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Wayne E. Venso

Wayne E. Venso

Oct 4, 2023

Wayne Edward Venso, 78, of Newton, Kansas, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

He was born in Newton, Kansas on April 11, 1945, to Neil & Myrtle (Theander) Venso, and spent his entire life serving his community of friends. Wayne attended Newton Public Schools before graduating from barber college followed...

Marlene (Crisler) Thomson

Marlene (Crisler) Thomson

Oct 3, 2023

Marlene Ann (Crisler) Thomson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at her home in Valley Center, Kansas, with her husband of 63 years by her side. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the presence of God in Heaven above.

She was born March 11,1937, a daughter...

Ronald K. Guinn

Ronald K. Guinn

Sep 30, 2023

Ronald Kay Guinn, 80, of  Valley Center Kansas went to be with our Lord on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Newton Medical Center, Newton Kansas.  He was born August 11, 1943 in Dodge City Kansas to proud parents Ray and Audrey (Madaus) Guinn.  Ron was a 1961 graduate from Bucklin High School, Bucklin Kansas.  He attended Fort...

Orville "Gene" Titus

Orville "Gene" Titus

Sep 29, 2023

Our hearts are heavy at the peaceful passing of our father "Gene" (Papa) Orville Eugene Titus on September 29, 2023 at the age of 92. He was a loyal, caring father. He had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Newton Kansas where he was born and still lived.

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Guinn Dale Cochran

Guinn Dale Cochran

Sep 26, 2023

Guinn "Dale" Cochran, passed on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, peacefully in his home in Bel Aire, Kansas.  He was born December 5th, 1938, in Union City, Tennessee to Leland Guinn Cochran and Emma Lou Cook.

Dale served in the Navy from 1955 until retirement in 1976. In 1977, Dale married Lois Carnell Wilson....

Terry A. Schroeder

Terry A. Schroeder

Sep 23, 2023

Terry A. Schroeder, 63, passed away at his home in Newton, Kansas on Saturday, September 23, 2023 surrounded by many of his family members.

Born on August 14th, 1960, the youngest of three children to Howard and Delia (Huxman ) Schroeder in Newton, Kansas where he grew up and lived out his life....

Virgil D. Owen

Virgil D. Owen

Sep 19, 2023

Virgil Duane Owen was born on December 12, 1930 in Randall, Kansas.  He was born to eternal life on September 19, 2023.  Today is a sad day for our family. Dad's commitment and devotion to our mother, family, country, and Catholic faith were unshakable and inspiring. Dad never knew a stranger. His trust, integrity, humility and great...

Felecia Richey, Tysin Weinley, Bentley Miller And Baby Richey

Felecia Richey, Tysin Weinley, Bentley Miller And Baby Richey

Sep 16, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Felecia Faye Richey, Tysin Reed Weinley, Bentley Michael Miller, and Baby Richey. All four of our precious loved ones got to walk the stairway to heaven hand in hand. They were called home on September 16, 2023.

Felecia (Tator) was born on December 16, 1991...

D. David "Dave" Dahl

D. David "Dave" Dahl

Sep 11, 2023

Darrell David Dahl - "Dave", 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Karen Dahl of Howard Kansas; sister Judy Sherman of Tacoma, Washington; son Darin and Julie Dahl of Towanda, Kansas; son Tim Dahl and Emma...

Terry J. Fisher

Terry J. Fisher

Sep 10, 2023

Terry J. Fisher, 74, retired Certified Master Auto Mechanic and former employee of Davis Moore 25+ years, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph W. Fisher and Clarice (Bailey) Fisher.  He was raised in the Wichita area where he attended school, graduated and went on to Vo-Tech, then pursued...

Byron K. Spore

Byron K. Spore

Sep 7, 2023

Byron Keith Spore, 76, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023 surrounded by family. Byron was born on June 18, 1947 in Newton, Kansas to Arnold K. & Eileen E. (Unruh) Spore. He was a life-long resident of the Newton area & was a graduate of Halstead High School. After graduation, Byron served in the Army National...

Melvin 'Ray' Farquer

Melvin 'Ray' Farquer

Sep 7, 2023

Melvin Ray Farquer passed away September 7th, 2023 in Wichita Kansas. He was born June 4, 1943 in Newton Kansas to Dorris Baldwin and Melvin Farquer. He was a life long resident of Newton, Kansas. Ray served in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam War Era Veteran. He is a life member of American Legion Post...

Carol (Horttor) Cowel

Carol (Horttor) Cowel

Aug 29, 2023

Carol Jo (Horttor) Cowel, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. She was surrounded by her four children and husband of 64 years.

Carol was born on December 7, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kansas. She was the first born of 5 children to Ardith and Eva (Klopp) Horttor. She...

Francis "Lee" Nichols

Francis "Lee" Nichols

Aug 19, 2023

Francis "Lee" Nichols (Papaw), owner of Lee Nichols Trucking, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 80 in Wichita, Kansas.

Lee Nichols was born May 5, 1943 in Wellington, KS to Walter and Mary Nichols (Davis).  During his childhood he moved with his family between Missouri and Kansas.  Settling in...

Peggy "Lois" (Hill) Black - Pianga

Peggy "Lois" (Hill) Black - Pianga

Aug 18, 2023

Peggy Lois Black-Pianga, 95, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma to John Riley Hill and Ruth Eldora Robertson. Lois was a life-long resident of Valley Center. For many years she owned and operated Craft Corner in Valley Center and Wichita. She loved crafts especially oil painting and...

Irene (Dean) Mccolm

Irene (Dean) Mccolm

Aug 16, 2023

Irene (Dean) McColm, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 surrounded by love.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 26, 1926 to D. Claude and Verda E. (Heath) Dean.  She attended Wichita schools and was a graduate of North High School.  On August 30 1946 she married William McColm. He preceded her in...

Linda (Houck) Davis - Haskins

Linda (Houck) Davis - Haskins

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Joyce Davis-Haskins, 82, passed away on August 13, 2023 in Newton, Kansas.

She was born on July 16th, 1941, in Independence, Kansas to Earl J. Houck and Alma M. (Schulze) Houck. She was a lifelong resident of Valley Center, Kansas. Linda attended Maize High School and later graduated from Wichita State University...

Janet (Keef) Torkelson

Janet (Keef) Torkelson

Aug 13, 2023

Janet Lyn Keef-Torkelson, 52, passed away on August 13, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James and Jeannie Keef. She was a lifelong resident of Wichita. She was in the class of 1990 and graduated Wichita Southeast High School. After her graduation she trained at Mothers Grooming, then...

Loree (Chadbourn) Nichols

Loree (Chadbourn) Nichols

Aug 11, 2023

Loree Renee (Chadbourn) Nichols died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 67 in Wichita, Kansas.

Loree was survived by her husband Francis Lee Nichols for one week until he followed her in death due to his injuries sustained in the same car...

Vicki (Jackson) Stoner

Vicki (Jackson) Stoner

Aug 6, 2023

Vicki Joann Stoner, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor Aaron and Georganna (Haughey) Jackson; and grandson, Braiden Woodruff.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Arnold Stoner; children Janna Stoner, Kevin (Pamela) Stoner, Lanna Neibuhr and Micca Bentley (Don...