Betty Jean Massmann, 71, of Joplin, Mo., formerly of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Betty Massmann, daughter of Melbourne and Etta (Fegebank) Massman, was born on Sept. 12, 1954, in Le Mars. She attended school in Northwest Iowa and graduated from Marcus Community School in 1973.
Following high school she went to work for Ryan Gibbons and Company and continued working even as the company changed names to Kindwell and Company, then finally to Burkhart and Dawson, until she retired in 2019.
Betty started battling many health conditions, and in July 2024, she decided to move to Joplin, Mo., to be with her sister.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sister Lynette (Ron) Ross of Joplin, Mo.; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Phyllis (Jerry) Parrot, Charles (Betty Lou) Massmann, Clifford (Nancy) Massmann and Pearl (Ron) Henke.
In honoring Betty's wishes, no services are planned. If anyone wishes to send condolences, please send them to Lynette Ross, 3111 N. Cougar Ridge Lane, Joplin, MO 64801.
