Obituary Listings

Jun 13, 2021

Sylvia Ruth Ludwig of Beloit, Kansas, died suddenly at her home on June 13, 2021. Sylvia was born on October 26, 1957, the fourth child and only daughter of Ruth and Max Ludwig. Though she was the youngest, it didn't take long for her to keep up with big brothers Brian, Roger, and Lee, who often referred to her...

Jun 13, 2021

Forrest Hiserote was born in Beloit, Kansas on November 14, 1950 to Elsie (Srna) and Virgil Hiserote. He grew up on a farm east of Beloit with his seven siblings and attended Beloit High School until the 10th grade.

He met his wife, Jeanne Houghton, and married her on June 30, 1973. They were blessed with three...

Jun 11, 2021

Thomas George Curlo, 69, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2021 at Mitchell County Health Systems in Beloit, Kansas with his two children by his side. He was born on June 13, 1951 in Loup City, NE to Frank and Mildred Curlo.

He grew up on a farm in Ashton, Nebraska with his two brothers and...

Jun 2, 2021

Karen Kay Snyder was born February 6, 1951 to Tillman Garst and Lila Freeman.  She passed away at the Cedars Retirement Home in McPherson, Kansas on June 2, 2021.

Karen graduated from High School in 1969.  She spent some time in Virginia Beach, Virginia then moved back to Beloit.  She worked as a certified nurse's aide at...

Jun 1, 2021

Jolene Jean "Jo" Vossman was born on March 29, 1959 to Donald and Cecilia (Heidrick) Vossman. She passed peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2021 in her apartment. Jolene was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church. Her education began at the Christian Church Special Needs School in the late 1960's. After completing school, she worked at...

May 31, 2021

Harold Francis Newell, age 76, of Beloit, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on May 31, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1945 in Hays, Kansas, son of Lawrence (Joe) and Rita Newell, who preceded him in death. He was a dearly loved husband, father, grandpa, papa, great-grandpa, and brother.  On October 26, 1965,...

May 27, 2021

Kenneth L. Hurley was born August 24, 1945 in Concordia, Kansas.  He passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the age of 75.  He went to school in Republic, Kansas, and later attended Fort Hays State.

Ken got excited every year in December about going to Fonner Park in Grand Island to start training horses.  This...

May 18, 2021

Ilene Winkel was born in a farmhouse on July 5th, 1947 near Scandia, KS. A sister with two brothers in the country, Ilene quickly learned how to be fiercely independent and tough.

Ilene attended a small, one-room schoolhouse near Scandia until she moved to Mankato, KS during the formative years of her life. She played recreational softball...

May 8, 2021

Randolph Nathan Halfhide was born on the sixth of August, 1944, in Beloit, Kansas, the younger son of Lawrence "Bud" and Bertha (Quade) Halfhide.  He was raised on the Halfhide family farm at the foot of the Blue Hills in Mitchell County, just a half mile from his paternal grandparents.  Love of family and the farm were instilled in...

May 6, 2021

Nancy Jane Cook, founding member and Director of TruHope, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX on May 6, 2021 at the age of 63.

Nancy was born to Donald and Martha (Prewett) Abercrombie in Beloit, KS on June 1, 1957.  She graduated from Beloit High School in 1975 and performed a variety...

May 3, 2021

Lois E. Luckey was born on February 5, 1941 in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of Donald Stout, Sr. and Freeda Conrad Stout. She died on May 3, 2021 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 80.

She married Avon Luckey on November 29, 1959. To this union, three children, David, Sandy, and Randy were...

May 2, 2021

Sonia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. On Sunday May 2 , 2021 she passed away surrounded by family and friends.

She was born to Everett and Virgina Balthazor on March 21 , 1938. She graduated from St. John's Highschool in 1956. To this day she remained in close contact with her classmates.

May 2, 2021

Paul Lawrence Irwin, son of Lewis B. and Blanche Hight Irwin, was born on December 16, 1927 in Howell County, near Dripping Springs, Missouri. He passed from this life on May 2, 2021 at home in Beloit, Kansas, age 93 years, 4 months and 16 days. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph Edward Buckland, "Sonny", of Beloit, Kansas, passed away on April 30, 2021 at the Hilltop Lodge with his daughter by his side. He was 90 years old.

Joe was born at home in Glasco, KS on December 8, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Nellie Buckland; two sisters, Marie and Betty;...

Apr 28, 2021

On Wednesday, April 28 th , Marilyn Kay Joerg peacefully passed away in Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 68.  Marilyn, daughter of Walter and Marge (Pfeil) Manley, was born on April 4 th , 1953 in Beatrice, Nebraska.

While growing up she enjoyed helping out on her parents' dairy farm, participating in 4-H, flying with her...

Apr 27, 2021

Jeanette Leola Verlyn Perritt was born on March 8, 1946 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Orlo and Leola Perritt. She died on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 75.

Jeanette attended elementary school in Thamesville, Ontario and high school in Dresden, Ontario. After completion of...

Apr 26, 2021

Cremation has taken place & the family is planning on Celebration of Life services at a later date.

Apr 26, 2021

Lloyd Allen Wiles was born on March 29, 1925, to Frank and Elsie (Michels) Wiles on a farm in the Blue Hill community northeast of Hunter. He was the 14 th and youngest child. He passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Downs Care & Rehab Center at the age of 96.

As a youth,...

Apr 26, 2021

JoAnn Claire "Gran" (Goodwin) Beck of Beloit, KS born on February 11, 1942 in Lincoln, NE, passed away peacefully at Beloit Mitchell Co. Hospital surrounded by her family on April 26. 2021 at the age of 79.   JoAnn graduated from Lincoln University High School in 1960 and Southeast Community College Practical Nursing Program in 1977.  "Gran" loved her family...

Apr 21, 2021

Allan D. Gaskill was born on April 21, 1936 to Orville and Georgia (Wolf) Gaskill. He died on his 85 th birthday, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Broadstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska.

He graduated from Beloit High School in 1954. While he was in high school and in his early years, he participated in baseball,...