Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Mary Schmidt Labbe
Jun 27, 2025
Mary Schmidt Labbe
Mary Diane Labbe of Wamego, Ks passed away on June 27, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Ks. She was born in Hays, Ks, to Sylvester and Evelyn (Marquardt) Schmidt on February 7, 1954. Mary was the sixth child of twelve born to Sylvester and Evelyn. Mary was a cheerleader while attending St. Bernard’s Catholic School...
Lonnie Lakin
Jun 26, 2025
Lonnie Lakin, 66, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (June 26, 2025) at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lonnie was born in Manhattan Kansas, August 31, 1958 to Charles Lakin and Mary J. (Deibler) Lakin. Lonnie's father tragically died when Lonnie was young. His mother later remarried Victor...
LaVere Louise Meinholdt
Jun 14, 2025
LaVere Louise Meinholdt, 87, of Emporia, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Presbyterian Manor in Emporia. LaVere was a life-long resident of the Alma and Wamego communities until her move to Emporia in 2009 to be closer to family.
LaVere was born December 29, 1937, in Alma, the daughter of John F. and Mary J. (Schweir)...
John C. Shumaker
Jun 14, 2025
John C. Shumaker, 76, from Alma, Kansas, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka, Kansas, after a long battle with kidney and bladder cancer.
John was born on April 7, 1949, in Wamego, Kansas, to parents Edward and Dorothy (Hall) Shumaker. John married Ona Gehring on September 22, 1989, in Westmoreland, Kansas.
John worked...
Betty J. McCormick
Jun 13, 2025
Betty J. McCormick, age 79, passed away on June 13, 2025, at the University of Kansas Health Systems, St. Francis in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on November 29, 1945, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Vinton and Phyllis (Jones) McCormick.
Betty’s education included attending school in Paxico, where she graduated in the class of 1963.
Betty then worked as a key punch...
John Dirk Henderson
Jun 13, 2025
John Dirk Henderson died on June 13, 2025, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas.
A graveside service will be held in his honor at 1:00 p.m. on June 19, 2025, in the Eskridge Cemetery with the Fort Riley Army Detail and the American Legion Post 172 performing Military Honors.
John Dirk Henderson, age 66, died June 13, 2025, at Stormont Vail in...
June E. Crumpler
Jun 8, 2025
June Emily Crumpler, 88, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 8, 2025) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan.
Born June 3, 1937 in Spokane, Washington, June was the daughter of Burt H. and Emily (Shorter) Adams. She married Hoke Edward Crumpler on June 22, 1955 in Martinez, California. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2019.
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Ronald Edward Walsh
Jun 6, 2025
Ronald Edward Walsh, 81, known to many as Ron, embarked on his final journey on June 6, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ron was born on December 11, 1943, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to parents Edward Michael and Betty Arletta (Releford) Walsh.
Ron married Ruth Elaine Dekat...
Larry D. Garrison
Jun 1, 2025
To view the livestream of the service, click on the Online Service link on the church website: www.stjohnalma.org
Larry D. Garrison, 73, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 1, 2025) at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
Born October 11, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, Larry was the son of George Garrison and Jacqueline (Ferm) Garrison. He married Marilyn Rubottom on...
Lila Jean Flinn
May 30, 2025
Lila Jean Flinn, 93, Wamego, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Community Health Center in Onaga after a brief illness.
Lila was born June 13, 1931 at the home of her grandparents in Union Township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the only child of Eugene “Gene” and Clara (Wege) Weixelman.
She married Argel Flinn on November 29, 1951 at St....
Julie A. Patteson
May 26, 2025
Julie Anna (Hossfeld) Patteson passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of 77 in Alma, Kansas.
Born in Horton, Kansas on July 30, 1947 to Hobert and Cleda Hossfeld, Julie spent her childhood growing up in Hiawatha, Kansas. She lived a life full of love for her family and friends and had a very strong faith.
Julie was known for...
Sally Ann Lesline
May 24, 2025
Sally Ann Lesline, 78, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her home following a long illness. Sally was raised in Alma and lived over fifty years in Wamego.
Sally was born July 4, 1946, in Wamego, the daughter of Arthur C. and Maxine W. (Stellwagen) Metzger. She attended local grade school and graduated in 1964...
Carla M. Campbell
May 23, 2025
Carla Marie Campbell, 73, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, Kansas.
Carla was born January 19, 1952, in Soap Lake, Washington, daughter of Francis “Zeke” E. and Agnes B. (Jones) Wagner Jr. After a brief period living in Kansas, the family moved to Marietta, Georgia, where she attended school and graduated from Marietta...
Albert E. Spencer
May 21, 2025
Albert Ernest "Al" Spencer, 91, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Al was born April 29, 1934, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Walter J. and Ernestine Naomi (Mosher) Spencer. He attended grade school and graduated in 1952 from Emporia High School. He began his college degree at Kansas State University but interrupted...
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...
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