Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Charley Gene Novak passed away on January 22, 2022, at the age of 91, at his home in rural Narka, Kansas. The youngest of two children, Charley was born November 14, 1930 to Charles and Agnes (Popelka) Novak on the family farm where he also passed away.

Charley married Lucille Schemmer on March...

Jan 15, 2022

Steven G. Awalt was born on March 2, 1954, the son of LeRoy and Fredda (Morgan) Awalt, and passed away on January 15, 2022, at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 13 days.

He married the love of his life, Rona Thomas, on July 14, 1973, and to this union, three children were born, Heather,...

Dec 21, 2021

Jerald “Jerry” Dean Killen, 88 years, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 21, 2021, at Country Place, Chanute, KS, with his wife and daughter at his side, from congestive heart failure.

Jerry was born to Kenneth and Clara Killen on September 19, 1933 in Courtland, Kansas. He was united in marriage to...

Dec 16, 2021

Cass's Tribute Video and Service Folder may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Cass Lee Reynolds, 50, of Belleville, KS passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2021 after a 34-month long battle with colon cancer. Cass was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend; but most importantly he was a...

Dec 5, 2021

Janet Sue Tuma (lovingly known as “Sue”), the daughter of Clem R. Bauer and Hertha L. (Hahnfeld) Bauer, was born on April 8, 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.  She passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and...

Oct 31, 2021

Sheryl Ann Hager was born on October 1, 1961, in Topeka, the daughter of Gerald A. & Pauline Rae (Johnson) Sothers. Sheryl grew up in Courtland, and graduated from Courtland High School, class of 1979.

Sheryl passed away on October 31, 2021, in Belleville, at the age of 60 years and 30 days....

Oct 25, 2021

Arla's Tribute Video and Service Folder may be found on this page, following her obituary. A recording of her service may be found on the Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home facebook page.

Arla Jeanne Mach was born on July 13th, 1935, near Scandia, the daughter of Lyle D. & Dorothy (Larson) Ocobock. Arla was one of four children, and...

Oct 22, 2021

Derrick Daniel Hudson age 46, passed away on October 22, 2021.

Derrick was born September 1, 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts to Marchelle Daniels. Derrick was adopted at the age of two and raised by his single foster parent, Bertha Hudson.

In Boston, Derrick attended and graduated from elementary school at the James James Chittick School,...

Oct 18, 2021

Kathleen Melba (Morehead) Jensen was born on January 19, 1946, to Keith and Grace (Mosier) Morehead, and passed away on October 18, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 75.

She attended and graduated from Belleville High School, class of 1963. In 1971, she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and...

Oct 18, 2021

Dan's Tribute Video & Service Folder may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Ralph Daniel “Dan” Parker was born on August 14, 1950, in Clearfield, Utah, to Jewell and Darlene (Overholt) Parker.

He was united in marriage to Leah Ellen Goodner on August 14, 1994. Dan was a family man, and...

Oct 15, 2021

Gary's Tribute Video and Service Folder may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Gary Arlen Lapo (Coach), 85, of Belleville, Kansas, went to meet the Lord on Friday October 15th, 2021.  Gary was born April 8th, 1936 in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Orville and Rosella Lapo.  Gary grew up in Concordia and graduated from...

Oct 11, 2021

Eileen's Tribute Video and Service Folder may be found on this page, following her obituary.

Ruth Eileen (Appleby) Erickson, 88, passed away at her home in Courtland on Monday, October 11, 2021.  She was born January 26,1933, to Howard Lucian and Argie Vesper (Pierce) Appleby near Formoso, Kansas.  She graduated from Courtland High School in 1950 and...

Sep 25, 2021

Bernie's Tribute Video may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Bernie (Bernard) Dean Mohr was born on July 28, 1943, in Chester, Nebraska, the son of Edward & Odessa (Smith) Mohr. Bernie grew up in Chester, and graduated from Chester High School. Following high school, Bernie enlisted in the US Navy, and was honorably discharged...

Sep 11, 2021

Jannet's Tribute Video and Service Folder may be found on this page, following her obituary.

Jannet M. Benyshek was born on October 11, 1946, in Salina, Kansas, to Howard & Neoma (Rider) Hendriex. Neoma later married Merrill Henry, and the family moved to Clyde, where Jannet grew up, graduating from Clyde High School, class of 1965.

Sep 11, 2021

Sep 9, 2021

Jay Frye was born to Helen and Glenn Frye in Belleville, Kansas on June 15th, 1953. He attended Haddam Elementary school in his formative years, graduating from North Central High School in 1971, continuing his education at Cloud County Community College and eventually Emporia State University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1976. He spent...

Sep 7, 2021

Frances's service and her Tribute Video may be found on this page, following her obituary.

Frances Esther Ritterling was born on December 16, 1930, in York, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry C. & Emelie (Albright) Schardt. Frances was baptized, and later confirmed, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedensau, Nebraska. She attended Friedensau North Grade school, and later,...

Sep 6, 2021

Florence Aldine Gieber was born on August 2, 1947, in Sabetha, the daughter of Jack & Aldine (Howard) Mathewson. Florence grew up in Hiawatha, and graduated from Hiawatha High School, class of 1965. Following high school, she attended and graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, with her Master’s degree in Elementary Education. During her senior year at Southwestern, Flo...

Aug 26, 2021

Ruth Vivian Halloran, age 98, passed away on August 26, 2021, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.  Ruth was born on March 10, 1923 to Otho and Goldie Millias. Ruth married William Paul Halloran in 1941. They had two children, Allen and Jeneane.  Ruth lived a long, happy life and enjoyed many different interests.  She...

Aug 26, 2021

Dale Orvil Coonrod, beloved husband of Marjorie Wilkinson Coonrod, of Belleville Kansas, passed away on August 26th at Belleville Health Care Center.

Dale was born on December 13, 1934 to Orvil and Nell Mae Coonrod in Mahaska, Kansas.  He attended Mahaska High School and enjoyed being part of the basketball team.   He went on to study Business...