Mary Jane Kulp
Feb 19, 2026
Mary Jane Kulp of Burlington, NJ passed away February 19, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born in Kansas City, MO to Charles E Sherer and Margaret Northern Sherer and sister Carol. She grew up in the small western Kansas town of Mullinville ,20 miles east of Dodge City. She attended Kansas State University where she met and...
Elaine Campbell
Feb 11, 2026
Elaine Campbell, a beloved educator, dedicated community member, and cherished family matriarch, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas. Born on September 17, 1948, in Beloit, Elaine was the daughter of Eugene and Florence McGinnis File, who predeceased her.
Elaine embarked on her lifelong passion for teaching, which spanned over 35 years and began...
Helena Gasper
Feb 9, 2026
Helena (Steichen) Gasper, age 97 of Tipton, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at the MCHHS Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas.
Helena was born on March 31, 1928 in Tipton, Kansas to Eugene and Theresa Steichen. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1946 and the worked at the telephone office in Tipton as a switchboard operator.
On October 15,...
Harry Gantenbein
Jan 30, 2026
Harry White Gantenbein, age 90, passed away on January 30, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1935, to Wilbur and Frances Bower in Delphos, Kansas. Frances “Pete” later married Ed Gantenbein, who adopted Harry at a young age.
Harry attended school in California, Washington, Kansas, and Hanover, Kansas, where he graduated high school in 1954.
He attended Baker University for one...
Bryce DePoy
Jan 23, 2026
Bryce Allen “Bubba” DePoy, 47, of Downs, Kansas, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Bryce was born on November 11, 1978, in Beloit, Kansas, to Wesley Charles DePoy and Deborah Ray (Turner) DePoy. He graduated from Downs High School in 1997 and later attended North Central Kansas Vo-Tech in Beloit, Kansas.
Bryce worked for John Wrench Construction...
Fontelle Fruit
Jan 15, 2026
Fontelle E. Fruit, born on August 19, 1951, in San Diego, California, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas. She was a dedicated individual who spent many years enriching the lives of others through her work as a hostess and waitress. Fontelle touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and genuine kindness.
Fontelle moved...
Karl Williams
Jan 14, 2026
Karl Edwin Williams, 89, a lifelong farmer and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. Karl lived a full and meaningful life rooted in the land he loved and the family he cherished.
Karl was born on February 9, 1932, in a farmhouse west of Beloit to Hamer and Emma Kunze Williams. He...
Calvin Brummer
Jan 12, 2026
Calvin A. Brummer, father of three, departed from this world on January 12th, 2026. He succumbed to complications of his old age, entering his eternal slumber at Trustwell Assisted Living, Kansas City Kansas. Calvin is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Reist) Brummer, his father, John, his mother, Carolyn (Koster) Brummer, as well as his brothers,Laverne, Duane, Kenneth, and...
Bruce McMillan
Jan 10, 2026
Bruce Kevin McMillan, 69, of Glasco, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2026.
Bruce was born on October 14, 1956, at the Beloit Hospital, the son of Alan Edwin McMillan and Barbara Ann (Hopper) McMillan. He grew up in the area and graduated from Jewell High School in 1974. Following graduation, he attended NCKAVT School, beginning a...
Jean Nelson
Jan 10, 2026
On March 8, 1921, a beautiful soul was born. You knew her as Jean Nelson. We knew her as our Angel on Earth. She was welcomed by her parents, George and Rose Fuller (Remick), in Osborne, Kansas. Jean always joked and laughed that she had to kick her identical twin sister, June, out of the womb to be born. Her...
Doris Jean Riemann
Jan 9, 2026
Doris Jean Riemann, known affectionately as Jean, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026 surrounded by family. Her final days were spent surrounded by family, laughter, storytelling, and many sarcastic comments.
She was born on August 30, 1939, in Norton, Kansas, to Teresa and Leo Goscha. The middle child of 11 siblings, Jean often served as a second mother to the...
Mark N. Sahlfeld
Jan 9, 2026
Mark Nathaniel Sahlfeld, 65, lost his battle with heart issues on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit.
Mark was born in Beloit June 11,1960 and lived in Beloit all of his life. He was born to Joe and Mary (Cullum) and grew up a country boy, riding horses, raising pigs, and just doing what...
Nadine Pirotte
Jan 3, 2026
(Aileen) Nadine Pirotte passed away peacefully in Salina, KS, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 3, 1924, she was the youngest child of Bertha (Cahail) Cook and Albert Newton Cook. Though her family moved frequently during her early years, Nadine spent the majority of her childhood in Cawker City, KS, where she was raised...
Gary Eilert
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...
George "Bill" Sherlock
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...
James "Jim" Burton
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...
Karl Johnson
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...
Carolyn S. Myers
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...
Dale Wann
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,...
William "Bill" Bergmann
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...
