William Prinz, 80 of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on April 09, 2026 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland in Westmoreland. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and left in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547. Online condolences at https://www.campanellastewart.com/

October 13, 1942 - April 5, 2026 Robert "Bob" Jerome Peterson, 83, from Wamego, Kansas, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Manhattan, Kansas. Bob was born on October 13, 1942, to Bernard and Mary (Beasley) Peterson.Bob graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961 and attended St. Benedict's College, where he played sports. He served six years in the Army National Guard and later completed an agriculture course at Kansas State University. On September 11, 1965, Bob married Margaret Mees. Together, they raised four children. Bob was a lifelong farmer and stockman. He was devoted to his family and especially enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their many activities, particularly sports. When he could no longer attend in person, he followed their games by listening from home. Bob was active in his community, serving on the local Co-op Board of Directors, the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Committee, and the Pottawatomie County Zoning Board. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, served on the parish council, participated in Marriage Encounter preparation, and was a fourth-degree member of the St. Marys Knights of Columbus. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of the home; children, Beth (Doug) Eilert of Beloit, Kansas, Dana Peterson of Manhattan, and Wade Peterson of Kansas City, Missouri; cherished grandchildren Meg (Joe) Malone, Luke (Kate) Eilert, Mason Eilert, Elle (Grant) Ginther, Dominic Eilert, Kolbe Eilert, Zachary Pieschl, Gabe Pieschl, and Gavin (Makenna) Pieschl; four great-grandchildren; and siblings Dave (Mary Jean) Peterson, John (Roxie) Peterson, Mike (Linda) Peterson, Steve (Mary) Peterson, Dennis (Patricia) Peterson, Anne Bradford, Tom Peterson, Kathy (Alan) Hale, and Jean (Kevin) Gualtieri. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Jill, and brothers-in-law Kirk Bradford and Jim Mees. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego with Fr. Mike Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home after the visitation. Memorial contributions are suggested to the "St. Bernard Catholic Church" or the "Muscular Dystrophy Association." Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice, and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas, 66547. Funeral and cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial will be held at a later date.

July 21, 1932 - March 29, 2026 Ronald "Rocky" Clem Zeller, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by his family.Rocky was born on September 21, 1932 at the family home in rural Wabaunsee county near Paxico, the son of Francis Michael and Mary Maude (Deiter) Zeller. Rocky attended Paxico Elementary and graduated from Paxico High School in 1950. Rocky married Ruby Arlene Welter on September 4, 1951 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego, KS. He and Ruby lived in the Maple Hill, KS for over 45 years before recently moving to Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. Rocky worked in retail grocery before retiring as a machinist from Dupont after 27 years and Flexel after 9 years in Tecumseh, KS. Rocky was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego, volunteered as a Kiwanis Club Member in Maple Hill, KS and the Historical Society in Westmoreland, KS from 1986-1995. Rocky is survived by his wife, Ruby A. Zeller of Topeka; his sister, Carmen Hiegert of Paxico, KS; daughter, Victoria A. Zeller of Overbrook, KS; Cynthia S. Cervantez of Topeka, KS; Stacia L. Zeller of Fort Worth, TX; sons, James R. Zeller of Tyler, TX and Bruce E. Zeller of Salado, TX; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Zeller; brother, Herbert Zeller; and sisters, Cecilia Zeller and Marlene Zeller. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 17665 Old Post Rd., Wamego, KS 66547; a rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on the same day, at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM respectively. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church or to American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS.

November 16, 1932 - April 4, 2026 Ruby Arlene (Welter) Zeller, 93, of Topeka, KS passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ruby was born on November 16, 1932 in rural Pottawatomie county near Westmoreland, KS, the daughter of Wilson Ray and Georgia Beatrice (Chaffey -Domeny) Welter. Ruby attended elementary schools in the Westmoreland and Louisville areas and graduated from Wamego High School in 1950. Ruby married Rocky Zeller on September 4, 1951 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego, KS. She and Rocky lived in the Maple Hill, KS for over 45 years before recently moving to Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. Ruby worked as a housekeeper and at Josten Yearbook as a sewing inspector. A member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego, Ruby volunteered on the Education Board of Lynn Elementary School as well as the Federated Women's Club. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Victoria A. Zeller of Overbrook, KS, Cynthia S. (Richard) Cervantez of Topeka, KS and Stacia L. Zeller of Fort Worth, TX; her two sons, James R. (DelAnne) Zeller of Tyler, TX and Bruce E. (Renee) Zeller of Salado, TX; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Georgia Welter, her sisters, Valerie Haas and Valdimer Barrow, and her brother, Orland Dale Domeny. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 17665 Old Post Rd., Wamego, KS 66547; a rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on the same day, at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM respectively. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church or to American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS

Cynthia "Cindy" Carley, 73, of Wamego, KS, passed away on January 07, 2026 at her home in Wamego. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cross Point Community Church, Wamego, with Pastor Jol Klein officiating. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.

September 17, 1934 - March 29, 2026 Beryl D. Schley, 91, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. Survivors include his children, Rick (Jane) Schley, Gary (Donna) Schley, Sandra (Mike) Swygert, Donna (Tim) Townsend, Irene (Brad) Mayer and Stan (Rhonda) Schley; twenty grandchildren; forty-nine great grandchildren; two great- great grandchild and three siblings, Jimmy Schley, Kenneth Schley and Dolores Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Schley, his parents and three siblings, Dorothy Schley, Norman Schley and Paul Schley. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland, Kansas. His family will greet family and friends one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest next to the love of his life, Evelyn, at McFarland Cemetery. To read his full obituary, please visit www.penwellgabeltopeka.com.