Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Karline Leslee Weiss

Karline Leslee Weiss

Jun 19, 2018

Karline Leslee Weiss, 73, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Wamego Health Center.

Karline was born in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on July 16, 1944, the daughter of Lester and Leoda Margaret (Fox) Hamilton. She was raised in Arnold, Missouri, where she graduated in 1962 from Fox High School. She then attended Miss Hickey’s Business School...

Ray Francis Seematter

Ray Francis Seematter

Jun 17, 2018

  Ray Francis Seematter, 86, Manhattan, KS passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Manhattan.

  On September 26, 1931, Ray, was born to Jacob and Hazel (Nealis) Seematter in Marysville, KS.  After graduating from St. George High School, Ray enlisted for the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1952.  He was united in marriage with Delta Marie Campbell...

Joanne Hope Gladfelder

Joanne Hope Gladfelder

Jun 13, 2018

  Joanne Hope Gladfelder, 82, Wamego, KS passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.

  On October 24, 1935, Joanne, was born the youngest of ten children to Walter and Nellie (Harrington) King in Centerville, Iowa.  Joanne worked for USD #320 at West Elementary School for 35 years.  She was united in marriage with...

Adella Ruth Gaston

Adella Ruth Gaston

Jun 7, 2018

Adella Ruth Thowe Oberg Gaston, 91, of Dwight, KS, passed away June 7, 2018 in Manhattan, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held at Marion Hill Lutheran Church, White City, KS on June 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Anita Strommen officiating.

Adella was born in Osawatomie, KS to William and Sophie (Schreiber) Thowe on August 1, 1926. She went...

Jesse Rayford Henson

Jesse Rayford Henson

Jun 4, 2018

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Jesse Rayford Henson, 45, Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Kansas City, KS.

  On July 19, 1972, Jesse was born in Phoenix, AZ.  After graduating from Holbrook High School in Holbrook, AZ Jesse enlisted in the United States Army where he served 3 tours in Iraq and retired as a Sergeant.  Following his military...

Ruby Fay Pauley

Ruby Fay Pauley

Jun 3, 2018

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Ruby Fay Pauley, 94, of Wamego, KS, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Ruby was born to Herman A. and Blanche Fleming Blume on September 1, 1923, in the Broderick community north of Wamego. She attended Broderick and Westmoreland schools. She married the love of her life, James R. Pauley, on...

Marian Elizabeth Bradley

Marian Elizabeth Bradley

Jun 2, 2018

 

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Marian Elizabeth Bradley, 85, a lifetime resident of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away June 2, 2018 at the Westy Community Care Home. 

Marian was born February 28, 1933 in Westmoreland, Kansas, the daughter of Charles E. and Mabel E. (Whearty) Scott. She attended schools in Westmoreland, graduating in 1951. She was united in marriage to...

Kathleen J. Clark

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sadie Grace Cookson

Sadie Grace Cookson

May 2, 2018

Beloved and faithful companion to the Cookson's for 16 years.

Alice Marie Culbertson

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

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

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

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...