Obituaries

Glenn L. Schmutz

Glenn L. Schmutz

Mar 29, 2018

Glenn L. Schmutz, 78, of Junction City, died March 29, 2018 at his home in Junction City. Glenn was the longtime Owner/Operator of Glenn's Plumbing and Heating in Junction City. Glenn was born December 28, 1939 in rural Dickinson County, the son of Roy P. and Lillian (Davies) Schmutz. Glenn attended schools in Dickinson County. He joined the United States...

Kanaiyalal C. Patel

Kanaiyalal C. Patel

Mar 22, 2018

Kanaiyalal C. Patel, 56, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 22, 2018. A Traditional Hindu Prayer Service was held Sunday March 25, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with cremation afterwards at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, KS, 66441.

Michael C. Ford

Michael C. Ford

Mar 21, 2018

Michael Craig Ford, 56, died at his home in Junction City, KS on March 21, 2018. Michael was born in Gray, Georgia on August 4, 1961 to Lewis Ford and Cecil (Blount) Ford. He graduated from Gray High School and later went on to earn his Associates degree.Shortly after graduation, Michael joined the U.S. Army where he worked in the...

Kendra Maire Miller

Kendra Maire Miller

Mar 19, 2018

Kendra Marie Miller, 30, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday March 28, 2018, at 10:30 am. at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441.Calling hours will be held the night before, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. at...

Lillie Christine Stilwell

Lillie Christine Stilwell

Mar 19, 2018

Lillie Christine Stilwell of White City, KS, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at the amazing age of 101 with family members by her side. She was a resident of the Chapman Valley Manor Nursing Home.Lillie was born September 27, 1916 at Salina, Oklahoma, the youngest of nine children born to Fred & Margaret Ziegler. She graduated from Junction City...

Frederick T. Burnett, Jr.

Frederick T. Burnett, Jr.

Mar 18, 2018

Frederick T. "Ted" Burnett, Jr., 97, of Goddard, formerly of Junction City, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Dove Estates in Goddard. Ted was born July 9, 1920 in Junction City, the son of Frederick T. Burnett, Sr. and Minnie (Hudson) Burnett. Until recent years and his military service, Ted was a life-long Junction City resident. Ted worked in construction...

Carol A. Crowley

Carol A. Crowley

Mar 13, 2018

Carol A. (Durham) Crowley, 60, of Ogden, formerly of Chapman, Kansas, passed away March 13, 2018. Carol was born April 28, 1957, in Junction City, Kansas to J.B. and Jonetta (Arveson) Durham. She was raised in Chapman, Kansas, graduated Chapman High School in 1975, and attended Brown-Mackie Community College in Salina, Kansas. She, and her husband Michael lived in Ogden,...

Richiko Laster

Richiko Laster

Mar 13, 2018

Richiko Laster, known as "Cookie", 89, of Junction City, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Geary Community Hospital. Richiko was born December 15, 1928 in Tochigi-ken, Japan. She did all of her schooling in Japan. Richiko lived in Junction City for over 50 years, and worked for many years at the Quartermaster Laundry on Ft. Riley. She married Robert Lee...

Margie Lee Goodwin

Margie Lee Goodwin

Mar 11, 2018

Margie Lee Goodwin, 64, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Wakefield Rehabilitation Center. It was Margie's wish to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.She was born on May 9, 1953, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Jesse and Dovie (Carter) Wingate. Margie is survived by her three Sons, Anthony Goodwin, Jesse...

David W. Baughman

David W. Baughman

Mar 11, 2018

David W. Baughman, 63, of Riley, KS, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018. Dove Cremation and Funeral Service of Junction City, Kansas, is assisting family with cremation arrangements. David was born on November 7, 1954, in Junction City, Kansas to Clifford and Norma Jean (Spittles) Baughman. As a boy he went to school in Junction City. The family moved...

Irvin O. Hurt

Irvin O. Hurt

Mar 10, 2018

Irvin O. Hurt, 95 of Junction City, KS passed away at Valley View Senior Life Center on March 10, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 with Pastor Aaron Harris officiating at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street, burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions...

Elizabeth Blair

Elizabeth Blair

Mar 3, 2018

Elizabeth Blair, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 3, 2018 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation is planned, no services are scheduled at this time. Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, of Junction City, is assisting with arrangements. ***To leave a special online message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.***

Corey J. Boddie

Corey J. Boddie

Feb 28, 2018

Corey J. Boddie, 44, of Junction City, KS, passed peacefully from this life on February 28, 2018.A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, 11:00 am at the Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church, 1010 Burke Dr., Junction City, Kansas 66441, with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating.Visitation will be held before services from 10:00 am. to 11:00 am. at...

Creola Mae Birge

Creola Mae Birge

Feb 28, 2018

Creola Mae Birge, 81, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on February 28, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation is planned. A private family service will be held at a later date.She was born on March 1, 1936, Cairo, Missouri to Oscar and Lucille (Taylor) Johnston. On August 23, 1953, she married Stanley Birge. Stanley and...

Thomas R. Wayne

Thomas R. Wayne

Feb 26, 2018

Thomas Ralph Wayne, 89, of Junction City, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Geary Community Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1928, Essen, Germany to Manford and Maria (Wieprecht) Oppenheimer. No services are scheduled; cremation is planned. Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, of Junction City, is handling arrangements. ***To leave a special message, please visit the guestbook below.***

Hildegard E. Keller

Hildegard E. Keller

Feb 26, 2018

Hildegard E. Keller, 77, of Dwight, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 24, 2018. Family will have a private gathering at a later date.Hilde was born on April 16, 1940, in Durlach, Germany to Ludwig and Erika (Stoltz) Fetzer. She grew up in Germany. As a young lady she met James (Jim) S. Keller, a young soldier...

Larry George Decker

Larry George Decker

Feb 22, 2018

Larry George Decker, 81, of Milford, KS, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his home. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial donations may be given to the organization of the donor's choice. **To leave a special message for the family, please click the...

Dorothy Marie Bennett

Dorothy Marie Bennett

Feb 21, 2018

Dorothy Marie Bennett, 70, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on February 21, 2018 at the Salina Hospital. Dorothy was one of nine children of Anton and Eleanor Dinkel. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Raymond Bennett; two daughters Tina and Amy; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.Graveside Services will be held 1pm March 16, 2018 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery...

Jerry Dean Whitney

Jerry Dean Whitney

Feb 20, 2018

Jerry Dean Whitney of Niangua, Missouri, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away February 20, 2018 in Junction City, Kansas.A public memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, in All Saints Hall at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th St. in Topeka. Private interment will occur at a later date in Maple Cemetery, Salem, Nebraska.Jerry was...

Ruby T. Nixon

Ruby T. Nixon

Feb 20, 2018

Ruby T. Nixon, 101, of Junction City, formerly of Milford, died Feb. 20, 2018 at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City. Ruby was born September 5, 1916 in Fowler, Montana, the daughter of Torval W. and Anna K. (Hauglund) Halvorson. She attended school in Montana, and graduated from Conrad High School, Conrad, Montana. She later attended Business College in Great...

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