Justin Stelling
Manager / Funeral Director / Pre-Need Consultant
Justin is a native of Fairbury, Nebraska where he graduated high school in 2005. He attended Southeast Community College – Lincoln before graduating from Kansas City Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2009. Justin served apprenticeships at Price Funeral Home in Hebron, Nebraska and Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, KS earning licenses in both states. In addition to that, he also earned his Funeral Director’s license in Montana before relocating back to Fairbury in 2018. Justin and his wife, Tatum, have three children, Kaylee, Rowen and Rook. He is an avid Nebraska football fan, musician, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Justin Stelling
Manager / Funeral Director / Pre-Need Consultant
Justin is a native of Fairbury, Nebraska where he graduated high school in 2005. He attended Southeast Community College – Lincoln before graduating from Kansas City Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2009. Justin served apprenticeships at Price Funeral Home in Hebron, Nebraska and Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, KS earning licenses in both states. In addition to that, he also earned his Funeral Director’s license in Montana before relocating back to Fairbury in 2018. Justin and his wife, Tatum, have three children, Kaylee, Rowen and Rook. He is an avid Nebraska football fan, musician, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Peg Friesen
Administrative Assistant
Peg was born and raised in Oklahoma City and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska in 1971. With the exception of living in Minnesota for a few years, and Norfolk, NE for a short time, she and her husband, Ed have lived in or around Fairbury. She has one son, Jake, who is married to Alicia (Bright) and they have one daughter, Micah, who also live in Fairbury. Whether it's traveling, driving around town, or just staying home, Peg and Ed enjoy spending time together. Peg loves to play the piano and has played for church since she was 11 years old. Now she enjoys playing duets with her 7 year old granddaughter, Micah. She joined our staff part-time in November of 2012 and began full-time in 2014 where she enjoys working in the office, managing our website, plus whatever else needs to be done. She also enjoys helping the families when they come in to make arrangements.
Peg Friesen
Administrative Assistant
Peg was born and raised in Oklahoma City and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska in 1971. With the exception of living in Minnesota for a few years, and Norfolk, NE for a short time, she and her husband, Ed have lived in or around Fairbury. She has one son, Jake, who is married to Alicia (Bright) and they have one daughter, Micah, who also live in Fairbury. Whether it's traveling, driving around town, or just staying home, Peg and Ed enjoy spending time together. Peg loves to play the piano and has played for church since she was 11 years old. Now she enjoys playing duets with her 7 year old granddaughter, Micah. She joined our staff part-time in November of 2012 and began full-time in 2014 where she enjoys working in the office, managing our website, plus whatever else needs to be done. She also enjoys helping the families when they come in to make arrangements.
Joseph Blecha
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Joseph is a Republic County native and started at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home and Tibbetts Bros., Inc., in May 2018. He is a Kansas and Nebraska licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, earning his Mortuary Science degree from Des Moines Area Community College and completed his apprenticeship under Randy Paugh. Additionally, he is a licensed pre-need insurance agent in Kansas and Nebraska, and assists families with designing and purchasing cemetery monuments and markers. He also serves families at Price-Urbauer-Ahrendts Funeral Homes of Thayer County, Nebraska, and our affiliate funeral home locations in Kansas and Nebraska.
Joseph is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, serves on the St. George Catholic Cemetery board, and is President of the Republic County Historical Society and Museum. He is also a member of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. Prior to becoming a funeral director, Joseph worked as a Paramedic in Topeka and Kansas City for a number of years, and he continues to serve his community as a part time Paramedic with Republic County EMS and Rescue.
Joseph Blecha
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Joseph is a Republic County native and started at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home and Tibbetts Bros., Inc., in May 2018. He is a Kansas and Nebraska licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, earning his Mortuary Science degree from Des Moines Area Community College and completed his apprenticeship under Randy Paugh. Additionally, he is a licensed pre-need insurance agent in Kansas and Nebraska, and assists families with designing and purchasing cemetery monuments and markers. He also serves families at Price-Urbauer-Ahrendts Funeral Homes of Thayer County, Nebraska, and our affiliate funeral home locations in Kansas and Nebraska.
Joseph is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, serves on the St. George Catholic Cemetery board, and is President of the Republic County Historical Society and Museum. He is also a member of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. Prior to becoming a funeral director, Joseph worked as a Paramedic in Topeka and Kansas City for a number of years, and he continues to serve his community as a part time Paramedic with Republic County EMS and Rescue.
Brittany Henderson
Funeral Assistant
Brittany is a Kansas licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and has been with Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home since 2023. She completed her Mortuary Science education with Arapahoe Community College, and completed her apprenticeship at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.
Outside of funeral service, Brittany also works part-time as an AEMT with Republic County EMS. Her background in funeral care and emergency response reflects her commitment to helping people during life’s most difficult times. Whether supporting families through a crisis or guiding them through loss, Brittany is honored to offer care with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Brittany Henderson
Funeral Assistant
Brittany is a Kansas licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and has been with Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home since 2023. She completed her Mortuary Science education with Arapahoe Community College, and completed her apprenticeship at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.
Outside of funeral service, Brittany also works part-time as an AEMT with Republic County EMS. Her background in funeral care and emergency response reflects her commitment to helping people during life’s most difficult times. Whether supporting families through a crisis or guiding them through loss, Brittany is honored to offer care with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Nate Behrends
Funeral Assistant
Nate Behrends
Funeral Assistant
Lori Phelps
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Lori Phelps
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LeAnn Krause
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LeAnn Krause
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Alexa Behrends
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Alexa Behrends
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Ashley Stelling
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Ashley Stelling
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Chris Snyder
Funeral Assistant
Chris Snyder
Funeral Assistant
