Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Marie Brazzle
Apr 20, 2026
Teresa Marie Brazzle, 93, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday (April 20, 2026) at the Onaga Community Hospital.
Born April 3, 1933 in in Rossville, Kansas, Marie was the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Reser) Besta. She married Walter C. “June” Brazzle on June 5,1949 at the Wamego United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 30,...
Laurence Everette Blake Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Laurence (Larry) Everette Blake Jr., born on April 18, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, passed away at his home in St. George, Kansas, on April 20, 2026. He was 88 years old.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence Everette Blake Sr. and Carrie Ann Whitmore Blake.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Doris LaVonne (Zernickow) Blake, whom he...
Rex Oliver Fair
Apr 12, 2026
Rex Oliver Fair, 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Sunday (April 12, 2026) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
Born August 16, 1954 in Manhattan, Kansas, Rex was the son of Robert and Evelyn (Hansen) Fair. He married Angie S. (Lloyd) Morway on June 3, 1995 in Wamego. She survives.
Rex was a member of Mt. Calvary...
Margie C. Hosler
Mar 28, 2026
Margie C. Hosler, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Wamego, Kansas, on March 28, 2026.
Born on May 11, 1927, in Freiburg, Germany, Margie carried with her a deep appreciation for her heritage and a spirit that touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was the daughter of Otto and Cecilia Goettle. Margie’s early years were...
Darold Gene Brunkow
Apr 11, 2026
Darold Gene Brunkow, 82, from Wamego, Kansas, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the Home of the Flint Hills care home, St. George, Kansas.
Darold was born on August 4, 1943, in Wamego, Kansas, to parents Oliver and Verna (Walters) Brunkow. Darold’s life was deeply rooted in the values of hard work and family tradition—a testament to his upbringing as...
William "Bill" Charles Prinz
Apr 9, 2026
William "Bill" Charles Prinz, age 80, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Westmoreland, Kansas.
He was born on June 28, 1945, in Fostoria, Kansas, the son of Henry and Lucy (Flinn) Prinz. On July 4, 1965, Bill married Roberta Rae "Bobbi" Siegle in Westmoreland, Kansas.
Bill was a lifetime farmer and rancher who found joy in working the land and tending...
Dolores A. Ebert
Apr 6, 2026
Dolores Ann Ebert, 90, of rural Flush, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Dolores was a life-long resident of the community.
Dolores was born on February 15, 1936, on the family farm, the daughter of Isadore and Loretta (Umscheid) Straub. She attended grade school and high school at Flush, graduating in 1954....
Robert Jerome Peterson
Apr 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" Jerome Peterson, 83, from Wamego, Kansas, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Manhattan, Kansas. Bob was born on October 13, 1942, to Bernard and Mary (Beasley) Peterson.
Bob attended schools in Laclede, Herrington, and Belvue, and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961. He continued his education at St. Benedict’s College, where he enjoyed participating in sports....
James A. Carroll
Mar 31, 2026
James A. Carroll, 94, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) at his home in McFarland, Kansas.
Born February 3, 1932 in Axtell, Kansas, James was the son of Joseph and Lenora (Creevan) Carroll. He married Teresa Lackman on February 5, 1966 in New Haven, Missouri. They celebrated 55 years of marriage until her passing on November 25,...
Esther A. McKee
Mar 20, 2026
Esther A. (Kottke) McKee, 75, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Friday (March 20, 2026) at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home.
Services will be private.
Danny Ray Miller
Mar 14, 2026
Danny Ray Miller, age 59, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Alma, Kansas.
Danny was born on August 19, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ray L. and Jo-Ann (Moege) Miller. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka and went on to continue his education at Vo-Tech in Topeka, where he developed skills that would serve him throughout his...
Gary "Doc" Hodges
Mar 14, 2026
Gary Wayne “Doc” Hodges, 70, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Born August 25, 1955, Gary was a man of immense strength, defined by his tireless work ethic and a deep, lifelong connection to the land. Known affectionately as “Doc”, Gary spent his professional career as a skilled ironworker,...
Steven Duane Moody
Mar 3, 2026
Steven Duane Moody, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on March 3, 2026, after a courageous 12-year battle with Lewy Body dementia.
Born July 12, 1957, in Salina, Steve grew up in the community he would spend a lifetime serving.
A graduate of Salina Central High School, he went on to build a distinguished 38-year career in fire and emergency services. He...
Zachary Wayne Weixelman
Feb 20, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, and friend, Zachary Wayne Weixelman.
Zachary was born on January 1, 1997, and passed away at his home on February 20, 2026, at the age of 29.
He is lovingly survived by his parents, Pat and Angela Weixelman; his precious daughter, Paisleigh; his siblings, Candice Dean...
William Eugene Twidwell
Feb 19, 2026
William Eugene Twidwell, age 81, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Frankfort, Kansas.
Born on July 17, 1944, in Frankfort, Kansas. He was the son of Ray and Stella Mae (Warren) Twidwell and grew up with a strong work ethic and a caring disposition.
William graduated from Frankfort High School in 1962 and furthered his education at Emporia State, earning a...
Genevieve Diederich
Feb 19, 2026
Genevieve “Genny” Diederich, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
Genny was born February 15, 1940 to Lawrence and Barbara (Rebitzer) Umscheid, at their family home near Flush, Kansas. Genny was the youngest of twelve children. She graduated from Flush High School in 1958.
On June 6, 1959, Genny was united in...
Charley Leon Pedro
Feb 15, 2026
Charley Leon Pedro, 64, of Westmoreland, KS, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2026, at his home. He had moved to Kansas several years ago from Las Vegas, Nevada to be closer to family.
Charley was born on March 1, 1961, in Arcadia, California, the son of Charles L. and Judy (Ketner) Pedro. He attended local schools and graduated from Gladstone...
Deloris Carol Matzke
Feb 6, 2026
Deloris Carol Matzke (Werth), 89, from Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the comforting presence of her beloved husband, Alvin Matzke.
Deloris was born on May 20, 1936, in Hampton, Nebraska, to parents Walter and Evelyn (Urwiller) Werth. She married her first husband, Arthur Kirk, in 1954, and from this marriage, they had...
Corinne Ann Larson
Jan 27, 2026
Corinne Ann Larson, 94, of Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Corinne was born on November 20, 1931, in White City, Kansas, to Earle and Cora (Kamm) Evans. She was the fourth of eleven children and graduated from White City High School.
Corinne was fortunate to find love twice in her life. Her first...
Gary Lynn Colgrove
Jan 25, 2026
Gary Colgrove, age 60, passed away in the morning hours of Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born on October 15, 1965, to parents Thomas and Dixie Colgrove in Manhattan, Kansas.
Gary was a man who experienced both the best and the worst in life. He was funny, smart, and stubborn. His greatest joys were talking to his...
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