Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Joel Wesley Frank

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...

Deloris June Haller

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...

Harry Lewis Woods

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

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

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

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.

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Anthony Lynn Hinch

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...

Ralph Melvin Suther

Ralph Melvin Suther

Aug 13, 2020

View Memorial Slideshow Ralph Melvin Suther, 90, of Blaine, Kansas, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan. He was a long-time member of the community. Ralph was born on January 3, 1930, in Axtell, Kansas, the son of Fred and Freda Tegeler Suther. He attended local schools and graduated from Blaine Rural High School in...

Mary "Jane" (Glotzbach) Mccormic

Mary "Jane" (Glotzbach) Mccormic

Aug 3, 2020

  Mary “Jane” Glotzbach McCormic, 88, of Mission, Kansas passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home in Mission.

  She was born November 20, 1931 in Paxico, Kansas, the daughter of Richard and Clara A. (Stech) Glotzbach. Jane attended local schools in Paxico, and married Derrill Eugene McCormic on November 24, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Newbury, Kansas....

Lois Joann Eller

Lois Joann Eller

Jul 31, 2020

   Lois JoAnn Eller, 84, Eskridge, KS passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Eskridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Eskridge.

  On August 16, 1935, Lois, was born to Floyd Nathan and Helen Marie (Harrell) Duncan in rural St. George, KS. She graduated from St. George High School and began working for Hallmark in Kansas City right out of high...

Randa "Randy" Tessendorf

Randa "Randy" Tessendorf

Jul 13, 2020

  Randa “Randy” Lee Tessendorf, 66, Onaga, KS passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home.

  On November 29, 1953, Randy was born to Gilbert and Christeen (Goddard) Tessendorf in Westmoreland, Kansas.  He graduated from Wamego High School.  Randy was a carpenter for most of his life, excelling in many areas of his work.  He was united in marriage...

Mary Pearl Fleming

Mary Pearl Fleming

Jul 1, 2020

View Memorial Slideshow Mary Pearl Fleming, 82, of St. George passed away on July 1, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was a long-time member of the community. She was born in rural Lyon County on June 13, 1938 to Paul and Vivian Sommer. She spent her formative years in a one room school house and went on to graduate...

Ruth Banks

Ruth Banks

Jun 20, 2020

   Ruth M. Banks, 98, of Wamego, Kansas passed away on June 20, 2020 while visiting her daughter in Frisco, Texas.

   Ruth was born November 12, 1921 in Onaga Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Flora (Brunkow) Zabel. With her family, Ruth moved to Westmoreland, Kansas at an early age. She graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1940. After graduation Ruth...

Vicki Lea Livengood

Vicki Lea Livengood

Jun 19, 2020

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  Vicki Lea Livengood, 67, Wamego, KS passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Manhattan, Kansas.

  On March 22, 1953, Vicki was born to Fred W. and Jewel D. Neal Hittle, in Hugoton, KS.  Vicki graduated from Sublette High School and then graduated from Seward County Community College where she obtained an Associate’s Degree...

Antoinette Marie Novelly

Antoinette Marie Novelly

Jun 18, 2020

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Antoinette (Toni) Marie Novelly, aged 99, died peacefully on July 18, 2020 at her home at Oakley Place in Rossville.  She was the first child born to Antone and Marie (Eckert, Wingate) Weixelman on February 5, 1921 at their farm north of Louisville, Kansas. She attended the Broderick grade school (formerly located at the intersection of Broderick...

Regina "Martha" Bettencourt

Regina "Martha" Bettencourt

May 25, 2020

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  Regina “Martha” Bettencourt (Elder) 82, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Monday, May 25th at home peacefully surrounded by her husband, Lee, and children John, Laura, Sandra and Linda. 

  She was born on September 4, 1937 in Wheaton, Kansas to Damien L. and Corinne L. Elder (Miller).  She grew up in Havensville, Kansas and graduated from Havensville...

Jean Ann Stewart

Jean Ann Stewart

May 19, 2020

  Jean Ann Stewart, 79, resident of the Lake Elbo area by Manhattan, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home.

  On March 27, 1941, Jean, was born to John H. and Marcella E. (Rosedahl) Jones in Bigelow, KS.  After attending grade school in Bigelow, she graduated from Frankfort High School in 1959.  Jean began working as a key...

Charles Robert Abell

Charles Robert Abell

May 16, 2020

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Charles Robert Abell, 87, of Wamego, KS passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence at Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, KS.

  On July 3, 1932, Charlie was born in Wilsey, KS to Charles Laurel Abell and Alice Rose (Bersuch) Abell.  Charlie attended Topeka High School and graduated in 1950. Charlie...

Jean Ann Bramwell

Jean Ann Bramwell

May 14, 2020

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Jean (Hoffman) Bramwell, 59, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Manhattan following a very short battle with cancer.

  Jean was born June 1, 1960 in Wichita, Kansas, the oldest child of Bill and Trudie (Foltz) Hoffman. She graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1978, and later earned a degree in Accounting from...

Amy "Lucille" Mize

Amy "Lucille" Mize

May 14, 2020

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Amy “Lucille” Mize, 101, of Wamego, KS passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, KS.

  On November 6, 1918, Lucille, was born to John Burton and Amy “Winnifred” (Dennis) Thompson in Onaga, KS.  She graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1936.  Lucille started working as a store clerk...