Obituary Listings

Dec 31, 2025

Gary Wayne Eilert was born on April 29, 1963 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of George and Anita Brummer Eilert. He died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita at the age of 62.

He grew up in Beloit where he attended St. John's before graduating from Beloit High School in 1981. He was a...

Dec 27, 2025

George William “Bill” Sherlock of Beloit, Kansas passed away on Saturday December 27, 2025 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas.

Bill was born to Lee and Lodema Sherlock [Feidler] on March 8, 1941 in Beebe, Arkansas.

Bill attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles, California. Following high-school he attended Pasadena City College where he studied Police Science and Criminal Justice.

Bill married...

Dec 24, 2025

James “Jim” Kent Burton went home to be with the Lord on the 24th of December 2025. Jim was born on the 14th of December 1946 to Bertum and Georgia Burton in Denver, Colorado.

Jim would go on to graduate with a degree from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s in industrial arts. Jim would marry Shirley Harrison, and they would...

Dec 21, 2025

Karl "Swede" Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, at Hilltop Lodge. Born on November 26, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas, Karl was a man of quiet strength, known for his stoic demeanor and the deep love he held for his family.

Karl dedicated 19 years of his career to Cloud Ceramics, where he meticulously crafted bricks, showcasing his commitment to...

Dec 16, 2025

Carolyn Sue Myers, beloved wife, mother, and community servant, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Beloit, Kansas, at the age of 79 after a fourteen-year battle with illness. Born on September 18, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Darrel and Mary Lou (Eibert) Clark, Carolyn's life was defined by her unwavering commitment to education, community, and family.

An alumna...

Dec 15, 2025

Dale Lee Wann, 71, passed away 12/15/2025, at his home in Glen Elder. He was born to Dale Leon and Rose Wann on 12/14/1954 in Albuquerque, NM. He spent 30 years living with his wife, Wendy, in Clay Center. With his declining health the last two years, they decided to move to Glen Elder to be closer to their daughter,...

Dec 13, 2025

William “Bill” Henry Bergmann, 74, was born on December 17, 1950, to George and Betty (Murray) Bergmann in Beloit, Kansas. He departed this life on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He spent his last moments out in the country where he loved to be.

Bill grew up in Beloit and attended St. John’s Catholic School (Class of 1968). In 1982, he married...

Nov 26, 2025

On November 26, 2025, at the age of 49, Lela Raye Arnoldy was called to her eternal home. She was born on September 6, 1976, in Beloit, Kansas, to Lana Gant and Neil Schulte.

Lela’s early years were spent at home in Tipton with her mom and dad. She lived in Downs attending elementary and junior high school there. She moved...

Nov 23, 2025

BRETT D'WAYNE COLLARD

Born June 4th 1969 in Pasadena, Texas

Passed from this life on November 23rd 2025.

He passed from this life at the age of 56 years after a long fought battle with cancer.

He was married for 35 years to Laura Collard and they had four children (David, Ashley, Michael & Morgan), four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his...

Nov 23, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick was taken from her love of life on Sunday, November 23, 2025.She was born on July 22, 1961, in Newton, Kansas, the sixth child and fifth daughter in a family that later welcomed one more brother. Mary’s parents are Max and Marjorie Kirkpatrick.

Mary grew up in Newton, KS, where she attended both primary and high school. Her...

Nov 19, 2025

After 98 years of living larger than life, Marilyn Pfeiffer Hake died Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.

   Marilyn was born on September 17, 1927 to John Ira and Mary (Jacobs) Pfeiffer in Tipton, Kansas. She was the youngest of three children and attended St. Boniface Grade School, graduating from Tipton High School in 1945....

Nov 11, 2025

Mary DubbertOctober 2, 1941 – November 11, 2025

Mary (Gradig) Dubbert, age 84, of Tipton, Kansas, passed away on November 11, 2025, in a tragic farm accident near her home.

Mary was born on October 2, 1941, in Osborne, Kansas, to Urban and Margaret (Gasper) Gradig. She lived on the family farm southwest of Tipton until the age of 5. Then, she...

Nov 6, 2025

Gary Ray Sigle, born on April 17, 1952, in Lucas, Kansas, passed away suddenly at home on November 6, 2025. A man of profound dedication and rich experiences, Gary lived a life that was not only full of hard work but also embraced the joys of outdoor adventures and community service.

After graduating from high school in Miltonville, Kansas, Gary proudly...

Oct 27, 2025

Rebecca Kathleen Marzolf, 85, passed away Oct. 27, at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas. She was born Jan. 9, 1940 at her home south of Glen Elder to Edwin and Nora (Ahlvers) Fisher. She was the third of four children.

Becky married Jack Marzolf on May 24, 1959. He died on Father's Day in 2020. Together they...

Oct 22, 2025

Kam Jerod Gaston, 45, of Wichita, KS passed away October 22, 2025, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, KS. He fought courageously for many years battling Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. He was born April 24, 1980 in Beloit, KS to Kim and K (Porter) Gaston.

Kam's love for family began early in life. He grew up sharing an...

Oct 14, 2025

Wesley Cole "Butch" DePoy, Jr. of Downs, Kansas, passed away on October 14, 2025 in Downs at the age of 51.

He was born on January 27, 1974 in Beloit, Kansas to Wesley Charles DePoy and Deborah Rae (Turner) DePoy.

Butch was a proud graduate of Waconda East High School in Cawker City.

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Oct 11, 2025

Don E. Robinett was born in Randall, Kansas on February 9, 1932, the fourth and only surviving child of Charles and Lena Robinett. He went to his heavenly home on October 11, 2025 at the age of 93.

He grew up and attended school in Randall and graduated from Randall Rural High School with the Class of...

Oct 3, 2025

Lyle Dean McHenry was born on February 12, 1943, to Ralph and Thelma (Schmidt) McHenry. He grew up with a strong sense of curiosity and creativity that would shape the rest of his life. Lyle passed away on October 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work that will be fondly remembered by all who...

Oct 3, 2025

Roxie Ann (Schramek) Hake departed her life of 70 years at her home in St. George, Kan., early Friday morning on Oct. 3, 2025, after a several-years battle with colon cancer.

Roxie was born on June 20, 1955, to Willard and Doris Schramek in Beloit, Kan.  She graduated from Beloit High School in 1973, and that summer...

Sep 25, 2025

Shirley Rose (Miller) McPeak, 99, of Glen Elder, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at MCHHS, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 15, 1926 on the family farm NE of Downs to Rudolph and Callie (Hulett) Miller.

Shirley attended Oak Dale Country Grade School and graduated from Downs...