Obituaries
Dr. Caleb Galen Abbott, OD
Dec 25, 2025
Dr. Caleb Galen Abbott, 84, passed away December 25, 2025 at home. He was born June 15, 1941, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Dr. Galen and Ruth Abbott. He graduated from El Dorado High School, earned degrees in mathematics and physics at Southwestern College where he also ran track, and earned a Doctor of Optometry degree at the University...
Sharon "Kay" Bettles
Nov 30, 2025
Sharon Kay Bettles peacefully passed from this earth on November 30, 2025, on her 81st birthday, after suffering a stroke. Born in 1944 in Council Grove, Kansas, she was the youngest child of four to Edgar L. and Clara Marie (White) Holscher. Kay was united in marriage to Roger Bettles on February 12, 1961, in Council Grove.
Kay touched the lives...
Richard D Johnson
Jan 1, 2026
Richard’s life began on January 2, 1964, in Fort Riley, KS. He was the son of Lawrence R. and June L. (Beiter) Johnson. Richard was a 1982 graduate of Council Grove High School. He had worked for the Manhattan and St. George’s united school districts as well as Schram’s Chrysler in Manhattan. Richard always had a love of automobiles, especially...
James Dean Biehler
Dec 25, 2025
Jim’s life began on April 23, 1942, in Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Joseph Alvin and Frances Ann (Glenn) Biehler. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Herington High School where he played Basketball his team was very successful his Sr year going 12-2. He was united in marriage to Metta Rae Stegeman on June 30, 1963, at St....
Teresa Turner
Dec 12, 2025
Teresa’s life began on September 2, 1982, in Colorado. She was the daughter of Larry Rosencrans and Diane Huckfeldt Hobbs. She was raised by her mother and step father Rodney and Diane Hobbs. Teresa trained as a dental assistant and worked several jobs in her life, including hotel clerk and grocery store employee but she spent most of her time...
Diana K Dittman
Dec 11, 2025
Diana’s life began August 27, 1954, in Marion, Kansas. She was the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Vogel) Evans. Diana attended Centre School District and graduated class of 1972. After graduation she attended Flint Hills Area Vocational-Technical School in Emporia, KS and graduated with her certificate in Dental Assisting. She worked as a civilian Dental Assistant for 36 years for...
Danyella Elaine Joan Bell Catlin
Dec 10, 2025
Our hearts are completely broken as we navigate the loss of our beloved and precious daughter, Danyella Elaine Joan Bell Catlin—our sweet Debby BamBeana. On Wednesday morning at 4am, Debby had passed away in her sleep due to complications from influenza and pneumonia. She was only 20 months old, throughout every moment she filled our lives with so much joy,...
Susan Hurst
Dec 6, 2025
Susan Hurst died December 6, 2025, at home and surrounded by family. Susan fought a hard medical battle and finally her body couldn’t handle any more. Susan was born June 7, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her and her twin brother Stephen, were adopted by William Richard and Betty Hurst of Newton, Kansas. Susan grew up in Newton attending Newton...
Fayetta Ford
Dec 5, 2025
Fayetta’s life began on October 19, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Lacy Lafayette J. Barton and Agnes Lee Hill. Fayetta faced a lot of challenges throughout her life but always remained humble.
Fayetta loved to dance and sing along to Christian music and had faith in her Christian beliefs. Some other hobbies that Fayetta loved to do...
Brenda Stiles
Dec 2, 2025
Brenda’s life began on October 26, 1952, in Lawrence, KS. She was born to Owen and Lola M. (Foust) Steele and raised by her adoptive parents David “Bus” and Joan Stiles. Brenda graduated from Herington High School in 1970 and went on to business school and earned her bachelor's degree in business from Wichita State University. She worked for several...
James Michael Schroeder
Nov 29, 2025
James’ life began on January 3, 1951, in Newton. He was the son of Earl Ray and Racine Dorothy (Smith) Schroeder. His mother passed away when he was five days old and later his father married Esther Schroeder who raised him and his siblings. James was united in marriage to Julene “Jo’ Unruh on May 12, 1980, in Wichita. He...
Debrah Jayne Flynn
Nov 27, 2025
Mother of Levi Smith and Daniel Smith
Passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita.
James Rex Halydier
Nov 27, 2025
James Halydier (J.R./Jim) was born in Brady, TX, to Rex and Lillie Belle (Layne) Halydier on July 9, 1938. He moved with his parents as a small child to Ozona, TX, where he graduated from high school and entered the Navy. After serving four years, he met his wife, Bessie (Bess) Whisenant. They married on Oct. 18,1962 in Dublin, TX.
Over...
Laverle Lee Busenitz
Nov 26, 2025
Laverle Lee Busenitz was born June 16, 1948, to Gerhard A and Olga (Wiebe) Busenitz and passed away November 26, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
Laverle grew up on a farm outside of Newton, Kansas. He had five younger siblings, Arvin, Delora, Elroy, Merle, and Vera. His grade school started in a one room school one mile south of...
