Obituary Listings

Aug 28, 2026

Joe Kindscher, a beloved son, brother, and community stalwart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2026. Born on October 18, 1962, in Beloit, Kansas, Joe lived a life that was as rich and full as the land he called home. His journey from a small-town boy to a cherished local businessman touched the hearts of many.

The son...

Aug 17, 2026

   Cheryl Ann Betts was born on August 24th, 1953 in Osborne, KS to Jim and Vera Betts. At that time there was no hospital for she was born in the nursing home! The house still stands as every time we passed by she would remind us! Cheryl went to live with her Lord and Savior on August 17th, 2026...

Aug 15, 2026

   Derek Budke, a cherished soul known for his infectious smile and unwavering spirit, passed away on August 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with a body that stopped working. Born on May 4, 1970, in Beloit, Kansas, Derek was the beloved son of Sylvia and the late Richard Budke. 

   Derek's life was a testament to humility, kindness, and familial...

Aug 14, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Sherlock (Golemboski)

February 4, 1932 -August 14, 2026

Elizabeth Marie Sherlock (Golemboski), lovingly known throughout her life as Betty, age 94, longtime resident of St. Francis, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 14, 2026 in Beloit, KS.

Betty was born on February 4, 1932, in Levant, Kansas, to Joseph and Justina Golemboski. From an early age,...

Aug 11, 2026

Beverly J. Broadbent Hobbs was born on April 17, 1933, to Carl and Julia (Finney) Broadbent on the family farm south of Beloit. She had two siblings, brother Carldon and sister Neida Vonne.

She attended Laben 82 and Georgia 90 country schools and graduated from Beloit High School in 1951. She graduated from the NCKA Vo-Tech School in 1975 from the...

Aug 6, 2026

Gloria Dianne (Wiegert) Wilson, 81, died at her daughter’s home in Marquette, Kansas on August 6, 2026. She had recently been admitted into Gentiva Hospice care. She was born on March 28, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas and was adopted along with her sister at an early age by Walter Wiegert and Erna (Schwerdtfeger) Wiegert where she was raised in...

Aug 4, 2026

Russell S. Carter, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on December 8, 1947, Russell lived a life rooted in family, hard work, laughter, and the Kansas land he loved. He was adopted as an infant by Orvis and Nona Carter, who gave him a strong foundation of unconditional...

Aug 4, 2026

Edgar Nicholas Wagner, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1936, on the farm near Tipton, Kansas, to Bernard and Frances (Thomas) Wagner.

Edgar was raised on the farm near Tipton, Kansas, where he learned the values of hard work and faith at an early age. It was there that he developed a lifelong...

Aug 3, 2026

Darrell “Craig” Emmot passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2026, just moments after taking his “last ride” on his Harley-Davidson, at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 30 days.

Craig was born October 4, 1958, at Mitchell County Hospital, the son of Darrell David and Carol Jean Studer Emmot. He attended school in Beloit and graduated from Beloit Jr.-Sr....

Aug 1, 2026

Michael Scott Sibley was born March 2, 1985, to Harold Keith Sibley and Diana Louise St. John-Sibley at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.

“Mike,” as he was known to family and friends, attended Beloit Elementary and Beloit Junior High School, where he participated in and excelled in wrestling and football. He later received his high school diploma from Hutchinson, Kansas,...

Jul 20, 2026

Rosella was born November 26, 1931, to George Budke and Christine (Sahlfeld) Budke on the family farm north of Beloit, Kansas, during a blizzard. She was a lifelong resident of Beloit and attended Plum Creek Grade School for eight years before graduating from St. John High School with the Class of 1949.

As a girl, Rosella was very athletic. She joined...

Jul 20, 2026

Monte Dan Bean passed away on July 20, 2026, at the Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas at the age of 78. Monte was born on April 9, 1948, in Beloit, Kansas, to Daniel and Lois (Rarick) Bean.

The oldest of four boys, he spent his childhood years on a farm northwest of Beloit. He attended the Center School, near Solomon Rapids,...

Jul 10, 2026

Darlene Lea Dryden, 78, was called home peacefully on July 10, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1948 in Smith Center, KS, and was the daughter of Clifford E. and Edna Thomas. They raised her on a farm in Woodston, KS on the land with the famed "Big Thomas Barn".

Her Beautiful Life and Legacy

She graduated High School in Woodston,...

Jul 9, 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Twila Virleen Remus Kruse was born on September 16, 1931, at the old Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, to Henry and Lola (Milburn) Remus of Hunter. When Twila was eight years old, her family moved to Beloit where she attended District No. 3 country school through the eighth grade. When she was thirteen, the family purchased the Brown Homestead,...

Jul 2, 2026

Shirley Frances (Gray) Hayden, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. She was born on March 31st, 1936 to Ovid and Mable (Lawson) Gray in Beloit, KS.

Shirley married Raymond Hayden on January 28th, 1954 and together they raised 13 children. Throughout their marriage, they lived in Glen Elder, Cawker City, and...

Jun 19, 2026

Daisy J. Matthews Davenport, 92, of Hunter, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026.

Daisy was born on February 10, 1934, in Arkansas. Throughout her life she called several places home, including Louisiana and California, before ultimately settling in Kansas, where she built a life centered on faith, family and hard work.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2026

Timothy Jerel Almond, 75, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away on June 16, 2026.

Timothy was born on March 7, 1951, in Albemarle, North Carolina, and was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated high school before enlisting in the United States Army at just 17 years old on August 28, 1968. He honorably served his country during the Vietnam War as...

Jun 11, 2026

With profound sadness and deep love, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Janis Faye Sibley Koch, who departed from this world on June 11, 2026, in Hastings, Nebraska. Janis was born on July 13, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas—a place whose warmth and hardworking spirit shaped her from her earliest days.

Janis’ journey through life was marked by love, dedication,...

Jun 11, 2026

Mary Christine (Chris) Miller of Beloit, Kansas, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on July 3, 1951, in Embudo, New Mexico, the daughter of King Farrar Kennedy and Mary Kennedy. She graduated from Wichita Heights High School with the Class of 1969. After high school, she attended Wichita State University and later...