Jerry L. Schad
Apr 20, 2024
Jerry L. Schad, 88 years of age, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Jerry was born December 1, 1935, to Henry and Mildred Norman Schad of Milford, KS. He was the oldest of four children, including Joe Schad, Mary Lou Brown and Charles Schad, all who preceded him in death. Jerry attended Pleasant View grade school and graduated from...
Steven Walter "Steve" Pringle
Apr 9, 2024
Steven Walter "Steve" Pringle, 65, of Junction City, Kansas died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Steven has been cremated. A graveside service with military honors will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service for a reception at the...
1Sg (Ret) Gary L. Booth
Apr 7, 2024
1SG (RET) Gary L. Booth, 76, formerly of Manhattan, KS, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside inurnment will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be designated to...
Willis Martin "Bill" Watt
Apr 6, 2024
Willis M. "Bill" Watt, 73, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City, Kansas. Willis has been cremated. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Welda Community Center in Welda, Kansas. His cremated remains will be buried 2...
Josephine Annie "Jo" Sullivan
Apr 4, 2024
Josephine Annie "Jo" Sullivan, 93, of Junction City, Kansas died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Northcare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Laurie Barnes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...
Lon F. Vernnon
Mar 31, 2024
Lon F. Vernnon, 67, of Junction City, Kansas died on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. It was Lon's wish to be cremated. No memorial service is planned. Lon was born October 28, 1956, in Mojave, California the son of Glen and Delores (Ice) Vernnon. Lon served in the United States Army. He was...
Mary Louise Garcia
Mar 28, 2024
Mary Louise Garcia, 57, of Junction City, Kansas died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her residence in Junction City, Kansas. Mary's wishes were to be cremated. No memorial service is planned at this time. Mary was born August 31, 1966, in Huntsville, Alabama the daughter of Guillermo and Mary Louise (Douglas) Garcia. Mary graduated from Junction City High School...
Clyde M. Hill
Mar 28, 2024
Clyde M. Hill, 86, of Junction City, Kansas died on Thursday March 28, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. American Legion Post #45 will conduct military honors. Pastor Will Ravenstein will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given...
Theresa J. Almendarez
Mar 27, 2024
Theresa J. Almendarez, 87, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on October 14, 1936, to Francisco and Agatha (Alvarez) Castillo in Rogers, Texas and graduated from Rogers High School in 1955. Theresa married her loving husband, Martin, November 11, 1972, in Temple,...
Joe Thomas "Sr." Self
Mar 27, 2024
Joe Thomas Self, Sr. 75, of Chapman, Kansas died on Monday, March 27, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home. Joe's wishes were to be cremated. A graveside service with military honors will take place 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 at Kansas...
Angela S. "Angie" Simon
Mar 27, 2024
Angela S. Simon, 50, of Junction City, Kansas died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home in Junction City, Kansas. A visitation will take place 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at Highland Cemetery. Angela was born...
Donna Lee Rea
Mar 26, 2024
Donna Lee Rea (Carson) passed away on March 26, 2024, in Milford, KS, at the age of 52. She was born on September 1, 1971, in Homestead, FL. Donna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband, John Rea of Herington, KS; brother, Eugene (Bonita) Ray of Wayne, OK; daughters: Jessica Mollenkamp (husband Shelby...
Helga T. "Oma" Blazer
Mar 21, 2024
Helga Theresia Blazer, whose light and love touched so many, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 83. A dedicated partner, mother and “Oma” she was born in Czechoslovakia and raised her family in Kansas. Helga was preceded by her partner, John Smith, and sister, Rosie Champ. Helga is survived by many including her three daughters...
Sfc (Ret) Lorenzo M. "Rocky" Garcia, Sr.
Mar 20, 2024
SFC (RET) Lorenzo M. (Rocky) Garcia Sr., 75, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at home on March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Lorenzo was born on January 25, 1949, and was raised in Texas with his seven other siblings. After Lorenzo's high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably until his retirement...
Orville "Jerry" Smith
Mar 20, 2024
Orville Jerry Smith, 88, of Junction City, Kansas went to heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Reflection Living in Wichita, Kansas. A funeral service will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Marrs and Pastor Tim McCall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the funeral...
Jesse B. Griffin, Jr.
Mar 18, 2024
Jesse B Griffin Jr., 86, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Valley View Senior Life Center surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home with...
Dorothy Lee Gilbert
Mar 15, 2024
Dorothy (Mother Gilbert) Lee Gilbert, 95, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on March 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1928, to Charles and Mary Gertrude (Downs) Wilson in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Dorothy married her husband, Lifford, December 3, 1949, while they were living in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had seven children...
Manfred Roy "Red" Nelly
Mar 14, 2024
Manfred (Red) Roy Nelly, 69, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his home. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at a later date. He was born on July 29, 1954, to Everett and Grete (Gneich) Nelly at Great Lakes, Illinois. At the age of two, his family decided...
Harvey E. "Harv" Brink
Mar 12, 2024
Harvey Eugene Brink, age 76, born on July 19, 1947, in Orange City, Iowa to Clifford E. and Bertha H. Brink, died at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS on March 12, 2024, due to heart issues. Harv graduated from Floyd Valley High School in 1965, and from Iowa State University in 1969 with a BS in Fish and Wildlife...
Debra K. "Miss Deb" Brown
Mar 11, 2024
Debra (Miss Deb) K. Brown, 63, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on March 11, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House. Cremation has taken place and a family led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Debra was born on May 24, 1960, in Massachusetts. Debra spent her time taking care of her family. Her daughter, Ashley,...
