Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Kevin Thomas Knutson

Kevin Thomas Knutson

Dec 29, 2024

Kevin Thomas Knutson, age 64, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Wamego, Kansas. 

He was born on February 8, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Patt Buttermore and Connie White, he was adopted at birth by Herbert and Helen Knutson.

Kevin married Deborah Karsmizki on July 1, 1983, to this union three children were born, they were later divorced. In...

Irene Helen Thoes

Irene Helen Thoes

Dec 29, 2024

PLEASE NOTE:  SERVICE FOR IRENE HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR

THURSDAY (JANUARY 9, 2024)  11:00 AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN WAMEGO

VISITATION WILL BE THURSDAY MORNING 10:00 UNTIL THE SERVICE TIME AT 11:00

 Irene Helen (Soelter) Thoes, 101, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (December 29, 2024) at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center in Wamego.

 Irene was born January 21, 1923 in Manhattan,...

Carl Gene Oliver

Carl Gene Oliver

Dec 22, 2024

 Carl Gene Oliver, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Houston, TX

Carl was born on January 20, 1938, in Holmwood Township, Jewell County, Kansas. He was the son of Guy Harold and Dorothy Ruby (Scarrow) Oliver.

Carl graduated from Burr Oak Kansas High School and served in the United States Army for three years. He was the...

Richard Alan Thomas

Richard Alan Thomas

Dec 20, 2024

Richard Alan Thomas died at Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan, Kansas on December 20, 2024. 

He was born on March 23, 1952, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Martha (Moody) Thomas. 

Richard married Bette Belt on April 9, 1972, in Topeka, Kansas.

Richard attended Wamego High School, and Liberty College Online upon graduation, Richard committed his life to service, working at...

Francis "Frank" William Zeller

Francis "Frank" William Zeller

Dec 20, 2024

Francis “Frank” William Zeller, Sr., 66, of Paxico, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a life-long resident of the community.

Frank was born August 29, 1958, in Wamego, the son of Donald E. and Edna (Flach) Zeller. He attended Newbury Sacred Heart Catholic and Paxico grade schools and graduated in 1976...

Joseph "Nick" Nicholas LeBlanc

Joseph "Nick" Nicholas LeBlanc

Dec 16, 2024

Joseph Nicholas “Nick” LeBlanc, Jr., of Westmoreland, Kansas, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away Monday, December 16. 2024, at the Community Hospital in Onaga. He moved from his home in Massachusetts in January of 2023, to be closer to his family.

Nick was born July 15, 1944, in Norwood, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph N. and Margaret (Ward) LeBlanc. He attended local...

Steven Kenneth Fulmer

Steven Kenneth Fulmer

Dec 14, 2024

Steven Kenneth Fulmer of Kansas City, MO passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven on Saturday, December 14, 2024, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Steve was born on January 13, 1954, in Abilene, KS, the son of Hallie and John Fulmer. During his youth, he attended Wamego High School, where...

David A. Markley Sr.

David A. Markley Sr.

Dec 10, 2024

 David Alan Markley passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Alma, KS. He was born March 27, 1958, in Independence, Kansas, to Harold and Iris (Montgomery) Markley. 

 David was raised on the family farm in Chautauqua County, KS. David had deep-rooted faith in Jesus and loved his family and friends unconditionally. He loved everything outdoors, hunting, fishing,...

Dorothy J. Hammarlund

Dorothy J. Hammarlund

Dec 10, 2024

 Dorothy J. Hammarlund, 99, formerly of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) in Wamego, Kansas.

 Dorothy was born on June 13, 1925, in Ellis, Kansas, to John H. and Edna (Bunnell) Marqueling. She graduated from Ellis High School and Brown Mackie Business College, Salina, Kansas. Prior to her marriage to Dale Hammarlund on April 9, 1960, she...

Memorial Tribute Service

Memorial Tribute Service

Dec 7, 2024

Holidays are a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. The staff and family of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home 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 those who have passed away this year in...

Gary Duncan

Gary Duncan

Dec 2, 2024

 Gary D. Duncan, 77, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Monday (December 2, 2024) at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

 Born April 10, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas, Gary was the son of Everett and Eleanor (Gross) Duncan. He married Sharon Powell on August 30, 1968 in the United Methodist Church in Manhattan. She survives.

 He enjoyed bowling, golfing, team...

Gloria J Bussart

Gloria J Bussart

Nov 21, 2024

 Gloria J. Bussart, 71, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (November 21, 2024) at Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.

  Born March 29, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas, Gloria was the daughter of Leroy and Maxine (Lawyer) Shockley. She married Michael E. “Bo” Bussart on July 2, 1983 in Wichita, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2011.

  Gloria...

Linda Beth Day

Linda Beth Day

Nov 18, 2024

Linda Beth Day, died on November 18, 2024, at the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, Kansas.

Linda was born on December 29, 1946, in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Gail (Cox) Pauley. 

Linda married Martin Day on February 28, 1976, in Manhattan, Kansas, he survives of the home.

Linda worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and exemplified compassion and caregiving....

John William Long

John William Long

Nov 13, 2024

  John William Long, 69, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Wamego after a head-on collision. 

  Born on January 19, 1955, in Manhattan, Kansas, to William Chester and Diane Lea (Saunders) Long. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1973. After high school, he earned his CDL and worked for Buchanan Trucking in Manhattan. After this,...

Robert Dale Diepenbrock

Robert Dale Diepenbrock

Nov 12, 2024

Robert (Bob) Dale Diepenbrock, 90, of Alma, Kansas, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2024. Bob will be remembered by his family and many friends as a fun- loving guy, who loved to tell stories, golf, fish and play cards.

Bob was born on May 29,1934 in Topeka, Kansas. His parents were Homer and Hazel (Skoog) Diepenbrock....

F. Lorraine Pixley Stout

F. Lorraine Pixley Stout

Nov 10, 2024

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Lorraine Lacy Pixley Stout on Sunday (November 10, 2024) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan where she resided for 3 years. Lorraine met her goal of living to the commendable age of 100 in October.

 She was born October 26, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Arthur Thomas and Golda Jaunita...

Theresa "Teri" Ann Brockish

Theresa "Teri" Ann Brockish

Nov 5, 2024

A longtime resident of the Flush community, Theresa “Teri” Ann Brockish passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the Good Shepard House in the company of her loving family. 

Teri was born May 30, 1949, to Kenneth and Dorothy Ebert, and was raised on the family farm in the Flush community. Her family grew to include six brothers and two...

Terry Neil White

Terry Neil White

Nov 3, 2024

Terry N. White, 82, of Alma, KS, passed away on Sunday (November 3, 2024) at the Heritage Home in Alma.

 Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. No services are planned at this time.

 To Honor Terry’s memory, the family asks for you to pass along an act of kindness to someone. 

Memorial donations are not...

Dwayne Jay Niedfeldt

Dwayne Jay Niedfeldt

Nov 2, 2024

  Dwayne Jay Niedfeldt, 61, passed away at his home in Wamego, Kansas on November 2, 2024.

  Dwayne was born on June 25, 1963, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to Marvin and Dorothy (Strimple) Niedfeldt. He lived a life dedicated to his family, farm, and the people around him.

  A graduate of Wamego High School, class 1983, Dwayne embraced the calling of...

Ann Gail King

Ann Gail King

Nov 2, 2024

 Ann Gail Wilson King, 81, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Saturday (November 2, 2024) at Valley Vista in Wamego.

Gail was born June 23, 1943 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee to John Noah Wilson and Evelyn Ruth Farley Wilson, who preceded her in death. She has two sisters, Judy McConnell Cox of Raleigh, NC and Sharon Wells (Steve)...