WINCHESTER “CHESTER” YOUNG
Chester, beloved Golden Retriever of David & Jennifer Young, died May 18, 2023. Chester was adopted in April of 2013, from Caring Hands Humane Society when he was two years old.
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GERALD ALLEN “KO” BARTEL
Gerald was born on December 18th, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gerald was the son of Leonhard and Delsie (Tieszen) Bartel.
MAXINE O’NEILL
Maxine O’Neill passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 27th 2023, she was 77 years old. Maxine lived life to the fullest and will be remembered for her enormous capacity to love and her kind and grateful spirit. Maxine loved traveling, which included crisscrossing the country with her husband of 38 years, Lynn Auernheimer and their friends on their Harleys. She also found great joy in watching her grandchildren compete in sports and truly was their number one fan, never missing an event. She was a fierce competitor herself during card nights with her daughters and granddaughter and the laughter of those nights will be not be forgotten. Maxine graduated from Newton High School in 1963. She enjoyed a 50+ year career with AGCO, formerly, Hesston Corporation. She took pride in her work and was driven by her desire to take care of her family. Maxine is survived by her husband, Lynn Auernheimer. Children; Kellie Griffith’s (Corey), Jamie Remsberg (Tad), Jadlyn O’Neill, Terri Shyrock (Jeffrey Loyd), Vickie Hiebert (Lynell) and Jack Lyon (Julie). Grandchildren; Kadin Remsberg (Kailey), Maggie Remsberg, Jonah Remsberg, Peyton O’Neill, Isabella O’Neill, Noah O’Neill, Brian Herbert (Amber), Ashley Nuss (James) and Kendall Hiebert. Great grandchildren; Ezra Hiebert, Charlie and Gracie Nuss. Siblings: Robert Whomans (Mary Ann), Marjorie Keazer, Rose Allison (Nick Kyle), Lee Allison, Howard Allison (Becky), Art Allison (Sandy). Maxine is proceeded in death by her parents DH and Florence Allison and brother Paul Whomans. Maxine bravely fought a nine year battle with cancer. Her strength and will to live was unmeasurable and she will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. Funeral Service will be graveside at Greenwood Cemetery Wednesday May 31st at 10:00 a.m.. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later day.
JANET ROCHALLE SCHEFFLER
Janet Rochalle Scheffler went to Heaven on Monday, May 29th. She could comfort an upset grandchild in an instant, dish out motherly advice with a look, and kept Dad on his toes for 45 years. Janet was born October 28, 1956 and had quite the list of accomplishments during her 66 years of life. She attended Hutchinson Community College where she earned her associate degree and became a Registered Nurse working at Bethel Hospital, Newton Medical Center, Asbury, and Kidron Bethel before retiring. But it was meeting a cute Dillions meat cutter named Mark while she was in nursing school that forever changed her life and that earned her many titles including: Loving Wife, Amazing Mother to Six Girls, Super Grandmother of 17, and Supportive Friend. Mom loved the family trips to Colorado, Sunday family dinners on the farm with grandkids, and her long drives looking for deer with Dad. Mom’s hands made us matching homemade Christmas outfits, baptismal gowns for her grandchildren from her very own wedding dress, and food for more than 30 immediate family members that brought us all together. Her hands held us... and Dad’s heart. Mom leaves behind all of us. Her loving family includes husband Mark, daughters Melissa (husband Rob Hoyle), Michelle (husband Billy Lown), Marcie (husband Keith Schaller), Margo (husband Colton Hege), Marie (husband Tyler Brenneman), and Martha
WAYNE JOHN REIF
Due an unintended miscommunication between the Newton Kansan and the mortuary, this obituary was not printed on it original scheduled date of Feb 18. We apologize to the family and anyone who was not made aware of the May 21 celebration of life.
BRUCE ANDREW BEHYMER
April 20, 2001 - May 20, 2023 Andrew smiled to the very end. For someone who couldn’t use his words, he most definitely made his feelings known.
HERBERT DAVID ZOOK
Herbert David Zook, 88, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. He was born August 9, 1934 in Morrison, Illinois, the son of John Kore and Ruth (Cooprider) Zook. He graduated from St. Johns (Michigan) High School and, after voluntary service, attended Hesston College and Fort Hays State University to study industrial arts and earth science. While teaching at Bethany Christian High School in Goshen, Indiana, he earned a masters at Ball State University. Herb was a professor of industrial arts at Hesston College, antique auto restoration at McPherson College, and technology education at Fort Hays State University, from where he retired in 1999. He was united in marriage to Janet Vogt on August 27, 1956 at the Hesston Mennonite Church. They were married 37 years before she died of ALS in 1993. He married Lorita Goering Regier on May 20, 2017. Herb was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Herb is survived by his wife, Lorita of the home; son Tim (Renee) Zook of Goshen, IN; daughters Lu Ann (Doug Siemens) Zook of Newton, and Jane (Mark Koch) Zook of Canon City, CO; grandchildren Jeffrey (Nicole) Zook and their children, Audrey, Tyler, Jessica, Eloise and Wyatt; Joshua (Hannah Beth) Zook and their children, Dakota and Riley; Jordan (Tessa) Zook and their children, Millie and Gideon; Angus Siemens, Zoe Siemens, and Willem Koch. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ethel Lais, Alma Lais and Katherine Chambers; brothers Wesley and Harold. Brother Wilbur and sister Irene Martin survive. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston. Memorial contributions may be made to either SonsetSolutions.org account #110438 (son Tim’s mission) or the Pitkin Historical Association, PO Box 218, Pitkin, CO 81241. Cards and condolences may be mailed to Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.
RONALD R. ADEE
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected and peaceful passing of Ronald R. Adee on Friday, April 7, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Elaine A. Kloss. Ron was born on July 17, 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Raymond and Barbara (Boardman) Adee, who both predeceased him. He grew up in Newton, Kansas, where he attended Newton High School. Ron earned a BA in Economics from Northwestern University in 1973, an MSc degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1974, and a JD degree from the University of Kansas in 1977. He was both a licensed attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Ron also was a member of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity at Northwestern. In 1977 Ron began his securities law career in the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington, D.C., where he served as special counsel in the Office of International Corporate Finance. In 1983 Ron joined the law firm of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York City. He returned to Washington, D.C. in 1993 and joined the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP and later transferred to the firm’s New York City office. Ron’s law practice primarily focused on global securities offerings and international securities transactions. He was known in the securities bar not only for his deep expertise in international securities law, but also for his calm demeanor and wry sense of humor. In the fast-paced world of international finance, Ron was known to keep a steady hand on the rudder. Despite the high-stakes nature of Ron’s work, he always treated his colleagues with dignity and respect and remained a gentleman in a rough and tumble world. After a 15-year friendship, Ron and Elaine married in 1996. They had a strong partnership and enjoyed life to its fullest. For most of their marriage Ron and Elaine maintained their primary residence in Manhattan and spent most weekends at their ho
SARAH CENITH HAZLETT
Sarah Cenith Hazlett, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Fountain View Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska. Sarah was born November 23, 1926 in Potwin, Kansas the daughter of Roy O.
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER RAINEY WIEBE
Michael Christopher Rainey Wiebe of Newton, Kansas, was born in Wichita on July 24, 2002, to Sara Hussein Awad and Sam Rainey. Bev Wiebe brought Michael home to Florence, KS, on July 30, and cared for him as his foster parent. In 2003, Bev adopted Michael. She loved her son with unwavering devotion until her life ended on September 14, 2020. Michael “Mike” met his untimely, tragic end on the early morning of May 7, 2023, at the age of 20 years and ten months. We grieve, but not as people who have no hope (1