Jonathan “Jon” Paul Jantz, 71, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by friends at McPherson Hospital.
Jon was born on July 9, 1954, one of two sons of Melvin E. and Erna June (White) Jantz. He attended Harmony Grade School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1972. He continued on to Kansas State University, where he earned degrees in engineering and business. He later completed the Auto Restoration Program at McPherson College.
Jon founded Pennzoil Lube Center in May 1998, rebranding it as McPherson Quick Lube in May 2013. Over the years, he also owned and operated Jantz Implement, Inc. and Route 56 Express, and he spent several years in Pennsylvania working for Caterpillar.
He was an active member of his community, serving as both a member and Past President of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, and he was also a member of Mensa International. He greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of the Weenie Auto Club.
Jon had a lifelong passion for collecting and loved attending swap meets. He traveled widely and had a gift for striking up conversations with just about anyone he met, and literally, “never met a stranger!” He cherished all the dogs and cats he had throughout his life and is survived by his four beloved “fur children”: Livvy, Christmas, Layla, and Stella. He would surely have been greeted at heaven’s gates by those who passed before him.
Jon loved working on anything with a motor—tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles, and everything in between. He leaves behind many dear friends whom he considered family.
A Celebration of Life (come & go) and viewing will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, December 8, at Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be payable to MCCF (McPherson County Community Foundation) which will be used to expand the fencing and play area for the shelter dogs at the McPherson Animal Shelter.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.stockhamfamily.com.