Obituary Listings

Jan 25, 2021

James S. Sporleder

James Steven Sporleder was born to Richard and Shirley (Maley) Sporleder on December 24,1951 in Beloit, Kansas and departed this life on January 25, 2021.  James and Virginia "Darlene" McKechnie were married on August 6, 1972 at the Assembly of God Church in Beloit, Kansas by Rev. Everett Dykes. Their first home was in...

Jan 24, 2021

Alvera Margaret Long was born on October 30, 1933 in Leoville, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Rosa Kaus Juenemann. She died on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 87.

On August 5, 1952, she was united in marriage with Francis "Sam" Long in the St. Francis Catholic Church...

Jan 23, 2021

Bryan Alan Hake was born the third son of Nicholas Theodore and Catherine Winona Carver Hake on February 2, 1964, at the Smith County Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas.  He departed this life of 56 years on January 23, 2021, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, just 10 days shy of his 57 th birthday.

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Jan 17, 2021

Jeanette (Bunch) Barrett was born March 6, 1928, the second daughter of Cecil and Viola (Townsden) Bunch at their home in rural Jewell County, Kansas. She passed from this life at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of ninety-two years, ten months, and eleven days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her...

Jan 17, 2021

Born November 17th, 1933, to Joseph and Helen (Weigel) Weber in Victoria, Kansas. She passed away Sunday, January 17th, 2021, at the age of 87. Cecilia grew up on a farm north of Victoria until the age of twelve, when her and her family moved to a farm south of Beloit. Cecilia had eight siblings, six brothers and two...

Jan 16, 2021

Norma Jean Catherine (Streit) Hake, 88, died Saturday January 16, 2021 at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kansas where she lost the battle to COVID-19.

Norma Jean, or Normie as her friends call her, was born on December 27, 1932 in Tipton, Kansas to Leo H. Streit and Gertrude (Gasper) Streit.  She attended elementary school for a time...

Jan 14, 2021

Lois Helen Wolf Guipre-Simoneau passed away on January 14 at the age of 93 at Beloit, KS.  Lois was born on March 24, 1927 to Frank and Cora Rehor Wolf, Simpson, KS.  She married her school sweetheart, James Lawdell Guipre in 1945.  They resided on a farm north of Simpson and in 1950 moved to a farm south of...

Jan 12, 2021

Evelyn June (Bunch) Warburton, age 89 of Beloit, Kansas left this earthly life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 to be with her Savior.

Evelyn was born the fourth child of seven on June 28, 1931 to Ed William Bunch and Clara Mary (Radke) Bunch in Lincoln, Kansas.

On June 17, 1950, she was united in...

Jan 12, 2021

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Jan 9, 2021

George D. Blass, age 57 of Beloit, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a battle with Covid. George was born on October 13, 1963 in Beloit, Kansas to Jim and Lois Blass.

George is survived by daughter Courtney Blass of Oregon; son Guhner Blass of New York; granddaughter Alice Ann of Oregon; mother, Lois Blass...

Jan 7, 2021

Gerald Eugene Briney was born February 16, 1929 to Harold Edmond and Blanche Mae McElroy Briney at Beloit, Kansas. He died January 7, 2021 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 91.

He graduated from Beloit High School in 1947. He farmed from 1947 to 1951, and served in the United States Army from...

Jan 7, 2021

Norma Lea Doud, 95, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Downs Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Norma, the daughter of Harry and Minnie (Remus) Moyer was born on October 3, 1925 on their farm south of Glen Elder, Kansas.  She graduated in 1943 from Ionia High School. Norma attended college at Kansas Teacher's College in Emporia and...

Jan 6, 2021

Berta Lou (Sprinkle) Siegrist was born on March 18, 1934 in Walton, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Knapp) Sprinkle.  She died early Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 19 days.

Berta Lou grew up and graduated...

Jan 4, 2021

On Aug 1st 1980 Bud and Judy were united in marriage bringing 7 children together.  Cyndy (Kevin) Pearce, Claude Studdard Jr., Cathy Studdard, Sandy Brown, Shelly Roberts, Derek Montague, and Tonja (John) Bauer.  Bud is survived by his brother Jack (Joye) Pittaway..  Judy is survived by sisters Karen Young, Barb (Eric) Martin. Both are survived by children, grand children,...

Jan 4, 2021

Cremation has taken place & there are no services scheduled. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice.

Jan 3, 2021

Margie Lee (Reischick) Ahlvers was born on March 2, 1924 on a farm southwest of Glen Elder, Kansas. She departed this life on January 3, 2021 at the Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, Kansas at the age of 96.

Margie was born to Vernon M. Reischick and Katie M.  (Brown) Reischick. She attended grade school at Excelsior...

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...