Local obituaries for Osborne & Mitchell County in Kansas
Timothy Schneider
Apr 20, 2026
Timothy John Schneider passed from this life on April 20, 2026 at his home in Downs, Kansas at the age of 58. He was born June 18, 1967 in Plainville to Raymond and Audrey (Cochrun) Schneider. Tim was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma where he remained a member his entire life. He...
Annette Smith
Apr 18, 2026
Annette Marie Smith, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at Hilltop Lodge Health & Rehabilitation. Born on November 8, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, Annette's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her faith, her dedication to her career, and her love for family.
Annette graduated from St. John's High School in 1958, a milestone that set the foundation for...
Brenda Zimmerman
Mar 9, 2026
Brenda M. Zimmerman, 68, of Hays, passed away, Monday, March 9, 2026. Private family services will take place at a later date.
Kenneth “Merle” Nyhoff
Feb 23, 2026
Kenneth “Merle” Nyhoff went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026, just 5 days before his 98th birthday. Merle was born in the small Dutch town of Dispatch, Kansas on February 28, 1928, to George and Sarah (Ramaker) Nyhoff. He is survived by his wonderful wife, Rose (Koops) of Downs, Kansas. They celebrated life together for...
Tryhna James
Feb 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tryhna N. James, a cherished wife, mother, and friend. A resident of Downs, Kansas, Tryhna passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 36. Born in Denver, Colorado, on May 20, 1989, she possessed a vibrant spirit that touched everyone she met.
Tryhna was known for her fun-loving...
Larry Lee Warren
Feb 13, 2026
Larry Lee Warren, 87, of Osborne, passed away, Friday, February 13, 2026. Private family services will take place at a later date.
Mark Bonham
Jan 3, 2026
Mark Lynn Bonham was born October 14, 1963 in Sterling, Colorado, the fourth of five children to Charles and Gayle (Phillips) Bonham. After a long courageous battle with cancer, Mark died January 3, 2026 in Beloit, Kansas.
Growing up in Colorado, Mark was known by family, friends and teachers alike as a tireless jokester. Whether in person or on the phone,...
Scott McKain
Dec 20, 2025
Theodore “Scott” McKain completed his earthly journey on December 20, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, quiet dedication and memories in the community he called home.
Scott was born on December 1, 1963, and spent his life in Downs after graduating from Downs High School in1982. He attended college at NCK Tech for auto...
Marlene Watts
Dec 14, 2025
Marlene D. (Bender) Watts joined her heavenly father and loved ones who preceded her on December 14th, 2025. Marlene was born June 22, 1939 to Herman and Freda Amelia (Michel) Bender in Trego County, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lillian (Bender) McKinley and Wilma (Bender) Clews, and her husband Gerald O. Watts, as well as...
Marjorie Lou Reinert
Dec 13, 2025
Marjorie L Reinert, May 11, 1934 - December 13, 2025
Born the first of four children to Joseph and Florence Zimmer. She grew up on a farm outside of Beloit. She met and later married Laurence Reinert on May 4, 1957. Lived on a farm by Tipton, Kansas and moved to Downs in 1963 where they ran the Downs Sales Barn...
Imogene Beisel
Dec 8, 2025
Imogene Lois (Hahn) Beisel was born on April 4, 1930 to Ernest F. Hahn and Margaret Koel Bulick in Downs, KS. She was born in the house on W. Beal St in Downs, KS and lived there until she married. Imogene attended Downs Public School for 12 years and graduated in May 1948.
She married Raymond (Ray) M. Beisel on August...
Vickie Lou Oviatt
Nov 28, 2025
Vickie Lou Oviatt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, was born on December 6, 1954, in Smith Center, Kansas. She peacefully departed this life on November 28, 2025, in Downs, Kansas.
She worked at GT Manufacturing and spent several years babysitting children. However, her most notable contribution came during her 32 years as City Clerk in Downs.
Vickie graduated...
Wes Cole DePoy
Oct 14, 2025
Wesley Cole DePoy, 51, of Downs, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Jeannine June Paddock
Sep 30, 2025
Jeannine (Jeanie) June Paddock was born June 5th, 1943 in Oberlin, KS and passed away, Tuesday morning, September 30th, 2025 at 82 years old.
Jeanie is preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Kay Smith, her husband Thomas Givens, her brothers Forrest “Joe” Paddock, Robert Paddock, Kermit “John” Paddock, sister Kay Johnson (Paddock), great grandchild Theodore Noud, mother Dorothy Paddock (Smith)...
John H Koster
Sep 27, 2025
John H Koster, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away September 27, 2025, at the Kansas Soldiers’ Home in Fort Dodge at the age of 76. The son of Jack and Ruth Koster, John was a lifelong resident of Cawker City, KS, until moving to the Kansas Soldiers’ Home at Fort Dodge, KS, in October 2024. He was...
Gina Danielle Espinoza - Pizzifred
Sep 21, 2025
Regina Danielle Espinoza - Pizzifred, fondly known as Gina was born on January 27, 1982, in Fontana, California, and passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. She touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
Gina worked diligently as a cashier at Catlin’s...
Michael Shevchenko
Sep 13, 2025
MICHAEL ARNOLD SHEVCHENKO, JR, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, after a lengthy illness at his home in Cawker City, Ks, with his devoted daughter and caregiver, Natasha, at his bedside.
Mike, affectionately known as "Chief", was born on March 26, 1942 in Omaha, Ne to Michael A Shevchenko Sr and Ruth (Nelson) Shevchenko. Growing up alongside his beloved sister,...
Ron Duran
Aug 24, 2025
Ron Joseph Duran went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 24, 2025. Ron was born in Wichita, Kansas to Monico S. and Cleopha M. (Reinert) Duran. He grew up with his brother, Mike, and his sister Bonita (Green) in Wichita. Mike passed away in 2013. Bonita adored her “big brother”. Ron enlisted in the...
Don Goheen
Aug 18, 2025
Don Leroy Goheen, of Downs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 at the age of 76. Don was born on October 17, 1948 to Delwin L. Goheen and Donna M. (Hofer) Goheen in Beloit, Kansas; the eldest of five children. He graduated from Beloit High School and then attended the North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical College.
Don spent...
Dorothy Maxine (Nelson) Poppen
Aug 12, 2025
We gather here today to celebrate and honor the life of a truly remarkable woman, Dorothy Maxine (Nelson) Poppen, who left us at the age of 109 years. Born on February 22, 1916, on the family farm north of Logan, Kansas, she was the daughter of Carl and Bessie Nelson. Maxine's life was one of great strength, resilience, and love.
Maxine...
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