Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

Memorial Tribute Service

Memorial Tribute Service

Nov 24, 2025

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 E. Morang

Gary E. Morang

Nov 22, 2025

Gary E. Morang, 67, of Louisville, Kansas, passed away on Saturday (November 22, 2025) at his home in Louisville.

Born June 1, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, Gary was the son of J.R. Howard and Betty Lou (Trefethen) Morang.

Gary was married to Pamela Morang who preceded him in death on April 15, 2023.

An avid fisherman and Kansas City Chiefs fan, Gary also...

Cheryl "Anne" Reves

Cheryl "Anne" Reves

Nov 14, 2025

Cheryl Anne Godlove Reves was gathered unto God on Friday, November 14th, at her home on Spring Creek Road, surrounded by her beloved fiancée Harold Armstrong, family, friends and Pottawatomie County Emergency personnel. She was born February 6th, 1948 the youngest child of Sherman Roosevelt and Cheryl Margaret Seymour Godlove of rural Westmoreland. Anne lived on the family farm with her...

Shane Allen Manor

Shane Allen Manor

Nov 4, 2025

Shane Allen Manor, 59, of Lake Wabaunsee, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kanas.

Shane was born October 17, 1966, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Merril Max and JaNelda (Weaver) Manor. He attended grade schools and graduated from Wamego High School in 1985. He then attended Manhattan Technical College where he...

Brent D. Wanamaker

Brent D. Wanamaker

Nov 4, 2025

Brent D. Wanamaker, age 78, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.

Brent is survived by his wife, Vicky; children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Arlis Wanamaker.

Cremation arrangements are in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home. In honor of Brent's wishes, no services will be held.

Robert Lee Hanks

Robert Lee Hanks

Nov 3, 2025

Robert Lee Hanks, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, Topeka, Kansas.

Robert was born on July 16, 1951, in Nuremberg, Germany, and was adopted by the loving family of Virgil and Stella Hanks. As the baby of the family, he joined his siblings: Virgil Jr., James Harv, Nancy, Mitzy Ann, and Alta.

  Robert lived in California....

Robert Wayne Mundell

Robert Wayne Mundell

Oct 31, 2025

Robert Wayne Mundell, 85, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 31, 2025) at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista in Wamego, KS. Bob was a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Born June 18, 1940, in Falls City, Nebraska, Robert was the son of Ray C. and Mable F. (Kastner) Mundell. He married Barbara Emma “Betty” Eisfeld on...

Dale Axton

Dale Axton

Oct 28, 2025

Dale Axton, age 50, of St. George, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025.

Born on December 14, 1974, in Manhattan, Kansas, Dale was the son of Leslie and Ila (Lewis) Axton.

A graduate of Manhattan High School, Class of 1993, Dale went on to earn an associate’s degree in Automotive Technology from Manhattan Area Technical College. He devoted his career...

Sandra Crnic

Sandra Crnic

Oct 18, 2025

Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Banaka) Crnic, age 76, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in St. George, Kansas.

Sandy was born on September 20, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Betty (Barnes) Banaka.

On June 6, 1970, she was united in marriage to Gary Crnic in Sedalia, Missouri. They were married for 52 years before his passing on May 11,...

Joy J. Parks

Joy J. Parks

Oct 17, 2025

Joy Janiece (Bowman) Parks, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 17, 2025) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

Born April 16, 1943 in Westmoreland, Kansas, Joy was the daughter of Ora and Helen (Merryman) Bowman. Joy was baptized at age 2 and was a longtime active member of the Louisville Community Church.

A 1961 graduate of Wamego High School,...

Edra Jean Northup

Edra Jean Northup

Oct 17, 2025

  Edra Jean Northup, fondly known as "Jean," 95, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the Onaga Health and Rehab care home in Onaga, Kansas.

  Jean was born on October 2, 1930, in Duluth, Kansas, to parents Arthur and Gertrude (Matzke) Honig. Jean married Marvin Dale Northup on November 3, 1948, in Duluth. They spent over 50 years together...

Lois D. Cook

Lois D. Cook

Oct 17, 2025

Lois Darlene Johnson Cook, 89, of Wamego, KS passed away, October 17.2025 at the Wamego Health Center.

Lois was born to Harry and Dossie (Tinsley) Johnson at Wamego, KS on August 29, 1936. She lived in Wamego, KS area all her life. She attended school and graduated from Wamego High School, Manhattan Area Technical College and the Police Academy in Topeka....

Larry Ray Mumpower

Larry Ray Mumpower

Oct 13, 2025

Larry Ray Mumpower, age 71, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family in Wamego, Kansas.

He was born on May 26, 1954, in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was the son of Donald Mumpower and Laverta Hafenstein.

Larry was previously married before his marriage to Gloria, and from that union, he had four children. Later, on May 6, 1989,...

Marabelle "Mary" Moege

Marabelle "Mary" Moege

Oct 8, 2025

Marabelle “Mary” Louise Moege, 100, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center. She was a life-long resident of the Wamego and Alma communities.

Mary was born on January 18, 1925, in rural Burns, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver A. and Minnie G. (Weber) Anderson. She attended school in Alma and graduated from...

Phyllis Fulmer

Phyllis Fulmer

Oct 4, 2025

Phyllis Mae Fulmer, 94, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center.

Phyllis was born August 7, 1931 to Charles T. and Thelma M. (Buell) Cook. She attended grade school in Belvue and graduated Valedictorian from Wamego High School in 1949. She was president of her class her junior and senior year, attended...

Jeffrey Arthur Kirk

Jeffrey Arthur Kirk

Oct 3, 2025

  Jeffrey Arthur Kirk, 59, known to many as Jeff, passed away at his home with his mother at his side, in Wheaton, Kansas, on October 3, 2025.

  Jeff was born on March 2, 1966, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to parents Arthur and Deloris (Werth) Kirk.

  Jeff joined the Army in his 20s, serving overseas in Germany. Following his military...

Treva Joye Mumaw

Treva Joye Mumaw

Sep 30, 2025

  Treva Joye Mumaw, 92, from Belvue, Kansas, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on September 30, 2025.

  Treva was born on August 15, 1933, in Havensville, Kansas, to parents James Martin and Veda Mae (Channel) Armstrong. After graduating from Havensville High School in 1952, she married Lyle Everett Mumaw on December 28, 1952, at...

Carolyn S. Blenn

Carolyn S. Blenn

Sep 30, 2025

Carolyn Sue Blenn, 88, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Monday (September 30, 2025) at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Born December 19, 1936 in Braymer, Missouri, Carolyn was the daughter of William “Willie” and Mary Belle (Bowers) Simkins. She married Galen Dean Blenn on September 2, 1956 in Emmett, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2007.

Faith was an important...

Roger L. Schwalm

Roger L. Schwalm

Sep 29, 2025

   Roger L. Schwalm, 85, a longtime former Alma resident, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at St. Mary Manor in St. Mary, Kansas.

   Born April 29, 1940, in Alma, Kansas, Roger was the son of John E. and Eleanor Elizabeth (Tenbrink) Schwalm. A man of strong faith, Roger was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma....

Donald Kenneth TenEyck

Donald Kenneth TenEyck

Sep 25, 2025

Donald Kenneth TenEyck, 94, of Alma, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the area.

Donald was born April 28, 1931, in McFarland, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Amanda (Senne) TenEyck. He attended Trinity and St. John Lutheran schools as well as Templen, Beman and Alta Vista High School. He then...