he married Irene Willard in Little Rock, Arkansas and she survives of the home.  Myron is a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in...

Thomas Eugene Tessendorf

Thomas Eugene Tessendorf

Nov 8, 2014

Thomas Eugene Tessendorf passed from this world on November 8, 2014.  He is preceeded in death by his father, Aurther Tessendorf, and sister, Terry Sartain.  He is survived by his wife Diane Tessendorf;  daughters, Tabitha Lynn Pryor-Tessendorf and Debra Jean Tessendorf; grandchildren, Brianna Hadaway, Tristan Bowers, Ashlynn Pryor, Jax Bowers, Trinity Pryor; mother, Delores Sartain and husband Gerald brothers, Dennis...

Max Roberts

Max Roberts

Nov 7, 2014

 

Max D. Roberts died peacefully, Friday, November 7, 2014 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. with the family he loved surrounding him.  Max was born September 7, 1944 in Newton, Kansas to Eugene C. and Dorothy (Lyle) Roberts. He was a proud member of the of Newton High School class of 1963.  Following graduation, Max served in...

Dean E. Hershberger

Dean E. Hershberger

Nov 7, 2014

Dean E. Hershberger 55, died Thursday November 7, 2014 during his honeymoon trip to Arizona with his new bride.  He was born April 19, 1959 in Newton, Kansas to Vilas and Helen (Janzen) Hershberger.  On November 1, 2014 he married Lisa Clark at Central Community Church in Wichita and she survives of the home.  Dean attended Central Community Church in...

Sandra Sue Schwabauer

Sandra Sue Schwabauer

Nov 4, 2014

Sandra Sue Schwabauer passed on November 4, 2014.  She was born to John & Grace Truesdell on March 23, 1941 in Mendon, Missouri.  Sandra worked for Graber’s Hardware Store for 37 years as a bookkeeper before retiring in 2012.  Sandra and Bill met through mutual friends and were married on January 19, 1979.  Sandra loved her family & cherished spending...

Robert G “Bob” Shepler

Robert G “Bob” Shepler

Oct 27, 2014

Robert G. “Bob” Shepler 85, died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Park West Retirement Plaza in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 15, 1929 in Netwon, Kansas to Kenneth and Ilona Shepler.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn Edwards Shepler they were married in 1951 she passed away in 1991.  He married Donzella Moore on...

Evaleina Dolores Reddout

Evaleina Dolores Reddout

Oct 26, 2014

Evaleina Dolores Reddout was stillborn Oct 26, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. Her mother is Chantal Hernandez Reddout and father is Eric Reddout.

 

There will be a funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton, Kansas. With The Reverend Juan Garza presiding. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Wallace M “Wally” Hill

Wallace M “Wally” Hill

Oct 25, 2014

Wallace M. “Wally” Hill 88, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Lakepoint in Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 10, 1926 in Stillwell, Oklahoma to Frank and Nettie (Haney) Hill.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Donna Seltenleich Hill in 1996. He married Barbara J Balance on August 16, 2002 in Victoria British Columbia and she survives. ...

Barbara Gail Rogers

Barbara Gail Rogers

Oct 25, 2014

Barbara Gail Rogers was born March 18, 1952 at Emporia, KS. to Ralph Rogers and

Clara (Jones) Rogers. She passed away on October 25, 2014 at Halstead, KS.

 

Barbara grew up at Lebo, KS and attended Lebo Public School graduating

salutatorian of her class. She graduated from Colby Community College.

 

Barbara worked as an...

Marvin D. Esau

Marvin D. Esau

Oct 24, 2014

Marvin Dale Esau passed away October 25, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born on May 21, 1930, in Walton, Kansas, to Otto and Emilie Esau. He attended Walton Grade  School and Walton High School graduating in 1948. He was originally a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He married Gladys Ruth Woelk on November...

A. Arnita Graber

A. Arnita Graber

Oct 22, 2014

Arnita Graber 90, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas. She was born January 2, 1924 in Salina, Kansas to Jasper and Inez (Nothern) Banker.  On June 8, 1948 she married Max H. Graber in Salina, Kansas and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2006.  Arnita along with her husband Max were founding members...

R. Paul Smith

R. Paul Smith

Oct 19, 2014

 

  Life Sketch for Roy Paul Smith( Sedgwick)

R. Paul Smith, 69, died on Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Sedgwick.

Paul was born on November 17, 1944 in Ft. Worth, TX. to Roy and Julia (Moreau) Smith.

Paul worked as a purchasing manager for electronics. He enjoyed playing golf, dancing and chocolate pie.

He is survived by his children: Rachael Margita, Craig...

Tina Block Ediger

Tina Block Ediger

Oct 16, 2014

Tina Block Ediger was born April 25, 1931 near Steinbach, Manitoba to Julius H. and Katharina (Penner) Block. She was baptized in 1951 and died on October 16, 2014.  She attended Steinbach Collegiate High school and Red River Secretarial College in Winnipeg, and then worked as secretary in Manitoba .  From 1955 to 1981, she worked at the General Conference...

John O. “J.O.” Schrag Dds

John O. “J.O.” Schrag Dds

Oct 15, 2014

 

John Orlin Schrag (J.O.), 100, died October 15, 2014, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. The middle child in a family of seven, he was born on the family farm three miles west and four miles north of Moundridge, Kansas, April 30, 1914, to Adina Pearl (Kaufman) Schrag and Jacob D. Schrag.

 

From childhood to the beginning...

Esther Schowalter

Esther Schowalter

Oct 2, 2014

Esther Nickel Schowalter was born in a sod house east of Goessel to Peter B. Nickel and Margret Franz Nickel on March 29, 1924.

She graduated from Goessel High School in 1942.

On March 28, 1947, she married Aldine (Al) Schowalter in the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel, Kansas.  To this union, three children were born; son Bruce Schowalter; daughters...

Allen “Wayne” Hughes

Allen “Wayne” Hughes

Sep 28, 2014

Allen “Wayne” Hughes 83, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1930 in Halstead, Kansas to Harold and Phoebe (Kaedy) Hughes.  On October 22, 1950 he married Bonnie McCann at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home. He was a retired farmer and cattleman in the Sedgwick area.  Wayne served his country...

John William Sills

John William Sills

Sep 27, 2014

John William Sills passed away September 26, 2014.  John was born to Jesse and Alice Sills August 26, 1928 in Newton, Kansas.  John lived all his life in Newton, he graduated from Newton High School in 1947.  On April 26th 1953 John married Vera Schroeder, to this union were born three children.  John worked for Santa Fe Rail Mill 42...

Edith Unruh

Edith Unruh

Sep 22, 2014

Edith Unruh 98, died Monday September 22, 2014 at her residence. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Petersen Funeral Home Burial will be 1:30 Saturday at Peace Valley Cemetery Roxbury, Kansas.

Edith Unruh

Edith Unruh

Sep 22, 2014

Edith Marie (Jantz) Unruh, 98, passed away peacefully in her Newton home September 22, 2014.  She was born February 7, 1916 on a  farm near Greensburg, Kansas,  to John B. and Elizabeth (Wadel) Jantz.

 

On April 20, 1933, she married LeeVern Unruh.  To this union a son, Gary, and a daughter, Karen, were born.  LeeVern preceded her in death...

Share by: