Obituaries

Phillip James Foust

Phillip James Foust

Oct 15, 2025

Phillip James Foust, fondly known as Phil, was born on November 9, 1935, in Cedar Vale, Kansas. He passed away on October 15, 2025, in Junction City, Kansas. 

Phil enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career in the banking industry, showcasing his dedication and expertise in finance. His educational background includes graduating from the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, an...

Command Sergeant Major (RET) Nathaniel Hopkins

Command Sergeant Major (RET) Nathaniel Hopkins

Oct 14, 2025

Command Sergeant Major (RET) Nathaniel Hopkins, affectionately known as Nate, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 70 in Junction City, Kansas. Born on November 9, 1954, in Lewes, Delaware, Nate dedicated his life to serving others both in his military career and in his community.

Nate enlisted in the United States Army in 1976, rising to the...

Lawrence R Young

Lawrence R Young

Oct 12, 2025

Lawrence R Young, born on June 7, 1948, departed this life on October 12, 2025, at the age of 77. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication to education, love for family, and a profound respect for nature. Lawrence devoted 35 years of his life to teaching various branches of science in the Junction City area, where he inspired countless...

Gladys Cafferty

Gladys Cafferty

Oct 11, 2025

Gladys E. Cafferty passed away on the morning of October 11th at the age of 90. Her final years were spent in her daughter’s loving and capable care, surrounded by as much family as time, distance, and health would allow. 

She joins her husband, Daryl Cafferty, who passed 43 years prior, her parents, four of her brothers – Mac, Lovett, Paul,...

Thelma J Thomasson

Thelma J Thomasson

Oct 8, 2025

Thelma Jean Thomasson passed away peacefully in her home on October 8, 2025 at the age of 74. Thelma was born in Holts Summit, Missouri to Lloyd and Marie Vaught on October 29, 1950.

Thelma married the love of her life Robert Thomasson when she was 18 years old and they shared two sons. She loved her family deeply and often...

Bruce Rose

Bruce Rose

Oct 6, 2025

Bruce Evans Rose of Junction City, Kansas passed away on October 6, 2025 at home. He was born on August 2, 1947 to Malcolm E. “Jack” Rose and Doris Elizabeth (Highfill) Rose at the Holton Hospital, Holton, Kansas.

He lived in Holton his entire childhood until his High School graduation in 1966. He spent a lot of his childhood at the...

Phyllis Jean Newland

Phyllis Jean Newland

Oct 5, 2025

Phyllis Jean Newland, a beacon of love and warmth, departed from this life on October 5, 2025, in Manhattan, Kansas. Born on July 27, 1931, in Mountain Park, Oklahoma, though she always claimed to be from The Bay Area in California. Phyllis lived a life dedicated to family, faith, and the simple joys of life, leaving behind a legacy that...

Doyle L. Winters

Doyle L. Winters

Oct 5, 2025

On October 5, 2025, Doyle Laverne Winters passed away surrounded by the comforts of his home in Junction City, Kansas. He was 96 years old.

On June 29, 1929, Doyle was born to the late Frank and Ophelia Winters in Mangum, Oklahoma. The family soon moved to Southeastern Colorado where Doyle would spend the majority of his primary and secondary school...

James L Sader

James L Sader

Oct 4, 2025

James L. Sader, affectionately known as "Jim," was born on August 20, 1939, in Ramona, Kansas. He left this world peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Junction City, Kansas, surrounded by the memories of a life well-lived.

James married the love of his life Rosie McFall on August 21, 1960 in Salina, Kansas at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together they moved to...

Ha Thi Thatcher

Ha Thi Thatcher

Oct 3, 2025

Ha Thi Thatcher, a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence from October 10, 1950, until her departure on October 3, 2025, has left behind a legacy woven with love and intimacy. Born in Vietnam, she journeyed through life as the eldest of ten children, embodying the spirit of resilience and nurturing that marked her formative years.

A private...

Sarah Ann Brown

Sarah Ann Brown

Oct 3, 2025

Sarah Ann Brown passed away on October 3, 2025 in Junction City, Kansas.

A memorial service will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 5-6pm at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home located at 203 N Washington Street, Junction City, 66441.

To live stream the memorial service, please click on the link: Memorial Service for Sarah Brown

Willie Leon Stokes

Willie Leon Stokes

Oct 3, 2025

Willis Leon Stokes, affectionately known as Willie, was born on March 17, 1961, in Iola, Kansas, and he entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2025. Willie's life was one marked by dedication, warmth, and a spirit that brought joy to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Willie served in the National Guard from 1986 for nine years, a...

Charlene Kay Lueck

Charlene Kay Lueck

Sep 26, 2025

Charlene Kay Lueck, a beloved educator and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Stormont Vail Flint Hills Campus Hospital in Junction City, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a Rosary from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, located at...

David Lynn Miller

David Lynn Miller

Sep 17, 2025

David Lynn Miller passed away peacefully in his Junction City, Kansas home on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 71 years of age. David was born in Fort Hood, Texas on June 6th, 1954 to McKinley and Doris Miller, both of whom preceded him in death, and is survived by a brother, Mark Miller, and two sisters, Barbara...

Judy Erika Fielder

Judy Erika Fielder

Sep 16, 2025

Judy Erika Fielder, 62, of Chapman, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2025.

Born on November 30, 1962, in Huntington, New York, Judy was the daughter of German immigrants Helmut and Waltraud “Wally” Cordier (Holle). Following her father’s passing in 1964, Wally moved Judy and her sisters, Isabel and Elizabeth (Liz), to Dwight, Kansas, to be near family. Wally later...

Deborah Jean Elser

Deborah Jean Elser

Sep 9, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Elser was born to Betty Mulliken in Wichita on August 3rd, 1954. Her first 17 years were spent in an often poor, abusive and dysfunctional reality. In this struggle she had a protective big sister in Marsha and a little brother named Ricky (now deceased) who took much of the abuse. She took refuge in her beloved grandparents,...

Dawn Michelle Trotter-Meadows

Dawn Michelle Trotter-Meadows

Sep 6, 2025

Dawn Michelle Trotter-Meadows, born on February 26, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, entered eternal rest on September 6, 2025, in Junction City, Kansas. She was a remarkable woman, cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Dawn was a shining star possessing a beautiful sense of humor and a loving heart that made others feel happy and cared for....

Gisela Sigrid (Lemke) Tidd

Gisela Sigrid (Lemke) Tidd

Aug 30, 2025

Gisela Sigrid (Lemke) Tidd was born to Kurt and Hedwig Lemke in 1942 in the Sudetenland in what is now the Czech Republic, then grew up in Stuttgart, Germany. 

Gisela married Charles Tidd, who was stationed in Stuttgart with the US Army. They had been legally separated for many years. After moving back and forth between Germany and the US, she...

Dale Holvorson

Dale Holvorson

Aug 20, 2025

Dale Holvorson, age 59, of Junction City passed away unexpectedly on August 20th. He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Holvorson of Wichita and Danyela Holvorson of Wellington, as well as his former wife Genoveva Holvorson of Wellington, and his sister Lori Gill of Key West, Florida.

 Dale was a graduate of Junction City High School, and was formerly employed by...

Heinz Christ Wallace

Heinz Christ Wallace

Aug 20, 2025

Heinz Wallace, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with his family by his side at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas.

Heinz was born August 26, 1947, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Luise Windbiel. He was lovingly adopted through marriage by Leonard Wallace, and in 1959 came to the United States. With Leonard’s military service, the...

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