Obituaries

LeEnora Heina

LeEnora Heina

Nov 9, 2020

The family requests that persons attending the Memorial Mass to wear masks at all times, and to practice social distancing guidelines at all times. LeEnora Louise Heina was born on May 26, 1921, on the family farm near Cuba, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Anna (Kalivoda) Klaumann. LeEnora grew up on the farm, attending White School, and then graduating from...

Kent Chase

Kent Chase

Oct 22, 2020

It is encouraged that those attending the book signing and memorial services to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines

Kent Chase, the son of George M. and Opal Jean (White) Chase, was born on December 27, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas. Kent grew up in Courtland, graduating from Courtland High School, class of 1966. Following high school,...

John Nylund

John Nylund

Oct 21, 2020

The wearing of masks or other facial coverings, and the practicing of social distancing, is encouraged at the public viewing and funeral service. John's Tribute Video and Service Folder can be found farther down on this page.

John Marshall Nylund was born on September 28, 1944, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of John Jefferson and Virginia Lee...

Marion Lesovsky

Marion Lesovsky

Oct 8, 2020

Marion M Lesovsky, “Spunt or Spunty” (aka Grandpa Leshy) was born on December 14, 1923, the son of George & Francis (Blazek) Lesovsky and left this earth on October 8, 2020, at the age of 96.

He attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse, Silverthorne and graduated from Cuba High School in 1942.  Marion continued his...

Sidney Saip

Sidney Saip

Oct 5, 2020

Sidney “Sid” Allen Saip was born on December 4, 1947, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of George Wesley “Jude” Saip, Jr., and Betty (Snyder) Saip. Sid attended schools in Belleville, and later obtained his GED.

Sid enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War, including two deployments overseas....

Mary Sankey

Mary Sankey

Sep 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sankey of Belleville, KS, age 82, died September 30, 2020 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS. She was born on September 10, 1938 to Norbert and Margaret Habiger in Concordia, KS. She was raised in Republic, Kansas and graduated from Republic High School in 1956. Beth continued her education at Ft. Hays...

Leona Medina

Leona Medina

Sep 17, 2020

Leona Jane Medina was born on September 26, 1969, in Crescent City, California, the daughter of Richard and Lola (Spates) Ray. Leona passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020, at the age of 50 years, 11 months and 22 days.

Leona grew up in Crescent City, graduating from Crescent City High School. She...

Marti Wilber

Marti Wilber

Sep 2, 2020

Marti's Tribute Video and Service Folder can be found following her obituary.

as written by Marti:

Marti Jo (Valek) Wilber met her Heavenly Father on September 2, 2020, at the age of 47 years, 11 months, 18 days.  She was born September 15, 1972, to Eddie and Marcella (Bouley) Valek.   She...

LaVerne Hanel

LaVerne Hanel

Aug 22, 2020

LaVerne George Hanel, son of Clarence W. & Katie (Morgan) Hanel, was born on November 25, 1927, on the farm near Munden, Kansas. LaVerne grew up on the farm, and attended Tabor Grade School.

On August 13, 1949, LaVerne married Peggy Danielson, and to this union five children were born. LaVerne and Peggy...

Elmer Youngs, Jr.

Elmer Youngs, Jr.

Aug 12, 2020

Elmer O’Riely Youngs, Jr., was born on July 15, 1956 in Batavia, New York, and he passed away on August 12, 2020, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville at the age of 64 years and 28 days.

Elmer married Tina L. Outcalt in Nelson, Nebraska, in 1989. Elmer worked as a journeyman...

Duane Boyer

Duane Boyer

Jul 31, 2020

Duane W. Boyer, son of Edward J. & Delia (Breault) Boyer, was born at Aurora, Kansas, on April 30, 1939.

Duane grew up on a farm near Belleville, attending Bowling Green country school. He enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving for 6 years, and was called to active duty in 1961. He...

Aida Neidig

Aida Neidig

Jul 30, 2020

Aida (Basil) Neidig was born on June 25, 1952, in Mindanao, Philippines, the daughter of Alejandro and Tomasa (Macas) Basil.

Aida married Gilbert Craig Neidig on December 24, 1996.

Early in her life, she worked as a nurse aid and, later in life, she valued being her own boss...

Dennis and Renee Fangmeier

Dennis and Renee Fangmeier

Jul 24, 2020

Direct Cremation was chosen, there will be no viewing or visitation.

Friends may sign Dennis & Renee's register books on Friday, July 31, at Price Funeral Home in Hebron or Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Memorial Services will be held at Roosevelt Park in...

Geraldine Nichols

Geraldine Nichols

Jun 30, 2020

Geraldine “Gerrie” Bernice Nichols was born on June 8, 1928, the daughter of John W. & Daisy Alva (Moss) Hull, in Wichita, Kansas and she passed away on June 30, 2020, at the age of 92, in Harrah, Oklahoma.

Geraldine married Morris E. Nichols on August 26, 1950 in Wichita, and to this...

Dr. Victor Hurtig, Jr. DVM

Dr. Victor Hurtig, Jr. DVM

Jun 30, 2020

Dr. Victor Carl Hurtig, Jr. DVM, 80, resident of Courtland, KS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four children on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020.  He was born February 14th, 1940, in Concordia, KS, to Dr. Victor Carl Hurtig, Sr. and Eula Mae Celeste (Anderson) Hurtig.

As a young child,...

Deloris "Dee" Chizek

Deloris "Dee" Chizek

Jun 27, 2020

The Chizek family has requested that family and friends attending Dee’s Memorial Service to please wear masks or other type of facial covering. The Chizek family invites friends and family to a drive thru greeting on Friday, July 10th, from 6 pm – 8 pm, at Joe & Dee’s house in Cuba, 304 Lewis Street, and safely visit...

Harriet Levendofsky

Harriet Levendofsky

Jun 26, 2020

Harriet Louise (June) Levendofsky, the daughter of Glen E. June and Cecelia (Andersen) June, was born November 24th, 1933, in Belleville, Kansas, and passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Cloud County Health Center at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 2 days.

Harriet graduated from Haddam High School in...

Dr. Herbert Doubek

Dr. Herbert Doubek

Jun 21, 2020

Dr. Herbert Dale Doubek, age 91, a resident of Belleville, Kansas, passed away on Father’s Day – June 21st, 2020 – a befitting honor of a man so loved by his family. He died at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

He was born November 26,1928 in Coats, Kansas to Fanny...

Donald "Don" Krotz

Donald "Don" Krotz

Jun 14, 2020

Friends and family,

We are honored by your presence to rejoice in the life of Don Krotz. In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus, the family appreciates health concerns for each individual. Your very presence can be our hug, or a handshake, or a symbol of condolence. If you so choose, please wear a mask;...

Clayton Edwards

Clayton Edwards

Jun 14, 2020

Clayton James Edwards was born on April 11, 1990, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Doug and Kitty (Chapman) Edwards. Clayton grew up in Narka, graduating from Republic County High School in 2008. Following high school, he attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Clayton was a proud member of ABATE of Nebraska,...