Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wamego and Alma, KS and surrounding areas

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)...

Charles "Charlie" Howard Cottrell

Charles "Charlie" Howard Cottrell

Oct 30, 2024

Charles Howard Cottrell, 77, of Centralia, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility. Charlie was born on July 30, 1947, in Seneca, Kansas to Marvin and Mary (Harries) Cottrell. Charlie resided on a farm near Corning until 1954 when his family moved to Onaga. He was the oldest child and he and his siblings Helen and...

Joshua Kaysen Roberts

Joshua Kaysen Roberts

Oct 30, 2024

Joshua Kaysen Roberts, a radiant soul who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2024, in Wamego, Kansas.

Josh was born on October 9, 2007, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Raymond David Roberts and Adda Murphy. Joshua was a beacon of compassion and energy, with qualities that endeared him to friends and...

Adolph "Sam" William Moege, Jr.

Adolph "Sam" William Moege, Jr.

Oct 28, 2024

Adolph “Sam” William Moege, Jr., 88, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the community.

Sam was born August 12, 1936, in Alma, Kansas, the son of Adolph William and Elma Rose (Diepenbrock) Moege. He attended District 18, Spring Creek school. He joined the United States Navy...

Walter "Floyd" Hatfield

Walter "Floyd" Hatfield

Oct 27, 2024

Walter Floyd Hatfield, 86, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Floyd was born March 14, 1938, in Wamego, the son of Albert Dewey and Pearl (Randall) Hatfield. He attended grade school and graduated in 1956 from Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Floyd served in the United States Navy and was a radarman petty officer...

Pamela Renee Rhoads

Pamela Renee Rhoads

Oct 24, 2024

Pamela Renee Rhoads, 67, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. 

Pam was born on August 4, 1957, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Leon E. and Virginia (Clinton) Reeder. She attended grade school and graduated from Calhan High School in Calhan, Colorado, in 1975.

Pam married Terry Rhoads on March 25, 1978,...

Junior Stephen Garrett

Junior Stephen Garrett

Oct 21, 2024

  Junior Stephen Garrett, 83, affectionately known as "Pops" by his children, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones and holding his wife’s hands.

  Junior was born on March 15, 1941, in Ozark, Missouri, to Paul S. Garrett and Gladys I. Garrett (Hodson). He embarked on a journey through life filled...

Janet Kay Glynn

Janet Kay Glynn

Oct 18, 2024

Janet Kay Glynn, 71 passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born on August 10, 1953, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Dale Rickstrew and Charlene Francis Straub (Stewart). She attended grade school in Louisville, KS, and graduated from Wamego High School in 1971.

After high school, she attended St. Margaret’s School of...

Marianne King

Marianne King

Oct 4, 2024

 Marianne Elizabeth King, 82, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 4, 2024) at the Wroten House at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan.

 Born May 1, 1942 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Marianne was the daughter of John H. and Dorothy F. (Riedy) King. 

 Marianne was a 1960 graduate of Immaculata High School in Mendham, New Jersey and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary...

Mary Ann McClure

Mary Ann McClure

Oct 3, 2024

  Mary Ann McClure (Zoeller), 92, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the Wamego Health Center, Wamego, Kansas.

  Mary was born June 17, 1932, in Flush, Kansas, to parents Albinus Zoeller and Victoria (Weixelman) Zoeller. She married Paul “Bub” Dean McClure in Flush in 1953 and spent their lives together farming for 60 years until his...

Cary John Wilson

Cary John Wilson

Sep 29, 2024

  Cary John Wilson, 81, passed away September 29, 2024, at his home in Wamego, Kansas, surrounded by his family. 

  Cary was born December 19, 1942, in Dodge City, Kansas, as the only child and son of John D. and Lydia E. (Ochs-Herzberg) Wilson. 

  Cary grew up on his family’s farm north of Dodge City and graduated from Dodge City...

Harold "Wayne" Wille

Harold "Wayne" Wille

Sep 29, 2024

Harold Wayne Wille, 82, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was a life-time resident of the area.

Wayne was born September 2, 1942, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Harold Gottlieb and Olive Maurine (Martin) Wille. He attended local grade school and graduated from Wamego High School in 1960. He...

Shelly Rae Reeves

Shelly Rae Reeves

Sep 24, 2024

Shelly Rae Reeves, 64, of Westmoreland, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home. She was a long-time member of the community.

Shelly was born on June 21, 1960, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald D. and Winona (Michael) Nelson. She attended school in Arvin, California.

She married Allan Harold Reeves in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 21, 1980. They...

Donald W. Kaufman

Donald W. Kaufman

Sep 23, 2024

  Donald W. Kaufman, lovingly known as Don, 81, passed away on September 23, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. 

  Don was born on June 7, 1943, in Abilene, Texas, to parents Leo and Marcella (Hobbie) Kaufman. 

  Don embarked on a lifelong journey filled with discovery, education, and heartfelt moments with his family. He earned his Bachelor...

Marilyn Sue Poovey

Marilyn Sue Poovey

Sep 22, 2024

Marilyn Sue Poovey, 76, of Paxico, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Valley Vista, in Wamego. She was a life-long resident of the area.

Marilyn was born on May 7, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter M. and Marguerite (Richmond) Hund. She attended local grade school and was a member of...

Ronald Jess Harold

Ronald Jess Harold

Sep 20, 2024

Ronald Jess Harold, formerly of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 88.

He was born in Dresden, Kansas on February 10, 1936, to Jess Harold, Jr and Lucille Demmer Harold.

Shortly after graduation from Junction City High School in 1954, he went to work for Bailey Moving & Storage/Allied Van Lines for more than 60 years....