Obituary Listings

Jan 2, 2021

Marlene Ruth Moritz was born on November 5, 1933 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Ruth Morris Miller. She died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. and Ruth E. Miller; her husband, Thomas (Tom);...

Dec 31, 2020

John Eugene Stover was born to Raymond Everett and Sarah (Sallie) Catherine (Lowe) Stover on November 12, 1933 at Goodland Kansas.  He passed on December 31, 2020 at Downs, Kansas at the age of 87.

Growing up, John lived with his family at Levant and Colby, Kansas.    He Graduated from Colby High School in 1951 and attended...

Dec 30, 2020

Marlene Wiles was born on November 16, 1944 in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Helen Young Rodenbaugh. She died December 30, 2020 at the Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, Kansas at the age of 76.

Marlene served as a clerk for the Hunter Meat Market, and was also the postmaster for many years. She...

Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Robert A Dobratz, 96, was born at home on April 16, 1924, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of

Alexander and Barbara Blanche (Feser) Dobratz. He was a member of St. John's Catholic

Church in Beloit and graduated from St. John's High School in 1941. He worked at Stack & Kerns Grocery, then volunteered for...

Dec 22, 2020

Darrell Eugene Eilert was born on February 18, 1952 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Eugene and Joye Holway Eilert. He died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Hutchinson Regional Hospital after a short illness at the age of 68.

Darrell grew up around Beloit, where he attended school and graduated from St. John's High School.  Following...

Dec 19, 2020

Vada LoRayne (Ellis) Unrein was born August 10, 1940 at her parents' home in Phillips County, Kansas, west of Phillipsburg to Arthur Ellis and Lucy Fern Gaines Ellis. She passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 in Buhler, Kansas at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Center, which had been her home for the past 5 years.

Vada had...

Dec 19, 2020

Carrol M. Casey, better known as Cabe or Cabo, passed into the arms of His Savior on the morning of Dec. 19th 2020 at the age of 89.

Cabe lived a quiet and unassuming life marked by sacrifice, loyalty, humility, and an occasional flare of Irish temper. His happiest and most treasured moments were spent in the...

Dec 16, 2020

Betty J. Huffman was born on October 8, 1925 in Simpson, Kansas, the daughter of William L. and Susie B. Reeves Huffman. She died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 95.

Betty grew up and attended and graduated from Glasco High School before heading to Kansas University, where she...

Dec 16, 2020

Jimmy Duane Kibbe, age 75, passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home in Beloit, Kansas.  He was born on October 5, 1945 in Beloit, KS to Jacob & Emma Gordon Kibbe.

He graduated from Randall High 1963 and went on to attend one year at FHSU.  He then enlisted in the U.S....

Dec 14, 2020

On Monday, December 14, 2020, William "Bill" Ryan Borgen passed away at the age of 86 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Beloit, Kansas, April 18 1934, the only child of Rex and Eva Borgen. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1952 On September 5, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Barabara Jean Chartier. They...

Dec 12, 2020

Eugene Joseph (Gene) Mick was born September 16, 1944 to Conrad and Ann (Thummel) Mick. He died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home at the age of 76.

He worked for 49 years for Richardson Manufacturing, Sunflower Manufacturing, and Agco Corp. in the tool and die department.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 8, 2020

Lila L. Mihm was born on the family farm near Simpson, Kansas on October 15, 1927, the daughter of Earl and Julia Rathbun Freeman. She died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas at the age of 93.

As a lifetime resident of the Simpson area, she grew up and attended school...

Dec 5, 2020

Donald Laverne Motes, Jr. was born February 9, 1960, and died Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Don married Kathy Mallory in June 1986. They had three children, Thomas, Karey, and Timothy.

He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, Lexi, Emerson, Samantha, and Brittanie, and loved going fishing. He also liked going to family reunions so he could...

Dec 4, 2020

Albert Wayne Henning was born on June 30, 1957 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Jimmie and Carolyn (Atkins) Henning. He died Friday, December 4, 2020 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 63.

He spent most of his life in and around Glasco, where he attended school and graduated from high...

Nov 22, 2020

Merlin Dale Fobes was born on August 17, 1939 at the family home in Solomon Rapids near Beloit, Kansas, the son of Roy and Trella Shane Fobes. He died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit at the age of 81.

Merlin grew up attending country schools before attending and graduating from Beloit High School....

Nov 20, 2020

Roger Paul Wessling passed away suddenly at the MCHHS on November 20 th , 2020.  Roger was born at the Mitchell County Hospital on February 17 th , 1947 to Paul and Ruth (Davis) Wessling.  He was the oldest of five children and was raised in Beloit, Kansas.

Roger learned the value of hard work early in...

Nov 19, 2020

Melvin Seehafer, 94, passed away November 19, 2020 at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, KS.   He was born October 27, 1926 at home east of Hunter to Otto W and Hattie Remus Seehafer.

He married Eldora Gallion on April 13, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Hunter, KS.  Two sons were born to this union, Galen and Rod.  Melvin...

Nov 15, 2020

After a long battle with cancer, Arnold passed away November 15, 2020 at the age of 83 with his family by his side.

Arnold Leroy Fox was born on January 28, 1937 to Francis and Mabel Fox at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.

Growing up, Arnold attended Browns Creek School, Center School, and...

Nov 9, 2020

Geneva Beth Porter, daughter of Clifford O. and Blanche M. Luckey Brunnemer was born January 15, 1926 in Glen Elder, KS. She departed this life at Mitchell County Hospital on November 9, 2020 at the age of 94.

Geneva grew up and attended school in Glen Elder and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1944.  She...

Nov 6, 2020

Cremation has been chosen & services will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Family to be determined.