Obituaries

David Glenn Scrivner

David Glenn Scrivner

Aug 30, 2026

David Glenn Scrivner of Scandia, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Denver, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born on November 19, 1954, to Glenn and Norma (Berggren) Scrivner.

David graduated from Scandia High School in 1972 and attended Cloud County Community College before enlisting in the US Navy.

In 1980 he married Lynda McCurdy in Cuba,...

Betty Mohr

Betty Mohr

Aug 28, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Mohr was born on January 24, 1943, to Ralph and Mary Alene (Sanders) Feasel. She passed away on August 28, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 4 days.

When Betty was a young child, her mother passed away, and her father later remarried to Beulah Baylie. Betty grew up in Belleville, graduating...

Barbara Arbuthnot

Barbara Arbuthnot

Aug 21, 2026

Barbara L. Arbuthnot, 81, of Mahaska, Kansas, died Friday, August 21, 2026, at BryanLGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was born on December 9th, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to Keith and Warrean Wilkinson. Barbara spent her first 10 years in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with her three sisters. Upon moving back to Kansas at the age of 10,...

Bethany L. Poulin

Bethany L. Poulin

Aug 19, 2026

Bethany L. (Melby) Poulin, 41, of Riley, Kansas, passed away on August 19, 2026.

Bethany was born in Belleville, Kansas, to Steve and Terri Melby where she received her only tan after several days under the billie lights. The kind nurses would have her face the window to show off for onlookers. She would immediately turn to face the other way.

Bethany...

Carolyn Lee McGiffen

Carolyn Lee McGiffen

Jul 9, 2026

Carolyn Lee McGiffen, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born on August 2, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial services are currently pending. Details will be shared with family and friends as they become available.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the McGiffen family with these arrangements.

A full obituary will follow.

Joseph V. Pachta

Joseph V. Pachta

Jul 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph V. Pachta

“There is a time for everything under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3

Joe (Joseph Vincent) Pachta, 97, of Belleville, KS, died peacefully with loved ones by his side on July 8, 2026, at the Republic County Hospital.

Joe was born on February 17, 1929, to Vincent and...

Grace A. Richardson

Grace A. Richardson

Jul 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that the family of Grace Ann (Woodman) Richardson announces her peaceful passing on July 1, 2026, at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 90.

Grace was born on August 13, 1935, in Deshler, Nebraska, to Harris and Enola Woodman. Grace grew up in nearby Hebron, Nebraska, and...

Kenneth "Kenny" Butler

Kenneth "Kenny" Butler

Jun 15, 2026

Kenneth Eugene Butler, 51, Olathe, KS, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the family home. He was born and raised in Belleville, KS on April 15, 1975, to Katharyn Joyce Butler (Roe) and Dennis Eugene Butler. Kenny graduated from Belleville High School in 1993.

Following high school on August 10, 1993, Kenny joined the United States Marine Corps. During...

Violet I. Awalt

Violet I. Awalt

Jun 3, 2026

Violet Isabelle Awalt, 97, of Belleville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.

Violet was born on August 20, 1928, in Belleville, Kansas, to Guy and Mattie (Hunzeker) Noble. She attended Belleville schools and remained a devoted member of the Belleville community throughout her life.

She later married the love of her life, Martin Awalt. Together they built a beautiful life...

Thomas A. Skucius

Thomas A. Skucius

Apr 29, 2026

Thomas Alvin Skucius “Zites” passed from this life on April 29, 2026, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 75 Years, 5 months, and 0 days.

Tom was born on November 29th, 1950, to Alvin and Marie (Tournquist) Skucius in Belleville, Kansas. Tom started school at Tabor Country School and then proceeded his education at Cuba High...

Mary C. Tipton

Mary C. Tipton

Apr 28, 2026

Mary Cecelia Tipton, the only child of Ira and Cecelia (Wehrs) Forell, was born on February 28, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, where Ira was serving in the Nebraska Legislature. The family returned to the farm in Thayer County, Nebraska, where Mary has since lived. Mary attended eight grades at District #58, and then attended Chester High School, graduating in 1948....

Randy P. Krotz

Randy P. Krotz

Apr 18, 2026

Randy Perry Krotz was born on February 3, 1962 at Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas. He passed away at Evelyn’s Hospice House near his home in Wildwood, Missouri on April 18, 2026, at the age of 64 years, 2 months, and 15 days.

Randy was the son of Donald J. and Geneva R. (Goodall) Krotz. He was the youngest of...

Terry D. Lee

Terry D. Lee

Feb 21, 2026

Terry DuWayne Lee was born on January 24, 1948, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Clarence and Mable (Helling) Lee. Terry attended school in White Shield, North Dakota, where he graduated from White Shield High School. He then went on to North Dakota State University and North Dakota State College of Science, earning a degree in pre-law and...

Josephine A. Strnad

Josephine A. Strnad

Feb 20, 2026

Josephine Albina (Rundus) Strnad was born on December 10, 1930. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 20, 2026, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS, at the age of 95 years, 2 months, and 10 days.

Josephine was the oldest of six children born to her parents, Reverend Benjamin Anthony and Josephine (Hubka) Rundus....

Alan D. Kirk

Alan D. Kirk

Feb 18, 2026

Alan Dale Kirk was born in rural Republic County, Kansas, on September 17, 1940, and died at his home in Scandia on February 18, 2026. He was the second-born son of Ernest and Kathryn Kirk. Alan was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, David and Douglas; and his brother, Glen.

Alan is survived by his wife, ErnaReye Kirk; his...

Martin "Marty" J. Boyer

Martin "Marty" J. Boyer

Feb 14, 2026

Martin "Marty" Boyer, age 61, passed away February 14th, 2026.

Marty was born. June 14, 1964 to Duane and Carol Boyer of Belleville. Marty attended school at Belleville, KS and after graduating, worked at Richardson’s Jack and Jill's and later MC's / Precision Dynamics in the shipping department.

From a young age, Marty had a love of racing that started with living...

Ronald D. Aspegren

Ronald D. Aspegren

Feb 13, 2026

Ronald Duaine Aspegren, 73, of Courtland, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born in Belleville, Kansas, on May 25, 1952, to Clarence “Delbert” and Norma (Greenslade) Aspegren.

Ron attended kindergarten at Courtland grade school, before the family moved to their farm on Highway 36, where he then attended Scandia schools and graduated from Scandia High School in...

Jesus Carreon

Jesus Carreon

Feb 12, 2026

Courtesy posting for the Carreon family.

In Loving Memory of Jesus Carreon

Jesus Carreon, 28, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Belleville, Kansas, on his way to work. He was born on August 23, 1997, in Galveston, Texas.

Jesus was a devoted son, father, brother, and friend. He was a true family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones....

Verlene F. Veteto

Verlene F. Veteto

Feb 12, 2026

Verlene Faye Veteto was born on July 28, 1936, on the family farm outside of Republic, Kansas, the daughter of George C. & Violet I. (England) Elliott. She passed away at her home in rural Courtland, Kansas, on February 12, 2026, at the age of 89 years, 6 months, and 15 days.

Verlene was the youngest of 12 children born to...

Connie Sue Woodward

Connie Sue Woodward

Feb 12, 2026

Connie Sue Woodward, age 56 of Belleville, Kansas passed away February 12, 2026.

Connie was born July 4, 1969, in Washington, KS to her parents Delvin K. Woodward (Donna) and Velma M. Cornett (Roger). She had three siblings: Todd (Angie) Woodward, her “firecracker twin” Ronnie (Debbie) Woodward and Eric (Buffy) Woodward. She gained 7 step siblings: Donna (Tom) Moravek, Dana (Leland)...