Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Debara Hanshaw Obituary
Debara D. Hanshaw, age 73, of Belleville, KS, passed away on June 14, 2025, in Salina, KS. Deb was born on September 20, 1951, in Concordia, KS, to Kenneth and Iona (Hammer) Tuley. She grew up near Republic, KS, and graduated from Republic High School and Bethany College. Throughout her years in high school, she was heavily involved in athletics and social clubs. At Bethany College, she was a member of Sigma Phi Omega sorority and the initial women’s basketball program.
After college, Deb married Thomas Poole. They resided in Lindsborg and had two sons, Thayne and Norris. She later married Norman Hanshaw on May 31, 1985, residing in Belleville. Together they gathered many memories spending time at their cabin at Lovewell, traveling far and wide, and entertaining friends and family.
Deb had a passion for golfing, cabin trips, country club and deck time with her friends, attending any sporting event, bowling, and reading. She was an avid supporter of the boys’ activities and never missed any of their games in high school and college.
She is survived by her children, Thayne (Michelle) Poole of Belleville, Norris (Cara) Poole of Colwich, grandsons Owen and Davis Poole of Colwich, granddaughter Katelyn Morain of Belleville, siblings Loisann (Mark) Brown, Karla (Dean) Edmiston, Mark Tuley, and Kris (Mark) Welch. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, and her parents.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:30 am, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, KS. Graveside services will follow at the Belleville City Cemetery. Following the graveside service, all friends and family are invited to a luncheon in the upstairs of the Belleville Country Club.
Memorials are requested to the Republic Co. High School Booster Club, and may be mailed to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, PO Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1104 20th St PO Box 566, Belleville, KS 66935
People and places connected with Debara
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Debara Hanshaw
Tell your own story about Debara
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Debara Hanshaw's name
How to support Debara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Debara Hanshaw's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
