Betty J. Melby Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty J. Melby of Belleville, Kansas, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Thompson and Alice Thompson (Scott); her husband Harvey Melby; and her siblings, Max Thompson, William "Bob" Thompson, Audrey Morehead and Patsy Thompson.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Melby (Terri) and Lydia Steinlage (Paul); her sister Rose Nondorf; her grandchildren, Bethany Poulin (Eric), Ericka Berry (Clint), Aaron Melby (Alex), Alexander Steinlage (Ashton), Theodore Steinlage (Haley) and Nathaniel Steinlage; her great grandchildren, Colleen Berry, Declan Berry, Jethro Steinlage, Kaius Steinlage, Colbie Steinlage and Kori Steinlage; and her sister-in-law Genevieve Melby. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and neighbors.
Memorials are requested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Amana Lutheran Church and may be mailed to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, Kansas 66935.
