Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Rosalie "Riggie" Green
May 29, 2023
Rosalie Irene "Riggie" Green, 73, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday (May 29, 2023) in Wamego.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.
No services are planned.
Kristine Louise Franklin
May 25, 2023
Kristine Louise Franklin, age 64, passed away in Wamego, KS on May 25, 2023. Kristine was born on December 31, 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. She married Martin David Franklin on February 12, 1983 in Ft. Collins, CO.
Kris was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Kris graduated from Biola University with a...
Lorraine M. Barnhart
May 25, 2023
Lorraine (Sjostrom) Barnhart, 92, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the GoodShepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Lorraine was born on December 30, 1930, in Athens, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ernhard Sjostromand Otelia Burnside. She graduated from Waverly Central Schools, in New York.
On December 7, 1946, in Athens, Pennsylvania, Lorraine was united in marriage to...
Donald Hecke
May 24, 2023
Donald G. Hecke, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (May 24, 2023).
Don was born May 20, 1937 in Campbell Hill, Illinois. He married Linda Saville on June 28, 1963 in Manhattan, Kansas. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2009.
Mr. Hecke served his country in the U. S. Air Force and had been a member...
Harold Raymond Feyh
May 23, 2023
Harold Raymond Feyh, 107, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Alma, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Legend at Capital Ridge in Topeka. He was a life-long resident of the area.
Harold was born July 3, 1915, in rural Wamego, Kansas, the son of August and Katie (Hiner) Feyh. He attended grade school at Hinerville and graduated in 1934 from Alma...
Lucy Burgess
May 12, 2023
Florence Lucille “Lucy” Burgess, 80, of Wamego, passed away on Friday (May 12, 2023) at Good Samaritan Society – Valley Vista in Wamego.
Born September 24, 1942 in Waverly, Kansas, Lucy was the daughter of John “Jack” and Beatrice (Harrison) Williamson. She married Dwight Burgess on June 1, 1963 in Wamego. He survives.
Lucy was a member of the...
Jay Dee Miller
May 8, 2023
Jay Dee Miller, 84, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Monday (May 8, 2023) at St. Marys Manor, St. Marys, Kansas.
Born August 27, 1938 in Alma, Kansas, Jay Dee was the son of Arthur and Frances (Heustis) Miller. He married Marie Ida Frank on June 7, 1959 in Alma. She survives.
Jay Dee was a member of Mill Creek...
Norma Mae Rosenow
May 4, 2023
Norma Mae Rosenow died on May 4, 2023, age 99, at the Lakeview Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas of complications from the Coronavirus. Norma was born on October 5, 1923, to James Hugo and Anna May Dawson of Russellville, Missouri. Norma grew up on a farm surrounded by many family members, friends, and animals.
After graduating from Eugene High...
Evelyn Faye Zeckser
May 1, 2023
Evelyn Faye Zeckser, 103, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2023, at McCrite Plaza. She was a life-long resident of Alma.
Evelyn was born January 13, 1920, in rural Alma, Kansas, the oldest daughter of John Henry and Ida Helen Heder Meyer. She married Elmer Zeckser on March 22, 1939, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. He...
Catherine Rose Willard
Apr 26, 2023
Catherine Rose Willard, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was a long-time resident of the community.
Cathy was born on December 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Vincent J. and Catherine (Docas) Briguglio. She attended local grade school and graduated in 1968 from Notre Dame Catholic High...
Jan Crocker
Apr 23, 2023
Jan (Miller) Crocker, 77, passed away April 23, 2023, of pancreatic cancer at her home in Manhattan.
She was born April 10, 1946, in Wamego, KS, the daughter of LeRoy and Roberta Miller. She grew up on her family’s farm near Wamego and attended Wamego schools. Music and 4-H were favorite activities during Jan’s youth. She studied at Kansas State...
Layne Joseph Clark
Apr 18, 2023
Layne Joseph Clark was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 18,2023. Layne was the beloved son of Taylor Huston and Tanner Clark, Alma. He was greeted in Heaven by his Papa, Rodney Huston and mourned on Earth on by his grandma Kylee Huston, St George, grandparents Jeff and Sandy Clark, Alma, many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many dear friends. Although...
Allan Miller
Apr 11, 2023
Allan Miller, 65, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (April 11, 2023) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Born August 2, 1957 in Yuma, Arizona, Allan was the son of Henry and Mary Lou Dishman Miller.
He had been married to Kathryn Brown and Leeane Craig, but for the last 20 years Allan shared his life with Susan Kent.
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Helen L. Wheeler
Apr 5, 2023
Helen L. Wheeler, 91, of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (April 5, 2023) at Wamego Health Center.
Born July 22, 1931 in White City, Kansas, Helen was the daughter of Ephriam and Gladys Jane (Hebrew) Blankley. She married Clyde LaVere Wheeler on January 4, 1950 at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2009.
Helen...
Kim Dale Bahner
Apr 2, 2023
Kim Dale Bahner, 66, of Belvue, Kansas, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the area.
Kim was born December 10, 1956, in Wamego, the son of Alfred Dale and Anna Fern (Peddicord) Bahner. He attended Belvue Grade School and graduated in 1974 from Wamego High School. Kim then attended Fort Hays State...
Ashley Marie Seidl
Apr 2, 2023
Ashley Marie Seidl, age 23, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, in McFarland, KS.
Ashley was born in Topeka, KS on December 5, 1999, the daughter of Joseph A Seidl and Michelle R DeLay.
She attended Wabaunsee High School graduating in the class of 2018. After high school, she attended Washburn University and Purdue University where she earned a bachelor’s degree...
Abbott Kole Mumaw
Mar 31, 2023
Abbott Kole Mumaw, age 17, was born January 12, 2006, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of TJ Mumaw and Megan Ten Eyck. A dirt bike accident claimed Abbott's life on March 31, 2023.
Abbott spent much of his early childhood exploring the outdoors at his home in McFarland, Kansas at the farm that was once his great-grandparents'. He attended USD...
Earl Dean Diepenbrock
Mar 31, 2023
Earl Dean Diepenbrock, 94, formerly of Alma, KS, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2023, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, OK surrounded by his family.
Earl was born on June 29, 1928, in Alma, KS to Gustav “Gus” and Lydia (Mehl) Diepenbrock. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma where he remained an active member, serving...
Paul Allen Belford
Mar 31, 2023
Paul Allen Belford, 55, of Wamego, Kansas, left with his fishing pole and bait cooler to his final fishing trip on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Paul was born on August 28, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Dale and Judy (Wagner) Belford. He attended many schools as he traveled with his...
Dalmas Kennan Coates
Mar 28, 2023
Dalmas "Dal" Kennan Coates, 75, of Wamego, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was a resident of the community since 1984.
Dal was born April 28, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of Kevlin and Jessie (Hampton) Coates. He attended local grade school and graduated from High School in...
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