JoAnn Tupa-Leech Obituary
The memory of JoAnn Tupa-Leech of Humboldt, Nebraska, who passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Roland Hill and Wilhelmina Hill (Early); her husbands, Lovell Tupa and Myron Leech; her daughters, Wanda Hartshorn and Kathy Tupa; her siblings, Patricia Keeton, Ron, Jim and Dick Hill; and her son-in-law Francis Esslinger.
She is survived by: her children, Marsha Esslinger of Belleville, KS, Barbara McCarter (Richard) of Topeka, KS, Michael Tupa of Junction City, KS, Jeri Armstrong (Del Hartshorn) of Humboldt, NE and Sharon Streit (Melvin) of Humboldt, NE; her grandson Matt Shea (Marci) of Lee's Summit, MO; and her children, Scott Shea of Belleville, KS, Nicholas Shea of Telluride, CO, Kelly McCarter (Amanda) of Bellbrook, OH, Carey Boggs (Greg) of Weatherford, TX, Cody McCarter (Ciera) of Springfield, TN, Clay McCarter (Felicia) of Topeka, KS, Shane Tupa of Salina, KS, Amie Tupa of Salina, KS, Jereme Jones of Flaxville, MT, Andrea Mezger (Dave) of Table Rock, NE, Ashley Shupp (Justin) of Humboldt, NE, Adam Streit (Claire Harless) of Humboldt, NE and Alicia Schmit (Craig) of Humboldt, NE. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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