Verna M. Fortner
Feb 20, 2021
Verna Marie Fortner, 78 of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her daughters home in Stoutsville, Missouri.She was born February 24, 1942 in Damar, Kansas the daughter of Dolphas L. and Clara E. LaBarge Senesac.Verna was born and raised in Damar, Kansas and was a graduate of Damar High School. She married George William Fortner on...
Barbara W. Chatman
Feb 20, 2021
Barbara W. Chatman, 73, of Junction City, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Barbara was born on March 4, 1947, in Chattanooga, TN. Barbara married Alfonza Chatman, Sr. on March 11, 1966, in Ringgold, GA. Barbara and Alfonza celebrated nearly fifty years of marriage. She worked as a childcare provider for 20 years, and as a Medical Records Assistant...
Msg Owen Helterbrand
Feb 17, 2021
MSG (RET) George Owen Helterbrand, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on February 17, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday March 5, 2021, 1pm, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd., Manhattan, KS.George was born on February 1, 1952, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to James...
Martin I. Schwartz
Feb 13, 2021
SSG (Ret) Martin I. Schwartz, 54, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the First Christian Church with Pastor Ronnie Roberts officiating. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. the evening before at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow...
Elaine Harder
Feb 11, 2021
Elaine DuPuy Harder: Equestrian, Rancher, Farmer, Conservationist, Cultivator of IndividualismElaine passed peacefully at her flint hills home with family by her side.She leaves behind a legacy of stewardship to the land and animals for which she cared and a lifetime of giving to family, friends and guests whose own individual talents matured and developed by their shared experiences in the...
Charlotte Hayes
Feb 10, 2021
Charlotte Hayes, 74, Junction City, KS, passed February 10, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with arrangements.A Memorial gathering will be Wednesday February 17, 2021, 5pm. to 7pm. with a time for sharing memories at 6pm. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street, Junction City, KS.Memorial Contributions are suggested to Charlotte Hayes Memorial...
Shirley Virginia Lyles
Feb 10, 2021
Shirley Virginia Lyles, 79, of Junction City, passed away on February 10, 2021.A public viewing will be Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. at the Second Missionary Baptist Church of Junction City, KS, 701 West 10th Street. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, 10:00 am at the Second Missionary Baptist...
Ssg M. Wiggins Iii
Feb 8, 2021
SSG (RET) Will M. Wiggins III, 71, of Junction City, KS, passed away on February 8, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. He will be placed Friday February 26, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd., Manhattan, KS. He was born on March 25, 1949, in Orlando, Florida, to...
Shirley Ann Hammond
Feb 8, 2021
Shirley A. Hammond, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, KS. Ms. Hammond will lie in state Tuesday evening 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. A private family funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor James E. Johnson...
Janice Lee Howard
Feb 5, 2021
Janice Lee Howard, 78, of Junction City, KS, passed away on February 5, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 20, 2021, 10am, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junction City, KS, with Pastor Tim McCall officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church at the address listed...
Gertrud Johnson
Feb 3, 2021
Gertrud Johnson, 88, of Junction City, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS. Cremation is taking place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Gertrud was born on September 1, 1932, Karlsruhe, Germany to Otto and Sophie (Förderer) MahlschneeGertrud worked for Hardee's for many years and earned the nickname "The...
Ernest G. Healey, Iii
Feb 2, 2021
SSG (Ret) Ernest G. "Ernie" Healey, 66, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. It was his wish to be cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the American Legion Post #45 in Junction City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are...
Joann Ruth Mock
Feb 1, 2021
JoAnn Ruth Mock, 87, of Saint George, KS, formerly of Clay Center, passed away on February 1, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with burial arrangements.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 10am, at the Highland Cemetery, 703 W. Ash St., Junction City, Kansas, with Rev. Rex Matney officiating. Memorials are...
Vivian Ann Grimes
Feb 1, 2021
Vivian Ann Grimes, 64, of Junction City, KS passed away on February 1, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Due to the current Covid-19 environment, there are no services scheduled.Vivian was born on October 29, 1956, in Junction City, Kansas, to Samuel Sr. and Irma (Williams) Vigil. She grew up in Junction...
Shirley M. Self
Jan 27, 2021
Shirley M SelfMay 12, 1950 - January 27, 2021On January 27, 2021 Shirley M (Brown) Self after battling a long term illness completed her journey here on earth passing peacefully at home and began her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Shirley began life in Beaumont, TX on May 12, 1950 she was the oldest daughter of three...
Lawrence R. Long
Jan 27, 2021
With family by his side, Lawrence Ray Long, Junction City, passed away on Wednesday, January 27 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka. Lawrence died from complications associated with a fall. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Due to the current COVID-19 environment, the family will not be...
Raymond C. Edwards
Jan 27, 2021
Raymond C. Edwards, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter.Raymond was born June 25, 1938, in Morris...
Thelma Williams, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Mr. Thelma Williams, Jr was born in Cave City, Kentucky on June 19th, 1922 to Thelmon Williams, Sr and Lizzie Eubanks Williams. He was educated in Cave City, Kentucky from elementary school through high school. Thelma accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. As a young boy, playing baseball and basketball after school and on Saturday...
Randall Lee Lewis Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74, of Junction City, KS, passed away on January 23, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, KS is assisting the family with arrangements.He will Lie in State Monday, February 1, 2021, 10am to 12pm. Private family service will follow.Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74 years of age, has elevated to an...
Mark Gfeller
Jan 22, 2021
Mark Duane Gfeller was born October 22, 1943 in Junction City, KS. The son of Orin Gfeller and Margaret Ann Tully Gfeller. He attended Fragrant Hill School through the 8th grade and graduated from Dickinson County Community High School. He then worked for D&D Mobil and Harold Higgs Construction. Afterwards, he started his own business, "Gfeller Construction". He was a...
