Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Ray A. Twidwell
Aug 8, 2024
Ray Albert Twidwell, age 101, died on August 8, 2024, in Frankfort, Kansas.
He was born April 2, 1923, to Claud and Anna Twidwell at the family farmhouse southeast of Winifred, Kansas. At birth, he had two sisters, Frances Twidwell Hills (age 15) and Thelma Twidwell (Hartman) (age 14), and one brother, Don Twidwell (age 8), to welcome him...
Richard Dale Cooper
Aug 23, 2024
Richard Dale Cooper
March 31, 1957 – August 23, 2024
Richard Dale Cooper, 67, of Fostoria Kansas, passed away at home on August 23, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Rich had a life filled with experiences and maintained a strong sense of determination. He has left an indelible mark on those who knew him.
Born on March 31, 1957, Rich...
Peggy Jean Bridges
Aug 2, 2024
Peggy Jean Bridges, 87, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mulberry Health with family by her side.
She was born on November 24, 1936, in Bakersfield, California to the late Roseman "Harry" Hoyal and Gertrude Marie (Fisher) Bridges.
Peggy was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church in Wamego, KS and a...
Lois Clara Bartley Spencer
Aug 17, 2024
Lois Clara Bartley Spencer, 89, of Wamego, Kansas, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.
Lois was born April 22, 1935, in Kincaid, Kansas, the daughter of Russel and Gladys (Stapleton) Adams. She attended grade school and graduated from La Harpe, Kansas High School. She then attended Iola Community...
Jane Logan Shea
Aug 14, 2024
Jane Logan Shea (Born: Emma Jane Logan) July 17, 1932 – August 14, 2024
Jane Logan Shea, born Emma Jane Logan on July 17, 1932, in Frontenac, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland. She was 92 years old.
The daughter of Roy Delbert and Ellen West Logan, Jane grew up in Southeast Kansas, forming lifelong friendships...
Ray R. Sommer
Aug 13, 2024
Ray Richard Sommer, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Alma, Kansas, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Stormont Vail Health Hospital in Topeka.
Ray was born on April 6, 1937, in Alma, where he spent his childhood surrounded by a loving family. Ray was the son of Harvey Sommer and Lillian (Metzger).
Ray proudly served in the Kansas...
Hallie Frances Fulmer
Aug 12, 2024
Hallie Frances Fulmer, 94, of Derby, Kansas, formerly of Wamego and Chapman, died Monday, August 12, 2024, in Derby.
Hallie was born on August 18, 1929, in Liberty, Missouri, the daughter of Chester N. and Laura LaVern (Osburn) Taylor. She attended grade school and in 1947 graduated from Chapman High School.
Hallie worked most of her adult life as a secretary, first...
Christopher D. Herren
Aug 9, 2024
Christopher David Herren, 53, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (August 9, 2024) at his home.
Born February 19, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, Chris was the son of David and Beverly (Cox) Herren. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Virginia Tech University and his PhD from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. During his post-doc...
Gertrude A. Schweir
Aug 6, 2024
DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER ON TUESDAY, THE SERVICE FOR GERTRUDE WILL BE HELD AT
CAMPANELLA & STEWART FUNERAL HOME, HIGHWAY 24 AT SALZER ROAD IN WAMEGO.
Gertrude A. Schweir, 93, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (August 6, 2024) at Via Chisti Village in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born October 8, 1930 in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Gertrude was the daughter of John...
LaVera M. Webster
Aug 3, 2024
LaVera Marie Webster, 91, of Fostoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born October 28, 1932, in Clay Center, Kansas, LaVera was the daughter of Clarence and Lillian Marie (Bergsten) Fritzson. She graduated from Cleburne High School and Clarks Business School of Topeka. She married Lyle Eldred...
Jeff Churchill
Jul 30, 2024
Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Churchill, 64, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (July 30, 2024) at his home.
Born September 29, 1959 in Dowagiac, Michigan, Jeff was the son of Luther and Mary (Cooper) Churchill. He met Fran Jilka when she worked as plant manager at the flour mill in Dowagiac and he was a driver for the mill....
Angela Michelle Harper
Jul 30, 2024
Angela Michelle Harper age 52, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in Junction City, Kansas. She was born on January 29, 1972, in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Roger Glenn and Janet Maze.
Angela was a vibrant soul with a loving and outgoing personality. Her infectious charm and love for the outdoors defined her spirit as she dedicated her life...
Huann Braden
Jul 27, 2024
Elizabeth Huann Braden, 86, of Topeka, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Saturday (July 27, 2024) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Born to Hugh William Armstrong and Elaine McPherson Armstrong in the home in Altamont, Kansas on June 4th, 1938. Huann grew up with two sisters; Marlene and Nancy and her brother, Bryan. She lived in multiple towns...
Beverly May Miller
Jul 22, 2024
Beverly May Miller, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at the St. Marys Manor. She was a life-long resident of the Alma community.
Bev was born September 22, 1934, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Alvine (Amburst) Arand. She attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1952. She married Donald G. Miller...
Norma Rose Hunter
Jul 16, 2024
Norma Rose Hunter, 87, of Oakley, California, formerly of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, California.
Born August 21, 1936 in Westmoreland, Kansas, Norma was the daughter of Lloyd Edward and Violet Francis (Morford) Whearty. She was married to Virgil E. Hunter and he preceded her in death on...
Delbert Prockish
Jul 12, 2024
Delbert Wayne Prockish, 84, formerly of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on Friday (July 12, 2024) at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Born December 17, 1939 in Wamego, Kansas, Delbert was the son of Leo Charles and Gertrude (Krouse) Prockish.
Delbert previously attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served his country in the U. S. Army and had been a member of...
Pastor Patrick Allan Green
Jul 12, 2024
Pastor Patrick Allan Green, 67, of McFarland and Wamego, Kansas, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Care in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the area.
Pat was born April 22, 1957, in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Ralph “Bud” and Corrine (Honeyman) Green. He attended local grade school and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1975. He...
Kevin Scott Haefner
Jul 6, 2024
Kevin Scott Haefner, 60, of Wheaton, Kansas, formerly of DeSoto, died Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Kevin was born February 5, 1964, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Ernest Otto and Nila (Kufahl) Haefner. He attended Wheaton grade school and graduated from Onaga High School in 1982. He then attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1988 with a Construction Science degree.
Kevin...
Ronald Dean Maike
Jul 5, 2024
Ronald Dean Maike, 75, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was a life-long member of the community.
Ron was born August 10, 1948, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Delmar and Nyla (Stuewe) Maike. He attended local grade school and graduated in 1966 from Alma High School. He was raised on the...
Mateo Cesar Gallegos
Jul 4, 2024
Mateo Cesar Gallegos, a beloved infant who brought immense joy and love into the world, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Wamego, Kansas. Born on December 18, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas, Mateo's time on this earth was short but profoundly impactful.
From the moment Mateo entered this world, his presence illuminated the lives of all those around him. His joyful...
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