ONAGA – Betty L. Neukirch, 89, of Onaga, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 29, 1932 in Greencastle, Indiana, the daughter of William and Minnie Long Nichols.

She married James C. Spear on March 14, 1951.  He preceded her in death on February 13, 1978.  She married Calvin L. Neukirch on June 18, 1982 in Kansas City, KS.  He preceded her in death on November 6, 2006.

Betty was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Jimmy Spear and Richard Spear.

Survivors include a son, Tony Spear and his wife Sandra, Onaga, a daughter, Carolyn Mesaros and her husband Donald, Kansas City, KS, twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Cremation is planned.  Private inurnment will be in the Onaga Cemetery.  Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga is assisting the family.