Dennis E. Mayden

Dennis Edward Mayden, 62, of Junction City, Kansas, died November 27, 2009, at Geary Community Hospital.

Dennis was born February 19, 1947, in Junction City, Kansas, to Edward and Mabel (Petersen)Mayden.

He graduated from Junction City High School in 1965, and continued his education at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. He married Rita Josephine Brundige on May 26, 1973 at Faith Lutheran Church in Junction City.

Dennis worked at Kaw Furniture for many years before opening his own furniture business in 1995. From there, he worked at Showcase Furniture until his retirement.

Dennis enjoyed spending his time with his family, working on vintage cars, and playing poker. He was a member of the Junction City Elks Lodge.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Rita Mayden of Junction City; daughters, Irma Black-Plus of Topeka; Misty Mayden-Miles of Manhattan, and Jennifer Cherico of Junction City; sons-in-law, Dr. Brett Miles of Manhattan and Jason Cherico of Grandview Plaza; granddaughters Noel Williams, Lisa Roberson, and Michelle Black; great-granddaughter Demajaé Williams; sister and brother-in-law Deanna and Doug Wolnik; grandsons-in-law Quinton Williams and Jerome Roberson; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lawrence and Mabel Elisabeth (Petersen) Mayden and great-granddaughter Shanyia Stinger.

There will be an informal gathering of family and friends at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington Street,Junction City on Wednesday, December 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cremation is planned following the gathering.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the family at Penwell-Gabel.