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Barbara S. Lomax - September 17, 1943 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Sue (Peters) Lomax, 78, Osborne, was born September 17, 1943 in Downs, Kansas to Preston and Evelyn Peters. She passed away Friday April 1, 2022 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, Kansas.

Barbara graduated from Downs High School in 1961 and then moved to Salina to attend Academy of Hair Design. She spent years as a cosmetologist where she enjoyed conversation with her clientele. Barbara also spent years caring for people in the nursing home and hospital in Osborne as a CNA/CMA and also served as a para- professional at the high school and grade school in Osborne.  She married her husband John Lomax April 22, 1967 in Beloit, Kansas. John and Barbara lived in both Cawker City and Osborne where they raised their children.

Barbara enjoyed “cruising” around in Osborne and the surrounding area, gardening, discussing politics, playing cards and games, and spending time with family, friends, and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her laugh, her sense of humor, and stubborn, yet passionate soul.

She is survived by her husband, John Lomax of the home; daughter, Shan Holloway and husband Brian, of Osborne; daughter, Gina Smith and husband Chris, of Ellis; son, Rhett Lomax of Osborne; grandson, Tracy Holloway and wife Lacey of Osborne; grandson, Shaylon Holloway and Alisha, Grace and Gabe Smith of Downs; and grandson, Easton Smith, of Omaha, Nebraska; and two great grandchildren, Donovan and Dixon Holloway of Osborne.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Patricia Centlivre.

At Barbara's request a graveside memorial will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley hospice.

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Frederick J. Cashman - August 16, 1954 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Frederick (Fritz)  J. Cashman, 67, of Downs, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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Mickey D. Eck - June 21, 1943 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Mickey Dean (Simpson) Eck, 78, Beloit, was born June 21, 1943 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Elmer and Lorane Simpson. She left this earth Thursday March 10, 2022. She was taken too soon by Alzheimer’s disease.

Mickey graduated from Hobart High School where she was a drum major and a basketball team captain.  She went on to receive her associates degree in Secretarial Science from Southwestern University and worked as an administrative assistant and court reporter. She moved to Oklahoma City where she met her husband, and they were married in May  of 1964. They moved to Anchorage, Alaska where their first daughter, Carmen, was born. They moved to Calgary, Canada in 1966 where their second daughter, Karen, was born. The family eventually moved to Owasso, Oklahoma in 1980. They lived in Oklahoma until 2018 when they moved to Beloit.

Mickey enjoyed gardening, reading, exercising and vacationing in New Mexico and Colorado. She will be remembered for her smile, kind heart and sweet spirit.  She is survived by her husband Donald A. Eck of Beloit, KS, daughter Carmen Marsh and her husband Charles Marsh, granddaughter Mabry Webb of Dallas, Texas, her grandson Elliot LeMieux , son-in-law Scott Williams of Tulsa, OK, and several nieces and nephews.

Mickey  was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lorane Simpson, her daughter Karen Williams, her brother Michael Simpson, and her sister E. Carol Robinson.

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Kimberly K. Jermark - August 12, 1953 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Kimberly Kay (Eck) Jermark was born to Herman and Margaret (Jacobs) Eck on  August 12, 1953, in Osborne, Kansas.  She passed peacefully from this life at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in McPherson, Kansas.

She attended St. John’s Catholic High School and graduated with the class of 1971.  Following her high school graduation, she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

She married Gregory Jermark on July 28th, 1973.  In this union of 38 years of marriage, two children were born:  Geoffrey Allen and Kalie Suzanne.  While her children were young, Kim worked in retail for many years.  Kim has always had a passion for serving others.  She has spent the last 34 years managing three different country clubs.

Kim had a deep love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of her favorite times of the year was October, when the new Hallmark ornament catalog came out. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and her children and grandchildren will enjoy the many memories of their Hallmark ornaments. She also left for her family to enjoy a heritage of great cooking skills. Kim will be missed dearly, but her family and friends are truly blessed with all that she shared. We will think of Kim when we drink an RC, smell fresh baked dinner rolls, and decorate our Christmas trees with our Hallmark ornaments.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Margaret Eck; her mother- and father-in-law, (Rex and Marjorie Jermark); and her brother-in-law, Dan Fox.

She is survived by her husband, Gregory Jermark; her son Geoffrey (Jamie) and sons, Matthew (Jen), Cooper, Chance and Carter all of Beloit, Kan.; her daughter, Kalie (Joel) Coker and children, Hudson, Abigail, Molly, and Megan of Olathe, Kan. She is also survived by three great grandchildren Jay, Lane, and Lily; her sister, MichaelineFox of Pratt, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews.

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Charles D. Bock - January 04, 1943 - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Charles D. Bock was born Jan. 4, 1943 to Elmer and Louise (Folger) Bock in their home, Cawker City, KS. Charley entered his heavenly home on February 28, 2022 at the age of 79 years.

Charley attended Cawker City schools graduating as a Pirate from Cawker City High School in 1961. He helped at his Great-Uncle Charles Vasterling’s furniture store with his mother. He attended Fort Hays College for a couple years.

He helped build his home in Cawker in 1966 where he lived for the remaining 55 years of his life. Charley married his sweetheart, Roberta (Battishill) on March 18, 1978 and enjoyed almost 44 years of marriage.

He worked at Boettcher Supply in Beloit, KS for over 40 years, retiring in 2014. He was the Telecommunications Manager. Charley was proud of all three of his sons and some son-in-laws who worked in the IT industry as well. He had a great aptitude for technology. He taught himself computer programming and did website design.

Charley loved Jesus and was devoted to learning and sharing God’s word. He enjoyed various area men’s Bible studies through the years. He memorized the Christmas story from Luke 2. Often reciting the entire chapter from memory at his church, Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS. Charley enjoyed singing, starting from his high school Glee Club. He was the bass singer in the GloryLand Quartet.

Preceding him in death were his parents and daughter-Holly Louise. Celebrating his life and looking forward to a heavenly reunion is his wife and dear caregiver of over 43 years, Roberta of the home, Cawker City. Daughters: Stacey (Bob) Norcross- Palmrya, IN; Melodie (Ted) Glasco- Parker, CO; Melinda (Quentin) Tedford- St Francis, KS Sons: Charles Bock II- Plano, TX; Martin (Denise) Bock- Bedford, TX; Matthew Bock- Castle Rock, CO Charley was blessed with 14 Grandchildren plus one on the way, 7 Great-grandchildren  plus one on the way: Brooke (Jonathan) Mayfield- RJ, Elianna; Brianne (Reese) Bintz- Alayna, Aydon; Ashley (Jenkins) Pombo- Amaris, Aliza, Jessalyn; Abbie Norcross; Fhallon (Anthony) Ortiz; Gabbi & Charlie Rhew; Wyatt Gray; Brayson Bock; Libertie & Jubilie Glasco; Annabelle, Asher & KarieAnn Tedford

Funeral services will be at Lighthouse Community Church, Downs on Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City KS.

Memorials may be given to Lighthouse Community Church, Downs, KS or Living Water Fellowship Church, Bird City, KS.

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Janet F. Adam - December 08, 1936 - January 22, 2022

Departed: 01/22/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Janet Faye (Benyshek) Adam was born December 8, 1936 to Ben J. and Laura Helen (Koukol) Benyshek at their home in Cuba Ks. She was the only child born to this union. Janet left this earth on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Janet attended Thomas Grade School and graduated from Agenda High School in 1954. She was United in marriage to Francis W. Adam on Oct. 20, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe, KS. Six children were born to this union. Among these children were twin daughters.

Her hobbies included gardening and cooking. She always enjoyed her flowers, especially her roses. She also loved spending time with her family. Her great grandchildren brought her great joy.

Janet is survived by her children; two sons: Greg Adam and wife Molly of Clay Center, KS, Ritchie Adam and wife Susan of Glasco, KS; four daughters: Rebecca Brummer and husband Tyler of Randall, KS, Ranee Lyne and husband Dion of Clay Center, KS, Lori Adam and fiancé Don of Belleville, KS, and Robin Adam of Hanover, KS; nine grandchildren; Aaron  (Lynn) Adam, Corey (Candice) Adam, Devon (Chenell) Adam, Dina (Colby) Berry, Kristen  (Corey) Egger, Darius Lyne, Tristen, Logan, and Cadyn Brummer; eight great grandchildren; Aaralyn and Taven Adam, Araya and Melia Adam, Raelen and Coulson Adam, and Jane and Tessa Berry.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Francis.  Visitation will be from 5-7p.m. Tuesday, January 25th at the funeral home. Family will be present from 6-7p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 26th at St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery in Concordia. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Memorial Trust Fund.

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Leon Lewallen - July 17, 1935 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Leon S. Lewallen, 86, of Wichita passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Private graveside services are taking place at Glen Elder KS. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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Bill Mendenhall - November 08, 1947 - December 20, 2021

Departed: 12/20/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Bill L. Mendenhall, 74, of Beloit, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Private services will take place at a later date. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice.

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Ann E. Dumler - October 27, 1944 - December 20, 2021

Departed: 12/20/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Ann E. Dumler, 77, of Beloit, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Private services will take place at a later date.

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Nyla M. Powell - August 03, 1955 - November 14, 2021

Departed: 11/14/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Nyla Marie (Marsh) Powell, age 66 passed away in her home on November 14th, 2021, in Downs, Ks. She was born to Charles Marsh and Charlotte (Willmarth) Marsh in Sibley, Iowa on August 3rd, 1955.

Nyla may have been born in Iowa, but she laid down her roots in Downs Ks where she dedicated her life and was a tremendous asset to the community. In April of 1974 she was united in marriage to Brad Gant and to that union Corinne Renee was born. The past 4 years she also had a fur son Kirby who she loved tremendously. Nyla was also a bonus mom to Brandy Kirchhoff Becker for many years.

Nyla’s truest loves were her grandchildren Kennedy, Tatum, Cooper, and Declan. She loved to support them in all their extracurricular activities. With all the exciting activities she found another passion to take photos. She became well known in the family as the one who would capture all the beautiful moments with her love of taking pictures. Nyla was also well known to her family and friends for making Christmas stockings as a new baby or significant other were added to the family. Everyone cherished these stockings because she made sure they represented each individual and she put her love and time into them.

Nyla graduated from the Minneapolis High School and went on to get her associates degree at the Vo-Tech in Beloit, Ks. Once living in Downs, she found her forever workplace and worked at the local pharmacies that were owned by Don Heiland, Kelly Berkley and Shawna Doane.  In 1999 she went and received certification as a pharmacy technician.

Dedicating many years to the Downs Parks and Recreation group she became a true asset to the organization and community.  Nyla made sure the baseball/softball teams were well supported and that the children of the community were taken care of through that organization. Nyla loved living in Downs and that love she proved through all years being so faithful to the various organizations and jobs she had.

Nyla is preceded in death by her parents and Betty Kaspers (mother in law) and left to mourn her is her daughter Corinne (Bryan) Hoard, Kennedy Walsh (Alexis Ryan), Tatum, Cooper, Declan Hoard, her siblings Kevin, Valerie, Calvin, Margaret, Anthony & Aaron, sister in law Lana Gant and family Lela, Trevor, Hadee, Tynlee, Ridge Arnoldy, Dee, Jesse, Byntlee and Kessler Winkel, nieces and nephews that she dearly loved and friends that became family, and a beautiful community that she cherished.

Nyla will be forever missed by her family, friends, and coworkers. She will remembered for many things but most of all for loving her family and her work.

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Genevieve M. Milholland - March 24, 1941 - October 04, 2021

Departed: 10/04/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Genevieve Margaret “Becker” Milholland (Jenny) as she was known, passed away on October 4th 2021 at Nicol Home in Glasco. She was born at home on the family farm near Corinth, KS on March 24th 1941. The oldest child of Anton and Josephine Becker. Jenny graduated from Downs High School in 1959. She married Morris Earl on February 11th 1961 at the St Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton, KS. To this union 4 children were born Theresa, Gerry, Jeff and Tony.

After marriage they moved to Spokane Washington and lived there for 4 years. Then moved back to Beloit, KS. The family showed horses and rode in several parades around KS winning many awards. Jenny was a homemaker until Tony graduated. Jenny was an excellent cook and made a mean German chocolate cake with real cream. She was a good seamstress and made quilts for all her children.

Jenny is survived by her husband Morris of the home, four children; Theresa Milholland of Beloit, Gerry Milholland (Linda) of Iola, Jeff Milholland (Susan) of Hoisington, and Tony Milholland (Frances) of Glasco. Siblings; Al Becker, DiAnna Palen, Ronnie Becker, Viola Michler. Grandchildren; Justin, Crystal, Ashley, Trever, Megan, Kayn and Lane. Great Grandchildren; Tai, Paige, Kaden, Lilly, Emberly, Hudson, Oren, Cam, Rayne, Sloan, Jaxon. And 2 great great grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by her parents, and siblings; Joyce Mick, Virgil Becker, Donnie Becker, Leonard Becker, Steven Becker. Grandchild Tyler Milholland and great grandchild Heaven La’Shay Milholland.

A Rosary/ Vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments on Friday, October 8th.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glasco. Interment to follow at Glasco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice.

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Michael L. Bothe - March 03, 1971 - September 16, 2021

Departed: 09/16/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Michael L. Bothe, 50, of Glasco Ks passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.

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Loretta E Coffelt - November 12, 1923 - June 23, 2021

Departed: 06/23/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Loretta Eve Coffelt was born on November 12, 1923 to Frank and Rose Eck (Wessling) on the family farm, south of Beloit, Kansas. She departed this life on June 23, 2021, at the age of 97. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the Residential Care Center in Beloit, Kansas. She was a member of Saint John's Catholic Church. Her faith in the Lord was the most important part of her life. She was devoted to the Blessed Mother, and said her rosary daily.

Loretta lived at the family farm for many years, and attended the country school down the road from the farm. She helped raise her brothers so her Mother could work in the fields with her Father, to help support their family. In 1945, she married Ralph Pahls of Tipton, Kansas. From this union, she had three wonderful children. Ielene Haynes of Beloit Kansas, Ralph Pahls (Diane), of Beloit, Kansas, and Michael Pahls (Heidi), of Menifee, California.

She was a hard worker, and worked several jobs in Beloit. She cleaned houses, worked at the old Community Hospital, worked as a waitress, and worked at Duckwalls store for a few years.

In 1957, she and her family moved to California. She worked at a turkey hatchery for a few years, and then purchased a laundromat in Riverside, California.

In 1985, her husband Ralph passed away. In 1987 she married her second husband, William Ray Coffelt. She became a Step Mother to two wonderful women, Marlene Kniss of Victorville, California, and Mary Ann Schmitt of Vienna, Virginia. She and her husband Ray, moved from California to Bernice Oklahoma, where she and Ray worked and helped run her brother, Don Eck and wife Mickie's Pub and Grill at the resort they owned. She and Ray lived and worked on the resort for 8 years. In 1995 Loretta's Mother, Rose, passed away. She and Ray moved to Beloit to be closer to her brother's. In 2008, her loving husband passed away, she remained living in Beloit, until the Lord called her home. Proceeding her in death, her parents, Frank and Rose Eck, her Brother's, Edward Eck, Gerald Eck, and infant Brother Albert Eck. Her Husband's Ralph Pahls and William Ray Coffelt.

Loretta is survived by her 3 Children, Ielene, Ralph and Michael, who blessed her with 6 Grandchildren, Shelly Nordbeck of California, Sherry Taylor of California, Kelly Pahls of Nevada, Jeffrey Pahls of Arizona, Gary Pahls of Michigan, and Brandon Pahls of California. 16 Great Grand Children 4 Great Great Grandchildren and 2 more arriving in September and October 2021. Brothers, Eugene Eck, Alfred Eck, Donald Eck (Mickie) all of Beloit Kansas. Loretta was a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother. She was kind, loving, giving, caring, and will be missed dearly by her family.

Visitation will be Monday June 28th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with a vigil/rosary service starting at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am, Tuesday June 29th at St. John’s Auditorium. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s School Education Fund.

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Robert C. Rueckert - May 18, 1954 - April 20, 2021

Departed: 04/20/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Robert C. Rueckert, 66, of Beloit Passed away, Tuesday April 20, 2021. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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Donald D. Boyle - September 12, 1938 - March 19, 2021

Departed: 03/19/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Donald D. Boyle, 82, of Beloit, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. Private family only graveside services will be taking place.

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Danny L. Niles - January 02, 1959 - February 10, 2021

Departed: 02/10/2021 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Danny L. Niles, 62, of Downs, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. A private family ceremony will take place at a later date.

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Jerry Leon Crissman - April 04, 1937 - December 24, 2020

Departed: 12/24/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Jerry L. Crissman, 83, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending.

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Kenneth E. Stegmaier - March 27, 1944 - December 19, 2020

Departed: 12/19/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth E. Stegmaier, 76, Beloit, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Graveside services will be at 1p.m.  Monday, January 11, 2021 at Jamestown Cemetery.

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Diane Elizabeth Hofflinger - September 09, 1959 - November 23, 2020

Departed: 11/23/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Diane E. Hofflinger (Ernsbarger) passed away, Monday, November 23, 2020.

Diane was born September 9, 1959 to Phillip and Barbara Ernsbarger in Concordia KS.

She married her husband Loren January 4, 1984 and to this union they had two children, Josh and Laura. Diane enjoyed gardening and doing drawings and paintings throughout her life.

Survivors include her husband Loren Hofflinger of the home, children; Josh Hofflinger, Laura (Garrett) McKinney, grandchildren; Lance and Emery McKinney, siblings; Max (Edell) Ernsbarger, Mark (Debbie) Ernsbarger, and sister-in-law; Deby (Mark) Sauchuk.

Visitation will be Friday, December 11th from 3-6 p.m. with family present from 5-6 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments.  Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice.

UPDATE: Graveside services will be held at Glasco Cemetery, Saturday October 30th at 11a.m. A meal will follow after at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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Betty N. Schoen - February 05, 1921 - October 20, 2020

Departed: 10/20/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Betty Nadine (Simmelink) Schoen, age 99 years, 8 months, and 15 days, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Downs Care and Rehabilitation. Betty was born February 5, 1921 to George and Anna (Kuiken) Simmelink on a farm near Oak Creek School North of Downs.

Betty moved to a farm 9 miles North of Downs as a small child. She graduated from Oak Creek Grade School. On March 12, 1941 she married Meryl Emil Schoen of rural Cawker City. They celebrated 72 years of marriage. To this union Meryl and Betty were blessed with four surviving children. Meryl and Betty farmed in the Cawker City area until they retired off the farm in 1978. Upon retiring they moved to Downs. Betty was a member of the Irving Community Club and Red Hat Ladies Group. She was an active, life long member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Downs. She was baptized and confirmed on May 30, 1937. She was also an active member of the Ladies Aid at the church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, her husband Meryl, sister Beverly Remus and grandson Kent Cordwell.

Survivors include children; Sheryl (Richard) Cordwell, Berryton, KS, Dennis (Brenda) Schoen Warsaw, MO, Bruce (Debbie) Schoen, Downs, KS, and Janet (Kyle) Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO. Ten grandchildren; Kim Bradford (fiancé Doug Klise) Berryton, Julie (Tom) Brush, Downs, Jeremy (Megan) Schoen, Olathe, Brady (Megan) Schoen, Downs, Barry (Sylvia) Schoen, Beloit, Brent (Kerry) Schoen, Downs, Keaton (Shayleen) Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO, Chase (Kelsie) Tjelmeland, Ovderland Park, Miranda Tjelmeland (fiancé Will Mevis) Pagosa Springs, CO, and Courtney (Derek) Pearson, Concordia. Twenty-six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. on Friday October 23rd at the Zion Lutheran Church, Downs. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service at South Oak Creek Cemetery, North of Downs. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. The service will be live streamed on the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page for those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church and Downs Memorial Park.

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Myrtle M. Roe - September 08, 1930 - October 17, 2020

Departed: 10/17/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Myrtle M. Roe, 90, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. Private family memorial services will take place at a later date.

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Dwaine S. Chinander - January 18, 1950 - October 01, 2020

Departed: 10/01/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: On October 1, 2020, Dwaine Sever Chinander, passed away at the age of 70. He was born on January 18, 1950 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Ruth (Rall) and Sever Brevick whom later divorced. In 1956, Ruth married Robert Chinander & subsequently in 1964, Robert adopted Dwaine.

In 1969, Dwaine graduated from White Sulphur Spring High School in Montana. While in high school he worked as a ranch hand for local ranchers and V.K.V. Lumber Company. After high school he enjoyed trucking cattle, grain, and hay. He maintained a CDL until he retired and was always willing to haul a load.

In 1970, Dwaine entered the U.S. Navy and served as a Aircraft Mechanic in the Vietnam War. In 1976, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and was very proud of being a Seabee. In 1981, he enlisted with the United States Naval Reserve Center Las Vegas and served six years.

Dwaine spent the 1980’s being a proud provider and cared deeply for Tona (wife) and helped raise Mike, Ronda, and Barb (Tona’s children). They resided in Las Vegas where he worked as a heavy diesel mechanic and welder. In 1989, Dwaine and Tona divorced yet remained lifetime friends and continued to share found memories of Tona along with Ronda and Barb.

Dwaine worked in Las Vegas the majority of his life as a heavy diesel mechanic and welder. He enjoyed taking vacations to White Sulphur Springs, Montana to visit with his parents, sisters, extended family, & friends. He was always willing to help out his family and friends. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling in the Big Sky Country.

In 2010 he retired and moved to Beloit, Kansas to be closer to his sister, Kathryn Sage. He spent countless hours sharing stories with Joe & Christine Witt (niece). He was especially caring toward his great nieces Elizabeth and Victoria Witt. He enjoyed visiting with his nephews and their families: Kevin & Sheena Sage (nephew) and Gian Ramon Bacaron (great nephew) and Wellington & Megan Sage (nephew) & Elliot and Isaiah (great nephews). Dwaine was preceded in death by Sever Brevick, Ruth & Robert Chinander, & Michael Huffman

Dwaine left behind many to celebrate his life including sisters- Lucille (Bill) Zuidema & Kathryn Sage; lifetime friends-Tona, Kenneth Sage, Mike & Richard Weitz, “Bucky” John Sauceda, Jr, & Curtis Underwood; Nieces-Jeannie Zuidema, Marianna (Donald) Loose, Linda (Chad) Cline & Christine (Joe) Witt; nephews- John (Lori) Zuidema, Dwight (Dawn) Sage, Kevin (Sheena) Sage, Wellington (Megan) Sage; great nieces- Elizabeth & Tori Witt plus many more; great nephews-Gian Ramon Bacaron, Elliot & Isaiah Sage plus many more.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund or the Meagher County Community Senior Center in White Sulphur Springs, MT. Memorial services will take place at Rose Valley Cemetery on Friday, October 16th at 2 p. m.

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Clifford E. Vetter - September 24, 1927 - August 17, 2020

Departed: 08/17/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Clifford Earl Vetter, 92, of Randall died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Resident Care Center, Beloit. Cliff was born September 24, 1927 to Reuben and Wilda (Treaster) Vetter on the family farm north of Solomon Rapids.

Cliff attended country school and graduated from Beloit High School in 1945. It was on August 20, 1950 that he married Nevada Beisner at her parents home in Natoma, KS. Four children were born to this union, Vickie, Elaine, Nancy, and Phil.

Cliff and Nevada moved to their farm home north of Randall and raised their family.

In his younger days, Cliff loved to ride horses and would tell stories about his brothers and him riding to school. His love was baseball and he talked about his teammates from Beloit and Glen Elder. Cliff was a farmer by heart with a cow/calf operation in his early years and then a cropland operation. As the children grew. He taught them to play baseball and went on short vacations. In later years he enjoyed attending grand-children and great grandchildren’s music programs, school plays, 4H, sports activities, and rodeo events. Cliff was a lifetime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit.

Cliff was preceded in death by his wife Nevada of 66 years, his parents, granddaughter Peggy Jean Peters, great-grandson Cayden Dunstan, brothers; Richard and Harry (Noel).

Those left to celebrate his life are children; Vickie (Scott) Fenner of Conway AR, Elaine (Daniel) Peters of Randall KS, Nancy (Bill) Buser of Jewell KS, Phil (Kristi) Vetter of Randall KS. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Elsie Vetter of Wahoo NE, brother-in-law Jim Paschal of Lindsborg KS, and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments Thursday, August 20th, from 5-7 p.m. with family present. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church, Beloit on Friday, August 21st, 4 p.m.  with online streaming on the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to St. John’s Cemetery Upkeep Association, Solomon Valley Hospice, Zion Lutheran Church.

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Ila Ferne Kathleen Streit Nelson - November 26, 1924 - August 01, 2020

Departed: 08/01/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Ila Ferne Kathleen “Sirne” was born November 26, 1924 in Hunter, Kansas to Otto and Hattie  (Remus)  Seehafer.  Ila Ferne Streit Nelson of Beloit, formally of Tipton, died, August 1, 2020, at  Hilltop Lodge at  the age of 95 years, 7 months and 6 days.

She attended grade school at Engalls School, 4 miles east of Hunter, and graduated from Hunter High School in 1942.  She continued her education by attending college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. After her time at college she taught in country schools in the Hunter area.

Ila Ferne was united in marriage to Gerard Streit on November 12, 1946 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton, Kansas.  They were the parents of two children, Dan and Jean Ann. Gerard died on April 7, 1980.  On November 26, 1999 (her 75thbirthday), Ila Ferne married Paul L. Nelson of Glasco, Kansas at St Boniface Catholic Church. This union was later dissolved.

Ila Ferne was a homemaker, gardener and Gerard’s partner in all endeavors.  In addition to caring for two children she was always busy on the farm milking cows, raising chickens, and adopting cats.  This last activity earned her the name of Kitty Grandma. She also had a love of the Kansas City Royals and you would often know where she was on the farm due to the sound of the game coming from her radio.

After marriage, Ila Ferne worked part-time as a substitute teacher.  While Dan and Jean Ann were in school, she became the first head cook for the newly formed hot lunch program for the Tipton school.  She worked there thirteen years.  After Gerard’s death in 1980 she became a CNA and worked in local nursing homes. Ila Ferne raised purebred racing greyhounds.  She enjoyed taking flight instruction, playing cards with many ladies in Tipton, gardening, collecting rocks, and dancing.  She was the last surviving charter member of the original Tipton EHU which became FCE and is now Tipton TAG

She made and decorated wedding cakes for many years; she always made extra frosting for the grandkids to have with graham crackers.

Her passion was her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed all of their school and sporting events.  She attended many baseball, volleyball, basketball and football games as well as numerous recitals and school programs.

During her time at Hilltop Lodge Assisted Living she enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, participating in music group, being pampered with manicures and pedicures and attending religious activities. When she moved to Hilltop Nursing Home her card playing and domino games continued. During Ila Ferne’s final days, Solomon Valley Hospice joined the staff of Hilltop Lodge to provide expert and compassionate care

Ila Ferne is survived by her children; Dan (Vera) of Beloit, Kansas. and Jean Ann (Larry) Mace of Madison, Nebraska. Grandchildren; Michelle Streit of Miami, Florida, Brian Streit of Beloit, Kansas, Stephanie (Bob) Jones of Tipton, Kansas, Anthony (Jessica) Streit of Layton, Utah, Nathan Dixon of Manhattan, Kansas, and Jerard Mace (Stephanie Stanley) of Storm Lake, Iowa. Great-grandchildren: Raegan (Devin) Dame of Salina, Kansas, Meaghan, Emma, and Owain Jones of Tipton, Kansas, Isabella, Graeson, and Rylea Streit of Layton, Utah, Harlee Thompson (Garrett Nelson) and Royce Dixon of Manhattan, Kansas, Cale Libolt and Kaimberlyn Mace of Storm Lake, Iowa. Great-great-grandchildren; Easton March of Salina, Kansas and Kannan Thompson of Manhattan, Kansas. Brother; Melvin of Hilltop Lodge, and numerous nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.   She was preceded in death by husband Gerard and parents Otto and Hattie Seehafer. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date,

Memorials can be made to Tipton Catholic High School and/or Tipton Community School in care of Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.

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Ruth E. True - July 06, 1945 - June 23, 2020

Departed: 06/23/2020 (Beloit)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Elaine (Stigge)True was born July 6, 1945 to Otto and Leona (Beikman) Stigge in Washington, Kansas. Ruth left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2020 in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 74 years.

Ruth attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1963. She attended Brown Mackie business school after graduation. She met and married the love of her life, Neal True, on February 28, 1965. Neal and Ruth enjoyed 55 years together and their marriage was a perfect example of love and devotion. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Darren, Mark, and Renee. Neal and Ruth owned and operated True Family Center clothing store in Downs, Kansas for 14 years. After the clothing store closed, Ruth worked at the Alco  store in Beloit before working at Beloit Medical Center in Beloit until retirement. Ruth enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles but her favorite pass time was spent enjoying her seven grandsons: Blake, Brady, Kade, Jordan, Corey, Kyle and Kray. Ruth was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Downs since moving there with Neal and their family in 1971.

Ruth is survived by her husband Neal, sons, Darren True and his wife Lori of Beloit, Mark True and his wife Buffy of Salina, and daughter Renee Walter and her husband Allen of Manhattan, grandsons Blake Walter and wife Nicholle, Brady True and wife Kendra, Kade True and fiancé McKenzie Ast ,Jordan Walter and fiancé Codi Ebert, Corey True, Kyle True and Kray True. Her brothers Norman Stigge and wife Maureen, Dennis Stigge, sister-in-laws Verlene Schaaf, Donnette Oehmke, brothers-in-law Raymond Beikman, Noel True and wife Linda, Bill True and wife Connie and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law Ernest True and mother-in-law Hilda True, brother LaVerne Stigge, sisters in-law Dorothy Stigge, Jaralee Beikman, LaDean Herrs, Patricia True, brothers-in-law Harold Oehmke, Harvey Herrs.

Visitation with family will be Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Zion Lutheran Church Parish hall in Downs, Kansas. Funeral services will be Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10am at Zion Lutheran Church in Downs, Kansas. Burial to follow at Downs Cemetery, Downs, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Downs, Kansas. Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, Beloit, Kansas is handling arrangements.

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How long should an obituary be?

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What is the purpose of an online guest book?

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How long does it take for an online obituary to be published?

The time it takes for an online obituary to be published varies depending on the platform. Some may post immediately after submission, while others may require review and approval before going live.

Can I remove an online obituary once it's been published?

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