Newsom, Marlene Ruth, 79, passed away January 15, 2017. Marlene was a longtime member of the Westlink Church of Christ, she enjoyed teaching children’s bible classes. She was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and very dedicated to her family. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Doyle Newsom. Marlene is survived by children, Michael (Gloria), Mark (Kimberly), and Janell Newsom; brother, Bill (Sandy) Bales; and grandchildren, Natasha (Daniel) Harris, Nina and Amy Newsom, Ashley (John) Clupny, and Marcus (Diana) Newsom. Private family burial. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Resthaven Mortuary and Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Westlink Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Westlink Church of Christ Education Department, 10025 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212.