Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Donald Eugene Livengood

Donald Eugene Livengood

Nov 9, 2018

  Donald Eugene Livengood, 65, Wamego, KS passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Wamego City Hospital.   On January 20, 1953, Don, was born to Floyd and Walterina (Vance) Livengood in Hugoton, KS.  Don graduated from Sublette High School in 1971 and attended Liberal Area Vocational Technical School where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Automechanics.  He started in the...

Wendell Dale "Wink" Winkler

Wendell Dale "Wink" Winkler

Nov 4, 2018

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Wendell “Wink” Winkler, 94, of Wamego, KS and formerly of Paola, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Home of the Flint Hills of St. George, KS.

On November 22, 1923, Wink was born at his childhood home in Paola, KS, to parents Garrett and Sarah Eleanor Roberts Winkler. He...

Shirley C Bonnette

Shirley C Bonnette

Nov 3, 2018

  Shirley C. Bonnette, 75, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home in Manhattan.

  On December 14, 1942, Shirley, was born to Wallace and Viola (Howard) Hofmann in rural Pottawatomie County, Kansas.  Shirley attended Louisville schools before graduating from Wamego High School in 1960.  She was united in marriage with Gene Bonnette on December 14, 1960 in...

Florence Margaret Fair

Florence Margaret Fair

Nov 1, 2018

  Florence Margaret Fair, 98, Alma, KS passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home.

  On May 6, 1920, Florence, was born to Harbison and Fanny (Baker) Rose in Onaga, KS.  She was united in marriage with Everett Lee Fair, Sr.  He preceded her in death February 17, 2013.  Florence was a member of the McFarland Baptist Church.  She enjoyed...

Betty Jean Fechter

Betty Jean Fechter

Oct 28, 2018

  Betty Jean Fechter, 89, formerly of Wamego and Manhattan, KS, passed away at Stormont-Vail Healthcare of Topeka, Sunday, October 28, 2018.

  Betty was born November 5, 1928 at Wamego, the daughter of Ernest and Eva Marie (Johnson) Smith. She attended St. George grade school and graduated from Manhattan High School. Betty married Victor L. Fechter at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church...

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Carr

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Carr

Oct 24, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny” L. Carr, 78, of Westmoreland, KS, passed away October 24, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.

Kenny was born November 24, 1939 in Olsburg, KS, the son of Everett and Luella (Campbell) Carr. They preceded him in death. He attended several local schools and graduated from Wheaton High School. In 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Army,...

Virginia Lee Butler

Virginia Lee Butler

Oct 6, 2018

  Virginia Lee Butler, 87, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Meridian Rehabilitation & HealthCare facility in Wichita, KS.

  She was born March 21, 1931 to Clifford and Bertha (Timm) Hultgren, of White City, KS.  She attended rural schools and graduated from White City High School in 1949.  She met her future husband, Robert “Bob” William Butler, while attending nursing...

Arlon C Bryson

Arlon C Bryson

Sep 18, 2018

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Arlon C. Bryson, 88, Wamego, Kansas, died September 18, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.  He was the son of Lloyd and Florence (Neill) Bryson, born September 17, 1930, at Topeka, Kansas, grew up on a farm near Osage City, Kansas, where he attended schools, graduating in 1948.

  He enrolled at the Kansas State...

Wayne Michael Braun

Wayne Michael Braun

Sep 2, 2018

Wayne Michael Braun, 46, Wamego, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Manhattan, Kansas.   On April 9, 1972, Wayne, was born to Joseph, Jr. and Peggy (Wynn) Braun in WaKeeney, Kansas.  Wayne attended Ellis High School his freshman year and graduated from Trego Community High School in 1990.  He also attended Cloud County Community College where he played baseball...

Kathleen Marie Teagarden

Kathleen Marie Teagarden

Sep 1, 2018

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  Kathleen Marie Teagarden, 66, Manhattan, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home.

  On February 9, 1952, Kathleen, was born to Albert and Agilberta (Eisenbarth) Becker in Onaga, Kansas.  She attended Frankfort area schools.  She was united in marriage with James “Jim” Teagarden on June 8, 1968.  He survives of the home.

  Kathleen is also...

Chris C Langvardt

Chris C Langvardt

Aug 20, 2018

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Chris C. Langvardt, 67, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away in Manhattan, Kansas on Monday, August 20, 2018.

Chris was born in Dodge City, Kansas, June 13, 1951, the son of Chris W. and Lois (Moore) Langvardt. In 1953, his family moved to Wamego. He attended school in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School in the class...

Donald "Don" M. Daily

Donald "Don" M. Daily

Aug 6, 2018

Donald M. Daily, 91, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away at his home Monday, August 6, 2018.

Don was born to Frank and Lela (Porter) Daily, south of Zeandale, Kansas on October 13, 1926. He attended schools in Kansas and Nebraska. He was a business owner, operating Daily Plumbing and Air Conditioning in Wamego.

Don married Lavina Nunn in Salina, Kansas...

Ronald Lee Norton

Ronald Lee Norton

Jul 28, 2018

  Ronald Lee Norton, 71, Wamego, KS passed away at his home Saturday, July 28, 2018.

  On February 13, 1947, Ron was born to Eston and Esther (Fortman) Norton in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  After high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from training at Paris Island, South Carolina in October of 1965.  He was honorably discharged...

Thomas A Novelly

Thomas A Novelly

Jul 22, 2018

View Memorial Slideshow   Thomas A. Novelly, 62, Wamego, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018.     On May 16, 1956, Tom, was born to Walter & Antoinette (Weixelman) Novelly in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Tom was born with Down's Syndrome.  He grew up in Tulsa and later San Antonio and Houston, Texas living with his parents before moving in 1998 to Gatesway Foundation...

Keith Laverne Miltz

Keith Laverne Miltz

Jul 21, 2018

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Keith Laverne Miltz, 66, Wamego, KS passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS.

  On September 4, 1951, Keith, was born to Laverne and Irene (Navart) Miltz in Emporia, Kansas.  After graduating from Emporia High School in 1969, Keith, attended Emporia State University.  Keith worked at Caterpillar, formerly known as Balderson’s, as...

Paul Gilbert Hensley

Paul Gilbert Hensley

Jul 19, 2018

  Paul Gilbert Hensley, 78, Louisville, KS passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018.

  On May 10, 1940, Paul, was born to James and Hatti (Walters) Hensley in Grove, Kentucky.  Paul worked for EGK Construction in Corbin, Kentucky for 26 years before moving to Kansas where he fixed railroad cars in Junction City for 16 years before he retired.  He was united...

Neva Karen Hinton

Neva Karen Hinton

Jul 15, 2018

Neva Karen Hinton, 72, St. George, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.  On May 19, 1946, Neva, was born to John and Mary (Shelton) Eberhardt in Fowler, Indiana.  She attended Fowler schools and graduated from Fowler High School in 1964.  After completing beauty school, she was united in marriage with David Norwood Hinton on May 20, 1968.  He preceded...

Todd Christopher Hinton

Todd Christopher Hinton

Jul 15, 2018

Todd Christopher Hinton, 41, St. George, KS passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.  On September 19, 1976, Todd, was born to David and Neva (Eberhardt) Hinton in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany.  He graduated from Rock Creek High School in 1995.  Todd is survived by two sisters, Katherine Lee (Doug), Wamego, KS, and Rochelle Nolette (Adam), Manhattan, KS.  He is preceded in...

Rudy F. Voldrich

Rudy F. Voldrich

Jun 24, 2018

  Rudolph “Rudy” Frank Voldrich, 90, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his home.

 Rudy was born on November 11, 1927, in Czechoslovakia.  He longed to be free from the Czech repressive communist regime and escaped to occupied Germany.  His journey to America is a classic of the old immigration, the way things used to...

Laurel "Lonnie" Steere

Laurel "Lonnie" Steere

Jun 23, 2018

Laurel “Lonnie” Steere, 75, of Alta Vista died on Saturday June 23rd, 2018 in Abilene, KS.   Lonnie was born in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas on November 13th, 1942 to Harold and Maxine (Peterson) Steere. Lonnie attended school in Alta Vista, Kansas, graduating from Alta Vista High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State...