Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Ronald Edward Walsh

Ronald Edward Walsh

Jun 6, 2025

  Ronald Edward Walsh, 81, known to many as Ron, embarked on his final journey on June 6, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family.

  A complete obituary is pending.

  Ron’s family will greet visitors during a Visitation held at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS, on...

Donna Sue Stenzel

Donna Sue Stenzel

May 16, 2025

 Donna S. (Kerr) Stenzel passed away at her home in Saint George, Kansas, on May 16, 2025, at the age of 71, following a long battle with ALS.

 Donna was born on August 18, 1953, in Greensburg, Kansas, to Howard and Elgeva (Smith) Kerr. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1971 and then attended Wichita Business College in 1972. Over...

Julie A. Patteson

Julie A. Patteson

May 26, 2025

Julie Anna (Hossfeld) Patteson passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of 77 in Alma, Kansas.

Born in Horton, Kansas on July 30, 1947 to Hobert and Cleda Hossfeld, Julie spent her childhood growing up in Hiawatha, Kansas. She lived a life full of love for her family and friends and had a very strong faith.

Julie was known for...

June E. Crumpler

June E. Crumpler

Jun 8, 2025

   June Emily Crumpler, 88, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 8, 2025) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan.

   Born June 3, 1937 in Spokane, Washington, June was the daughter of Burt H. and Emily (Shorter) Adams. She married Hoke Edward Crumpler on June 22, 1955 in Martinez, California. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2019.

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Larry D. Garrison

Larry D. Garrison

Jun 1, 2025

To view the livestream of the service, click on the Online Service link on the church website: www.stjohnalma.org

Larry D. Garrison, 73, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 1, 2025) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Born October 11, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, Larry was the son of George Garrison and Jacqueline (Ferm) Garrison. He married Marilyn Rubottom on...

Lila Jean Flinn

Lila Jean Flinn

May 30, 2025

Lila Jean Flinn, 93, Wamego, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Community Health Center in Onaga after a brief illness.

Lila was born June 13, 1931 at the home of her grandparents in Union Township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the only child of Eugene “Gene” and Clara (Wege) Weixelman.

She married Argel Flinn on November 29, 1951 at St....

Sally Ann Lesline

Sally Ann Lesline

May 24, 2025

Sally Ann Lesline, 78, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her home following a long illness. Sally was raised in Alma and lived over fifty years in Wamego.

Sally was born July 4, 1946, in Wamego, the daughter of Arthur C. and Maxine W. (Stellwagen) Metzger. She attended local grade school and graduated in 1964 from Alma...

Carla M. Campbell

Carla M. Campbell

May 23, 2025

 Carla Marie Campbell, 73, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, Kansas.

 Carla was born January 19, 1952, in Soap Lake, Washington, daughter of Francis “Zeke” E. and Agnes B. (Jones) Wagner Jr. After a brief period living in Kansas, the family moved to Marietta, Georgia, where she attended school and graduated from Marietta...

Albert E. Spencer

Albert E. Spencer

May 21, 2025

Albert Ernest "Al" Spencer, 91, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Al was born April 29, 1934, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Walter J. and Ernestine Naomi (Mosher) Spencer. He attended grade school and graduated in 1952 from Emporia High School. He began his college degree at Kansas State University but interrupted...

K9 Elvis

K9 Elvis

2025

From the Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff's Office,

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of K9 Elvis following a brief battle with cancer. A loyal and courageous member of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Elvis served with unwavering dedication, protecting our community and standing faithfully beside his handlers and fellow Deputies. He was involved in several dozen narcotic cases in his career...

Karen Sue Hofmann

Karen Sue Hofmann

May 13, 2025

  Karen Sue (Brown) Hofmann passed away peacefully at her home in Wamego, Kansas on May 13, 2025, at the age of 75, following a short battle with cancer.

  Susie was born on April 11,1950 in Westmoreland, Kansas to John and Laura (Enlow) Brown, the eldest of two daughters. As a young girl she and her family moved often as...

Carl H. Blankley

Carl H. Blankley

May 13, 2025

Carl H. Blankley, 55, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at his home.

Born June 13, 1969 on the couch of his uncle, Wayne Blankley, in Manhattan, Kansas, Carl was the son of Raymond D. and Joleen (Havenstein) Blankley.

Carl was a 1988 graduate of Wamego High School. He was employed for nearly 30 years with MCM as...

Joe Hood

Joe Hood

May 1, 2025

 Robert Joseph “Joe” Hood, 81, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (May 1, 2025) at his home.

 Born January 24, 1944 in Wamego, Kansas, Joe was the son of Robert Joseph and Isabelle (Seele) Hood Sr. He married Patricia L. Eckart on July 9, 1966 in St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. She survives.

 Joe was a 1962 graduate of Wamego...

Karen Lyn Posey

Karen Lyn Posey

Apr 25, 2025

 Karen Lyn Posey “Lyn”, 68, of Alma, Kansas, left this world on April 25, 2025, at the University of Kansas Health System hospital, Kansas City, Kansas.

 Lyn was born on October 12, 1956, in Kermit, Texas, to parents Alfred Richard "Dick" and Melba Lee (Bonds) Posey. She met Marne Louis Haller in 1983 and began a life filled with duty to...

William Coy Liming

William Coy Liming

Apr 23, 2025

William Coy Liming, 66, also known as Willie, passed away at his home in St. George, Kansas, on April 23, 2024, with his wife, Shari, by his side.

 Willie was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on April 7, 1959, to parents Jimmie Lee and Ida Filena (Hutcheson) Liming.

 Willie married Sharon “Shari” Smith on October 22, 1988, in Manhattan, Kansas. They shared their...

Sandra Rosann Maike

Sandra Rosann Maike

Apr 19, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Rosann Simmons Maike, 78, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at her home.

Sandy was born on October 29th, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the only child of Virgil Simmons and Sylvia Henderson Simmons.

Sandy grew up in and attended schools in Eskridge, Kansas. She graduated from Eskridge High in 1963. Sandy’s first...

Marcile M. Peterson

Marcile M. Peterson

Apr 17, 2025

Marcile Marie Peterson, 99, of Eureka, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Greenwood County Hospital.

Marcile was born November 29, 1925, in rural Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde A. and Violet (Wilks) Sturdevant. She attended several schools in her childhood since her father was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene. She graduated...

Julius Merritt Beall

Julius Merritt Beall

Apr 17, 2025

Julius Merritt Beall passed away on April 17, 2025, in Wakefield, Kansas.

He was born on July 19, 1948, in Winfield, the son of Jose Beall and Leontin "Tina" Stif.

He worked in janitorial services and maintenance at MHK Housing in Manhattan, Kansas.

Julius proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970, an accomplishment he held dear throughout his life.

He...

Teresa Ann Kelsey

Teresa Ann Kelsey

Apr 17, 2025

Teresa Ann Kelsey, 65, of Bonner Springs, Kansas, formerly of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (April 17, 2025) at her home with her family at her side.

Born September 20, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Teresa was the daughter of Thomas Ellis and Juanita L. (Kohler) Lamkin. Following the death of her father, Juanita married John L. Habluetzel who helped raise...

Kenneth Gerald Mayer

Kenneth Gerald Mayer

Apr 15, 2025

  Kenneth Gerald Mayer, 78, known as “Kenny,” passed away on April 15, 2025, at his home in Wamego, Kansas.

  Kenny was born on August 17, 1946, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to parents George and Emma (Kuhn) Mayer. He married Jean Blanka on June 14, 1969, in Louisville, Kansas.

  Kenny was a simple and private man. He enjoyed tinkering on broken...