Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Memorial Tribute Service
Dec 7, 2024
Holidays are a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. The staff and family of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home want you to know our thoughts are with you through the holiday season.
This year we are hosting our annual Memorial Tribute Service. We will be honoring those who have passed away this year in...
Walter "Floyd" Hatfield
Oct 27, 2024
Walter Floyd Hatfield, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Floyd was born March 14, 1938, in Wamego, the son of Albert Dewey and Pearl (Randall) Hatfield. He attended grade school and graduated in 1956 from Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Floyd served in the United States Navy and was a radarman petty officer...
Charles "Charlie" Howard Cottrell
Oct 30, 2024
Charles Howard Cottrell, 77, of Centralia, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility. Charlie was born on July 30, 1947, in Seneca, Kansas to Marvin and Mary (Harries) Cottrell. Charlie resided on a farm near Corning until 1954 when his family moved to Onaga. He was the oldest child and he and his siblings Helen and...
Robert Dale Diepenbrock
Nov 12, 2024
Robert (Bob) Dale Diepenbrock, 90, of Alma, Kansas, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2024. Bob will be remembered by his family and many friends as a fun- loving guy, who loved to tell stories, golf, fish and play cards.
Bob was born on May 29,1934 in Topeka, Kansas. His parents were Homer and Hazel (Skoog) Diepenbrock....
John William Long
Nov 13, 2024
John William Long, 69, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Wamego after a head-on collision.
Born on January 19, 1955, in Manhattan, Kansas, to William Chester and Diane Lea (Saunders) Long. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1973. After high school, he earned his CDL and worked for Buchanan Trucking in Manhattan. After this,...
Gloria J Bussart
Nov 21, 2024
Gloria J. Bussart, 71, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (November 21, 2024) at Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.
Born March 29, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas, Gloria was the daughter of Leroy and Maxine (Lawyer) Shockley. She married Michael E. “Bo” Bussart on July 2, 1983 in Wichita, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2011.
Gloria...
Linda Beth Day
Nov 18, 2024
Linda Beth Day, died on November 18, 2024, at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, Kansas.
Linda was born on December 29, 1946, in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Gail (Cox) Pauley.
Linda married Martin Day on February 28, 1976, in Manhattan, Kansas, he survives of the home.
Linda worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and exemplified compassion and caregiving....
F. Lorraine Pixley Stout
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Lorraine Lacy Pixley Stout on Sunday (November 10, 2024) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan where she resided for 3 years. Lorraine met her goal of living to the commendable age of 100 in October.
She was born October 26, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Arthur Thomas and Golda Jaunita...
Theresa "Teri" Ann Brockish
Nov 5, 2024
A longtime resident of the Flush community, Theresa “Teri” Ann Brockish passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the Good Shepard House in the company of her loving family.
Teri was born May 30, 1949, to Kenneth and Dorothy Ebert, and was raised on the family farm in the Flush community. Her family grew to include six brothers and two...
Terry Neil White
Nov 3, 2024
Terry N. White, 82, of Alma, KS, passed away on Sunday (November 3, 2024) at the Heritage Home in Alma.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. No services are planned at this time.
To Honor Terry’s memory, the family asks for you to pass along an act of kindness to someone.
Memorial donations are not...
Dwayne Jay Niedfeldt
Nov 2, 2024
Dwayne Jay Niedfeldt, 61, passed away at his home in Wamego, Kansas on November 2, 2024.
Dwayne was born on June 25, 1963, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to Marvin and Dorothy (Strimple) Niedfeldt. He lived a life dedicated to his family, farm, and the people around him.
A graduate of Wamego High School, class 1983, Dwayne embraced the calling of...
Ann Gail King
Nov 2, 2024
Ann Gail Wilson King, 81, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Saturday (November 2, 2024) at Valley Vista in Wamego.
Gail was born June 23, 1943 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee to John Noah Wilson and Evelyn Ruth Farley Wilson, who preceded her in death. She has two sisters, Judy McConnell Cox of Raleigh, NC and Sharon Wells (Steve)...
Joshua Kaysen Roberts
Oct 30, 2024
Joshua Kaysen Roberts, a radiant soul who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2024, in Wamego, Kansas.
Josh was born on October 9, 2007, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Raymond David Roberts and Adda Murphy. Joshua was a beacon of compassion and energy, with qualities that endeared him to friends and...
Adolph "Sam" William Moege, Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Adolph “Sam” William Moege, Jr., 88, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Sam was born August 12, 1936, in Alma, Kansas, the son of Adolph William and Elma Rose (Diepenbrock) Moege. He attended District 18, Spring Creek school. He joined the United States Navy...
Pamela Renee Rhoads
Oct 24, 2024
Pamela Renee Rhoads, 67, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka.
Pam was born on August 4, 1957, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Leon E. and Virginia (Clinton) Reeder. She attended grade school and graduated from Calhan High School in Calhan, Colorado, in 1975.
Pam married Terry Rhoads on March 25, 1978,...
Junior Stephen Garrett
Oct 21, 2024
Junior Stephen Garrett, 83, affectionately known as "Pops" by his children, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones and holding his wife’s hands.
Junior was born on March 15, 1941, in Ozark, Missouri, to Paul S. Garrett and Gladys I. Garrett (Hodson). He embarked on a journey through life filled...
Janet Kay Glynn
Oct 18, 2024
Janet Kay Glynn, 71 passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on August 10, 1953, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Dale Rickstrew and Charlene Francis Straub (Stewart). She attended grade school in Louisville, KS, and graduated from Wamego High School in 1971.
After high school, she attended St. Margaret’s School of...
Marianne King
Oct 4, 2024
Marianne Elizabeth King, 82, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 4, 2024) at the Wroten House at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan.
Born May 1, 1942 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Marianne was the daughter of John H. and Dorothy F. (Riedy) King.
Marianne was a 1960 graduate of Immaculata High School in Mendham, New Jersey and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary...
Mary Ann McClure
Oct 3, 2024
Mary Ann McClure (Zoeller), 92, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the Wamego Health Center, Wamego, Kansas.
Mary was born June 17, 1932, in Flush, Kansas, to parents Albinus Zoeller and Victoria (Weixelman) Zoeller. She married Paul “Bub” Dean McClure in Flush in 1953 and spent their lives together farming for 60 years until his...
Cary John Wilson
Sep 29, 2024
Cary John Wilson, 81, passed away September 29, 2024, at his home in Wamego, Kansas, surrounded by his family.
Cary was born December 19, 1942, in Dodge City, Kansas, as the only child and son of John D. and Lydia E. (Ochs-Herzberg) Wilson.
Cary grew up on his family’s farm north of Dodge City and graduated from Dodge City...
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