John Wesley Whitney II Obituary
The passing of John Wesley Whitney II of Norton, Kansas occurred on June 12, 2026. John Wesley, born on April 2, 1953, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Wesley (Wes) and Frances Anna Whitney (Gnagy); his sisters, Kay Lene Hahn and Anita Wyatt; his brothers-in-law, Richard Hahn and Richard Myers; his great grandchild Richard Vanover (RJ); and his niece Robin Wyatt.
He is survived by: his daughter Keri Vanover; his grandson Caleb; his children, Gabriel, Augustus, Kegan and Heather Vanover; his grandchildren, Kyland, Koy and Kooper; his children, Lane and Shiloh Vanover; his grandson Arlen; his children, Dalton, Kat Vanover, Clay Vanover and Trystan Kinkade; his grandchildren, Slayten, Sterling and Steele; his daughter Kimberly (Bob Herron); his grandchildren, Bailey Herron, Tate Herron, Dual and Megan Herron; his great grandchildren, Eli and Arya; his daughter Kristy (Lance Henderson); his grandchildren, Sam, Kobe, Trinity and Taiven Henderson; his daughter Shannon (Rusty Goss); his grandchildren, Dylan Goss, Emma Taylor, Riley, Miles, Morgan and Kenya Goss; his siblings, Janet Myers, Neva Jo (Garrett Beydler), Patricia (Scott Smiley) and Evan (Barb Whitney); and his caregiver Jaynell Matzek.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Community Foundation (in the memo: Norton CARES) and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654.
