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...
Steven Thomas Jacoutot
Aug 16, 2024
Steven Thomas Jacoutot, 58, of Winfield, Kansas passed away on August 16, 2024, at the Kansas Veterans Home. Steve was born on May 25, 1966, to Thomas and Cynthia (Pfeiffer) Jacoutot at Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from Haworth High School in the year 1984. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, he served his country honorably. During his military...
Marlene Ruth Smith
Aug 16, 2024
Marlene Ruth (Rahe) Smith, 90, of Junction City, Kansas went to heaven on Friday, August 16, 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...
Mary Louise Pope
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Louise Pope, 44, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation will take place. Mary was born on October 23, 1979, the daughter of George L. and Judy E. (Estes) Smith. Mary was an LPN having worked in the health care field for several...
Judy E. Smith
Aug 10, 2024
Judy E. Smith, 67, of Manhattan, Kansas formerly of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A private graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Friends of Animals P.O. Box 580 Junction City, Kansas 66441. Judy...
Reva B. Fincher
Aug 9, 2024
Reva B. Fincher, 87, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on the same day, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Memorial contributions in Reva's name can be made...
Sgm (Ret) Ronald W. "Ron" Eckhardt
Aug 5, 2024
SGM (RET) Ronald Wayne Eckhardt, 81, of Junction City, Kansas, went to his peace with the Almighty on August 5, 2024, in his home. He was born on September 23, 1942, in Billings, Montana, the eldest child of Carl and Olinda (Hilderman) Eckhardt. He grew up in Billings and attended local schools, graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1960....
Mike Cleveland
Aug 5, 2024
Mike Cleveland, 72, of Junction City, passed away on August 5, 2024, due to an automobile accident. A visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street, Junction City, KS, a vigil service will follow the visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Friday,...
Van Ray "Red" Boyd
Aug 4, 2024
SSG (RET) Van Ray "Red" Boyd, 76, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on August 4, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will take place on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral ceremony at the Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full...
Clarence Ray Thompson
Aug 4, 2024
SFC (RET) Clarence Ray Thompson, 92, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on August 4, 2024, at Via Christi Village, Manhattan, Kansas. Ray was born on August 12, 1931, to Clarence H. Thompson and Edna (West) Thompson at Montezuma, Indiana. There he graduated from Frankfurt High School. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army on January...
Jean Arlene Ball
Aug 4, 2024
In loving memory of our adorable mother, Jean Arlene Ball, age 87. Mom, we will miss you immensely. Born on July 30, 1937 ~ August 4, 2024. The daughter of Sherin G. and Mary M. (Walters) Grove of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. A military wife married to SFC Vernon Ball on July 20, 1957, lived in Junction City, Kansas for 46...
Adriana M. "Ad" Washington
Aug 3, 2024
Adriana M. "A.D." Washington, 44, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on August 3, 2024, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. Adriana was born on December 4, 1979, to Keith and Johanna Marie (Essex) Johnson in South Carolina. She married her loving husband, James in October 25, 1999, while living in Cleveland, Ohio. They shared 23 years of marriage...
