Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Nyla Mae Zerbe
Sep 14, 2026
Nyla Mae Zerbe, 92, of rural Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center. She was a life-long resident of the area.
Nyla was born January 25, 1934, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Frank H. and Leona (Wille) Bandel. She attended local grade school and graduated from Alma High School in 1952. She...
Dylan Joseph Higgins
Sep 13, 2026
Dylan Joseph Higgins, 17, of Wamego, Kansas, left us far too soon on September 13, 2026. He was born on October 6, 2008, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Chelsi Sterling and Robert Higgins.
Dylan was larger than life, with an outgoing and animated personality. He danced his way through our world everywhere he went and could talk his mom into anything he...
Carol Jean Pitney
Sep 13, 2026
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Carol Jean (Ebert) Pitney, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (September 13, 2026) at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday morning (September 24, 2026) at 10:30 at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Peterson officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening (September 23, 2026) from 5:00...
Daniel E. Herrs
Sep 7, 2026
Daniel E. Herrs passed away on September 7, 2026, at Onaga Health and Rehab. He was born on August 12, 1959, in Marysville, Kansas, to Clarence and Johanna (Frese) Herrs.
Daniel spent his working life doing what he knew best: working with his hands and keeping things running. He was an auto mechanic with Herrs Auto and Tractor Service, the family-owned...
Marilyn Ann Simon
Aug 30, 2026
Marilyn Ann Simon, 91, passed away Sunday August 30, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi, in Manhattan.
Marilyn Ann Diepenbrock was born June 10, 1935, in Alma, KS to Carl and Florence (Lemon) Diepenbrock. She attended Alma schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1953.
She was joined in marriage to Ray Melvin Simon on June 14, 1953, at St. John Lutheran...
Patricia R. Schumacher
Jul 19, 2026
Patricia R. Schumacher, 92, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her home in Tampa, Florida. Born November 17, 1933 in Wamego, Pat was the daughter of John and Etta (Mensch) Ross. She married Lewis Elbert Schumacher on March 17, 1952 in Leonardtown, Maryland. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2009. Pat...
Dalene Christine Corbin
Sep 11, 2026
Dalene Christine Corbin passed away on September 11, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on February 3, 1969, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Dale C. and Patricia A. (Mitchell) Ricker.
Dalene built a working life in the food industry and held numerous jobs over the years, including catering. Food and hospitality were a familiar part of her life, and...
Carol Lynn Eichman
Sep 8, 2026
Carol Lynn Eichman, 83, of Flush died September 8, 2026 in Wamego, KS. She was the second daughter born to Walter and Thelma Kennedy, in Manhattan, KS on November 4, 1942. Carol grew up in Manhattan where she lived on Pierre St, across from Roosevelt Grade School. Her grade school years were spent at Theodore Roosevelt; 7th through 9th grades...
Nora "Norie" Jean Lietz
Sep 5, 2026
Nora Jean Lietz, age 98, of Paxico, Kansas, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
She was born May 28, 1928, to Frank and Emma (Richter) Gehrt in rural Alma, Kansas. Nora was baptized June 24, 1928, and confirmed on April 6, 1941, at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. She attended the local Hinerville Grade School and...
James "Dale" Lambley
Aug 29, 2026
James Dale Lambley, age 84 of Paxico, passed away on Saturday August 29th, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 22, 1942, in Creston, Iowa, the son of John and Corda (Sharr) Lambley. They lived near Conway, IA, near his grandparents’ family farm.
Dale started Kindergarten in Conway Public School in 1947. In the spring of 1950, his family moved to...
Jeannelle Ann Fink
Aug 21, 2026
Jeannelle Ann Fink, 72, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday (August 21, 2026) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, where she had earned her nursing degree and worked nights for over forty years.
The only child of deceased Wabaunsee County ranchers Marguerite (Thierer) and Freddie Fink III, when she retired Jeannelle took over the family business.
She enjoyed Alma/Wabaunsee High School...
Terry Truman McDaniel
Aug 18, 2026
Terry Truman McDaniel, 62, of Paxico, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Born November 11, 1963 in Wamego, Kansas, Terry was the son of Harvey Truman and Sharon (Wurtz) McDaniel. He married Denise Michaelis on March 12, 1983 at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland.
Terry served his country in the Army National Guard...
Terri Lee Hackett
Aug 15, 2026
Terri Lee Hackett, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2026. Born on January 5, 1955, in Salina to James and Ladonna Pangrac, she lived a life full of dedication to her family, her work, and her many passions.
Terri grew up in Niles and graduated from Solomon High School. She went on to further her education...
Geri Lynn Shipman
Aug 9, 2026
Geri Lynn Shipman, age 69, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Onaga, Kansas.
She was born on January 3, 1957, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, the daughter of James and Betty (Steele) Couch.
Geri's life was marked by a devotion to her work and family. Over the years, she owned Kaw Valley Archery for 8 years before selling the business and embracing...
Paul Schweir
Aug 8, 2026
Paul Henry Schweir, 69, of Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly from a farm accident on Saturday (August 8, 2026) in Maple Hill, Kansas.
Born July 29, 1957 Wamego, Kansas, Paul was the son of Lawrence and Gertrude (Casper) Schweir. He grew up working on the family farm and continued with his life’s passion working his farm and raising cattle. He...
Beulah Mae Herbic
Aug 4, 2026
Beulah Mae Herbic, 98, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, Kansas.
Beulah was born on October 18, 1927, in Council Grove Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Ella (Reuter) Banka. Beulah’s mother died November 5th, just weeks after her birth, and she was legally adopted by her maternal grandparents, Henry and Pauline...
Margaret Mary Anderson
Jul 30, 2026
Margaret Mary Anderson, lovingly known as Peg, passed peacefully with her family by her side on July 30, 2026, in St. George, Kansas.
Born on April 4, 1947, in Tipton, Kansas, Peg was the daughter of Charles Beck and Matilda Arnoldy.
Peg graduated from high school in Salina. Her journey to adulthood led her to Junction City, where she began working as...
Craig Brian Goff
Jul 30, 2026
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Craig Brian Goff, 55, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (July 30, 2026) at his home.
Born October 23, 1970, in Manhattan, Kansas, Craig was the son of Don and Marcia (Lindstrom) Goff. Craig spent his early life on farms west of Manhattan. He attended school in Riley County where he was an active member...
Daniel Toner Cox
Jul 28, 2026
Daniel Toner Cox, 82, of Fostoria, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was a long-time respected resident of the area.
Dan was born on March 27, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of William T. and Marjorie Alice (Coulter) Cox. He attended Central High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and then served in the United State...
Eldon Francis Falk
Jul 26, 2026
Eldon Francis Falk, 83, of Wheaton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was a life-long resident of the community.
Eldon was born on January 28, 1943, in Westmoreland, the son of Orlin August and Doris Irene (Kufahl) Falk. He attended local grade school and graduated from Wheaton High School in...
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