Cynthia Carley, 73 of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on January 07, 2026 at her home in Wamego, Kansas. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Cremation has taken place and per Cynthia’s request there will be no funeral service, but a private family burial at a later date. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.

Ralph White, 95 of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on January 04, 2026 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland in Westmoreland. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Wamego United Methodist Church with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. A second service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Moscow Christian Fellowship Church with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m, followed by inurnment at Moscow Cemetery.. Online condolences at https://www.campanellastewart.com/

August 22, 1938 - January 2, 2026 Nancy Lou Drumm passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. A lifelong resident of Manhattan, she was born to Arlie and Goldie Kreiser on August 22, 1938, and was known for her steady presence, strong work ethic, and devotion to her family.Nancy was direct and dependable. She believed in responsibility and took pride in doing things right. She had a practical nature and preferred to handle things herself whenever she could. Nancy worked hard, stayed busy, and did not shy away from what needed to be done. In April 1955, Nancy married Carl F. Drumm. They built their life together in Manhattan and raised their twin daughters, Lindy Faith and Cindy Thomas. She stayed close to her family and remained involved in the lives of her daughters and grandchildren over the years. She was steady and supportive, and those who knew her best could always count on her when it mattered. Nancy joined Harmony Rebekah Lodge #689 in December 1960 and remained devoted to it throughout her life. Guided by the Rebekah values of Friendship, Love, and Truth, she held many Lodge offices and served as Secretary for the past 20 years. In 1982, she served as President of the Kansas Assembly and had the opportunity to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade. She worked as a cosmetologist, graduating from cosmetology school in 1961, and continued doing hair well into her 80s. She also managed rental properties and stayed active and engaged. In her time at home, she enjoyed tending to her garden and was also a reliable tailor for family and friends. Her grandchildren especially looked forward to a yearly tradition of making popcorn balls with her. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Goldie Kreiser; her husband, Carl F. Drumm; her sister, Shirley Kreiser; and her son-in-law, Bart Thomas. She is survived by her sister, Patti Wilburn (Robert); her daughters, Lindy Faith (Randy) and Cindy Thomas; her grandchildren, Andrea Kratochvil (Mike), Travis Faith (Krista), Layton Thomas (Karla), and Kelsey Devine (PJ); and her great-grandchildren, Faith and Tyson Kratochvil, Mason and Madison Faith, Myra and Lyla Thomas, and Alex and Calvin Devine; her niece, Sherry Shrouf (Danny), and cousins Warrene Lewick, Jessie Alexander and her additional cousins and family. A visitation will be held on January 9, 2026, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on January 10, 2026, at Sedalia Community Church, 6040 N. 52nd St., Manhattan, Kansas 66503, at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow the services in the Sedalia Church Annex. Private interment will be held in the Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery in Manhattan. Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Rebekah Lodge #689 of Manhattan, KS or Cattails Society Feline Rescue of Manhattan, KS. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Delmar L. Thowe, 80, of Alma, KS, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Dec. 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Service will be held at the funeral home on Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Alma. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.

Larry Setter, 79 of McFarland, KS, passed away on December 03, 2025 at his home in McFarland. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Alma, KS. Visitation will be held on December 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Rosary service at 7:00 PM at Campanella & Stewart - Alma. A graveside service with military honors will be held the following day, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the donor's choice and may be left in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, KS. Online condolences at https://www.campanellastewart.com/

06/30/1942 - 12/8/2025 James "Jim" Arlyn Sperman, 83, of St. George, Kansas, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2025 after a short illness. Jim was born on June 30, 1942 to William and Violet Sperman in Tipp City, Ohio. After several moves with his family, he graduated from Derby High School in 1960. His curiosity about the world around him and his love of learning led him to pursue further education. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Education and also Biology from Kansas State Teacher's College (Emporia State) in 1965 and his Master of Science degree in Education from Kansas State University in 1972. In 1967, Jim met Florence Batson at a church dance in Emporia, Kansas. She had come with some mutual friends, but being the beauty she was, found herself being hounded by one of the musicians. Jim being the epitome of a gentleman, helped her out of the situation. They fell in love and were forevermore lifelong partners. Jim and Florence were married on October 28, 1967 and moved to Manhattan, Kansas. They went on to have three amazing children - Sonya, Sherry, and James. Jim and Florence were always open about their love for one another - sneaking kisses while making dinner, dancing around the house, and holding hands wherever they went. Throughout their life, Jim always opened her car door and helped her out, and as they aged, was often carrying her purse for her since it weighed a ton. Their marriage of 58 years was as beautiful and wonderous as their song "Through the Years". Jim was predeceased by his parents William and Violet Sperman, his brothers Dale and Bill Sperman, his sister Beverly Riddle, and his heart sister Donna Lindell. He is survived by his wife Florence, his three children - Sonya Paph and her husband Michael, Sherry Sperman, and James Sperman, two grandchildren - Ryker Sperman-Wiens and Josie Sperman, and his sister Nancy Rogers Klassen. He is also survived by his heart brothers Joe Clouse and Richard Sach. The family plans to have a private graveside service, with a celebration of life at a later date. Jim's full obituary tribute can be read at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home website. Memorials may be made to the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Flint Hills Summer Volleyball League and sent in care of the funeral home. Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 is handling arrangements.

Ralph Nelson passed away on December Eighth at Legend Senior Living in Colorado Springs, Colorado at age 89. He was born in Barada, NE to Milford and Grace (Miller) Nelson. Ralph married Charlene (Elder) August 21st, 1955 in Wamego , Kansas. They shared 67 years together until her passing December 26, 2022. Ralph was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ron and sister Jennie. He is survived by his brother Ron’s wife, Beverly (Berner) Nelson of Lenexa, Kansas. Ralph and Charlene had three children. Teresa was born in Wamego, Kansas and now lives with her husband Lorne Dillon in Arlington, Tennessee. Kevin was also born in Wamego and now lives with his wife, Ruby (Romero) in Aurora, Colorado. Lori was born in Topeka, Kansas and resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband Randy Gerster. Ralph leaves behind seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who will miss him very much. Ralph and Charlene had a love for Colorado which led them to move to Loveland, Colorado and then Colorado Springs, Colorado for the later years of their lives. Ralph made the most of the beautiful Colorado summers running and playing golf. He even participated in the Pikes Peak Marathon. He made the most of Colorado ski slopes in the winter. He was a member of the Pike’s Peak Sertoma Club and was a tenor in the Colorado Springs chapter of SPBSQSA. Remaining family and friends will celebrate the lives of Ralph and Charlene in the spring of 2026 on a date yet to be determined in Wamego, Kansas. After that celebration they will be laid to rest together in the Wamego cemetery. We love you and will miss you our dad, brother, uncle, grandpa and great grandpa and friend, Ralph.

Janet Lea Fox, 71, of Largo, FL, passed away on November 28, 2025 at Seasons Belleair Memory Care in Clearwater, FL. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Visitation will be held Dec. 10, 2025, at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m., with Rosary to start at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Dec. 11, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, KS, at 10:30 a.m. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.

September 4, 1954 - November 28, 2025 Robert "Bob" Leroy Blair, 71, of Emmett, died on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.Bob was born on September 4, 1954, in Topeka, KS, the son of Carol L. and Lois (Rinck) Couch. He was an outstanding cross-country athlete and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1972. Bob married Kathy Rezac on May 24, 1974; they later divorced. After high school, he began working for Bob Rezac Plumbing until 1978, when the Jeffrey Energy Center Unit One went online. Bob worked there for 35 years before his retirement, first starting in the Buildings and Grounds department and later moving to the Fuel Crew to work as a heavy equipment operator. Bob was the owner of The Longhorn Saloon and The Other Bar in Emmett for many years and served on the board of Fire District #8 for more than 20 years. Following his retirement, Bob worked for the City of Emmett in their Maintenance department. Bob was a diehard NASCAR fan, he loved to play golf in his spare time and enjoyed cheering on the KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Chiefs. One of his favorite pastimes for over 40 years though, was the annual family camping trip to Lake Perry over the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Bob is survived by his three children, Matt (Heidi) Blair, Jeremy (Sara) Blair, and Ashley (Paul) Mitchell; grandchildren, Brandon, Lilly, Lyla, Kayleigh, Talon, Easton, and Harper; sister, Linda Cell, and nieces, Jacque Harmon and Judy Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Cell. A visitation was held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, December 5 at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Marys. A funeral service was held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, also at Piper Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Clere Cemetery in Emmett.

Bonnie Williams, 75 of Alma, KS, passed away on November 26, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Wamego Family Worship Center. Pastor Butch Patterson will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Alma City Cemetery. Bonnie will lie-in-state beginning at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Hot Alma Nights Major Medical Fund. Please include Bonnie Williams Memorial in the memo line. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.

May 12, 1937 - November 25, 2025 Mary Elizabeth Algott, age 88 of Wamego, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at The Heritage Home in Alma.She was born on May 12, 1937, in Manhattan, the daughter of Harry and Hilda (Sylvester) Oberhelman. She attended Cleveland Country School and after it closed, she went to Riley Grade School and graduated from Riley Rural High School. While attending high school, she worked part-time at Hassebroek's Grocery Store and the Riley Exchange Telephone Office. She was united in marriage to Larry L. Algott on February 18, 1956, at the Riley Presbyterian Church. They enjoyed 69 wonderful years together. Mary worked for seven years at Riley County High School where she was awarded for "Outstanding Secretarial Work." She was employed with the U.S.D. 383 Manhattan-Ogden School District for 24 years. Part of that time was spent at Woodrow Wilson School as the secretary, a job she enjoyed. She was a member of the Sedalia Community Church, Wamego Country Club, Manhattan Sunset Zoo, National Association of Educational Office Personnel, Manhattan Office Personnel, and Wakefield Chapter #441 Order of the Eastern Star for 50 years. Mary was a life member of the Kaw Valley Rodeo and secretary of the Prairie Circuit (KS, OK, NE). She is survived by her husband, Larry Algott of Wamego; one son, DeWayne Algott and wife Catherine Minarik of Topeka; one grandson, Gunnar Algott and wife Alona; one great granddaughter, Mila Algott, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earl Oberhelman and one sister, Shirley Hogan. A memorial service was held on December 2, 2025, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Inurnment was in the Riley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.apfunerals.com.

Raymond Richardson, 80, of McFarland, KS, passed away on November 25, 2025 at Kelly House Assisted Living in Meriden, KS. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Funeral Service was held Nov. 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial followed at McFarland City Cemetery, KS. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.