Carbondale - Jeffery Jon Sitz, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home in Carbondale, Kansas, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Charles "Chuck" and Lorraine "Lori" (Rambo) Sitz.

Jeff was born in Park Rapids, grew up in Topeka and had lived in Auburn and Carbondale.

Jeff had worked as a carpenter most of his life, most recently for Shawn Silver Construction.  He was a member of the Topeka Classic Chevy Club.

On January 12, 1985, Jeff was united in marriage to Dawn DeLene Bartley. To this union four children were born, Joshua, Ashley, Jered, and Jordan.

Jeff was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Sitz; by his parents, Chuck and Lori and his sister, Terri Sitz.

Jeff is survived by his wife Dawn of over 41 years; his three children, Ashley Sitz, Jered Sitz, and Jordan Sitz all of Carbondale; his brother, Mike Sitz of Topeka; his niece, Megan Sitz of Topeka; his four grandchildren, Bella Sitz, Harley Fernkopf, Jonny Fernkopf and Tony Fernkopf; other relatives and friends.

After the love of his family and friends, Jeff loved drag races, motocross and hot rods.

Memorial services for Jeff will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 16 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Visitation with family will follow the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to the Topeka Classic Chevy Club (for their Christmas Benefit), sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451.