Ssg (Ret) John P. Sullivan, Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
John Patrick Sullivan Sr., loving husband, father, and Grandpa (Paw Paw), ended his suffering and left this life on August 6, 2023, at the age of 73. He passed in his home with his wife, Linda of 43 years by his side. He is survived by his wife Linda, of the home; three sons, Douglas Sullivan and wife Carol of...
Ssg (Ret) Francis J. "Frank" Kopetzky, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
SSG (Ret) Francis J. "Frank" Kopetzky, Sr., 75, of White City, Kansas died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation took place. A graveside service will take place on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. Frank was born October 14, 1947, in Jersey City, New...
Mary V. "Lolly" Hibberd
Jul 26, 2023
Mary (Lolly) V. Hibberd (nee Graber), 72, of Milford, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Topeka, KS. Lolly was born June 16, 1951, to Jerome and Mary (nee Tindle) Graber in Chicago, IL. Lolly graduated from St. Cajetan grade school, Chicago, in 1965, Academy of Our Lady High School, Chicago, in 1969, College of St. Francis, Joliet, IL,...
Gregory Allen "Greg" Hibberd
Jul 25, 2023
Gregory (Greg) A. Hibberd, born December 3, 1950, to Oliver and Helen Hibberd in Chicago, IL. Greg graduated from St. Margaret of Scotland grade school on 1964, and Brother Rice High School in 1968. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Viet Nam 1969-1971. Greg married Mary (Lolly) Graber July 18, 1981. Greg was preceded in death by maternal...
Csm (Ret) James B. "Jim" Mitchell
Jul 25, 2023
CSM (Ret) James B. "Jim" Mitchell, 83, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence in Junction City, Kansas. A graveside service with full military honors and last call will take place 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 3,...
Theodore L. "Buzz" Bissonnette
Jul 22, 2023
Theodore Louis “Buzz” Bissonnette, 77, formerly of Junction City, KS passed away on July 22, 2023, in Topeka, KS. He is now with his first love Theresa. Cremation has taken place, a graveside inurnment will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions have been designated to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at www.VVA.org. Buzz...
Ssg (Ret) Ralph "Bo" Leggs
Jul 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ralph Leggs Ralph Leggs beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Born on August 16, 1931, in Clearfield, PA, Ralph led a remarkable life filled with bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his country and family. At the age of 18,...
Ssg (Ret.) Walter Joseph Givens
Jul 16, 2023
SSG (RET.) Walter Joseph Givens Sr., 79, of Junction City, passed away on July 16, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will take place at The New Church of The Living God, Monday, 7/24/2023, 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery 1:00 p.m. with full...
Michael E. "Mike" Overbay
Jul 14, 2023
Michael E. Overbay (Mike), 72, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation will take place. Visitation will be on July 18, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, Kansas. There will be a celebration of life at The Milford Congregational Church, 308 10th Street,...
Tim Oscar Brott
Jul 12, 2023
Tim Oscar Brott, 73, of White City, passed away on July 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and friends. Cremation has taken place and a visitation will be on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Tim was born on November 8, 1949, to Oscar and Waunetta (Ervin)...
Msg (Ret) Ronald Jay "Mac" Mcnamara
Jul 12, 2023
MSG (RET) Ronald Jay "Mac" McNamara, 80, of Milford, Kansas, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A graveside with full military honors will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Wreaths...
Arden K. "Art" Malsbury
Jul 3, 2023
Arden K. Malsbury, 85, of Junction City, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation will take place followed by an inurnment at Baker Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas. Both he and his wife will be laid to rest together. Born March 16, 1938, in Mankato, Kansas to Emory Dale Malsbury and Virginia Ruth St. Claire....
Stanley S. Budinas
Jun 30, 2023
Stanley S. Budinas, 72, of Junction City, Kansas died on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his residence. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant in Junction City. The Reverend Doreen Rice and The Very Reverend Steven Lipscomb will officiate. His cremated remains will be...
Loretta Bachan
Jun 29, 2023
Loretta Bachan, 71, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. A graveside service will be held at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Friends Of Animals, Inc., P.O. Box 580, Junction City, Kansas 66441. She was born on July 3, 1951, Hammond, Indiana, to Oscar and...
Smsgt (Ret) James Raymond "Jim" Miller, Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
SMSGT (RET) James "Jim" R. Miller, Jr. 64, of Junction City, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Greenwood County, Kansas. A graveside with full military honors will take place at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery. Pastor Will Ravenstein will officiate. A visitation will be held Sunday, July...
Glenn G. "Opey" Fink, Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
Glenn G. "Opey" Fink, Jr., 73, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 with family by his side. Cremation will take place. Family will hold a private graveside service. Memorial donations in his honor may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131. He was born on June...
Crystal Denise Walker
Jun 18, 2023
Crystal Denise Walker, 64, of Junction City, Kansas died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. Crystal was born September 16, 1958, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of William and Judith Ann (Green) McBride. She married Curtis Lee Walker, JR. He...
Sfc (Ret) Lewis Oscar Young
Jun 17, 2023
SFC (RET) Lewis O. Young, 52, of Junction City, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. A visitation will take place 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Thursday, June 29, 2023. A graveside service with full military honors will take place at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., June 30,...
1Sg (Ret) Robert G. Escott
Jun 14, 2023
1SG (RET) Robert G. Escott, 97, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at Valley View Senior Life. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery...
Destani Marie "Bean" Culler
Jun 10, 2023
Destani Marie Culler, 31, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on June 10, 2023, after a three year battle with Lupus. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. She was born on May 4, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Matthew Rogel, Sr. and...
