Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
David Lee Frey
Oct 25, 2017
David Lee Frey, 81, of Wamego, Kansas and formerly of Manhattan, passed away October 25, 2017 following a lengthy illness. David was born February 5, 1936 in Manhattan, KS, the son of Donald and Gale McAninch Frey. He was raised in Riley, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a Masters degree in Music Education. He worked mostly as...
Donald Eugene Sunnenberg
Oct 21, 2017
Donald E. Sunnenberg, 68, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista of Wamego, following a short illness. Donald was born on August 10, 1949 in Axtell, KS to Harry and Elizabeth (Thomas) Sunnenberg. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1967. He was preceded in death by his son William Eugene, three brothers...
Eugene Charles Prockish
Oct 17, 2017
Eugene Charles Prockish, 90, of Louisville passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Wamego Health Center surrounded by his family after an extended battle with cancer. Eugene was born August 4, 1927, the son of Leo and Gertrude (Krouse) Prockish. He was the oldest of 8 children. He was united in marriage to Jean Marie Bates on June 6,...
Terrill "Terry" E. Moore
Sep 29, 2017
Terrill “Terry” E. Moore, 67, died September 29, 2017 at his home in rural St. George, KS. He was born September 1, 1950 in Grand Island, NE to Glen and Roberta (Mullikin) Moore. He graduated from Dodge City Senior High School in 1968 where he excelled in both football and baseball. He was a member of the All-WCKL football team. ...
Nancy Jane Blankley
Sep 25, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Nancy Jane Blankley, 70, Westmoreland, KS passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland. On May 31, 1947, Nancy was born the daughter of Robert and Juanita (Umscheid) Chilcott, Sr. in Manhattan, KS. She attended Westmoreland schools and graduated from Westmoreland High School. She was united in marriage with Wayne Blankley...
Margaret A. Sunnenberg
Sep 20, 2017
Margaret A. Sunnenberg, 88, of Wamego, KS passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Valley Vista – Good Samaritan Society in Wamego. On July 24, 1929, Margaret was born to Clifford and Hannah (Thomas) Raub in Frankfort, KS. She was united in marriage with James “Jim” Sunnenberg on November 29, 1949 in Marysville, KS. He preceded her in death...
Gale Krietemeyer
Sep 13, 2017
Gale Ault Krietemeyer, 95, Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born November 12, 1921 at the family farm home, the daughter of Grover and Helen (Drake) Ault. This was the edge of the beautiful Flint Hills northwest of Belvue. She graduated elementary school from the White Chapel School building which...
Gerald Lyman Shelton
Sep 5, 2017
Gerald L. Shelton, 78, Great Bend, KS passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital – St. Francis in Wichita, KS. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Loi (Shorty) Shelton Sr. and Gladys Shelton, his sister Rita Seele and his brother Loi (Bud) Shelton Jr. Gerald is survived by his brother Richard (Rick) Shelton, Lawrence, KS....
Maxine R. Hammerli
Sep 2, 2017
Maxine Ruhr Hammerli completed her earthly pilgrimage at Good Shepard Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas on September 3,2017. She was the younger of twin daughters born to Rudolph Herbert and Edith Mae (Smith) Ruhr on April 18, 1921 in Portland, Oregon where her father was a landscape designer. She defied the odds by surviving to age 96, starting as a...
Pamela Marie Lloyd
Aug 22, 2017
After a courageous fight with cancer, Pam passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on the morning of August 22nd. She was born June 12, 1959 to Homer and Beulah (Stickler) Jeffress in Kansas City, MO. Pam loved to spend time hiking, motorcycling and anything outdoors in Colorado with the beautiful mountains as a backdrop. She delighted in time...
Donna Kay Fechter
Aug 19, 2017
Donna Kay Fechter, 71, Belvue, KS passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, MO. On November 17, 1945, Donna was born to Claude and Mina (Lemarr) Bledsoe in Wamego, KS. She attended Wamego grade school and graduated from Wamego High School in 1964. She was united in marriage with Ronald Wayne Fechter on...
Edith Marie Rawson
Aug 15, 2017
Edith M. Rawson, 83, of Wamego, KS passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her home. On August 20, 1933, Edith was born to John and Martha (Martens) Casper in Flush, KS. She attended Wamego Schools. She was united in marriage with Robert Rawson on March 1, 1953. He survives of the home. Edith enjoyed knitting, cooking, crafts and sewing. ...
Ronald L Brouhard
Jul 26, 2017
Ronald L. Brouhard, 64, of Louisville, KS passed away at his home Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Bernard Lee Holtman
Jul 25, 2017
Bernard Lee Holtman, 89, son of Austin and Caroline Holtman, formerly of Westmoreland, KS passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista in Wamego, KS. A private family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Flush, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-laws: Frank Vilven,...
Jack Richard Steel
Jul 20, 2017
Jack Richard Steel, 67, of Wamego, KS passed away after a courageous battle with MDS Leukemia, at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2017. On January 31, 1950, Jack was born to Robert and Bonnie (Heltebrake) Steel in Toledo, Ohio. Jack graduated from Maumee High School in 1968 and attended the University of Toledo. He was united in marriage with...
Dorothy Roach
Jul 8, 2017
Dorothy Roach, 93, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Services are pending and a full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Rosalyn Zillmann
Jul 7, 2017
Rosalyn Ann Zillmann, 69, of Wamego, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, KS. On February 23, 1948, Rose was born to Elmer and Evelyn (Rankin) Wuthnow in Lyons, KS. She attended rural elementary schools and graduated from Lyons High School in 1966. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Emporia State...
Virginia Louise Eckart
Jul 3, 2017
Virginia L. Eckart, 90, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista of Wamego. She was born on her family’s farm near Louisville, KS, the daughter of Carl and Alberta (Weixelman) Stich. After graduating from Wamego High School, she received a bachelor’s of art degree in Economics and Commerce from Marymount College, Salina,...
Leah M. Atkinson
Jun 30, 2017
Leah M. Atkinson, 90, of Westmoreland, KS and formerly of Kansas City, KS, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home. Leah was born January 16, 1927 in Hill City, KS, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Messer) Trowbridge. She attended schools in Coyville, KS and graduated from Coyville High School. On June 22, 1944, she...
Marilyn Ruth Frame
Jun 25, 2017
Marilyn was born July 19, 1938 in St. George, Kansas to Howard Louis & Mabele Lydia Cox Etienne. She was proud to be a cheerleader & captain of the St George High School Women’s Basketball team. Marilyn married John M Frame on September 26, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They lived on a farm outside of Leavenworth, KS, where she...
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