Obituary Listings

Aug 31, 2025

James (Jim) Lane passed away on Sunday August 31, 2025 surrounded by family, after a brief illness.

Jim was born in 1945 to Bernadine and Bert Lane. He was named for his Father's best friend in World War II.

He and his mother followed his father from place to place as he moved around the...

Aug 26, 2025

Bernita Fobes Garst passed peacefully in her sleep on August 26 2025. She leaves her daughter Vicki Stevenson and husband Mike, and grandchildren Mandi, Cheyenne, Phoenix and Sterling; great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents Roy A and Trella A Shane Fobes; her brothers and sisters, Doris Gorman, Darrell Fobes, Phyllis...

Aug 25, 2025

Leo "Lee" Allen Mick, age 68, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Salina Regional Hospital.

Lee was born September 13, 1956 in Beloit, Kansas to Conrad and Ann Thummel Mick.

He lived his entire life in Cawker City, Kansas.  Lee graduated valedictorian from Waconda East High School in 1974.  He met the love of...

Aug 18, 2025

Larry Lee Gaskill was born on October 29, 1938 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Stanley and Lorraine Winkel Gaskill. He died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit at the age of 86.

He grew up in Beloit, where he attended schools and later graduated from Beloit High School in...

Aug 17, 2025

Keith Wayne Houghton, age 76, passed away peacefully at Mitchell County Hospital on August 17, 2025, just six days after celebrating his birthday.

He was born on August 11, 1949, to Clifford and Bernice Houghton and grew up on the family ranch south of Tipton, Kansas. Keith graduated from Cawker City High School in 1967, where he...

Aug 13, 2025

Mildred Marie Kuhlman, 96, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 13, 2025, at Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas.

Born November 16, 1928, in Macon, Nebraska, Mildred was the daughter of a Lutheran minister. Her childhood was one of faith and change, as her family moved to several states before finally settling in...

Aug 2, 2025

I was born in Tipton, Kansas, on August 12, 1925, the oldest of seven children of Henry and Marie (Schlenz) Hake. My brothers and sisters were Clarence, Arthur, Margaret, Louella (Sr. Paulette), Norman and Etta Jean.

I attended St. Boniface grade and High School in Tipton. After graduation I worked at the Tipton Telephone Co., until I...

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Lee Tuttle Sulsar was born December 20, 1934, in the family home, on a farm south of Tipton, Kansas, to Harry Smith and Hilda (Wiese) Smith. In addition to her mother and father, Mary Lee had 2 older sisters, Helen and Carole. She passed away in the Mitchell County Hospital, in Beloit, Kansas on July 31, 2025, at...

Jul 28, 2025

Ian Michael Drake, age 65, entered into rest on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family. Ian was born on October 28, 1959, in Des Moines, IA.

He graduated from Beloit High School in 1978, where he helped the Trojan football team win state championships in 1975, 1976, and 1977.  Ian always took great pride in that...

Jul 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jakobi Tyson, who left us far too soon on July 27, 2025, at the tender age of 17. Born on June 6, 2008, in Beloit, Kansas, Jakobi brought immense joy and light into the lives of everyone he met.

Jakobi was a vibrant spirit with a...

Jul 26, 2025

Melvin Robert "Bob" Delay was born to Charles "Charlie" and Darlene (Grover) Delay on March 27, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas. He Graduated from Liberal High School in 1970.

Bob married LeAnn K. Toppenberg on May 16, 1970, in Liberal, Kansas. They were married until her passing in 2007. Two daughters were born to this union Tausia (Cornelson)...

Jul 26, 2025

Robert (Bob) Benedict Smith 92, of Glen Elder, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at MCHHS surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on January 12, 1933 on a farm south of Cawker City. Bob married his wife, Joan Banks, on September 4, 1954.

Bob worked at Holloway Wholesale...

Jul 20, 2025

Judy Kay Weakley was born on March 6, 1947, in Frankfort, Kansas, daughter of Howard Eugene and Elizabeth Rae Hungerford Bronaugh. She died mid-afternoon Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation in Beloit, Kansas, at the age of 78 years, 4 months, and 11 days.

Judy grew up and attended school in Frankfort....

Jul 5, 2025

Renee Lyn Hewitt-Soden was born July 22, 1974 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Donald and Cylene Peters Hewitt. She died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Salina Regional Health Center at the age of 50.

Renee grew up in Beloit, where she attended and graduated from St. John's High School in 1993 with her...

Jun 29, 2025

Kendra Janel Krier Ryser was born on September 6, 1984, to Gary and Jean (Finney) Krier at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas. She passed from this life just as beautifully as she lived it—surrounded by love—on June 29, 2025, at the age of 40, at her home in Beloit, Kansas.

Kendra grew up on the family farm...

Jun 28, 2025

Cylene Bernadette Hewitt, 88, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital.

She was born on January 23, 1937, at her family's home south of Beloit, Kansas, to John and Clara (Auer) Peters. Cylene married Donald Neil Hewitt on November 28, 1956. Together, they raised four children, who were their pride and...

Jun 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Marie Gasper, a remarkable woman who left us at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer—fought with extraordinary strength and resilience.

Doris devoted her life to serving others, especially through her longtime work with USD 273. Her unwavering commitment, kindness, and mentorship...

Jun 25, 2025

Gregory Alan McMillan passed away at his home in Randall, KS on June 25, 2025.

He was born on June 20, 1953 in Beloit, KS to parents Richard McMillan and Pauline (Shamburg) McMillan.

Greg graduated from Jewell High School in 1971. He later attended Hutch JUCO and Fort Hays State University. After that, he moved...

Jun 9, 2025

Donna Marie Long was born on November 13, 1936 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Thelma Flinn Gaskill. She died peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas at the age of 88.

Donna spent the majority of her life in Beloit, where she grew up and attended...

Jun 7, 2025

Theresa Marie Baxa passed away on June 7, 2025, at the Mitchell County Hospital Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS. Her seven surviving children were all able to be at her side with their love and support.

Theresa was born on October 23, 1929, to Joseph G.and Catherine (L'ECuyer) Kieffer in Clifton, KS.  She was one of...