Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Marjorie Mae Walthers was born on July 23, 1932, on the Chizek home place near Cuba, the daughter of Ernest & Amelia (Plucar) Chizek. Marjorie grew up on the family farm, and attended Cuba schools, graduating from Cuba High School in 1950. Following high school, Marjorie attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, obtaining her provisional teacher’s certificate.

May 29, 2021

Ruby Valora Chizek was born on May 2, 1930, near Agenda, Kansas, the daughter of Victor V. & Alice (Anderson) Jarrett. Ruby attended Agenda schools, graduating from Agenda High School, class of 1948.

She was united in marriage to Dale LeRoy Chizek on April 29, 1951, and to this union of 60 years,...

May 22, 2021

Deborah J. (Griffin) Garman was born on September 14, 1954, and passed away on May 22, 2021, at the Jewell County Hospital, at the age of 66 years, 8 months, and 8 days.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Thelma (Neukirch) Griffin, and her brother Joe.

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May 1, 2021

Troy Dean Frye was born in Belleville on December 31, 1960, the son of Verne Allen & Betty Eudene (Swaney) Frye. Troy graduated from Tonganoxie (KS) High School in 1979.

Following high school, he returned to Belleville to work on the family farm. He later went to work for Derowitsch Construction, Alsop Sand...

Apr 20, 2021

Donald Charles Pack was born on the family farm near Munden, Kansas, on October 9, 1934, to Bert & Mildred B. (Elliott) Pack. Donald attended Rose Creek Center District 116 grade school, and then graduated from Munden High School, class of 1952.

Following high school, Don joined the US Army in October 1954,...

Apr 20, 2021

Gary “Frenchy” Dwain Jeardoe was born on January 22, 1949, in Belleville, to Pearl E. & Viola Bernadean (Awalt) Jeardoe. Gary graduated from Scandia High School, class of 1967, and then attended Cloud County Community College.

He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Skocny on February 14th, 1976, in Belleville, and to this...

Apr 10, 2021

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

Ralph Raymond Dunstan was born March 9, 1924, to Ethel Estelle (Cooper) and John F. Dunstan. Surrounded by his family, Ralph took his trip to join his wife Joy, on April 10, 2021, after living a full life of 97 years, 1 month and 1...

Apr 1, 2021

Myrna's Tribute Video may be found on this page, following her obituary. A recording of her Memorial Service may be found on the Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home Facebook page.

Myrna M. Joy was born on October 18, 1928, the daughter of Henry F. & Ella Mae (King) Novak. Myrna was born near Narka, and graduated from Narka High...

Mar 28, 2021

Beverly June Hyde, was born in Courtland, Kansas at “Grandma’s House” the second born of twin girls on November 8, 1925 to J. Oran and Marguerite (Fritzinger) Hyde.

Beverly and her twin sister Shirley Jean grew up in Courtland learning the importance of education. Their father taught them to play cribbage and they...

Mar 27, 2021

Jimmy Joe Shepek was born on November 20, 1937, near Narka, Kanas, to Joe & Leota Maxine (Mitchell) Shepek. Jimmy attended Midway Country School, and graduated from Narka High School. Following high school, Jim joined the United States Marines, and was honorably discharged in May 1960 with the rank of Lance Corporal.

Jim...

Mar 25, 2021

A recording of Jack's funeral service may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Jack Lee Milner was born on June 15, 1939 in Belleville, to Archie I. & Anona Wilma (Owens) Milner. He was one of 9 children born to this union. Jack grew up and attended school in Belleville. He joined the...

Mar 25, 2021

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

John Dean Reynolds was born on November 24, 1951 in Belleville, Kansas, to Vernon Lee & Barbara Joan (Lawson) Reynolds. John was one of four children born to Vernon & Barbara. John grew up near Cuba, and graduated from Hillcrest High School. He then attended...

Mar 4, 2021

David Lee Sterba was born on May 27, 1970, to Marvin E. & Marie V. (Kalal) Sterba. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1988, and worked as a general laborer and painter. David enjoyed being outdoors, especially spending time fishing, and spending time with his family.

David passed away on March 4,...

Mar 3, 2021

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

Caleb Anselmo Colon was born on September 4, 2000, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Anselmo “Junior” and Angela “Angie” Marie (Ritterbush) Colon. Caleb grew up in Belleville, and attended Belleville / Republic County schools.

Caleb worked for Gerena Construction of...

Feb 25, 2021

A recording of Martha's funeral service and her service folder can be found on this page, following her obituary.

Martha K. DeNayer was born on April 3, 1917, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Adam & Anna Bertha (Maune) Krug. Martha was one of 11 children born to Charles and Anna, and she was blessed...

Feb 20, 2021

Peggy J. Housholder, 88, retired Data Entry Clerk at Boulevard Bank in Wichita, passed away on February 20, 2021 in Wichita. She was born in Belleville on July 27, 1932, to Edmun “Ted” and Ethel (Brooks) Melton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Donald P. Housholder in 2014....

Feb 18, 2021

Melva Jane Parrack was born on April 21, 1924, on the family farm near Cuba, to Jerry and Julia Nettie (Svoboda) Kopsa. Melva attended Beebee Country School, and then graduated from Cuba High School, class of 1942.

Melva was united in marriage to Vernon Glen Havel on March 10, 1942, in Fairbury. To...

Feb 17, 2021

Arvin Lee Tuma was born on November 7, 1934, to Ernest Will & Louise Mae (Havel) Tuma. He passed away at home on February 17, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.

Arvin retired as the manager of the National Guard Armory in Belleville. He was a Vietnam...

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Ann Poppe, the daughter of Arthur and Anna Matilda “Tillie” (Harmes) Vorderstrasse, was born on October 30, 1932, near Stoddard, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Chester High School.

Betty was united in marriage to Alvin Fredrick William Poppe on December 11, 1955, at the...

Jan 30, 2021

The funeral service for Leora will be lived streamed on the Courtland United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Stasha Leora Loring Spitler was born October 15, 1919, the only child of Ed and Daisy Ann (Fuller) Loring on a farm south of Scandia, Kansas. On January 30, 2021, she went peacefully into the arms of her...