Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Darwin D. Diehl
Apr 9, 2025
Darwin Dale “Louie” Diehl, 87, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Born June 27, 1937 in Alma, Kansas, Darwin was the son of George W. and Nina Cathleen (Lewis) Diehl. He married Joyce Elaine (Stuewe) Reavis on March 18, 1977 in Alma. She survives.
Growing up, Darwin was active with...
Linda Glanzer
Apr 1, 2025
Linda Glanzer, age 75, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at Wellsprings of Westmoreland on April 1, 2025, following a long health battle.
She was born on November 5, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Margeurite (Bolz) Sharp.
She graduated from St. Xavier Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas, which cemented her strong values within her faith.
Linda married David...
Edith Pauline Hernandez
Mar 30, 2025
Edith Pauline Hernandez, 90, born on February 6, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Pauline dedicated her life to caring for her home while supporting her husband, Nate Hernandez Jr., who served in the Air Force for 20 years. The couple shared a loving partnership...
Otis A. Boardman
Mar 27, 2025
Otis Arthur Boardman, Sr., 88, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home.
Otis was born on February 10, 1937, in Summersville, West Virginia, the son of James and Prudence (Brown) Boardman. He attended local schools and then joined and served in the United States Navy.
Otis worked most of his adult life as a welder for the Boilermakers...
David Patrick "Pat" Butler
Mar 27, 2025
David Patrick “Pat” Butler, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on November 15, 1947, and raised in Downey, California. Since 2021, Pat had been a resident at Meadowlark Hills, where he received compassionate care.
Pat was the son of George and Bertha (Birch) Butler. In 1973, he married Jean Butler,...
Samuel L. McGowan
Mar 19, 2025
Sam McGowan left us on March 19, 2025 in Manhattan, KS. He was born to Barbara (Waldorf) McGowan and Harold McGowan in Winfield, KS on October 15, 1947.
Sam loved his beer and westerns but more than that he loved his family that he built with Sally McGowan. He worked hard to provide for all the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids...
Isabel Elizabeth Picolet
Mar 19, 2025
Isabel Elizabeth Picolet, age 91, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Americus, Kansas.
She was born on November 3, 1933, in Blue Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Leslie and Bertha (Shelly) White, where she was raised on a farm in Nebraska.
Isabel married Dean Leroy Piolet on December 21, 1952, in Beatrice, Nebraska. Together they lived in various small communities in...
Thomas Wayne Baum
Mar 18, 2025
Thomas Wayne Baum of Tecumseh, Nebraska, a lifelong rancher and cowboy, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Wamego, Kansas.
He was born on December 6, 1958, in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Glen and Mary Lou (Wood) Baum. He was a 1977 graduate of Tecumseh High School.
Tom was a hard worker with a knack for storytelling. His life always...
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