Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Michael Gregory Brunk
Feb 11, 2021
Michael “Mike” Brunk, resident of Alma, KS died in his home unexpectedly on February 11th at the age of 63.
Mike survived by his wife, Mary Brunk, Uncle Edward Brunk, his children; Steve Buero, Kenny Buero, Christine Yoakum, Mikey Buero and Michelle Patwell; his Mother Sharon Garcia, step father Jess Garcia; Brother Brian Brunk ; (9) Grandchildren, (8) Great Grandchildren...
Florence Faye Kennedy
Feb 9, 2021
Florence Fay (Benteman) Kennedy, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
She was born on April 13, 1943 in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Fritz and Erma (Kipp) Benteman. She attended Frankfort schools.
Ms. Benteman was deeply religious and was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Frankfort. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling in the Special Olympics, and enjoyed being...
Eugene Pageler
Feb 8, 2021
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Eugene Pageler, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.
Eugene was born to Albert and Laura Beasterfeld Pageler at their home at Wells Creek in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas, on January 21, 1925. He attended a one-room school house through 8th grade in district #54, located along Belvue Road in the...
Sheryl Lynn Cease
Feb 6, 2021
Sheryl Lynn Cease, age 66, Wamego, KS passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, KS.
On September 27, 1954 Sheryl, was born to Morris & Tessie (Grovenburg) Holloway in Manhattan, KS. Sheryl graduated from St. George High School and worked as a waitress, hog farmer and a homemaker. Sheryl was united in marriage...
Colleen Schmanke
Feb 4, 2021
Phyllis “Colleen” Schmanke, 83, of Alma and McFarland, Kansas, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Wamego. Colleen was born on April 4, 1937, in Kinsley, Kansas, the daughter of Quincy and Faye Mallow Taylor. She attended grade school and graduated in 1955 from Wichita North High School. She then attended Wichita University for one year....
Ronald "Ron" Owen Lafever
Feb 2, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Owen LaFever, 83, passed away February 2, 2021 at Vintage Park of Wamego, Kansas. Ron had lived in Wamego since moving from Esbon, Kansas in 2015.
He was born in Ulysses, Kansas on August 10, 1937, the son of Houston and Elizabeth (Hampton) LaFever. He attended schools in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1955. Ron...
Arlet Lorraine Green
Feb 1, 2021
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 everyone is encouraged to wear a face-covering and practice social distancing.
Arlet Lorraine Green, 93, of Onaga, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Onaga Health and Rehab Center.
Arlet was born in Mullan, Idaho on June 7, 1927, the daughter of Victor and Esther (Swanberg) Carlson.
Arlet was first and...
Mabel Faye Goehring
Jan 31, 2021
Mabel Faye Goehring, 92, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Wamego. She was a life-long resident and well known teacher in the area. Mabel Faye (Lewis) Goehring was born near Bala, Kansas, in Riley County, on January 9, 1929, the daughter of John W. and Faith Luthi Lewis. An older sister Helen...
Hank Gehrt
Jan 30, 2021
Ralph Henry “Hank” Gehrt, 97, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Lexington Park Health and Rehab Center. He was a life-long member of the Alma community. Hank was born on February 19, 1923, in rural Alma, the son of Frank and Emma Richter Gehrt. He attended grade school at Hinerville School and graduated in 1942 from...
Lisa Sue Herren
Jan 28, 2021
Lisa Sue Herren, 61, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Alma, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Health Center. Lisa was born on April 18, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Watson Herren. She attended local schools and graduated from High School. Lisa worked as a waitress and several years at the Alma Manor. Lisa...
Phyllis Annette Henderson
Jan 25, 2021
Phyllis Annette Henderson, 72, of Wamego, Kansas, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Wamego Health Center. She was a long-time resident of the community. Phyllis was born on May 7, 1948, in Hayward, California, the daughter of Willis and Anne Saltsgave Calvert. She attended local schools and graduated from High School in Hayward. Phyllis married Leland John Henderson on...
Rex Thomas White
Jan 23, 2021
On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Rex White, loving husband and father of three children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50.
Rex was born on April 29, 1970 in Manhattan, KS to Weldon White, Sr. and Flossie Dinger. Rex attended Manhattan grade school to 5th grade and then attended Wamego schools, graduating from Wamego High in 1988....
Dale William Yonning
Jan 23, 2021
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For health and safety we do ask that you practice CDC Covid guidelines, wear a mask and practice social distancing in a group.
Dale William Yonning, 71, of Wamego, Kansas, died on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas. He was a lifetime member of this area.
Dale was born...
Karen Kathleen Collins
Jan 23, 2021
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Karen Kathleen Collins was a kindhearted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away suddenly on January 23, 2021 at the age of 71. She resided in Wamego, Ks however she considered St. George, Ks her home.
She was born to William and Bonnie Quinn on March 27th, 1949 in Manhattan, Ks. The oldest of...
Eleanor 'Leone' Kahle
Jan 23, 2021
Eleanor ‘Leone’ Kahle, 86, of Alma, KS passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home.
On December 24, 1934, Leone was born to Floyd and Freda (Hall) Davison in Nemaha County, NE. She graduated from High School in Stella, NE. Leone was united in marriage with Alvin Kahle on July 18, 1961 in Auburn, NE. He preceded her in...
Charles Thomas Woolard
Jan 21, 2021
Charles Thomas Woolard, 89, of Wamego, Kansas died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Wamego Health Center. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Tom was born on May 21, 1931 in Kansas City, Kansas to Thomas and Mary (Tobey) Woolard. After his mother’s death he moved to Holdenville, Oklahoma. He graduated from Holdenville High School in 1949, then...
Willis Henry Herren
Jan 18, 2021
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Willis Henry Herren, 97, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Alma Manor. He was a life-long resident of the community.
Willis was born on September 7, 1923, in rural Alma, the son of Henry H. and Anna Golzio Herren. He attended local grade school and graduated in 1942 from Alma High School. ...
Carla Fredrickson
Jan 16, 2021
Carla L. Fredrickson, 69, of Wamego, Kansas, died, Saturday, January, 16, 2021 at the Wamego Health Center. She was a long-time resident of Wamego.
Carla was born on February 4, 1951 in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Carl A. and Dorothy Fredrickson.
She attended local schools and graduated from Olathe Highschool in 1970. She then attended Kansas State University where...
Esther Spradling
Jan 11, 2021
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Esther L. Spradling, 88, of Wamego, Kansas, on January 11, 2021, at the Home of the Flint Hills.
Esther was born on July 15, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Robert Lee and Lora Peterson Smith. At the age of five, Esther was adopted and raised by Clifford and Gladys Wonderly.
Esther was a homemaker...
Nona M Huse
Jan 6, 2021
Nona M. Huse, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on January 6, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Wamego. She was a long-time resident of the area.
Nona was born on January 13, 1924, in Bala, Kansas, the daughter of Wynn and Mae (Parry) Jenkins. She attended elementary school in Bala and graduated in 1941 from Riley County...
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