Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Rev. James H. Mayes Jr.
Sep 9, 2024
Rev. James Harold “Jim” Mayes Jr., 76, of Wamego, Kansas, was called home to the Lord Monday (September 9, 2024) at his home in Wamego.
Born May 17, 1948 in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jim was the son of James Harold and Nola (Mundt) Mayes Sr. He married Becky Jo Crane on April 14, 1973 in Pagedale (St.Louis), Missouri....
Bruce Alan Coleman
Sep 14, 2024
Bruce Coleman, 53, passed away on Saturday (September 14, 2024) at his home in Wamego.
Born March 18, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas, Bruce was the son of John Steven and Shirley Raylene (Brown) Coleman. Following his mother’s death in 1978, his father married Karla Mae McKnight who became his adoptive mother in 1979.
Bruce was blessed to be raised in...
Michael W. McCall
Sep 13, 2024
Michael W. McCall, 81, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (September 13, 2024) in Wamego.
Memorial services will be held Saturday morning (October 5, 2024) at 11:00 at the Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego with Pastor Jol Klein officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday morning (October 5, 2024) from 10:00 until the time of services at the funeral home.
A full...
Sandra Lynn Krest
Sep 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Sandra Lynn Krest announces her passing on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home and in the company of loved ones, in St. George, Kansas.
Sandra was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 11, 1946, to Marcus and Edith (Prentice) Krest. She attended and graduated Coventry High School in...
Marvin L. Price
Sep 2, 2024
Marvin L. Price, 85, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Monday (September 2, 2024) at Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan.
Born September 10, 1938 in Higgins, Texas, Marvin was the son of Louis and Violetta (Hostutler) Price. He married Karen Thompson on June 16, 1961 in Burdett, Kansas.
Marvin earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State...
Hank Hartwich
Sep 1, 2024
Hank David Robert Hartwich, a treasured young man and son known for his quick witted, ornery demeanor, and kind-hearted personality, left us on September 1st, 2024, after an unfair, yet courageous, battle with cancer.
Born May 27th, 2016, to Will and Casie Hartwich, Hank lived his 8 years in Wamego, KS. Hank was welcomed into this world by his older...
David Joseph Ebert
Aug 28, 2024
David Joseph Ebert, 62, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, Kansas, following a recent illness.
Dave was born October 23, 1961, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Frederick “Fred” and Frieda “Fritz” Unterberger Ebert. He attended Flush Grade School and graduated in 1980 from Westmoreland High School. He then graduated from...
Richard Dale Cooper
Aug 23, 2024
Richard Dale Cooper
March 31, 1957 – August 23, 2024
Richard Dale Cooper, 67, of Fostoria Kansas, passed away at home on August 23, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Rich had a life filled with experiences and maintained a strong sense of determination. He has left an indelible mark on those who knew him.
Born on March 31, 1957, Rich...
Lois Clara Bartley Spencer
Aug 17, 2024
Lois Clara Bartley Spencer, 89, of Wamego, Kansas, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.
Lois was born April 22, 1935, in Kincaid, Kansas, the daughter of Russel and Gladys (Stapleton) Adams. She attended grade school and graduated from La Harpe, Kansas High School. She then attended Iola Community...
Jane Logan Shea
Aug 14, 2024
Jane Logan Shea (Born: Emma Jane Logan) July 17, 1932 – August 14, 2024
Jane Logan Shea, born Emma Jane Logan on July 17, 1932, in Frontenac, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland. She was 92 years old.
The daughter of Roy Delbert and Ellen West Logan, Jane grew up in Southeast Kansas, forming lifelong friendships...
Ray R. Sommer
Aug 13, 2024
Ray Richard Sommer, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Alma, Kansas, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Stormont Vail Health Hospital in Topeka.
Ray was born on April 6, 1937, in Alma, where he spent his childhood surrounded by a loving family. Ray was the son of Harvey Sommer and Lillian (Metzger).
Ray proudly served in the Kansas...
Hallie Frances Fulmer
Aug 12, 2024
Hallie Frances Fulmer, 94, of Derby, Kansas, formerly of Wamego and Chapman, died Monday, August 12, 2024, in Derby.
Hallie was born on August 18, 1929, in Liberty, Missouri, the daughter of Chester N. and Laura LaVern (Osburn) Taylor. She attended grade school and in 1947 graduated from Chapman High School.
Hallie worked most of her adult life as a secretary, first...
Christopher D. Herren
Aug 9, 2024
Christopher David Herren, 53, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (August 9, 2024) at his home.
Born February 19, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, Chris was the son of David and Beverly (Cox) Herren. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Virginia Tech University and his PhD from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. During his post-doc...
Ray A. Twidwell
Aug 8, 2024
Ray Albert Twidwell, age 101, died on August 8, 2024, in Frankfort, Kansas.
He was born April 2, 1923, to Claud and Anna Twidwell at the family farmhouse southeast of Winifred, Kansas. At birth, he had two sisters, Frances Twidwell Hills (age 15) and Thelma Twidwell (Hartman) (age 14), and one brother, Don Twidwell (age 8), to welcome him...
Gertrude A. Schweir
Aug 6, 2024
DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER ON TUESDAY, THE SERVICE FOR GERTRUDE WILL BE HELD AT
CAMPANELLA & STEWART FUNERAL HOME, HIGHWAY 24 AT SALZER ROAD IN WAMEGO.
Gertrude A. Schweir, 93, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (August 6, 2024) at Via Chisti Village in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born October 8, 1930 in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Gertrude was the daughter of John...
LaVera M. Webster
Aug 3, 2024
LaVera Marie Webster, 91, of Fostoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born October 28, 1932, in Clay Center, Kansas, LaVera was the daughter of Clarence and Lillian Marie (Bergsten) Fritzson. She graduated from Cleburne High School and Clarks Business School of Topeka. She married Lyle Eldred...
Peggy Jean Bridges
Aug 2, 2024
Peggy Jean Bridges, 87, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mulberry Health with family by her side.
She was born on November 24, 1936, in Bakersfield, California to the late Roseman "Harry" Hoyal and Gertrude Marie (Fisher) Bridges.
Peggy was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church in Wamego, KS and a...
Jeff Churchill
Jul 30, 2024
Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Churchill, 64, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (July 30, 2024) at his home.
Born September 29, 1959 in Dowagiac, Michigan, Jeff was the son of Luther and Mary (Cooper) Churchill. He met Fran Jilka when she worked as plant manager at the flour mill in Dowagiac and he was a driver for the mill....
Angela Michelle Harper
Jul 30, 2024
Angela Michelle Harper age 52, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in Junction City, Kansas. She was born on January 29, 1972, in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Roger Glenn and Janet Maze.
Angela was a vibrant soul with a loving and outgoing personality. Her infectious charm and love for the outdoors defined her spirit as she dedicated her life...
Huann Braden
Jul 27, 2024
Elizabeth Huann Braden, 86, of Topeka, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Saturday (July 27, 2024) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Born to Hugh William Armstrong and Elaine McPherson Armstrong in the home in Altamont, Kansas on June 4th, 1938. Huann grew up with two sisters; Marlene and Nancy and her brother, Bryan. She lived in multiple towns...
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