Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Margaret A. Sunnenberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Max Eugene Hower

Max Eugene Hower

Jun 21, 2017

  Max Eugene Hower, 85, Wamego, KS passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.   On October 17, 1931 Max was born to Raymond and Clemma (Chenaworth) Hower in Salina, KS.  After graduating high school in 1949 in Salina, Max attended Washburn University and Kansas State University.  Max enlisted in the United States Air Force where he...

Jeffrey Alan Niedfeldt

Jeffrey Alan Niedfeldt

Jun 18, 2017

View Memorial Slideshow Jeffrey Alan Niedfeldt, 36, Wamego, KS passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. On December 12, 1980, Jeff was born to Ervin and Kathy (Burget) Niedfeldt in Topeka, KS. Jeff graduated from Wamego High School in 1999 and attended Topeka Technical College, receiving a certificate in Computer Repair. He worked several odd jobs before joining...

Richard D. Brunkow

Richard D. Brunkow

Jun 13, 2017

  Richard D. “Dick” Brunkow, 77, a life-long resident of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista of Wamego.   Dick was born December 28, 1939 in Wamego, the son of Leonard A. and Gertrude (Hunholz) Brunkow. He attended local schools and graduated from Wamego High School. Following school, he worked for several years in...

Christopher John Browne

Christopher John Browne

Jun 11, 2017

  Christopher John Browne, 60, Olsburg, KS passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017.   On June 2, 1957 Chris was born to Thomas Charles and Naomi Jane (Craft) Browne in Colby, KS.  He graduated from Colby High School in 1976 and attended Manhattan Area Technical College earning an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics. In 1990 Chris founded Carnahan Creek Tree Service, a...

Christi M. Michaud-Waterbury

Christi M. Michaud-Waterbury

May 31, 2017

View Memorial Slideshow Christi Michaud-Waterbury, 38, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Wamego Health Center on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Christi was born March 7, 1979 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard M. and Kathleen A. (Catlin) Michaud. She attended school in Wamego, graduating in the class of 1997. Following graduation, she...