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Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
James A. Conner
Apr 11, 2021
View James Conner's Funeral Service James Alvin Conner, 80, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Wamego Health Center. James was born on June 19, 1940, in Weleeka, Oklahoma a son of William and Ophelia (Hopson) Conner. James worked as a general contractor building and working on various projects in Orange County, California. He enjoyed...
Katherine Irene Noland
Apr 10, 2021
Katherine Irene (Delfs) Noland: Born: 12-10-1930 Born to Eternal Life: 04-10-2021 The oldest of four, Katherine was born in St. George, KS on December 10, 1930 to Henry and Emma (Correll) Delfs. She grew up in Alma, KS, graduating from Alma High School in 1948. On November 7, 1948, she married Donald Noland Jr. They were married for 72 years...
Sandra Faye Heideman
Apr 8, 2021
Sandra Faye Heideman, 66, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was a life-long resident of the area. Sandy was born on June 12, 1954 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Donald and Elna (Garanson) TenEyck. She attended local schools and graduated in 1972 from Alma High School. Sandy married Dickie Bill Heideman...
Kathryn Marie Berg
Apr 3, 2021
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Kathryn Marie Berg, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Kathryn was born near Hiawatha, KS on December 10, 1932 to George Albert and Dorothy Anna Wilhelmine (Fiegenbaum) Onek. Kathryn attended schools in Hiawatha and graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1951.
Kathryn married Henry Mitchell Berg on...
William "Bill" H. Sesler
Apr 2, 2021
William “Bill” H. Sesler, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Good Friday at Meadowlark’s Wroten House where he had resided since 2018. He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Donna Raye (née Bergsten) of Meadowlark’s Miller House. While the pandemic’s restrictions had physically separated them for 11 months, they were joyfully reunited on Valentine’s Day, their...
Russell Hodges
Mar 31, 2021
Russell Dale “Butch” Hodges, Sr., 77, of St. George, Kansas, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Via Christi Health Center in Manhattan. His hard-fought battle with multiple health issues in recent years is just one example of his strong-willed personality and his ability to live life at its fullest. He was a life-long resident of the community. Butch was...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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