Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Alyssa Cecelia Beth Hodges
Jan 18, 2026
Alyssa Cecelia Beth Hodges passed away on January 18, 2026, from a rare genetic condition known as Thanatophoric Dysplasia at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Alyssa was born on November 19, 2025, at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Kelsie Hudson and Keefe Hodges.
She enjoyed listening to her sister read her books, holding her parents' fingers, having...
Ned A. Gaylord
Jan 17, 2026
Ned A. Gaylord, age 76, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on January 17, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
He was born on April 9, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the seventh child to Walter B. Gaylord and Cynthia J. Gravelee.
Ned attended Albuquerque High School, graduating with the Class of 1967. He enlisted shortly after,...
Larry Gean Thierer
Jan 15, 2026
Larry Gean Thierer, from Alma, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026, at the age of 70.
Larry was born on February 12, 1955, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, to parents Lowell Gene and Myrtle Mae (Gustafson) Thierer. Larry lived a life marked by devotion to his family, a stellar work ethic, and a passion for his profession.
He...
Patricia G. Frey
Jan 9, 2026
Patricia Gale Frey, 89, of Wamego Kansas passed away January 9th, 2026, just shy of her 90th birthday. Pat was born and raised in Ransom Kansas, the daughter of Willard and Hollis Stowe. While attending Fort Hays State University, she met Larry James Rogers and they were married in 1956. They settled in Wamego, Kansas where they owned Wamego Pharmacy...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Carley
Jan 7, 2026
Cynthia Ann Carley, 73, of Wamego, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 14, 1952 in Westmoreland, KS to Oliver Glenn Allen and Barbara Jean Enlow-Allen.
Cynthia was raised on the O-Lazy-A Ranch north of Alma, KS and attended school in Alma. She received her high school diploma in 1970....
Ralph D. White
Jan 4, 2026
Ralph Duane White, age 95, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas.
Ralph was born on August 9, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Carl and Josie Ethyl White. He was raised in Moscow, Kansas. After high school, Ralph attended Fort Hays State, Arkansas Tech University, and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Agronomy.
Ralph...
Andras Paul Yaghjian
Dec 31, 2025
Andras Paul Yaghjian, known as "Andy," from Wamego, Kansas, passed away with his wife by his side, at his home on December 31, 2025.
Andy was born on January 3, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island, to parents Edward and Gladys (Andrews) Yaghjian. In 1972, he married Johanna Bernardette Veader in North Seekonk, Massachusetts. She survives at their home.
Andy was...
Richard Dean Carlson
Dec 31, 2025
Richard Dean Carlson, 81, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) at St. Marys Manor.Born January 17, 1944 in Wamego, Kansas, Richard was the son of Carl LeRoy and Ella (Caudill) Carlson. He married Cheryl Jean Siegle on April 17, 1965 in Westmoreland, Kansas. She survives.Richard served his country as a First Lieutenant in the U....
Sheri Valentine Meunier
Dec 16, 2025
Sheri Valentine Meunier, age 78, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Wamego, Kansas.
Born on February 1, 1947, in Watonga, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Byron and Jeanne Wolfe.
Sheri married Harry (Ned) Valentine in 1969, and from this union, three children were born: Lou, Daniel, and Lindy. Ned and Sheri were later divorced. On May 11, 1998, Sheri married...
Mary Kay Ryan
Dec 16, 2025
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Mary Kay Ryan, 82, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
Born June 30, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois, Mary Kay was the daughter of Arthur B. and Lillian B. (Terwelp) Borghorst. She married Robert S. "Bob"...
Delmar LeRoy Thowe
Dec 15, 2025
Delmar LeRoy Thowe, 80, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Delmar was born July 31, 1945, in Alma, the son of Arthur Christ and Madeline (Kobiskie) Thowe. He attended schools in Alma. He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
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Thomas Edward Riffenburg
Dec 5, 2025
Thomas Edward Riffenburg, 62, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Onaga Hospital. He was a long-time resident of the community.
Thomas was born March 24, 1963, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Sherman and Barbara (Crenshaw) Riffenburg. He attended Arvin, California High School.
He worked for several years on the oil rigs in the oil fields near...
Alve Wesley Louk
Dec 5, 2025
Alve Wesley Louk, age 88, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, KS.
He was born on February 10, 1937, the son of John and Lyla Louk.
On September 19, 1969, Alve married Norma Lee Fletcher. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2021.
He graduated from high school in Syracuse, KS. Alve...
Nancy Marie Kahle
Dec 4, 2025
Nancy Marie Kahle passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 63, in Alma, KS.
Nancy was born on November 15, 1962, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Alvin and Leone (Davison) Kahle. Nancy graduated from Wabaunsee High School.
She cherished her closest friends and family. Nancy enjoyed gospel music, collecting DVDs and VCR tapes, and often visited Branson with...
Larry John Setter
Dec 3, 2025
Larry John Setter, 79, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home.
Larry was born September 9, 1946, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Michael J. and Mareeta (Shellhorn) Setter. He was raised in Garnett where he spent his time playing basketball, baseball, frequently riding his bike to hangout with friends in Greeley, and was constantly going...
Janet Lea Fox
Nov 28, 2025
Janet Lea Fox, 71, of Largo, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Seasons Belleair Memory Care in Clearwater, Florida.
Born June 3, 1954, in Westmoreland, Kansas, Janet was the daughter of Verne and Helen (Julien) Fleming. She married Eugene D. Fox on September 7, 1974, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, Kansas; he survives.
Faith was an...
Bonnie LaVon Williams
Nov 26, 2025
Bonnie LaVon Williams, 75, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was a long-time, and active member of the Alma Community.
Bonnie was born on March 27, 1950, in Imperial, Nebraska, the daughter of Wayne and Nina (Artist) Berry. She attended a one room country school for early education and graduated...
Raymond Richardson
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Richardson, 80, lifelong resident of McFarland, Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on November 25, 2025, at Kelly House Assisted Living, Meriden, Kansas.
Raymond was born in Wamego, Kansas, on March 10, 1945, the first in a set of twins with his sister Rosemary. Raymond was the ninth of ten children born to parents Stephen Roscoe Richardson...
Francis "Joe" Callahan III
Nov 24, 2025
Francis Joseph “Joe” Callahan III, 78, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Joe was born on December 27, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Francis Joseph Callahan II and Mary (Krouse) Callahan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, later earned his degree...
Freddie H. Meyer
Nov 24, 2025
Freddie Harris Meyer, 88 of Alma, Kansas, died Nov 24, 2025, at the Heritage Home in Alma after an illness. He was a lifelong member of the Wabaunsee County Alma community.
Fred was born January 19, 1937, in rural Wabaunsee County on the farm, the son of Fredder and Malinda Steege-Meyer. He attended the local St John Lutheran school and graduated...
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