Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Charles "Vincent" Fechter
Jun 16, 2022
Charles Vincent Fechter, age 103 was born in McAllen Texas, on January 19, 1919, to Arthur H & Julia E Picolet Fechter. At six weeks old the family moved back to the Wamego area. He attended school there and at Saint George. He was a farmhand and worked for the UPRR. At the outbreak of World War II, he was...
Jacob "Jake" Pizarek
Jun 12, 2022
Jacob Clement “Papa” Pizarek, 99, of rural Wamego, Kansas, formerly of rural LaPorte, Indiana, went to Heaven on Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022 at home with the comfort of his family. Jacob, referred to as “Jake” by many, was born at home on the family farm just outside of Michigan City, Indiana joining 3 older brothers and 2 older sisters,...
Lucy Louise Gifford
Jun 10, 2022
Lucy Louise (Wege) Gifford, age 103, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, in Bloomfield, Indiana.
She was born on September 28, 1918. Lucy was the daughter of Emil and Frances (Walters) Wege. She was a graduate of Fostoria, Kansas, High School. Lucy married Howard Gifford in July 1939, and they raised their 4 children on a farm...
Dr. Jack W. Martin
Jun 10, 2022
Dr. Jack W. Martin, Ph.D., passed away on June 10, 2022, in Wamego, KS. A devoted husband and father, Jack was married to Vicki Lynn Flesher Martin on August 6, 1961, who proceeded him in death on their 55th wedding anniversary in 2016, and together they had three children, Sharla, Kelly, and Justin.
Born on January 17, 1936, in...
Thomas Ryan Day
Jun 10, 2022
Thomas Ryan Day, 37, of Manhattan, formerly of St. George, Kansas, died Friday, June 10, 2022, in Topeka. He was a life-long resident of the area.
Thomas was born on April 14, 1985, in Manhattan, the son of Micheal and Dawn (Brockopp) Day. He attended local schools and graduated from Rock Creek High School in 2003. He then attended Cloud...
Erich Shane Conklin
Jun 8, 2022
Erich Shane Conklin, Wamego, Kansas died June 08, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family and friends after a determined battle with cancer. He was 49 years old.
Erich grew up in Ridge Farm, Illinois where he spent his childhood outside as much as possible, riding his bike, swimming, and playing basketball. After graduation from Georgetown Ridge Farm High...
Sara S Carnahan
Jun 7, 2022
Sara S. Carnahan, 91, of Wamego, Kansas, died Tuesday (June 7, 2022) at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born September 12, 1930, Sara was the daughter of Glenn and Grace (Buchheim) Stockwell. She was a graduate of Randolph High School.
Sara married Quentin N. Carnahan on February 11, 1951, in Randolph. Quentin farmed with family on the land that...
John B. Adams
Jun 7, 2022
John Buel Adams, Jr. “Jack”, 96, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Deerfield, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Olathe Medical Center. He had moved to Lawrence in 2014 from Deerfield to be close to family.
Jack was born on December 22, 1925, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, the son of John B. Adams, Sr. and Mabel (Hallows) Adams. Jack...
Daniel William Hunt
Jun 3, 2022
Daniel Hunt, age 60, of Wabaunsee, KS, died on June 3, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, following a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was a long-time resident of the area
Daniel was born in Peoria IL, son of Donald and Darlene Hunt, formerly of East Peoria, IL. From the age of 6, he knew that...
Marilyn Hartke
May 31, 2022
Marilyn Morton Hartke
May 3, 1933 – May 31, 2022
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Marilyn Morton Hartke, 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 in Worcester, MA. Marilyn loved her large extended family unconditionally, was a tireless letter-writer, loved to laugh, and inspired devotion and joy in all who knew her.
She leaves...
Emil F. Eichman
May 26, 2022
Emil F. Eichman, 88, of Flush, Kansas, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the Flush community.
Emil was born on August 13, 1933, in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Edward J. and Anna (Lux) Eichman. The family moved to Flush in 1940. He graduated from Flush High School in...
Patricia June Guth
May 25, 2022
Patricia J. Guth died May 25, 2022, at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center in Topeka.
She was born June 20, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman and Ocea Rogers-Mansell.
Mrs. Guth attended Alma High School and Kansas State University. She was the co-owner of Guth Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Wamego for over 30 years.
Mrs. Guth was a...
Donald M. Herbic
May 23, 2022
Donald Martin Herbic
Born October 2, 1938
Went to Jesus May 23, 2022
Donald Martin Herbic of Alma, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the awesome age of 83 years old. Better known as Don, Dad Don, Grandpa Don, and “Snake Hips,” Don was born in 1938 to Martin M., Jr. and Ida...
Gary Lewis Zeit
May 21, 2022
Gary Lewis Zeit, 74, of Wheaton, Kansas, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his home, following a short battle with liver disease. Gary was born on November 12, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised by Joe and Julia (Thrift) Zeit in Denton, Kansas. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Midway High School. In 1966 he joined the United...
Memorial Tribute Service
May 20, 2022
Holidays are a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. The staff and family of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Homes 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 loved ones in our memorial service...
Bernice Gay Waters
May 15, 2022
Bernice Gay “Bernie” Waters, 60, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alma Manor. She was a long-time member of the community.
Bernice was born on January 25, 1962, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Patrick H. and Shirley (Theel) Waters. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1981.
Bernice worked for many years as a cook...
Leroy Henry Schweir
May 15, 2022
LeRoy Henry Schweir, 88, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (May 15, 2022) in McFarland.
Born September 20, 1933 in Belvue, Kansas, LeRoy was the son of Henry P. and Lillie (Heine) Schweir.
LeRoy was a 1951 graduate of Alma High School. He joined the Army on October 12, 1954 and served in Germany until his discharge on November...
Christina Marie Brazzle
May 13, 2022
Christina Marie Brazzle, 60, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (May 13, 2022) in the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born January 12, 1962 in Westmoreland, Kansas, Chris was the daughter of Elmer and Phyllis (Jenkins) Brazzle.
Chris enjoyed playing cards, collecting elephants, putting together puzzles and showing her creative side with her sketch drawings. Her...
Donna Belle William
May 9, 2022
Donna Belle William, 89, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Monday (May 9, 2022) at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born February 25, 1933 in her grandmother’s house in Onaga, Kansas, Donna was the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Wege) Tessendorf. She attended Halligan Grade School near Emmett until her family moved to Wamego when she was...
Mona Mcdiffett-Kniebel
May 6, 2022
Mona Mae McDiffett-Kniebel, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Alma and Alta Vista, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Via Christi Village. She was a life-long resident of the area.
Mona was born on June 4, 1933, in rural Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of Monte and Rosa (Heideman) Rogers. She attended Templin grade school and graduated in 1951...
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