Tom Stolz graduated from Newman University in 1980 with a Bachelor’s degree in medical biology and received his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University in 1992. Tom has held positions ranging from undercover narcotics detective and deputy police chief, Wichita Police Department, 1982-2012. The merger of the city of Wichita and Sedwich County’s new joint central and code enforcement needed someone with problem-solving and leadership skills which are evident in Tom’s...

Engagement announcement of Jennifer Jameson and Matthew Keller, who plan to marry in May 18, 2013, at Eberly Farm in Wichita.  Bride to be graduated from Newman University with a degree in elementary education and is currently teaching the fourth grade at Buhler Grade School.

Arthur Joseph “Art” Haag, 73, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Nov. 3, 2012. Art is the brother of Ginny Penney and Connie Rogers. He is surived by; wide; DeAnn; children, Susan Cohrs (David), Jean Skladzien (Michael), Alan Haag, Amy Stull (Brett), Thomas Haag (Claire), Forrest Haag (Lauren), Elizabeth Sampson (Chris); siblings Howard Haag (Marilyn) Ida Jo Jones (bill), Rose Marie Pfaff, Lea Gaughan, Charlotte Swisher (Richard), Roger Haag, Cathy...

Sr. Ruth Klein, 97, died Oct. 13, 2012, in the Dominican Sisters of Peace convent infirmary in Great Bend. Originally from Lincoln, Neb, Sister Ruth entered the Dominican Sisters’ Community in Great Bend July 2, 1930. She celebrated 75 years of religious profession in 2008.  Sister Ruth began her ministerial life by being a 1st-4th grade teacher and would later teach music lessons to high school and college students. In her passion for music Sister Ruth instructed in Gregorian chant and...