John Allen Arnett, Westwood, KS, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Memorial services will be 11 am Saturday, December 17th at McGilley State Line Chapel with a visitation prior from 10-11 am. Inurnment will be 1 pm Saturday, December 17th at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery in Topeka, KS.
John was born January 31, 1944 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Grove City College (PA) and after graduation he moved to Kansas City and started his career in marketing at The Kansas City Star, and continued his career at St. Louis Dispatch, Buffalo News and Connecticut Post. His retirement included his lifelong dream of owning and operating a nursery in New York State before returning to Kansas City to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Hanstad, his parents, George and Maxine (Hill), and sister Joanne Hendricks. Survivors include his children: Jim (Nancy) Arnett of Leawood, KS, Jennifer Egger (Jeff Doyle) of Lee’s Summit, MO; grandchildren: Gabrielle, Alyssa, Mary Kate, Drew, Dawson, and Ben.