All Obituaries

BELOIT   Greggory “Gregg” George Olson, 76, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Beloit, KS. He was born June 30, 1949 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas to Earl Milford Olson and Sarah Lee (Hougland) Olson. He attended Field Grade School and spent his youth with the West Main Street gang of kids while helping his dad at Olson Clothing Store.  Gregg went to Beloit High School and graduated in 1967. During those years, he worked for Harold Chance ...

BEVERLY  George L. Heisler, Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1941, to Naomi and George Heisler, Sr. George grew up in Williamstown, MA and graduated from Drury Senior High School in North Adams, MA. Following graduation, he worked alongside his father at the family grocery store before beginning a long career with the Hoosac Water Quality District, where he served as Chief Operator for 25 years until his ...

SALINA   Dee L. Cheney, 87, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 in Salina, KS. He was born November 9, 1938 in Sylvan Grove, KS to Verne and Myrtle (Herman) Cheney. Dee was a graduate of Vesper High School. Following high school, Dee joined the United States Air Force. After his military discharge, Dee settled in Salina, KS where he became a grain miller for ADM and ran his landscaping business, Dee’s Lawn Service. He retired in 2011. While working for ADM, he was active in the ...

SYLVAN GROVE   Dennis A. Cross was born on October 12, 1945, in Algona, Iowa, and passed away on April 22, 2026. His presence left a lasting mark on all who knew him.   Dennis was a man who loved deeply. He loved his children and grandchildren above all else, and that love showed in the way he lived his life. He also had a special place in his heart for animals and a true appreciation for art. He also had a love of travel, especially to Mexico, where he enjoyed spending time and ...

LINCOLN   Charles E. Derryberry, Jr. was born May 26. 1943, the first son of Charles E. Derryberry Sr. & Frances O. Wauford Derryberry. He died April 6, 2026 at the age of 82 at the Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, KS.   Charles was preceded in death by his parents; son Charles E. Derryberry III; brother Anthony (Tony) Derryberry; and granddaughter Danielle Miles. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Lynn Fowler of Portland, TN; grandchildren, Sheree and ...

BEVERLY   William John “Jack” Meili, 94, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 in Wichita, KS. He was born February 1, 1932 in the family home in Beverly, KS to John R. and Esther (Miller) Meili. He graduated from Beverly High School in 1950. Jack served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea from 1954-1955. Upon his discharge, he attended U.S Trade School in Kansas City Missouri and subsequently returned to Beverly where he was the owner and operator ...

LINCOLN   Ramona Jean “Jeane” Berryman, 96, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Lincoln, KS. She was born September 20, 1929 in Lincoln to William and Essie Mae (Miller) Squires. Jeane was a homemaker and volunteered at Lincoln Park Manor which she enjoyed very much. She was a member of the Central Christian Church. She loved to read. Jeane married George Berryman in Lincoln on December 27, 1948.   Jeane is survived by her granddaughter Melissa and husband Conor; ...

LINCOLN   Jeffrey Keith Meyer, 56, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home in Lincoln County, KS. He was born August 4, 1969 in Lincoln, KS to Jon and Vernice (Davis) Meyer. He married Kitty Bruce on August 14, 2004 at Wilson Lake, KS. Jeffrey was the owner and operator of Meyer Tire in Lincoln.   Jeffrey is survived by his wife Kitty Meyer of Lincoln; father Jon Meyer (Jean Ann Wiebke) of Lincoln; sister Missy Roush of Salina, KS; sons, Jamie Meyer (Chelsea) of Lincoln ...

LINCOLN   Omar William Hair, 68, passed away, surrounded by family, Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Salina, KS. He was born February 22, 1958 in Rapid City, SD to Lyle William and Patricia Ann (Chard) Hair. Omar was an electrical engineer for Philips Lighting and a US Air Force veteran. He married Carol Wheeler Caswell in Wichita, KS on February 8, 2008.   Omar is survived by his wife Carol of Lincoln; sons, Michael Hair (Michelle) of Lincoln, KS, David Hair (Ashley) of Golden Valley, ...

LINCOLN   Steven Louis Meyer, 66, was called home on February 27, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1959 in Lincoln, KS to Roy and Barbara (Marts) Meyer, who preceded him in death. Steve had a lifelong love for the outdoors. He found great joy in fishing, hunting, and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Steve is survived by his three children: Charlie (Amber) Meyer of Beloit; Mitch (Kimberly) Meyer of Lincoln; and Rachel (Derrick) Aufdemberge of Lincoln; and ...