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Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Virginia Lee Roberts
Nov 2, 2020
View Memorial Video Virginia Lee Roberts, 77, of St. George, Kansas, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was a long-time active member of the area. Virginia was born January 11, 1943, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Arvle “Beanie” and Mary (O’Neill) Howard. She graduated from St. George High School in 1961. On...
Janice Elaine Jepsen
Oct 30, 2020
Janice Elaine Jepsen, 79, of Wamego, KS passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.
Janice was born February 18, 1941 in Wamego, KS, the daughter of Charles L. and Eva (Gibson) Elder. She attended school in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School.
Janice met David Jepsen in 1958 while he was stationed...
Lavone Nihart
Oct 29, 2020
LaVone Nihart, 92, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Wellsprings of Westmoreland Care Home.
On August 6, 1928 LaVone, was born to Albert and Vera (Link) Bluthardt in rural Pottawatomie County, Kansas. She worked after high school hours at Harmony Gardens until she was united in marriage to Robert C. Nihart on September 22, 1946...
David 'Possum' Ray Bohn
Oct 29, 2020
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David “Possum” Ray Bohn, 84, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, Kansas.
David was born on October 9, 1936 in Alma, KS to Matthew and Ruth (Berroth) Bohn. David attended Hinerville School north of Alma. In January of 1954, David, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...
Norma Faye Padgett
Oct 12, 2020
Heaven claimed one of its angels on earth with the passing of Norma Faye (Hauschild) Padgett on October 12, 2020, when she succumbed to congestive heart failure in Dallas, Texas. Norma was nurtured by God’s Word and Sacrament all the days of her life and is now with the Lord Jesus forever; John 14:1-3.
Norma was born on March 25,...
Arvid Floyd Manges
Oct 12, 2020
View Memorial Video Arvid Floyd Manges, 78, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas. He was a life-long resident of the area. Floyd was born on December 6, 1941, in rural Frankfort, Kansas, the son of David and Annie Heath Manges. He attended local schools and graduated from Westmoreland High School. Floyd then...
Elgene D. Sylvester
Oct 9, 2020
Elgene Duane Sylvester, 88, of Wamego, passed away on October 9, 2020. Words that come to mind remembering Elgene include generous, adventurous, creative, and wonderful. He was lovingly referred to as the “think tank”. He would go out of his way, above and beyond expectation, to help someone in need.
On July 4, 1932, Elgene was born to...
Lavern S. Pageler
Oct 7, 2020
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LaVern Sophie Pageler, 91, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2020 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center in Wamego.
On July 5, 1929, LaVern, was born to August and Hattie (Soelter) Pageler in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas. She attended Wamego High School and was united in marriage with Emil Pageler on January 24, 1951...
Maxine J Eichem
Oct 7, 2020
View Memorial Video Maxine J. Eichem, 85, Louisville, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, Kansas. She was born December 10, 1934 on her family’s farm west of Wamego, the daughter of Theodore H. and Margaret (Brockish) Straub. She attended Rural Elementary School District 82 and graduated from Wamego High School...
Ada Whitten
Oct 1, 2020
View Memorial Slideshow Ada Louise Whitten, 85, of Wamego, Kansas, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Wamego Health Center. She was a long-time member of the area. Ada was born on May 11, 1935, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the daughter of Ellsworth and Ada Thorn Alden. She attended local schools and graduated from High School in Asbury Park,...
Anthony Allen Michael Barry
Sep 23, 2020
Wamego- Anthony Allen Michael Barry, the infant son of Cole and Ashley Barry of Wamego, Kansas, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Services are pending and will be announced by Stewart Funeral Home.
For those wishing to help the family with costs and to memorialize Anthony, friends of the family have set up a Go Fund Me account: https://gf.me/u/y2br7s
Nola Nelle Sylvester
Sep 16, 2020
Nola Nelle Sylvester, 84, of Wamego, Kansas passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Words that come to mind in remembering Nola include amazing, beautiful, wonderful, kind, caring, generous, loving and strong. She was always helpful and would give positive encouragement to everyone around her. On October 11, 1935, Nola was born to Cleo and Pearl (Sears)...
James Leroy Beiter
Sep 9, 2020
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James “Jim” L. Beiter, 81, or rural Wamego, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Alma Manor in Alma, KS.
James was born August 29, 1939 in Barnes, KS, the son of Lester V. and Maudie E. (Fickle) Beiter. After moving with his family to Manhattan, KS as a child, he attended Manhattan grade school...
Deloris June Haller
Sep 2, 2020
Deloris June Haller, 89, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, KS.
Deloris was born September 22, 1930, to William “Bill” and Sophia (Schreiber) Thowe in Alma, KS. After graduating from Alma High School, she attended secretarial school, worked for a few years, was married, and began her family. She...
Joel Wesley Frank
Sep 2, 2020
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Joel Wesley Frank, 51, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on September 2, 2020 in Higginsville, Missouri.
Joel is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Frank (Herren); his wife, Erin Frank (Appenfeller) and his children, Sophia Marie and Samuel Wesley, of the home; 3 siblings, Jeff (Jennifer) Frank, Justin (Annie) Frank and Jan (Tim) Hutley. He is preceded in...
Harry Lewis Woods
Aug 31, 2020
WAMEGO- Harry Lewis Woods passed away August 31, 2020 in the presence of his family and friends. He was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on March 7, 1947 to Joseph B. and Hazel (Bell) Woods. Shortly after Harry’s birth, they moved back to Cheyenne, Wyoming where Harry grew up and graduated from Cheyenne Central High School. His love of the...
Roland D. "Rd" Decker
Aug 25, 2020
Roland D. "RD" Decker, 65, of Westmoreland, KS passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Community Hospital Onaga. He was born March 9, 1955 in Manhattan, KS, the son of William Dale and Erma Jean (Harrison) Decker, and attended Manhattan schools thru the 8th grade. He then moved to Andover, KS, where he attended and graduated from Andover High...
Imogene Merriott
Aug 18, 2020
Imogene Merriott, 94, of Wamego, KS passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.
On November 19, 1925, Imogene, was born to Linney and Jessie (Parkman) Hastey in Rochester, TX. She graduated in high school in Bula, TX in 1944. Imogene spent most of her working life as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking,...
Michael Herrmann
Aug 17, 2020
Michael Herrmann, 48, of Omaha, NE and formerly of Wamego, passed away Monday, August17, 2020 in Wamego.
He was born December 30, 1971 to Larry Lee and Thelda Ireta (Bassett) Hermann. As a child, he moved to Nebraska, where he attended and graduated from Ralston, Nebraska schools. Michael worked his entire career in restaurant management.
He was preceded in death...
Anthony Lynn Hinch
Aug 15, 2020
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Anthony Lynn Hinch, 61, of Alma, KS, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital of Topeka.
He was born June 27, 1959 in Rush Springs, OK, the son of Logan Lee and Robbie Nell (Briscoe) Hinch. Anthony attended Rush Springs schools, graduating from high school there. He worked for Ford Motor Company manufacturing seats...
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