Bernard E. "Snookie" Schroeder
Oct 4, 2024
Bernard E. (Snookie) Schroeder, 79, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on October 4, 2024, at Chapman Valley Manor. He was born on June 27, 1945, to Nicholas and Burnice (Freeman) Schroeder in Dallas, Texas. Bernard grew up and attended school in Junction City, Kansas. He attended auto transmission repair school in Dallas, Texas. He was a good mechanic, learning...
Charles L. "Chuck" Hurt
Sep 28, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Leigh Hurt. Charles Leigh Hurt of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Charles – fondly known as Chuck – was born to Irvin Oliver Hurt and Eva Lorene (Beals) Hurt on April 2nd, 1963, in Halstead, Kansas. Charles served in the United States Army as a cook and infantryman. Charles’s memory is carried on by his...
Sfc (Ret.) Paul C. "Bodie" Wagner
Sep 24, 2024
SFC (Ret.) Paul C. Wagner, 68, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on September 24, 2024, at Valley View Senior Life Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1955, to Spaniard Jr., and Betty (Cravens) Butler in Kansas City, Missouri. While growing up in Arkansas, he worked on his father's farm during the summers. This...
Debra L. "Debbie" Hogan
Sep 23, 2024
Debra "Debbie" L. Hogan, 57, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home in Junction City surrounded by her loving family. Cremation will take place. A memorial service is pending at First Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Brown officiating. Debbie was born April 24, 1967, in Junction City, Kansas the daughter of Joyce Gappa....
Ray M. Kamphaus
Sep 22, 2024
Ray Millard Kamphaus, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 6, 1947, in Junction City, Kansas, Ray was the beloved son of Donald and Mary Ellen Kamphaus. Ray was a man who lived his life with passion, integrity, and an unyielding dedication to his family...
Dawn Lajean Brown
Sep 22, 2024
Dawn L. Brown, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Junction City, Kansas.Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home in Junction City, Kansas has assisted the family with cremation services.A visitation will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, Kansas.A memorial service will be held 1 p.m....
Melvin H. Wilburn
Sep 20, 2024
Melvin H. Wilburn, 81, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. Melvin will be cremated. A private graveside service will be conducted at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter 2424 N. Jackson Street Junction City, Kansas 66441. Melvin was born February...
Kiola Marie Ryks
Sep 17, 2024
Kiola Marie Ryks (née Kell), 70, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on March 2, 1954, in Fort Riley, Kansas, Kiola spent her early years moving around a bit. Some of the places she lived as a child included Aschaffenburg, Germany; Ft Polk, LA; Fort Ord, CA; Baumholder, Germany; Fort Benning, GA and back to...
Ruby M. Karmann
Sep 15, 2024
Ruby M. Karmann, 95, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on September 15, 2024, in her home. Ruby was born on June 7, 1929, and later adopted by Marion and Martha (Hartung) Lisle in Afton, Oklahoma. She was both a friend and family member to many in Junction City. Everyone she met was a dear friend, even if she did...
Willie B. Patrick
Sep 8, 2024
Willie B. Patrick, 67, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at New Church of the Living God with Bishop James E. Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the...
Sue Swenson
Sep 2, 2024
Sue Swenson, 79, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home in Junction City surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Skiddy Cemetery. Sue was born...
Josephine Rago
Sep 2, 2024
Josephine Rago, 97, of Junction City, Kansas was called to the Lord and her family on Monday, September 2, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. Kerry Ninemire officiating. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow the...
Rob D. Cruce
Aug 31, 2024
Robin "It's just Rob" Dewayne Cruce, a devoted grandfather, father, husband, and dedicated military serviceman, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, honor, and service. He is survived by his beloved wife, U-Yong Cruce, and his six cherished children: Natasha, Crystalyn, Susan, Stephanie, Tai-Yang, and Nari-anna. Rob was also the proud grandfather of three grandchildren: Matthew, Sawyer, and Robin,...
Susan Diane "Susie" Kidd
Aug 30, 2024
Susan "Susie" Diane Kidd was born April 6, 1948, in McPherson, Kansas, to Frances Lulu Garrelts Lafferty and LeRoy Edwin Lafferty. Susan passed away on August 30, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation has taken place. Susie spent her entire professional life in education at Sheridan Elementary, starting with student teaching with Grace Burkhead in 1970. During...
Elizabeth Marie Becquart
Aug 26, 2024
Elizabeth Marie Becquart, 49, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. Elizabeth will be cremated. Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation services. Elizabeth was a CNA. She worked for Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman, Kansas. She enjoyed to crochet, fishing, playing video games and spending...
Jerome Dallas Hires
Aug 22, 2024
Jerome D. Hires, 76, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on August 22, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare Topeka, Kansas. Jerome was born on December 18, 1947, to Benjamin Frank Hires Jr. and Daisy Belle Philpot in Live Oak, Florida. Growing up with four siblings in Tampa, Florida, allowed him to realize the importance of family. He graduated from Middleton Senior...
Wendell Lewis Brooks
Aug 22, 2024
Wendell Brooks, 65, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on August 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. A funeral service is pending. Wendell was born on April 19, 1959, to Marion Brooks and Bernice (Bolden) Brooks in Saint Louis, Missouri. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Army on August 1, 1978. He served...
Glenn B. Raw
Aug 22, 2024
Glenn B. Raw, 78, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation will take place under the direction of Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home. A celebration of life service is pending. Glenn was born May 10, 1946, in Garneill, Montana the son of Burton and Frances (Thorpe) Raw. Glenn...
Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Koppenheffer
Aug 22, 2024
Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Koppenheffer, 54, of Junction City, Kansas died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jeff will be cremated. A celebration of life service will be announced and held at a later date. Jeff was born January 12, 1970, in Junction City, Kansas the son of Stephen and Sandra (Engstrom) Koppenheffer. Jeff...
Darlene D. Lacer-Hiatt
Aug 21, 2024
Dora Darlene Bentz Lacer Hiatt Dora Darlene Bentz was born January 4, 1927 to Donald and Jennie (Warner) Bentz in Milford, Kan. Darlene passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at the age of 97 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Darlene grew up in rural Milford, and attended High Point Country School near Milford, graduating from Milford High...
