Obituary Listings

Jun 6, 2025

Dorotha "Dottie" Ellen Harder, 96, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home in Beloit, Kansas.

She was born on May 13, 1929, to George and Erma (Eaton) Walford. Dorotha spent her life caring for others, working as a nurse aide in various nursing homes.

A talented sewer, quilter, and crocheter, Dottie...

Jun 4, 2025

Larry Butterfield, 85, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry and his twin brother, Garry, were born on February 8, 1940, in Atkinson, Nebraska, to Justin and Mable (Gaughenbaugh) Butterfield. From the very beginning, family played a central role in Larry's life.

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Jun 4, 2025

David Louis Magette passed peacefully with his family at his side on June 4, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on November 18, 1961, in Beloit, Kansas, to Louis and Delores (Palen) Magette. He was the oldest of 5 children and raised in the farming community of Tipton, Kansas. He graduated from Tipton Catholic High School...

May 23, 2025

Alice Marie LaCoe, 79, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025.

Alice was born on July 5, 1945, in Beloit, Kansas, to Orville and Juanita (Hansen) Thompson. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1963, where she built lasting friendships and cherished memories that would stay with her throughout her life.

On...

May 21, 2025

Ron Ellenz, 88, of Beloit, Kansas, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 21, 2025. He was born on October 18th, 1936, in Tipton, Kansas to Aaron and Marie (Gasper) Ellenz. He was raised on the family farm and attended Wichita State University after graduating from Tipton High School.

He met his beloved wife, Joan (Carrico),...

May 17, 2025

Colleen Sahlfeld, 81, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away with her loving family at her bedside on May 17, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, the same place where she devoted much of her life in service to others.

She was born on October 12, 1943, in Junction City, Kansas, to James Edwin and Johanna "Joan" Willett....

May 3, 2025

Everett Eugene Mastin was born May 29, 1923 in Herington, Kansas, where he lived until the age of 5. At that time, the family moved to Beloit, Kansas. Everett went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025 at the age of 101. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley George Mastin and Ethel Carolyn (Girtch)...

May 2, 2025

Leanda Sue Dronberger Orsborn was born January 25, 1951 to Lee Keith Dronberger and Yolanda Kay (Ladner) Dronberger Pittenger in Topeka, Kansas.  She was the oldest of three children.  She passed away on May 2, 2025 at Meadowlark Hills – Stolzer House in Manhattan at the age of 74 after her journey with Parkinson's.

Leanda started her...

Apr 25, 2025

Marlene Kay Odle-Kemp passed into eternal life on April 25, 2025. She was 78 years old. She is survived by her husband Bill, her daughters, Sr. Mary Rebekah (Grace Elizabeth) Odle-Kemp and Courtney Anne Cochrell, her son-in-law, Shawn Cochrell, her two grandsons, Colin and Finley Cochrell, her four siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Wichita,...

Apr 18, 2025

Raymond Bruce (Ray) Howland II was born on August 30, 1934 to Raymond Bruce and Violet (Hout) Howland on the family farm in Formoso, Kansas. He was the oldest of four children. He passed away on April 18, 2025 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 90.

Ray went to a small country school...

Apr 15, 2025

Sarah L. Smith, 65, passed away April 15th, 2025, at home in Beloit. Sarah was born November 30th, 1959, in Plainville Kansas.

Sarah was the oldest child of Sharon M. Smith. She grew up in Garden City and Downs Kansas before calling Beloit her home in 1983. She loved watching NASCAR, Kansas City Royals and Kansas University...

Apr 4, 2025

Martha Jane "Marti" Wagner, age 82 of Downs, Kansas, departed this life on April 4, 2025.

Marti was born January 19, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Wilber and Hazel Walker.

A graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School, she then achieved her Master's Degree from the Kansas State Teacher's College. While teaching in Hamilton,...

Mar 29, 2025

Juliann Margaret Ayers, the daughter of Bernard Wagner and Frances (Thomas) Wagner, was born September 13, 1931 at Tipton, Kansas. She died March 29, 2025 at the age of 93.

Juliann's family lived on a farm outside of Tipton. Later, in her youth, they moved north of Cawker City, where Juliann attended grade school. She later moved...

Mar 26, 2025

Linda Sue Bizzell O'Hara, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on March 26, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born August 20, 1944 in Elk City, Oklahoma to her parents Suzanne Gray and Weldon Dwain Bizzell. She graduated from Canute High School in 1962 as valedictorian of her class. She married the love of...

Mar 22, 2025

John Lee Duden, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 82 in Beloit, Kansas. Born on December 28, 1942, in Colorado Springs to Floyd and Elizabeth Duden.  John's early life was marked by the vibrant and adventurous spirit of the American West, a characteristic that stayed with him throughout his life.

John's journey...

Mar 16, 2025

Homer Thomas Pursley III, of Almond, WI, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of hospice and his sister Joyce by his side, a testament to the enduring power of family and compassion. Homer was born June 24, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Homer Thomas Pursley II and Joyce Darlene Pursley....

Mar 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kerry Thierolf Rozman on March 8, 2025. Born on December 23, 1963 to Judd and Judy Thierolf, Kerry grew up in Beloit, Kansas, where she attended Beloit Junior-Senior High School. A proud cheerleader, she carried that same boundless energy, enthusiasm, and kindness with her throughout her life, always lifting others up...

Mar 7, 2025

On March 7th, 2025, Beverly "Bev" Bea James passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in Beloit, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, and her parents.

Beverly was born on May 18, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, the only child of Clarence "Church" and Nora (Fairchild) Churchill. As a young girl, she and...

Mar 6, 2025

Joshua Jeremiah Jackson, 41, passed away March 6, 2025, at his parent's rural Glen Elder home surrounded by family. Joshua was born on June 30, 1983 the second child of James and Denise Jackson.

Joshua grew up on his family farm south of Glen Elder. He attended Kindergarten through junior high in Glen Elder then graduated from...

Mar 6, 2025

Judy Ann Pohlman, beloved mother and grandmother, died March 6, 2025 at the Hilltop Lodge with her husband, Gary by her side.

Judy was born on December 27, 1945 in Hays, Kansas. She was adopted by her loving parents, Gordon and Clarabel Lundeen of Clifton, Kansas. She spent her young life there in Clifton with her older...