Local obituaries for Osborne & Mitchell County in Kansas

May 20, 2018

Donald Eugene Johnson was born on September 17, 1924 in Smolan, Kansas to Earl B. Johnson and Esther H. (Stilley) Johnson.  While growing up, Don’s mother played the piano and taught all three of her children to play various instruments and to sing.  During the depression years, the Johnson family moved to California where Don played in the high...

May 12, 2018

Mary Louise Walter, 98, of Beloit passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  She was born in Beloit on April 8, 1920 to Herman and Minnie Walter, the fourth of five children.  Mary Lou attended St. John’s schools, graduating in 1938.

Immediately after high school, Mary Lou worked for a lawyer in Beloit performing clerical duties.  She...

Mar 3, 2018

Mildred (Millie) Hyman, 85, Beloit, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. Millie was born on May 14th, 1932 in Victoria, Kansas to Joseph and Helen (Weigel) Weber. Millie grew up on a farm north of Victoria. When she was thirteen years old, Millie and her family moved to a farm south of Beloit. When she was eighteen, she met...

Feb 27, 2018

Paul A. Gengler was born June 22, 1937 to Frowin & Anna Marie (Schmidt) Gengler in Beloit, Kansas.  He passed awayTuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home after a long battle with COPD at the age of 80.

Paul’s mother passed when he was 10 years old, leaving Paul and his four brothers to be raised by...

Feb 16, 2018

Noma Wilson, 91, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Wilson Jr. of the home.

Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, with interment to follow in...

Jan 9, 2018

David Wayne Sumpter, 69, Beloit, Ks.,  passed away  Tuesday, January 9, 2018. David was born May 25, 1948 to Erinstein (Lawson) and Richard Wayne Sumpter in Omaha Ne.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Diane, Josephine, Carol, Edith, grandparents Lloyd and Effie Sumpter.

He is Survived by wife Rose Sumpter of the...

Jan 1, 2018

Margaret Ann (Stover) Koenigsman, 83, Beloit, Ks., passed away January 1, 2018. Margaret was born September 15, 1934, to William and Cecilia Stover, in Beloit, Ks. She attended St. John's Catholic Schools and graduated in 1952. She also attended the Plum Creek country school during the years of World War II. In 1954, she married Ralph Koenigsman and enjoyed...

Dec 20, 2017

Melvin Lee Eilert, (Hawk) was born July 19, 1953 in Beloit, Kansas.  He passed away December 20, 2017 at Mitchell County Hospital at the age of 64.  Melvin was the son of Harold and Ernestine (Mick) Eilert and the sixth of their ten children.

Melvin grew up in Beloit attending St. John’s Catholic School and Beloit High...

Dec 8, 2017

Jason Allen Zerr, 35, of Mitchell County, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. Jason was born May 23, 1982 to Steve Jr. and Lucy (Moellering) Zerr.

Jason’s passions for life were hunting, fishing, and helping people in any way he could. He lived life to the fullest each day glorifying his Lord and Savior. Jason was...

Nov 30, 2017

Stephen Mark (Steve) Kelly, age 59, Independence MO, died Nov 30, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House; Kansas City, MO. He was born Nov 4, 1958 to Harold and Josephine (Bavuso) Kelly in Raytown, MO.

Steve’s family moved to Beloit, KS in 1960 where he attended grade school and high school graduating from Beloit High School...

Nov 28, 2017

Adrian Ann Lyon, 31 of Osborne, KS passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2017. Adrian was born December 7th, 1985 to Deb and Bruce Webb of Osborne, KS. Adrian attended Osborne schools graduating from Osborne High School in 2004. She advanced her education at Kansas State University graduating in 2008 with a BS in Mass Communications. After an internship with...

Nov 14, 2017

Rosalee Ann (Peters) Schwerman was born November 10, 1929 to Nick and Rose (Marchand) Peters in rural Jewell KS.. She walked one mile to Prairie Flower School for grades first through eighth.. She graduated from St. John’s High School in 1948. She then graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Concordia in May 1951. She was among the...

Sep 12, 2017

Loretta, known by her family and friends as Rusti, was the second oldest of ten brothers and sisters. She was born in Tipton, Kansas, on September 15, 1930 to Kathryn and Joseph Brummer.  Her family eventually settled in a small house on the west side of Beloit. She attended St John’s High School, where she excelled in mathematics. Her...

Aug 4, 2017

Inez L. Kramp, 83, of Natoma, passed away Friday Aug. 4, 2017. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, Beloit, is handling arrangements

Jun 19, 2017

Nancy Dolezal, 69, passed away Monday, June 19th, 2017, at her home in Downs, KS.  Nancy was born October 29, 1947, in Elizabeth, CO, daughter of Keith and Warreen (Blanchard) Wilkinson.  As a small child, the Wilkinsons moved to a farm in Republic County, KS. Nancy attended schools in Agenda, KS, and graduated with the class of 1965. Later...

Apr 17, 2017

Susan Louise Schindler, 54, Beloit, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017.

Visitation: Friday, April 21, from 2 -6  p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments.

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, Beloit.

Burial at Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder KS.

Preceded in death by: father, Dale Mead;...

Apr 14, 2017

Shirley A. Williamson, 78, passed away, Friday, April 14, 2017.  She was born Sept 2, 1938, in Mankato, Kansas, to Floyd M.  & Anna M. (Heater) Briggs.

Survivors:  husband, Charles W. Williamson, children, Terry Clingman (Wayne),  Beloit, Kevin Williamson, (Vonna) Utah, Charles Williamson (Cathy)Wyoming, Scott Williamson (Christa), Minneapolis, and Cindi Srna (Andy) Texas;  Brothers, Everett Briggs (Phyllis),...

Mar 7, 2017

Margaret Ellen (Tipton) Lesley passed away Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 at Jewell County Hospital.  She was born on August 9th, 1926 in Beloit, KS to Oliver Tipton and Lemah (Kerbaugh) Tipton. Margaret graduated from Beloit High School, in 1946. After graduation, she spent one year teaching at an elementary school in McPherson County. She spent the next 28 years...

Mar 5, 2017

Elanora Ann (Eck) Carlin, age 85, of Osborne, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Osborne. Elanora was born August 9, 1931 to Bernadine (Becker) and Peter Eck in Tipton, KS.  On May 6, 1957, Elanora was united in marriage to Wayne E. Carlin at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton, KS.  To this union eleven children were born....

Feb 25, 2017

Nicholas A. Peters, 92, Jewell, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. Nick was born October 13, 1924 to Rose and Nick Peters. He married Lucille Scheer on April 22, 1953 and to this union they were blessed with eleven children.

Nicks passion in life was farming, whether for himself or for others.

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