Sheryl LaVona (Kiefer) Kibbee, born on June 6, 1941, in Burlington, Colo., to Fred J. Kiefer and Vivian G. (Ragan) Kiefer, was called home by the Lord to her heavenly home on September 24, 2024, at Winchester Terrace, Mansfield, Ohio, at the age of 83.

Sheryl spent her childhood on a farm outside of Burlington until the family moved to town. She married Leland (Lee) C. Kibbee on May 7, 1957. To this union, five children were born: Verna Jean, Larry Lee, Connie Jo, Lee Roy, and Tisha Ann. Sheryl was a devoted wife and mother.

Noel Odette Chaput, 88, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Plainville. 

He was born on September 1, 1936, to Alex and Louise (Odette) Chaput in Concordia. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Concordia and married Carolyn Marlene Campbell on June 9, 1956, excited to start a family of his own.

Odette began working at a grocery store at the age of 14. His first full-time position in the grocery business was in Clay Center. He continued in Smith Center, then Phillipsburg, and finished out his career at Mr. K’s Foodtown in Plainville for 42 years.