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 after graduating high school in May and marrying her best friend, Ed, in July of 1971. They lived in Minnesota for a few years and Norfolk, NE for a short time and finally made their home in Fairbury. She has one son, Jake, who is married to Alicia (Bright) and they have one daughter, Micah, who also live in Fairbury. Jake is a Truck Diesel Instructor at SCC Milford, Alicia is a nurse at JCH& L in Fairbury and Micah graduated from FHS in May of 2026. She will pursue her RN and run track at College of Saint Mary in Omaha this fall. Ed passed away in September of 2025.
Peg joined our staff part-time in November 2012 and began full-time in 2014 where she enjoys managing the office, helping families in their difficult times and whatever else needs to be done.
Peg Friesen
Administrative Assistant
Peg was born and raised in Oklahoma City and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska after graduating high school in May and marrying her best friend, Ed, in July of 1971. They lived in Minnesota for a few years and Norfolk, NE for a short time and finally made their home in Fairbury. She has one son, Jake, who is married to Alicia (Bright) and they have one daughter, Micah, who also live in Fairbury. Jake is a Truck Diesel Instructor at SCC Milford, Alicia is a nurse at JCH& L in Fairbury and Micah graduated from FHS in May of 2026. She will pursue her RN and run track at College of Saint Mary in Omaha this fall. Ed passed away in September of 2025.
Peg joined our staff part-time in November 2012 and began full-time in 2014 where she enjoys managing the office, helping families in their difficult times and whatever else needs to be done.
Joseph Peck
Funeral Director / Embalmer/Pre-Need Consultant
Joey was born and raised in North Platte, and has served in the funeral industry since 2012, after experiencing firsthand the comfort and care his own family received following the loss of his uncle the year prior. Wanting to provide that same support to others led him into funeral service, where he has become known for his compassion, personability, and knack for staying calm even when chaos is trying its best. In addition to his work at the funeral home, Joey also serves as an EMT, which means he is very comfortable thinking on his feet and figuring things out in situations that don’t always go according to plan. Joey started with Gerdes-Meyer at the beginning of March 2026.
A small-town guy at heart, Joey believes families should feel supported like neighbors and friends, not just clients. Around the funeral home, coworkers would likely describe him as “organized chaos” — meaning there may be five things happening at once, but somehow he already has a plan for all of them. He enjoys keeping things light when appropriate and believes a little laughter can go a long way during difficult moments. Outside of work, Joey enjoys hockey, baseball, playing drums, camping and spending time with his wife Allison and their two daughters, Raegan and Ryleigh, who keep him just as busy as the funeral home does!
Joseph Peck
Funeral Director / Embalmer/Pre-Need Consultant
Joey was born and raised in North Platte, and has served in the funeral industry since 2012, after experiencing firsthand the comfort and care his own family received following the loss of his uncle the year prior. Wanting to provide that same support to others led him into funeral service, where he has become known for his compassion, personability, and knack for staying calm even when chaos is trying its best. In addition to his work at the funeral home, Joey also serves as an EMT, which means he is very comfortable thinking on his feet and figuring things out in situations that don’t always go according to plan. Joey started with Gerdes-Meyer at the beginning of March 2026.
A small-town guy at heart, Joey believes families should feel supported like neighbors and friends, not just clients. Around the funeral home, coworkers would likely describe him as “organized chaos” — meaning there may be five things happening at once, but somehow he already has a plan for all of them. He enjoys keeping things light when appropriate and believes a little laughter can go a long way during difficult moments. Outside of work, Joey enjoys hockey, baseball, playing drums, camping and spending time with his wife Allison and their two daughters, Raegan and Ryleigh, who keep him just as busy as the funeral home does!
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 Director Apprentice
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 Director Apprentice
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 Snider
Funeral Assistant
Chris Snider
Funeral Assistant
