Obituary Listings

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...

Feb 28, 2025

Jeffery Wayne Robison of Longmont, CO, died unexpectedly on February 28, 2025, at just 56 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing.

Jeff was born on July 8, 1968, to Junior and Becky Robison in Fort Collins, Colorado. He attended school in Burr Oak, Kansas, and later attended Vo-Tech in Beloit,...

Feb 27, 2025

John Joseph "Jack" Pahls, 88, passed away on February 27, 2025 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit. Jack was born December 16, 1936, the youngest of 10 children born to Adolph and Margaret (Ketter) Pahls of Tipton.

Jack graduated from Tipton High School, and following military service, he returned to Tipton, working for a short time...

Feb 26, 2025

Lois Eileen Heinen passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025 at Aldersgate Village at Topeka, KS at the age of 99 years.  Known by family and friends as 'Eileen', she was born on August 13, 1925 in Cawker City, KS to Peter J. and Hazel (North) Heinen. Eileen was the 3rd of 5 children which included her sister, Agnes...

Feb 25, 2025

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Estelle Marie Schuster, 92 of Beloit, KS went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Estelle, the daughter of Ted and Pauline Hake, was born on March 6th, 1932 in Tipton, Kansas. She was the second oldest of ten children. Estelle was a 1950 graduate of St. Boniface High...

Jan 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16th JoAnn Elliott passed in peace to join her many family members in Heaven.  She lived a long life of 94 years and 10 months.  JoAnn was from the Osborne Ks area and was the fourth of five siblings.  She grew up on the farm near Osborne and lived the hard farm life of the time.  She...