Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
William Coy Liming
Apr 23, 2025
William Coy Liming, 66, also known as Willie, passed away at his home in St. George, Kansas, on April 23, 2024, with his wife, Sharon, by his side.
Private services are planned for a future date. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, Kansas.
A complete obituary is pending.
Sandra Rosann Maike
Apr 19, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Rosann Simmons Maike, 78, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at her home.
Sandy was born on October 29th, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the only child of Virgil Simmons and Sylvia Henderson Simmons.
Sandy grew up in and attended schools in Eskridge, Kansas. She graduated from Eskridge High in 1963. Sandy’s first...
Julius Merritt Beall
Apr 17, 2025
Julius Merritt Beall passed away on April 17, 2025, in Wakefield, Kansas.
He was born on July 19, 1948, in Winfield, the son of Jose Beall and Leontin "Tina" Stif.
He worked in janitorial services and maintenance at MHK Housing in Manhattan, Kansas.
Julius proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970, an accomplishment he held dear throughout his life.
He...
Teresa Ann Kelsey
Apr 17, 2025
Teresa Ann Kelsey, 65, of Bonner Springs, Kansas, formerly of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (April 17, 2025) at her home with her family at her side.
Born September 20, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Teresa was the daughter of Thomas Ellis and Juanita L. (Kohler) Lamkin. Following the death of her father, Juanita married John L. Habluetzel who helped raise...
Otis A. Boardman
Mar 27, 2025
Otis Arthur Boardman, Sr., 88, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home.
Otis was born on February 10, 1937, in Summersville, West Virginia, the son of James and Prudence (Brown) Boardman. He attended local schools and then joined and served in the United States Navy.
Otis worked most of his adult life as a welder for the Boilermakers...
Marcile M. Peterson
Apr 17, 2025
Marcile Marie Peterson, 99, of Eureka, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Greenwood County Hospital.
Marcile was born November 29, 1925, in rural Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde A. and Violet (Wilks) Sturdevant. She attended several schools in her childhood since her father was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene. She graduated...
Kenneth Gerald Mayer
Apr 15, 2025
Kenneth Gerald Mayer, 78, known as “Kenny,” passed away on April 15, 2025, at his home in Wamego, Kansas.
Kenny was born on August 17, 1946, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to parents George and Emma (Kuhn) Mayer. He married Jean Blanka on June 14, 1969, in Louisville, Kansas.
Kenny was a simple and private man. He enjoyed tinkering on broken...
Darwin D. Diehl
Apr 9, 2025
Darwin Dale “Louie” Diehl, 87, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Born June 27, 1937 in Alma, Kansas, Darwin was the son of George W. and Nina Cathleen (Lewis) Diehl. He married Joyce Elaine (Stuewe) Reavis on March 18, 1977 in Alma. She survives.
Growing up, Darwin was active with...
Linda Glanzer
Apr 1, 2025
Linda Glanzer, age 75, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at Wellsprings of Westmoreland on April 1, 2025, following a long health battle.
She was born on November 5, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Margeurite (Bolz) Sharp.
She graduated from St. Xavier Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas, which cemented her strong values within her faith.
Linda married David...
Edith Pauline Hernandez
Mar 30, 2025
Edith Pauline Hernandez, 90, born on February 6, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Pauline dedicated her life to caring for her home while supporting her husband, Nate Hernandez Jr., who served in the Air Force for 20 years. The couple shared a loving partnership...
David Patrick "Pat" Butler
Mar 27, 2025
David Patrick “Pat” Butler, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on November 15, 1947, and raised in Downey, California. Since 2021, Pat had been a resident at Meadowlark Hills, where he received compassionate care.
Pat was the son of George and Bertha (Birch) Butler. In 1973, he married Jean Butler,...
Samuel L. McGowan
Mar 19, 2025
Sam McGowan left us on March 19, 2025 in Manhattan, KS. He was born to Barbara (Waldorf) McGowan and Harold McGowan in Winfield, KS on October 15, 1947.
Sam loved his beer and westerns but more than that he loved his family that he built with Sally McGowan. He worked hard to provide for all the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids...
Isabel Elizabeth Picolet
Mar 19, 2025
Isabel Elizabeth Picolet, age 91, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Americus, Kansas.
She was born on November 3, 1933, in Blue Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Leslie and Bertha (Shelly) White, where she was raised on a farm in Nebraska.
Isabel married Dean Leroy Piolet on December 21, 1952, in Beatrice, Nebraska. Together they lived in various small communities in...
Thomas Wayne Baum
Mar 18, 2025
Thomas Wayne Baum of Tecumseh, Nebraska, a lifelong rancher and cowboy, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Wamego, Kansas.
He was born on December 6, 1958, in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Glen and Mary Lou (Wood) Baum. He was a 1977 graduate of Tecumseh High School.
Tom was a hard worker with a knack for storytelling. His life always...
Robert Andrew Prockish
Mar 15, 2025
Robert Andrew Prockish, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was a life-long resident of the community.
Robert was born on July 16, 1928, in Union Township in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Genevieve (Eckart) Prockish Jr. He attended grade school and graduated from Flush High...
Joe "Joey" Holenbeck
Mar 12, 2025
Joe "Joey" Holenbeck, age 70, died on March 12, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
He was born on September 22, 1954, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Lester and Jean (Meyer) Holenbeck.
Joe attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1972. He was a lifelong resident of the Alma/Hessdale community.
He married Helen...
Glenn D. Tracy
Mar 9, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Glenn D. Tracy was called in his sleep to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born August 6, 1938, in Harper County Hospital in Harper, Kansas, Glenn was the son of Edwin R. and Maxine (Hoch) Tracy. At age 9, the family moved to a farm south of Winfield, Kansas where Glenn...
Leslie M. Silva
Mar 4, 2025
Leslie Michelle Silva, 55, a devout Christian of Ogden, Kansas, returned to God on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) at St. Luke Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after many years fighting illness.
She was born in Farmington, New Mexico on March 8, 1969, to Harvey Dodson and Teresa “Teri” McCabe. On December 21, 2007 Leslie married the love of...
Ila Mae Bartels
Feb 21, 2025
Ila Mae Bartels, 86, left this earthly realm to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025, in Wamego, Kansas. Her life was a radiant testament to faith, service, and love.
Ila was born on October 4, 1938, in Chadron, Nebraska, to parents Waldo Kemery and Irene Luella. On June 24, 1956, Ila married Pastor Dean L. Bartels, and she served...
Mikey "Tammy" Frazier-Brown
Feb 20, 2025
Mikey L. “Tammy” Frazier-Brown, 65, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (February 20, 2025) at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
Born October 25, 1959 in Cavite, Philippines, Mikey was the daughter of William and Marilyn Frazier. She married Sam A. Brown on February 17, 2001 in Hermitage, Tennessee. He survives.
Mikey worked with her husband at his business, B...
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