Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas
Virginia Louise Eckart
Jul 3, 2017
Virginia L. Eckart, 90, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista of Wamego. She was born on her family’s farm near Louisville, KS, the daughter of Carl and Alberta (Weixelman) Stich. After graduating from Wamego High School, she received a bachelor’s of art degree in Economics and Commerce from Marymount College, Salina,...
Leah M. Atkinson
Jun 30, 2017
Leah M. Atkinson, 90, of Westmoreland, KS and formerly of Kansas City, KS, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home. Leah was born January 16, 1927 in Hill City, KS, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Messer) Trowbridge. She attended schools in Coyville, KS and graduated from Coyville High School. On June 22, 1944, she...
Marilyn Ruth Frame
Jun 25, 2017
Marilyn was born July 19, 1938 in St. George, Kansas to Howard Louis & Mabele Lydia Cox Etienne. She was proud to be a cheerleader & captain of the St George High School Women’s Basketball team. Marilyn married John M Frame on September 26, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They lived on a farm outside of Leavenworth, KS, where she...
Max Eugene Hower
Jun 21, 2017
Max Eugene Hower, 85, Wamego, KS passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. On October 17, 1931 Max was born to Raymond and Clemma (Chenaworth) Hower in Salina, KS. After graduating high school in 1949 in Salina, Max attended Washburn University and Kansas State University. Max enlisted in the United States Air Force where he...
Jeffrey Alan Niedfeldt
Jun 18, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Jeffrey Alan Niedfeldt, 36, Wamego, KS passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. On December 12, 1980, Jeff was born to Ervin and Kathy (Burget) Niedfeldt in Topeka, KS. Jeff graduated from Wamego High School in 1999 and attended Topeka Technical College, receiving a certificate in Computer Repair. He worked several odd jobs before joining...
Richard D. Brunkow
Jun 13, 2017
Richard D. “Dick” Brunkow, 77, a life-long resident of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista of Wamego. Dick was born December 28, 1939 in Wamego, the son of Leonard A. and Gertrude (Hunholz) Brunkow. He attended local schools and graduated from Wamego High School. Following school, he worked for several years in...
Christopher John Browne
Jun 11, 2017
Christopher John Browne, 60, Olsburg, KS passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. On June 2, 1957 Chris was born to Thomas Charles and Naomi Jane (Craft) Browne in Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1976 and attended Manhattan Area Technical College earning an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics. In 1990 Chris founded Carnahan Creek Tree Service, a...
Christi M. Michaud-Waterbury
May 31, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Christi Michaud-Waterbury, 38, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Wamego Health Center on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Christi was born March 7, 1979 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard M. and Kathleen A. (Catlin) Michaud. She attended school in Wamego, graduating in the class of 1997. Following graduation, she...
Melvina Elizabeth Carver
May 28, 2017
Melvina (Morton) Carver passed away peacefully on Sunday May 28, 2017 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, KS. Melvina was born to Melvin and Myrtle Perkins Morton on June 25, 1925. She spent the first 9 years of her life on a farm south of Wamego. The family moved into Wamego and she attended Wamego High School. ...
Constance "Connie" Louise Menhusen
May 20, 2017
Connie Menhusen, 79, Wamego, KS passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Stonybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan, KS. On April 6, 1938 Connie was born to Everett and Edith (Hankison) Braden in Glen Elder, KS. Raised by her mother and stepfather, Lawrence Lowdermilk, she attended Glen Elder schools and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1956. She was...
Frances "Louese" Winkler
May 13, 2017
Louese Winkler, 92, of Wamego, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017 surrounded by her husband and family at Autumn Hills in Riley, KS. On December 31, 1924, Louese was born to Bert and Alta (Barrett) Strickler in Skidmore, MO. She was united in marriage with Wendell “Wink” Winkler in 1946 and they enjoyed over 70 years together. Louese was...
Daniel P. Brown
May 12, 2017
Daniel P. Brown, 61, of St. George, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home with his family and special friends by his side. No services are planned. Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego is entrusted with his care.
Vincent D Sunnenberg
May 5, 2017
Vincent D. “Vince” Sunnenberg, 66, Winfield, KS passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 in Winfield. Vince was born on January 29, 1951 in Axtell, KS to Harry and Elizabeth (Thomas) Sunnenberg. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1969. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and two brothers, Johnny and Hank. Survivors are four sons: Weston,...
Lindsey Taylor
May 4, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Lindsey E. Taylor, 33, of Holton, KS and formerly of Westmoreland, KS, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Westy Community Care Home. Lindsey was born March 30, 1984 in Westmoreland, KS, the daughter of Neal and Nancy (Clyde) Taylor. She attended Wamego elementary schools and then Rock Creek High School before graduating. She lived in...
Elza "Big Otto" Tisdale
Apr 22, 2017
Elza “Big Otto” Tisdale, 58, of Wamego, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Wamego Hospital. Elza was born on May 13, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Bertha (Meade) Tisdale, Sr. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching professional wrestling, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Elza ran Ott’s Painting for several years. He is survived...
Louise Faye Eichem
Apr 2, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Louise Faye Eichem, 84, of Wamego, KS passed away April 2, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. On June 25, 1932, Louise was born to John and Marie (Harris) Fairchild in Fostoria, KS. She was united in marriage with James Stueve in 1951. She later was united in marriage with Lee Eichem in...
Robert "Bob" Meinhardt
Mar 30, 2017
Robert “Bob” Meinhardt, 85, lifetime resident of Paxico, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, KS. Bob was born August 30, 1931 on the family homestead near Paxico, KS to Phillip A. and Theresa M. (Seeling) Meinhardt. He attended Newbury Grade School and Paxico High School. He was united in marriage to...
James Edward Hillbrant
Mar 29, 2017
James Edward Hillbrant, 94, of Wamego, KS and formerly of Iola, KS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Wamego City Hospital. On February 27, 1923, James was born to Ephraim and Louella (Foley) Hillbrant in Iola, KS. James graduated from Iola High School in 1941 and attended Allen Community College and Kansas University. He was a...
Sheila Lea Burke
Mar 18, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Sheila Lea Burke, 68, of Wamego, KS passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Wamego City Hospital. On March 1, 1949, Sheila was born to Dale and Valdimer (Domeny) Bairow in Manhattan, KS. Sheila attended grade school in Laclede, KS and graduated from Wamego High School in 1967. After graduating from Kansas State University, Sheila was...
Craig Eino Salminen
Mar 18, 2017
View Memorial Slideshow Craig Eino Salminen, 62, of Wamego passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home. On August 27, 1954, Craig was born to Eino and Alice (Quimby) Salminen in Painsville, Ohio. After graduating from Riverside High School in 1972, Craig joined the Army and dedicated his time for 26 years before being honorably discharged. After his service,...
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