Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Gene William Morehead
Mar 17, 2021
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Gene William Morehead, 75, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.
On November 1, 1945 Gene was born to Eugene Virgil and Frances Virginia (Eiler) Morehead in Colby, KS. Growing up in Norton, Gene graduated from Norton High School in 1963. Gene enlisted in...
Walter "Buddy" Carl Barnes Jr.
Mar 11, 2021
Walter Carl “Buddy” Barnes, Jr., 71, of Alma, Kansas, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Heath Center in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Buddy was born on September 27, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Mary E. Taylor Barnes and Walter C. Barnes, Sr. During his senior year in high school, Buddy, enlisted...
Larry Dean Sump
Mar 6, 2021
Larry Dean Sump, 79, of Wamego, KS passed away March 6, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.
On December 13, 1941 Larry was born to Elmer and Mary (Walker) Sump in Newton, KS. Larry graduated from Newton High School in 1959. He attended the University of Kansas before graduating from Kansas State University. On July 19,...
Arleen E Meyer
Mar 4, 2021
Arleen Ellen (Pierson) Meyer, 87, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a short bout with pneumonia. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family who loved her very much.
Arleen was born on May 2, 1933 in Dwight, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Anna E. (Swenson) Pierson and Arthur E. Pierson.
She graduated from...
Skyler Joseph Holthaus
Mar 3, 2021
Skyler Joseph Holthaus, infant son of Dustin and Regan (Thorsell) Holthaus, of Wamego, was stillborn, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Via Christi Health Center in Manhattan.
Skyler is survived by his parents; his brothers, Landon, Collin and Jordan; his maternal grandparents, Gladys and Galen Thorsell, Wamego; his paternal grandparents, Beth Holthaus, and Ken Holthaus, both of Seneca; his aunts...
Eloise Grunewald
Feb 25, 2021
Eloise Grunewald, 93, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Advantage Health Care of Colorado Springs, Colorado, under the care of Abode of Colorado Hospice. She was a life-long Alma area resident until recently when she moved to live with family due to health issues.
Eloise was born October 22, 1927 to Earle Wesley Evans and Cora Myrtle Kamm Evans...
John Francis White
Feb 25, 2021
John Francis White, 95, of Laclede, Kansas, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare Hospice in Manhattan.
He was born November 5, 1925 in Hanover, Kansas, the son of Agnes Triska and John Francis White. His family moved to the Laclede area in 1929. He attended White Chapel School of Laclede, Hanover School, Harrington School, and...
Marylin B Miller
Feb 23, 2021
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR SERVICES A Celebration of Life for Marylin Miller of Wamego, who passed away February 23, 2021, will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Wamego First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with a dinner for family and friends after services.
Frank D Meinholdt
Feb 12, 2021
Frank Delano Meinholdt, 87, of Emporia, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at the Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia. He was a long-time resident of the Wamego community.
Frank was born on July 16, 1933 in rural Alma, Kansas, the son of Charles and Rose Kugler Meinholdt. He attended grade school and graduated from Alma High...
Michael Gregory Brunk
Feb 11, 2021
Michael “Mike” Brunk, resident of Alma, KS died in his home unexpectedly on February 11th at the age of 63.
Mike survived by his wife, Mary Brunk, Uncle Edward Brunk, his children; Steve Buero, Kenny Buero, Christine Yoakum, Mikey Buero and Michelle Patwell; his Mother Sharon Garcia, step father Jess Garcia; Brother Brian Brunk ; (9) Grandchildren, (8) Great Grandchildren...
Florence Faye Kennedy
Feb 9, 2021
Florence Fay (Benteman) Kennedy, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
She was born on April 13, 1943 in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Fritz and Erma (Kipp) Benteman. She attended Frankfort schools.
Ms. Benteman was deeply religious and was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Frankfort. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling in the Special Olympics, and enjoyed being...
Eugene Pageler
Feb 8, 2021
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Eugene Pageler, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.
Eugene was born to Albert and Laura Beasterfeld Pageler at their home at Wells Creek in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas, on January 21, 1925. He attended a one-room school house through 8th grade in district #54, located along Belvue Road in the...
Sheryl Lynn Cease
Feb 6, 2021
Sheryl Lynn Cease, age 66, Wamego, KS passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, KS.
On September 27, 1954 Sheryl, was born to Morris & Tessie (Grovenburg) Holloway in Manhattan, KS. Sheryl graduated from St. George High School and worked as a waitress, hog farmer and a homemaker. Sheryl was united in marriage...
Colleen Schmanke
Feb 4, 2021
Phyllis “Colleen” Schmanke, 83, of Alma and McFarland, Kansas, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Wamego. Colleen was born on April 4, 1937, in Kinsley, Kansas, the daughter of Quincy and Faye Mallow Taylor. She attended grade school and graduated in 1955 from Wichita North High School. She then attended Wichita University for one year....
Ronald "Ron" Owen Lafever
Feb 2, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Owen LaFever, 83, passed away February 2, 2021 at Vintage Park of Wamego, Kansas. Ron had lived in Wamego since moving from Esbon, Kansas in 2015.
He was born in Ulysses, Kansas on August 10, 1937, the son of Houston and Elizabeth (Hampton) LaFever. He attended schools in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1955. Ron...
Arlet Lorraine Green
Feb 1, 2021
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 everyone is encouraged to wear a face-covering and practice social distancing.
Arlet Lorraine Green, 93, of Onaga, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Onaga Health and Rehab Center.
Arlet was born in Mullan, Idaho on June 7, 1927, the daughter of Victor and Esther (Swanberg) Carlson.
Arlet was first and...
Mabel Faye Goehring
Jan 31, 2021
Mabel Faye Goehring, 92, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Wamego. She was a life-long resident and well known teacher in the area. Mabel Faye (Lewis) Goehring was born near Bala, Kansas, in Riley County, on January 9, 1929, the daughter of John W. and Faith Luthi Lewis. An older sister Helen...
Hank Gehrt
Jan 30, 2021
Ralph Henry “Hank” Gehrt, 97, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Lexington Park Health and Rehab Center. He was a life-long member of the Alma community. Hank was born on February 19, 1923, in rural Alma, the son of Frank and Emma Richter Gehrt. He attended grade school at Hinerville School and graduated in 1942 from...
Lisa Sue Herren
Jan 28, 2021
Lisa Sue Herren, 61, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Alma, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Health Center. Lisa was born on April 18, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Watson Herren. She attended local schools and graduated from High School. Lisa worked as a waitress and several years at the Alma Manor. Lisa...
Phyllis Annette Henderson
Jan 25, 2021
Phyllis Annette Henderson, 72, of Wamego, Kansas, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Wamego Health Center. She was a long-time resident of the community. Phyllis was born on May 7, 1948, in Hayward, California, the daughter of Willis and Anne Saltsgave Calvert. She attended local schools and graduated from High School in Hayward. Phyllis married Leland John Henderson on...
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