Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Craig Sutton
Jan 11, 2018
Craig Edward Sutton, 58, Wamego, KS passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Onaga Health & Rehab Center in Onaga, KS.
On April 4, 1959 Craig, was born to Lyle and Mary (Riniker) Sutton in Nevada, Iowa. Craig graduated from Wamego High School in 1977. After high school, Craig enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was...
Delverna Wahl
Jan 8, 2018
Delverna Sophie Wahl, 95, of Wamego and formerly of Wheaton, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Community Hospital in Onaga, KS.
On September 18, 1922, Delverna was born to Richard and Auguste (Martin) Bosse near Wheaton, KS. She attended Excelsior School and St. Luke Lutheran School. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1940 and taught five years...
John Wayne Randle
Jan 2, 2018
John Wayne Randle, 68, Wamego, KS passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, KS.
On July 4, 1949 John was born to Gordon and Marvella (Combs) Randle in Wichita, KS. After graduating from Byers High School in Pratt County, KS in 1967, John attended Pratt Community College. He was united in marriage...
Anna Marie Taylor Tanner
Dec 29, 2017
Anna Marie Taylor Tanner, 90, a life-long resident of Westmoreland, KS, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home.
She was born March 16, 1927 in Westmoreland, the daughter of John William and Nellie Edna (McClellan) Zabel. She attended the Star Union grade school and graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1944. She married Lewis L....
Douglas "Doug" Eldon Woods
Dec 27, 2017
Douglas Eldon Woods, 67, of Manhattan, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
On November 26, 1950 Doug was born to Francis and Idell (Huddleston) Woods in Pueblo, CO. Doug graduated from Keyes High School in Keyes, OK in 1968 and would receive a bachelor’s degree...
Lena Gardenhire Rhodeman
Dec 27, 2017
Lena Gardenhire Rhodeman, 97, passed away December 27th, 2017, in her home where she resided with her daughter for 23 years.
Lena was formally from Wamego KS, and born in Alma KS on October 22nd , 1920. She was united in marriage to Merlin Rhodeman on July 5th, 1946, for 47 years. He preceded her in death...
Wade Stewart Parkhurst
Dec 26, 2017
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Wade Stewart Parkhurst, 35, of Wamego, KS passed away at his home Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
On July 17, 1982 Wade was born to George Parkhurst and Nalita Stewart in Manhattan, KS. Wade worked various jobs including a store manager, para-educator, an amateur wrestler and security guard. Wade was down to earth and was a...
Gary Neil Gordon
Dec 21, 2017
Gary Neil Gordon, 75, of St. George, KS passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan, KS.
On February 27, 1942, Gary was born to James “Huston” and Helen (Burgess) Gordon in rural Pottawatomie County, KS. Gary graduated from Wamego High School in 1960. He was united in marriage with Nancy Winklepleck and they later...
Philip Padgett
Dec 19, 2017
It is with solemn prayer, that the family of Philip C.O. Padgett announces his Homegoing (John 14:1-4).
Philip was 55 years old. He went home on December 19, 2017 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in McKinney, TX. He was surrounded by his parents and siblings during a brief illness. Philip was comforted with scripture, prayer, and...
Rae Deane Clover
Dec 13, 2017
Rae Deane Clover, 93, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home.
She was born June 13, 1924, north of Westmoreland, the daughter of Raymond Earl and Alice Christine (Fagerberg) Fairchild. She attended Westmoreland Grade School and graduated from high school in California. She married Eugene “Gene” L. Clover in Oakland, CA on...
John "Paul" Paul Brazzle
Dec 12, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow John Paul Brazzle, 45, of Wamego, KS passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Westmoreland KS. Paul was born on March 24, 1972 in Westmoreland, KS. The son of Jerry Tisdale and Cynthia Harris (Brazzle). Paul was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He had a favorite quote, “Don’t judge others by the standards you place upon...
Virginia "Gay" Ladner
Dec 11, 2017
Virginia “Gay” Ladner, 68, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
On March 4, 1949, Gay was born to Elmer Lee and Virginia (Gilbert) Hopkins in Joplin, MO. After graduating from Galena High School in 1967, she was united in marriage with David Theodore Ladner on July...
Walter Paul Maciejewski
Dec 8, 2017
Walter Paul Maciejewski, 83, formerly of Lancaster, New York, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Valley Vista - Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, KS. Private services will be held at later date in New York among family.
Debra Jo Thierer
Dec 5, 2017
Debra Jo Thierer, 58, of Alma, KS passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. On November 6, 1959, Debra, was born to Phillip and JoAnn (Moss) Land in Topeka, KS. After graduating from Marysville High School, Debra attended Kansas State University where she received a Master’s Degree in Education. She...
Pearletta J. Smith
Dec 1, 2017
Pearletta Jean (Habluetzel) Smith, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 1, 2017. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 16 at Wamego Cemetery. Pearletta was born October 12, 1929 near Riley, KS to John and Alberta (White) Habluetzel. She attended school there before moving to and graduating from high school...
Jerome "Jerry" S. Pitney
Dec 1, 2017
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Jerome “Jerry” S. Pitney, 79, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 following a lengthy illness.
Jerry was born September 4, 1938 in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Jerome J. and Freda L. (Smith) Pitney. He attended Wamego schools and graduated in the class of 1956 from Wamego High School. He lived in Wamego all...
Wayne Hans Jepson
Nov 25, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Wayne Hans Jepson, 69, of Wamego, KS passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his home. On February 17, 1948, Wayne was born to Lloyd and Lillian (Small) Jepson in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Navy a few months later. After 6 years of service, Wayne...
Rita Faye Geisler
Nov 23, 2017
Rita Faye Geisler, 66, of Westmoreland, KS passed away at her home on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Westmoreland. On July 16, 1951, Rita, was born in La Crosse, KS to Francis and Dora (Goatley) Solomon. After graduating from La Crosse High School, she attended Friends University and Wichita Technical College where she received a degree as an LPN. She...
Anita R. Steinberger
Nov 1, 2017
Anita Rose Steinberger, 80, of Wamego, KS passed away November 1, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, KS. On June 5, 1937, Anita was born to John and Loretta (Dekat) Straub in Flush, KS. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and gardening. She also loved making and decorating cakes and candy. She was united in marriage with Thomas Anthony...
Robert James Evans
Oct 26, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Robert James Evans, 69, of rural Wamego, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home. Robert was born on February 3, 1948 in Millheim, PA to Harry and Ethel (Corman) Evans. He graduated from Penns Valley High School in 1966. Robert was drafted into the US Air Force in 1968. After returning home in 1972,...
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