Local obituaries for Osborne & Mitchell County in Kansas

Wesley Charles DePoy

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...

Charles Lee Stevens

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...

Wanda L. King

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...

William Anthony Eilert

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...

Michael A. Hebert Sr.

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.

Diane Sue Koetter

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...

Edgar J. Eck

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...

Sarah K. Slipke

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...

Shirley J. (Bogart) Hight

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.

Audrey L. (Adam) Beauchamp

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.

Ginny (Herriger) Underhill

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. ...

Joyce Louise Koops

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...

Barbara L. Wilson

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...

Janice M. Bassford

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...

Floyd J. Renken

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...

Donna (Hutchison) Roe

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...

Jesse A. Vetter

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...

Francis E. Krier

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...

Harold N. Prather

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...

Carol Pickett

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...