Obituaries

May 31, 2022

Marilyn Morton Hartke

May 3, 1933 – May 31, 2022

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Marilyn Morton Hartke, 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 in Worcester, MA. Marilyn loved her large extended family unconditionally, was a tireless letter-writer, loved to laugh, and inspired devotion and joy in all who knew her.

She leaves...

May 26, 2022

Emil F. Eichman, 88, of Flush, Kansas, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.  He was a long-time resident of the Flush community.

Emil was born on August 13, 1933, in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Edward J. and Anna (Lux) Eichman.  The family moved to Flush in 1940.  He graduated from Flush High School in...

May 25, 2022

   Patricia J. Guth died May 25, 2022, at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center in Topeka.

   She was born June 20, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman and Ocea Rogers-Mansell.

   Mrs. Guth attended Alma High School and Kansas State University. She was the co-owner of Guth Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Wamego for over 30 years.

   Mrs. Guth was a...

May 23, 2022

Donald Martin Herbic

Born October 2, 1938

Went to Jesus May 23, 2022

Donald Martin Herbic of Alma, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the awesome age of 83 years old. Better known as Don, Dad Don, Grandpa Don, and “Snake Hips,” Don was born in 1938 to Martin M., Jr. and Ida...

May 21, 2022

Gary Lewis Zeit, 74, of Wheaton, Kansas, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his home, following a short battle with liver disease. Gary was born on November 12, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised by Joe and Julia (Thrift) Zeit in Denton, Kansas. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Midway High School. In 1966 he joined the United...

May 20, 2022

Holidays are a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. The staff and family of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Homes want you to know our thoughts are with you through the holiday season. 

This year we are hosting our annual Memorial Tribute Service. We will be honoring loved ones in our memorial service...

May 15, 2022

Bernice Gay “Bernie” Waters, 60, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alma Manor. She was a long-time member of the community.

Bernice was born on January 25, 1962, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Patrick H. and Shirley (Theel) Waters. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1981.

Bernice worked for many years as a cook...

May 15, 2022

LeRoy Henry Schweir, 88, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (May 15, 2022) in McFarland.

Born September 20, 1933 in Belvue, Kansas,  LeRoy was the son of Henry P. and Lillie (Heine) Schweir.

LeRoy was a 1951 graduate of Alma High School.  He joined the Army on October 12, 1954 and served in Germany until his discharge on November...

May 13, 2022

Christina Marie Brazzle, 60, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (May 13, 2022) in the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

Born January 12, 1962 in Westmoreland, Kansas, Chris was the daughter of Elmer and Phyllis (Jenkins) Brazzle. 

Chris enjoyed playing cards, collecting elephants, putting together puzzles and showing her creative side with her sketch drawings.  Her...

May 9, 2022

Donna Belle William, 89, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Monday (May 9, 2022) at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

Born February 25, 1933 in her grandmother’s house in Onaga, Kansas, Donna was the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Wege) Tessendorf.  She attended Halligan Grade School near Emmett until her family moved to Wamego when she was...

May 6, 2022

Mona Mae McDiffett-Kniebel, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Alma and Alta Vista, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Via Christi Village. She was a life-long resident of the area.

Mona was born on June 4, 1933, in rural Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of Monte and Rosa (Heideman) Rogers. She attended Templin grade school and graduated in 1951...

May 1, 2022

Norma Jeane Crain, 94, of Wamego, Kansas, formerly of Manhattan, KS passed away on Sunday (May 1, 2022) at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista in Wamego.

Born January 25, 1928 in Harrisonville, Missouri, Jeane was the daughter of Charlie Booker and Josie Agnes (Cantrell) Luther. She married Wilse Earl Crain on August 17, 1944 in Harrisonville, Missouri. He preceded her in...

May 1, 2022

Apr 25, 2022

   Kyler Bruce Alderson, 25, of Evans, Colorado, and formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 25, in Idaho from injuries sustained from a work-related accident.

   Kyler was born on November 3rd, 1996, to Corey and Jane Alderson. He was the younger brother to Rikki (Alderson) Seeberger and a proud big brother to Ryann Alderson. Kyler spent his early childhood...

Apr 24, 2022

William Douglas “Doug” Wenderott, 65, of Alma, Kansas, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the community.

Doug was born on May 10, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William B. and Janet A. (Fulton) Wenderott. He attended local grade school and graduated from Alma High School in 1974. He then...

Apr 22, 2022

Steven (Steve) Joseph DeVader, 64, of St. Marys, KS, died and went to where he can peacefully fish for all of eternity on April 22, 2022.

Born in Topeka on September 8, 1957, Steve grew up and attended schools in St. Marys. After his high school graduation in 1975 he attended Kaw Area Technical School and earned an associate degree...

Apr 22, 2022

Thomas James Donahy, age 78, most recently from Waterville, Kansas (formerly from Blaine, Kansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma), died April 22, 2022, at Blue Rapids Senior Living in Blue Rapids, Kansas.

Tom was born November 8, 1943, in Wamego, KS, the son of James and Elizabeth (Kilduff) Donahy.

Tom grew up on a farm north of Blaine. His father was a...

Apr 19, 2022

Jacqueline Rose Winter

Jacqueline Rose Winter, 79, died April 19, 2022, at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jacqueline was born October 13, 1942, in Peru, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Leroy Massieon and Patricia Louise White Massieon. When she was three years old, her family moved to Wamego, Kansas, where her father was engaged in farming and the livestock business....

Apr 18, 2022

Lorrie LoAnn Holloway, 66, of Wamego, Kansas. died Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Wamego, Kansas Hospital.

Born on March 31, 1956 at a hospital in Salina, Kansas, Lorrie grew up in Minneapolis, Kansas, the only child of her loving parents, Clifford and Loretta (Schur) Kibler. She graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1974.

After completing the courses for Office...

Apr 17, 2022

   Charles Lynn Slate, 65, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed from this life at 8:21 p.m. Sunday (April 17, 2022) at the Wamego Health Center.

  Born April 7, 1957 in Duncan, OK, Lynn was the son of James C. and Johnnye Rhea (Moore) Slate.  He was married to Dossie Johnson who survives.

   Lynn was employed at Travalum Trailers (now Cimarron Trailers) in...