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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
