Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Kay Haskin
Aug 23, 2025
Delores Kay Haskin, 88, of Frankfort, KS died August 23, 2025, at Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, KS. She was born July 30, 1937, in Frankfort to Eldon M. and Virginia H. (Anderson) Ewing.
She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1955 and then started her banking career at Merchants National Bank in Topeka in October 1955. She continued...
Joyce Glasson
Aug 14, 2025
Joyce Ramona Glasson passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Parker, Colorado. She was 95 years old and a lifelong resident of Wamego, Kansas, spending her final years at Morning Star Memory Center.
Born Joyce Lintz on December 23, 1929, to Delta Esther Cordts and Julius John Lintz of Wamego, she was later adopted by Alfred Emol Heiger of Manhattan,...
Roxanne Fluharty
Aug 7, 2025
Roxanne Fluharty, 72, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (August 7, 2025) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Born August 28, 1952 in Manhattan, Kansas, Roxanne was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Bredow) Geisler. She married Wesley Fluharty on December 3, 1983. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2019.
Roxanne was employed as a Medical Assistant for...
Beth Ann Peters
Aug 20, 2025
Beth Ann Peters, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2025. Born on October 31, 1965, in Washington, Kansas, she was the daughter of Holger and Marilyn (Buttenhoff) Moorman.
Beth grew up in Kansas and spent her youth surrounded by family, friends, and the strong values that would guide her throughout her life. She attended Wabaunsee schools, where she was...
Darrell F. Larson
Aug 20, 2025
Darrell Franklyn Larson passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista, Wamego, Kansas at the age of 92.
He was the son of Franklin F. Larson and Zella M. Barckley. Darrell was born on September 19, 1932 at his Grandmother Larson’s farm in rural Olsburg, Kansas. He attended Olsburg Schools and graduated with the class of 1950.
Growing up...
James Donald Roth
Aug 10, 2025
James "Jim" D. Roth, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Paxico, Kansas, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by Family.
Born on November 1, 1959, to Bernice (Stitz) and Michael Roth. Jim grew up in Emmett, KS, before making Paxico his lifelong home.
Jim graduated from St. Mary's High School. Jim had various jobs until he joined the Kansas...
David Raymond Brockish
Aug 9, 2025
David Raymond Brockish, known to many as Dave or Super Dave, 80, from Wamego, Kansas, passed away on August 9, 2025, at his home.
Dave was born on December 29, 1944, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to parents Gayland Francis and Ruth Elizabeth (Lindenberg) Brockish.
Dave was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force; he joined in 1966 and earned...
Ann Abitz
Aug 9, 2025
Russann L. “Ann” Abitz, 79, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Onaga Health and Rehab Center. She is a long-time resident of the community.
Ann was born September 19, 1945, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Charles B. and Myrtle (Bauman) Albert. She attended local grade school and in 1963 graduated from Herbert Hoover High...
Ross E. Spohn
Aug 7, 2025
Ross E. Spohn, age 81, died peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, KS.
He was born on July 2, 1944, in Little River, KS, the son of Helen (Anderson) and Leo Spohn.
He graduated from Marquette High School in the class of 1962. After high school, Ross worked as a cattleman and a truck driver, retiring...
Christine Marie Walsh
Aug 6, 2025
Christine Marie Walsh, 60, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on August 6, 2025.
Born on December 23, 1964, to Richard L. Belin and Jeanette M. Holladay, in Manhattan, KS. Our mother will be remembered for her fierce devotion to her family, her compassion for animals, and her undeniable loyalty to the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether she was sporting red and...
Carol Elaine Threewit
Aug 3, 2025
Carol Elaine Threewit, age 86, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Westmoreland, Kansas.
Carol was born on July 6, 1939, in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Esther (Johnson) Holmgren.
She married her husband, Gary Threewit, on June 8, 1958, at the United Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Kansas. They shared many cherished years until Gary's passing on October 2, 2019
Carol...
Gregory Henry Platt
Aug 2, 2025
Gregory Henry Platt, known as Greg, 66, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his home in Wamego, Kansas.
Greg was born on May 13, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, to parents Lawrence Glenn and Bonnie Dora (Gottlieb) Platt.
Greg began his illustrious military career in the enlisted Army National Guard of Kansas in 1976 at the young age of...
Joan Martha Bronaugh
Jul 31, 2025
Joan Martha Bronaugh, 97, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Paxico and Wamego, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. She was a lifelong resident of the area.
Joan was born on April 2, 1928, in rural Paxico, the daughter of Clarence “Bob” and Faye (Blair) Buchmeier. She attended the local grade school, graduated from Paxico...
Michael Peter Yearout
Jul 27, 2025
Michael Peter Yearout of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on July 27, 2025, due to old age. He was 92 years old and at his passing he fully intended to stick around but his body was tired and worn out. Mike resided in the home of his son and daughter-in-law, having 4 generations attending church and eating together at the table.
Born...
Charlene F. Stewart
Jul 25, 2025
Charlene F. Stewart, 94, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was born on November 30, 1930, in rural Flush, Kansas.
Charlene was the daughter of John H. and Loretta F. (Dekat) Straub. She attended grade school at Greenwood School District #25 and Flush High School, graduating in 1948....
Gladys M. Thorsell
Jul 25, 2025
After a courageous battle with cancer, Gladys M. Thorsell, age 74, went to meet the Lord on July 25, 2025. She was born May 3, 1951, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Clemence and Mary (Polacek) Waskowiak. She grew up on the family farm with her three sisters near Wood River, Nebraska. Gladys attended school at District #16, a one-room...
Lavina L. Kolterman
Jul 22, 2025
Lavina L. Kolterman, 96, of Onaga, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) at the Onaga Health & Rehabilitation in Onaga.
Born November 12, 1928 in rural Onaga, Lavina was the daughter of Otto and Adele (Figge) Honig. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran South Church. Lavina attended St. Luke Lutheran Church Parochial School through the eighth...
Isabel Winterman
Jul 1, 2025
Isabel Ann Winterman, 93, of rural Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Stormont -Vail Health Center in Topeka. She was a life-long resident of the community.
Isabel was born on November 4, 1931, in rural Flush, the daughter of Lawrence John and Barbara (Rebitzer) Umscheid. She attended local grade school and graduated from Flush High School.
Isabel worked as...
Karen Sue Slack
Jun 29, 2025
We honor the remarkable life of Karen Sue Slack, who left us on June 29, 2025, at the age of 69.
She was born on September 23, 1955, in Seneca, Kansas. Karen was a beacon of warmth and kindness, qualities that defined her throughout her life. Her journey brought her to Wamego, Kansas, where she created a home filled with love,...
Lois Marie Feldhausen
Jun 29, 2025
Lois Marie Feldhausen, 91, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 29, 2025) at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born August 21, 1933 in Riley, Kansas, Lois was the daughter of John M. and Alberta (White) Habluetzel. She married Art Morse Feldhausen on April 18, 1954 in Wamego. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2003.
Lois...
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