Local obituaries for Osborne & Mitchell County in Kansas

Nov 23, 2023

Ginny Underhill was born Virginia Anne Herriger on December 8, 1937, in Hazlet, New Jersey.  She graduated from Keyport (New Jersey) High School where she was the editor of the yearbook and had earned the nickname “Miss Small”.  Soon after graduating, she met Ron Underhill at a USO dance near where he was stationed at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey. ...

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce Louise Koops was born on February 17, 1933 to Joe and Jesse (Rosendale) Koops on the family farm north of Downs.  Although it was not known immediately at birth, it was soon discovered that she was deaf at an early age.  At the age of 5, her parents decided to send her and her sister, Carol to the...

Nov 9, 2023

Barbara Lou Wilson, passed away on November 9, 2023 in Beloit, KS. Born on June 12, 1951, Barbara's life was characterized by a profound passion for others, a gentle kindness that touched all who knew her, and an unwavering spirit that inspired those around her.

Barbara was adopted in 1959 by Clyde Jr. and Phyllis Wilson, who...

Oct 18, 2023

Janice Marie Bassford passed peacefully from this life at the age of 71, on October 18, 2023 at the Hilltop Lodge HRC (Beloit, Ks), after an extended illness. She was born in Beloit, Kansas, to Gerald C. Bassford and Margaret (Berneking) Bassford McCallum, March 11,1952.

Janice attended grade through high school in Beloit, graduating from BHS in...

Oct 17, 2023

Floyd Julian Renken passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of 101. Floyd was born on a farm north of Downs, KS, on September 11, 1922. He attended Oak Creek School until eighth grade and then began farming with his dad. He farmed throughout the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, witnessing the technological revolution of...

Oct 10, 2023

Donna Marie Roe, 62, of Beloit Kansas, passed on to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She was born February 25th, 1961 in Beloit, KS to Melvin L. and Loretta M. Hutchison. She was raised in Jewell, KS and graduated from Jewell High School. Donna went...

Sep 16, 2023

Jesse Allan Vetter was born on September 13, 1996 to Philip and Kristi Vetter. He died September 16, 2023 at Clinton Lake. Jesse was raised on the family farm north of Randall. He attended Randall Elementary School through the 4th grade, then attended school in Beloit, graduating from Beloit High School in 2015.

He participated in 4-H...

Sep 15, 2023

Francis Eugene Krier, 73, departed this life September 15th, 2023, at Mitchell County Hospital. He was born on May 12th, 1950, in Beloit KS to Lawrence and Caroline (Schmitt) Krier. Francis was raised on the family farm North of Tipton until the family moved into town in the early 60's. Francis graduated from Tipton High school in 1969 and...

Sep 11, 2023

Harold Neil Prather, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023. Born on August 29, 1939, in Beloit, Harold led a life full of wisdom, and hard work. He was a man who was not only wise but also incredibly handy, possessing the ability to cultivate and nurture both the land and the relationships...

Aug 21, 2023

Carol Ann Pickett, passed away peacefully in Beloit, Kansas, on August 21, 2023. Born on August 10, 1950, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Charles W. and Helen E. (Viergutz) Pennewell, Carol was a beacon of strength, humor, and generosity, whose spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Carol was a proud graduate of Ridgeway High School...

Aug 14, 2023

Jimmy George DePoy was born July 8, 1943, in Downs, KS, to Harry and Josephine (Verhage) DePoy, the fifth of seven children. He passed away August 14, 2023, in Altamonte Springs, FL, surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated as the Salutatorian of Downs High School Class of 1961, having excelled inacademics and athletics, particularly math, basketball,...

Jun 10, 2023

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Jun 6, 2023

Clyde Jr. Wilson, affectionately known as Jr., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, in Beloit, Kansas, after a lingering illness. Born on April 21, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, Clyde was the third child of Clyde Harold Wilson and Ora May Keatley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be remembered for his handy, courageous,...

May 15, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Ronald Pickett, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with terminal cancer. Born in Santa Rosa, California on March 27, 1971, to Ronald and Carol Ann (Pennewell) Pickett, Joe was known for his optimism, friendly nature, and great sense of humor.

Joe attended Santa Rosa...

May 3, 2023

Nancy Lynn Bowles, 67, of Cawker City, passed away, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the funeral expense fund in care of Schoen Funeral Home And Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.

Apr 21, 2023

Sandra Ann (Koelling) Elliott, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Beloit, KS, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on June 4, 1945, in Abilene, KS. Sandy was the daughter of Herbert and Doris Koelling and grew up in a close-knit family, forming strong bonds with her siblings that...

Mar 24, 2023

David M. McCann, 76, of Beloit, passed away, Friday, March 24, 2023. Private family services will take place at a later date.

Feb 14, 2023

Andrew J. Rohleder, 63, of Beloit passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Andrew was born December 28, 1959 to Albert and Ola May (Smith) Rohleder in Martinez, CA.

Survivors include: siblings; Jo Ann (Mathew) Duckworth, Betty Lou Rohleder, Thomas (Sandy) Rohleder, and Anna (Charles) Butterfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife...

Feb 9, 2023

Kathryn Ann Sage, age, 73, passed away on February 9, 2023, at the Resident Care Center (RCC) in Beloit, Kansas. She was born on February 11, 1949, to Sever and Ruth Brevick in Eua Claire, Wisconsin. Kathryn spent the beginning of childhood between Wisconsin and the Hi-Linein Montana.  Her parents divorced and her mother remarried Robert Chinander who adopted...

Jan 2, 2023

Scott D. Yatsook, 63, of Tipton, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023. A private family burial will take place at a later date.