Obituary Listings

Jun 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Marie Gasper, a remarkable woman who left us at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer—fought with extraordinary strength and resilience.

Doris devoted her life to serving others, especially through her longtime work with USD 273. Her unwavering commitment, kindness, and mentorship...

Jun 25, 2025

Gregory Alan McMillan passed away at his home in Randall, KS on June 25, 2025.

He was born on June 20, 1953 in Beloit, KS to parents Richard McMillan and Pauline (Shamburg) McMillan.

Greg graduated from Jewell High School in 1971. He later attended Hutch JUCO and Fort Hays State University. After that, he moved...

Jun 9, 2025

Donna Marie Long was born on November 13, 1936 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Thelma Flinn Gaskill. She died peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas at the age of 88.

Donna spent the majority of her life in Beloit, where she grew up and attended...

Jun 7, 2025

Theresa Marie Baxa passed away on June 7, 2025, at the Mitchell County Hospital Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS. Her seven surviving children were all able to be at her side with their love and support.

Theresa was born on October 23, 1929, to Joseph G.and Catherine (L'ECuyer) Kieffer in Clifton, KS.  She was one of...

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....