Joshua Curtis Van Petten

Joshua Curtis Van Petten obituary, Manhattan, KS

Joshua Curtis Van Petten

Joshua Curtis Van Petten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home on Oct. 3, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Joshua Curtis Van Petten, age 34, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas. He was born on August 21, 1990, to his parents, Robert Austin and Wendy J. Herrera, in Manhattan, Kansas.
Josh was a 2008 graduate of Manhattan High. After high school, Josh worked alongside his mother as a para, helping kids with autism. His devotion to helping people then led him to become a caregiver for adults in the special needs community.
Josh is survived by his mother, Wendy, of Manhattan; sister, Faith Herrera; brother, Eli Herrera; nieces, Aubrianna Barnes, Isabella Baker, Aurora Gibby-Herrera; and a nephew, Tyler Barnes, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and a sister, Natasha Baker.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Blue Hills Room in Manhattan.
Condolences to the family may be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joshua, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Joshua's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joshua Curtis Van Petten's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Joshua Curtis Van Petten's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?