Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Kathleen J. Clark
May 28, 2018
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Kathleen J. (Studer) Clark, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away May 28, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society – Wamego.
Kathleen was born December 2, 1935 on her family farm southwest of Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Albert E. and Mary (West) Studer. She attended a one room grade school in Mitchell County and graduated from Beloit High...
Jordan Lee Miller
May 27, 2018
Jordan Lee Miller, 27, McFarland, KS passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Topeka, KS.
On May 9, 1991 Jordan was born to Arlan and Kay (Salfrank) Miller at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. After graduating from Wabaunsee High School in 2009, Jordan worked at S&S Contracting; but also enjoyed helping local farmers and ranchers.
Jordan had a huge circle...
Robert Frederick "Swoop" Reichert, Sr.
May 25, 2018
Robert Frederick Reichert, Sr. , aka Swoop, was born in Long Beach, California on January 30, 1960 as the only child of Harold and Susan Reichert. He passed away on Friday, May 25th at Florida Hospital Tampa. At 10:10 a.m. the fire protection system activated setting off a barrage of strobe lights and fire alarms, ending with all the fire...
Eleanor "Ellie" Jean Baker
May 22, 2018
Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Jean Baker, 93, surrounded by family stepped into the next life on May 22, 2018.
Ellie, born June 7, 1924, was the daughter of George and Margaret (Mayer)Eger. She had an event-filled childhood growing up surrounded by a large, close knit family in Leonia, New Jersey. Leonia, located on the west end of the George Washington Bridge, had...
Lester William Eichem
May 12, 2018
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Lester William Eichem, 88, Louisville, KS passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.On April 26, 1930 Les was born to Lawrence and Anna (Prockish) Eichem near Wamego, KS. He was united in marriage with Maxine Josephine Straub on June 18, 1952 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. She...
Philip Lee Davis
May 4, 2018
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Philip Lee Davis, 64, of Wamego, KS, passed away at his home on May 4, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer.
Phil was born on August 28, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Herbert, Sr. and Phyllis (Heston) Davis. The family moved to St. Marys, KS in 1957, where Phil attended schools, graduating in...
Katherine "Katie" T. Glynn
May 3, 2018
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Katherine "Katie" Towle Glynn, 91, formerly of Wamego, KS, died Thursday, May 3, at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
Katie was born Aug. 3, 1926 in Scranton, Kansas, the daughter of Frank D. and Ettawells Duncan Towle. Katie attended country grade schools in Osage County. She graduated from Carbondale High School in 1944. She was employed by...
Lois Lee Johnson
May 3, 2018
Lois Lee Johnson, 99, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her daughter’s home following a brief hospital stay.
She was born December 15, 1918 in her home, in rural St. George, Kansas, to Lee and Iola Harrell. She resided in the same home for 99 yrs. She graduated from St. George High School in 1935. She...
Alice Marie Culbertson
Apr 20, 2018
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Alice M. Culbertson, 88, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society-Wamego.
Alice was born December 31, 1929 at Randolph, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Lela (Chambers) Willard. She moved to St. George as a child and attended schools there, graduating from St. George High School. She...
Roberta Lorraine Miller
Apr 17, 2018
Roberta Lorraine Miller, 100, passed away April 17 at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego, where she had been a resident for seven years.
Roberta was born November 2, 1917, at Broderick, KS, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Atkinson) Hutchinson. The family moved to a farm one-half mile north of Wamego when Roberta was two. She attended Wamego...
Eleanor Louise Johnson
Apr 13, 2018
View Memorial Slideshow Eleanor Louise Johnson, 92, Wamego, KS passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Wamego Health Center. On September 28, 1925, Eleanor, was born to Ernest and Myrtle (Bowman) Schleif in rural Wabaunsee County, KS. Eleanor attended District #33 Wabaunsee County grade school before graduating from Wamego High School in 1948. She was united in marriage with...
Warren Pollard Carnahan
Apr 12, 2018
View Memorial Slideshow Warren Pollard Carnahan, son of Herbert H. and Bernice Axelton Carnahan, was born on January 17, 1934. He was one of four siblings including Quentin, Janice and Nancy. He was raised on the family farm and attended local schools. He graduated from Randolph High School and attended Kansas State University. Warren loved his family and shared many...
Virginia Opal Hupe
Apr 10, 2018
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Virginia Hupe, 97, Wamego, KS passed away Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 from complications of pneumonia at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Ks.
Virginia was born November 16, 1920 in Belvue, Kansas to Currie and Relitha Wood.
She attended schools in Wamego and graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class at age 16. Following graduation...
John Paul Long
Apr 5, 2018
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John Paul Long, 72, Belvue, KS passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home.
John was born April 6, 1945 in rural Smith County, Kansas to Jay William and Mayme Margaret (Cunningham) Long. John was the youngest of five children. He attended school at Green Valley, a one-room country school in Smith County, and Lebanon (KS)...
Dorothy Adelia Vilven
Apr 3, 2018
Dorothy Adelia Vilven, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dorothy was born in Wamego, Kansas February 3, 1921 to Russell K. “Dick” Peddicord and Ida Luttig Peddicord. She graduated with honors from Wamego High School in 1939.
On October 24, 1943 she married Wallace Vilven and spent the first years of their marriage in...
Ethan Michael Straub
Feb 27, 2018
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Ethan Michael Straub, 25, of Wamego, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
On February 25, 1993 Ethan was born to Chad Straub and Robin Smith in Manhattan, Kansas. Growing up Ethan enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his motocross bike with his father. He was also an inspired artist, and created many masterful pencil sketches and...
Lyle George Goodman
Feb 21, 2018
Lyle G. Goodman, Wheaton, Kansas passed away February 21, 2018. He was born in Lillis, Kansas on April 7, 1934, the son of Josephius (Lim) and Frances Goodman. He had retired from Kansas Power & Light in March of 1980. He was married to Delia Lolley on August 13, 1953. They had two children: Richard (Rick) Goodman, Wheaton, Kansas...
Roxie Ann Travis
Feb 21, 2018
Roxie Ann Travis, 62, Louisville, died February 21, 2018 at her home. She was born December 7, 1955 in Topeka to William R. and Nellie L. Arganbright Travis.
She spent her entire life in the Louisville community. Roxie graduated from Wamego High School in 1973 and attended Cowley County Community College for one year before returning to the...
Sherry Ann Harrison
Feb 19, 2018
Sherry A. Harrison, age 74, of Brewer, MS, formerly of Chapman, KS, passed away peacefully and returned to her heavenly home on February 19, 2018. Sherry was born August 13, 1943 at Fort Riley, KS.
Her beloved parents Robert O. Cox Sr. and Reva M. Carter Cox preceded her in death. Sherry attended all her school years in the Junction...
Arthur "Dean" Fechter
Feb 19, 2018
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Arthur "Dean" Fechter, 97, Wamego, KS passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Wamego.
On March 4, 1920 Dean was born to Arthur and Julia (Picolet) Fechter in Wamego, KS. Dean attended St. George High School before entering into the United States Army Air Force in 1941 during World War II and...
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