Obituaries

Aug 13, 2021

Kari's Tribute Video may be found on this page, following her obituary.

Kari Jean (Kloewer) Cornwell was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa to James and Norma Olson Kloewer on June 28, 1976.

Kari grew up in Stuart, Iowa and graduated with the class of 1994.  After high school Kari attended Iowa State University...

Aug 6, 2021

Lillian K. Mathiesen, age 94, formerly of Belleville, Kansas, left this earthly life on Friday, August 6, 2021 at South Park East Nursing Home in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Butte, Nebraska to Heinrich “Henry” and Katherina “Katherine” (Roth) Schroetlin. Her family moved to Sutton, NE, where she attended the  Ainsworth...

Aug 1, 2021

Clara's service folder and Tribute Video may be found on this page, following her obituary. Recordings of her Vigil/Rosary Service and Mass of Christian Burial may be found on the St. Edward Catholic Church YouTube page, links are below.

Clara DeLou Dowell was born on May 22, 2020, at Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS, the daughter...

Jul 30, 2021

June Marie Tuma, the daughter of Walter D. and Nellie (Dickerman) Galey, was born on June 21, 1926 at Arkansas City, Kansas. She passed away on July 30, 2021, at the Belleville Health Care Center, at the age of 95 years, 1 month and 9 days.

June graduated from Belleville High School, class...

Jul 16, 2021

Bob's Tribute Video can be found on this page, following his obituary.

Robert “Bob” Kirkpatrick Weary, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Evergreen, Colorado on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the age of 73.

Bob, lovingly known as “Kirk” to his family, was born December 27, 1947, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He was the...

Jul 12, 2021

Josiah Seth McGregor, the son of Seth & Tailar McGregor, was born into heaven on July 12th, 2021, at the Republic Co. Hospital in Belleville.

Survivors include his parents, big sister Mayzee, paternal grandparents Papa Mark & Mimi Pam McGregor, great grandma JoAn McGregor, maternal grandmother Mimi Mindi Bremer, and great Nana Vicki...

Jul 10, 2021

Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold passed away July 10th, 2021.

Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned at this time.

Jun 24, 2021

Lannie's service folder & Tribute Video may be found on this page, following his obituary.

Lannie Lee Hanel was born on May 17, 1947, at Patterson Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Kansas, the son of William Arnold and Olive Grace (Houdek) Hanel. Lannie grew up on the family farm, and always had a love of horses and cattle....

Jun 21, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, mentor, music minister, choral director and professor, Donald Don (“Dr. D”) Donaldson of Fort Wayne, Indiana went home to be with his Lord early Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at the age of 83.

Born in Belleville, Kansas, on May 5, 1938, to Howard and Sylvia Donaldson,...

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

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 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 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...