Local obituaries for Osborne & Mitchell County in Kansas

Jun 6, 2024

Randy Eugene Koops, 69, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at his home in Downs, Kansas. He was born May 18, 1955 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Henrietta (Heersink) Koops. He graduated from Downs High School in 1973 and Dordt College in 1977, with a Bachelors degree in Business.Randy married Thelma Bousema on May 24, 1980, and...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Marcelyn McCoy Deets was born on March 7, 1929, in Anthony, Kansas, the oldest of four children of Frederick Jackson McCoy and Olive Marie (Babcock) McCoy. She transitioned from this life into her eternal rest on June 2, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.“Marcie,” as she was called by those who knew her, grew up during the Great Depression as...

May 22, 2024

Gregory Alan Hiserote, a beloved member of the Beloit and Salina communities, passed away on May 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love. Gregory was born on March 1, 1959 in Beloit, Kansas, to his parents Merle Hiserote and Mary Crissman.Throughout his life, Gregory touched the hearts of many with his warm and caring personality. He...

May 11, 2024

William Todd Stokes, known affectionately as Todd, age 59, of Cawker City, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Topeka, leaving behind a legacy marked by hard work, dedication, and love for family and community. He was born on August 12, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee. Todd lived in Jonesboro, Arkansas until moving to Cawker City, Kansas in 1992 where he...

Apr 28, 2024

Lila Kay Scott, age 76, of Downs, passed away April 28, 2024. Lila was born January 24,1948 in El Reno, OK to Ed Stiner and Dorris Harris.Lila grew up in El Reno and also raised her three children Lorie, Tammy, and James there. After her biggest accomplishment of raising her children Lila decided she needed a change of scenery and moved...

Apr 25, 2024

Junior Gail VanderGiesen was born on March 25, 1939 to George and Henrietta (Borger) VanderGiesen at Mitchell Co. Hospital, Beloit, KS. He graduated from Downs High School in 1958.Junior married Marideen Boxum on July 7, 1961, and to this union three sons were born, Gail, Gary, and Glen.In the mid 60's he started his career with Kaser Implement in Downs...

Apr 13, 2024

Jacqueline Louise (Campbell) Flesher, fondly known as Jackie, was born on December 5, 1942, in Kansas City, KS. She passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Service will take place at a later date.

Apr 11, 2024

Stanley Ray Muths, age 67, passed away April 11, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. Stanley was born on February 1, 1957, in Beloit, Kansas.He was the youngest child of Julius and Delphine Muths. He resided with his family on the farm three miles west of Tipton. Stanley attended school at St. Boniface in Tipton and then at NCK...

Mar 2, 2024

Jerry Wayne Keezer, 74 of Downs, Ks passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne. Jerry was born in Nashville, Tn. on May 13, 1949, to Louis and Clara “Dodie” Keezer. Jerry spent most of his childhood years growing up in various towns throughout Nebraska as his dad worked in construction.

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Feb 25, 2024

Sharon Kay Corwin, 76, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Services will take place at a later date.

Feb 20, 2024

Wesley Charles DePoy was born November 6th, 1953, to Maurice and Rosella Fisher DePoy in Beloit ks.

He grew up on the DePoy family homestead close to the Waconda springs until the lake came in, and they moved to town. Wes went to school in Cawker City and loved playing football and helping local farmers. Wes graduated...

Feb 19, 2024

Charles Lee Stevens passed away on February 19, 2024. He was born June 22, 1946 in Great Bend, KS to Kathryn Elizabeth (Rychlec) and Lee William Stevens. He was raised in Heizer, KS. where they maintained the family farm and raised sheep. Charlie attended elementary school at Heizer until 1958 then moved to the Catholic Junior High School in...

Feb 18, 2024

Wanda L. King of Beloit, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born March 11, 1929 to Lloyd and Amanda Franz Speer.

Wanda was preceded in death by husbands Dale Mead, Gerald Long, and Charles King. She held various jobs besides homemaker including farming, bank teller, day care business in her home, worked at a...

Feb 17, 2024

William Anthony Eilert, 35, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. William was born October 30, 1988, to Kathleen (Ackerman) Eilert and Mark Eilert at US Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. He was their fourth child of five.

Born to a military family, William moved frequently as a child, first to Tennessee, and then again...

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Anthony Hebert Sr., passed away, January 22, 2024. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM at Dispatch Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, February 3, 2024. All family and friends are invited to attend. Memorials May be given in Michael Hebert’s name to be designated at a later date.

Jan 11, 2024

Diane Sue Koetter, age 73, of Downs, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

In honor of Diane’s battle with Parkinson Disease, memorial contributions are suggested to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

Visitation...

Jan 5, 2024

Edgar John Eck, 92, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 in Salina, Kansas.

Edgar was born August 9, 1931 to Bernadine (Becker) and Pete Eck in Tipton, Kansas. He was their third son and twin brother to Elanora (Eck) Carlin. Edgar was in the army and served during the Korean War in Alaska from 1951 - 1953...

Jan 3, 2024

Sarah Kathleen Slipke passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 38. Sarah was born on May 7, 1985, the third daughter of Michael & Kathleen Slipke.

Beloved daughter, sister and aunt; she will always be remembered for the nearly constant smile on her face, her stubborn determination and her strong faith. Sarah grew up...

Jan 2, 2024

Shirley June Hight, 87, of Beloit, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Private family services will take place at a later date.

Dec 30, 2023

Audrey Lynn Beauchamp, 46, of Beloit, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Private family services will take place at a later date.