Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Linda Marie Hensley

Linda Marie Hensley

Jan 23, 2026

 Linda Marie (Roudybush) Hensley, 74, of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas.

 Linda was born October 12, 1951, in Onaga, Kansas, to parents Charles Evert and Ruth Jean (Teter) Roudybush. She was raised in Onaga and attended Pottawatomie County public schools, graduating with the Class of 1965.

 Linda earned her Certified Dietary Manager certificate...

Larry Gean Thierer

Larry Gean Thierer

Jan 15, 2026

 Larry Gean Thierer, from Alma, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026, at the age of 70.

 Larry was born on February 12, 1955, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, to parents Lowell Gene and Myrtle Mae (Gustafson) Thierer. Larry lived a life marked by devotion to his family, a stellar work ethic, and a passion for his profession.

 He...

Corinne Ann Larson

Corinne Ann Larson

Jan 27, 2026

A full obituary is pending

Corinne Ann “Gram” Larson, 94, of Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) at her home.

A memorial visitation to celebrate Corinne’s life will be held Thursday (February 5, 2026) from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego, Kansas. Inurnment will be at a later date in...

Gary Lynn Colgrove

Gary Lynn Colgrove

Jan 25, 2026

Gary L. Colgrove, age 60, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Missouri. 

A complete obituary and services are pending and will be announced. 

Sarah "Sally" McGowan

Sarah "Sally" McGowan

Jan 24, 2026

Sarah L. “Sally” McGowan, 90, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Heritage Home in Alma.

Born November 29, 1935, in Wamego, Kansas, Sally was the beloved daughter of George and Neva (Long) Shea. Her father was well known for his gardening, and Sally inherited his green thumb, delighting in planting flowers and tending to her...

Charles Douglas Albert

Charles Douglas Albert

Jan 23, 2026

Charles Douglas “Doug” Albert, 83, of Westmoreland, Kansas, formerly of Abilene, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland. He was a native of California before moving to Kansas.  Complete obituary information is pending.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, west of Manhattan on a future date.

Jean D. Kartman

Jean D. Kartman

Jan 22, 2026

Jean Kartman, 68, a former Alma resident, passed away on Thursday (January 22, 2026) at Celebration Villa Of Hearthstone in Topeka.

Born and Baptized on December 5, 1957 in Manhattan, Kansas, Jean was the daughter of August Junior and Wanda Jean (Falk) Zeckser. She married Charles “Mick” Cravalho who preceded her in death on July 17, 1986. She married Scott Kartman...

Alyssa Cecelia Beth Hodges

Alyssa Cecelia Beth Hodges

Jan 18, 2026

Alyssa Cecelia Beth Hodges passed away on January 18, 2026, at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. 

A complete obituary and celebration of life are pending and will be announced. 

Patricia G. Frey

Patricia G. Frey

Jan 9, 2026

Patricia Gale Frey, 89, of Wamego Kansas passed away January 9th, 2026, just shy of her 90th birthday. Pat was born and raised in Ransom Kansas, the daughter of Willard and Hollis Stowe. While attending Fort Hays State University, she met Larry James Rogers and they were married in 1956. They settled in Wamego, Kansas where they owned Wamego Pharmacy...

Ned A. Gaylord

Ned A. Gaylord

Jan 17, 2026

Ned A. Gaylord, age 76, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on January 17, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born on April 9, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the seventh child to Walter B. Gaylord and Cynthia J. Gravelee.

Ned attended Albuquerque High School, graduating with the Class of 1967. He enlisted shortly after,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Carley

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Carley

Jan 7, 2026

Cynthia Ann Carley, 73, of Wamego, KS passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 14, 1952 in Westmoreland, KS to Oliver Glenn Allen and Barbara Jean Enlow-Allen.

Cynthia was raised on the O-Lazy-A Ranch north of Alma, KS and attended school in Alma. She received her high school diploma in 1970....

Ralph D. White

Ralph D. White

Jan 4, 2026

Ralph Duane White, age 95, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas.

Ralph was born on August 9, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Carl and Josie Ethyl White. He was raised in Moscow, Kansas. After high school, Ralph attended Fort Hays State, Arkansas Tech University, and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Agronomy.

Ralph...

Andras Paul Yaghjian

Andras Paul Yaghjian

Dec 31, 2025

  Andras Paul Yaghjian, known as "Andy," from Wamego, Kansas, passed away with his wife by his side, at his home on December 31, 2025.

  Andy was born on January 3, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island, to parents Edward and Gladys (Andrews) Yaghjian. In 1972, he married Johanna Bernardette Veader in North Seekonk, Massachusetts. She survives at their home.

  Andy was...

Richard Dean Carlson

Richard Dean Carlson

Dec 31, 2025

Richard Dean Carlson, 81, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) at St. Marys Manor.Born January 17, 1944 in Wamego, Kansas, Richard was the son of Carl LeRoy and Ella (Caudill) Carlson. He married Cheryl Jean Siegle on April 17, 1965 in Westmoreland, Kansas. She survives.Richard served his country as a First Lieutenant in the U....

Sheri Valentine Meunier

Sheri Valentine Meunier

Dec 16, 2025

Sheri Valentine Meunier, age 78, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Wamego, Kansas.

Born on February 1, 1947, in Watonga, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Byron and Jeanne Wolfe.

Sheri married Harry (Ned) Valentine in 1969, and from this union, three children were born: Lou, Daniel, and Lindy. Ned and Sheri were later divorced. On May 11, 1998, Sheri married...

Mary Kay Ryan

Mary Kay Ryan

Dec 16, 2025

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Mary Kay Ryan, 82, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Born June 30, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois, Mary Kay was the daughter of Arthur B. and Lillian B. (Terwelp) Borghorst. She married Robert S. "Bob"...

Delmar LeRoy Thowe

Delmar LeRoy Thowe

Dec 15, 2025

  Delmar LeRoy Thowe, 80, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

  Delmar was born July 31, 1945, in Alma, the son of Arthur Christ and Madeline (Kobiskie) Thowe. He attended schools in Alma. He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

 ...

Thomas Edward Riffenburg

Thomas Edward Riffenburg

Dec 5, 2025

Thomas Edward Riffenburg, 62, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Onaga Hospital. He was a long-time resident of the community.

Thomas was born March 24, 1963, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Sherman and Barbara (Crenshaw) Riffenburg. He attended Arvin, California High School.

He worked for several years on the oil rigs in the oil fields near...

Alve Wesley Louk

Alve Wesley Louk

Dec 5, 2025

Alve Wesley Louk, age 88, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, KS.

He was born on February 10, 1937, the son of John and Lyla Louk.

On September 19, 1969, Alve married Norma Lee Fletcher. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2021.

He graduated from high school in Syracuse, KS. Alve...

Nancy Marie Kahle

Nancy Marie Kahle

Dec 4, 2025

Nancy Marie Kahle passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 63, in Alma, KS.

Nancy was born on November 15, 1962, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Alvin and Leone (Davison) Kahle. Nancy graduated from Wabaunsee High School.

She cherished her closest friends and family. Nancy enjoyed gospel music, collecting DVDs and VCR tapes, and often visited Branson with...