David Kenneth “Wormy” Warnow (Posted 05/29/2026)
David Kenneth “Wormy” Warnow, 77, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Saturday (May 23, 2026) at his home in Wamego.
Born October 28, 1948 in Salina, Kansas, David was the son of Fred S. and Norma Jene (Webster) Warnow.
Following his graduation from Wamego High School, David proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps. He was an active member of the Blackjack American Legion Post No. 260.
He was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wamego and had been currently helping with the remodel of the kitchen and Guild Hall. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed supplying the fish for many a fish fry in the area. David also enjoyed tending to his gardens and spending time with his family.
David has been employed at Goodyear in Topeka until moving to Texas where he worked for the Brown & Root Nuclear Plant. In 1993 he moved back to Wamego and working as a self employed painter.
Survivors include two sons, Dave L. Warnow (Alicia) of Wamego, KS and Kenneth Lee Warnow (Sara Jean) of Topeka, KS; five grandchildren, Brittaney Ayres (Jared), Siera Swisher (Morgan), Justin Warnow, Emmerson Warnow and Christopher Starling; three great grandchildren, Carter Swisher, Savannah Swisher and Baker Ayers; a sister, Martie Warnow (Gary Burgess) of Wamego, KS; two brothers, Frederick “Rick” Warnow (Shari) of St. George, KS and Jamie Bazil (Heather) of Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Tom Warnow.
Memorial services will be held Saturday morning (May 30, 2026) at 10:30 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wamego with Mother Casey Rohleder officiating.
Visitation will be Friday evening (May 29, 2026) from 5:00 to 7:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.
Inurnment with Military Honors by the U. S. Marine Corps Funeral Honor Detail and the Blackjack American Legion Post No. 260, Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 and the Wamego Legion Riders will be held on Monday afternoon (June 8, 2026) at 1:30 in the Wamego City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Wamego Community Center or the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be mailed to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
William A. King (Posted 05/29/2026)
William A. King, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas surrounded by loved ones.
Bill was married to Judith Tschacher King in 1973 and together they had five children, Amy, Willie, Mary, Tim, and Daniel. They divorced in 1992 and remained great friends. On November 20, 1993, Bill was joined in marriage to Nelda Elder in Manhattan, Kansas. He gained two bonus children, Stephen and Gretchen.
Bill was born to George A. and Annabelle King on June 9, 1952 in Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin. Bill grew up in Missouri and graduated from Hughesville Northwest High School in 1970. He joined the army after graduation and realized aviation was his dream, so he began a distinguished career. He flew as a scout and attack helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He was medically evacuated and recovered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. His career included assignments in Ft. Hood, Mainz-Finthen Germany, and Ft. Riley. He retired after two years at Ft. Riley ending his illustrious 20 year career. He achieved many awards, among them Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
After retirement, he worked for a year as a property manager in Manhattan. Later he joined the United States Postal Service and worked there for 15 years, serving as branch president at one time. He enjoyed the comradery of his fellow letter carriers. During that time, he was a member of the local Eagles organization as well as being a member of the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association, Disabled American Veterans, and Army Aviation Association of America.
Following retirement Bill maintained his interest and love of hunting and participated in teaching Kansas Hunter Education courses locally. He also enjoyed being active in the local HOA organization, serving as Vice President and President, and was on the chair of the pool and architecture board committees. Bill loved visiting with all his neighbors and became lifelong friends with many.
Bill and Nelda loved to travel and spent summers enjoying the Colorado mountains and visiting their family and friends in Texas. He enjoyed family time during the holidays but especially at the 4th of July gatherings every year. He loved to tell stories of his family’s adventures in Germany, having lived there for 12 years. Bill grew a beard after his military retirement and it was rare you would see him without it. He was proud of his white beard and at Christmas he grew it a little longer. On his mail route, kids would call him Santa Clause. Even after retirement from the Postal Service, people would stop and visit with him when they saw him out and about.
Bill was a wonderful man who loved with his whole heart and he will be missed. His memory and the stories he shared live on in all of us.
Bill was proceeded in death by parents George A. and Annabelle King, brothers Robert and Tom King, sister Angela Wilkinson, and former spouse Judy King.
He is survived by his wife Nelda of 32 years; Daughter Amy Manges (David), William King Jr. (Nathalie), Mary King, Timothy King (Shawnelle), and Daniel King. Bonus children: Stephen Elder (Diane) and Gretchen Schmidt (Kevin). Eleven grandchildren: Jennifer, Brittney, Sierra, Taylor, Anthony, Elizabeth, Tanith, Logan, Kenna, Nathan, and Drew; Fifteen great grandchildren: Justin, Aubrey, Kynsley, Kason, Carter, Caden, Charlotte, Bear, Dakotah, Aleese, Evelyn, Theodore, Ezra, Arlo, and Gabriel; Five siblings: Susan, Della, Deborah, Peggy, and George R., along with many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Via Christi Hospital for the comfort and care of Bill.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
A Parish Vigil Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at the funeral home.
The service will take place at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10: a.m. It will be lived streamed at https://www.facebook.com/YML.FuneralHome
The burial will follow at St. Patrick’s cemetery with full military honors at Excel and Elk Creek Road, Manhattan, KS.
Memorial contributions in memory of Bill may be made to Seven Dolors Catholic Parish or St. Isadore’s Catholic Student Center in honor of William A. King. 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
Marlene Ann Linenberger (Posted 5/28/2026)
Marlene Ann Linenberger, 86, of Manhattan passed away on Wednesday, May 27.
Marlene was born on December 19, 1939 in Salina, KS to Emmanuel “Tom” and Mildred (Vossman) Brungardt. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1957 and attended Fort Hays State University.
On Dec 28, 1964, Marlene married John Linenberger in Victoria, KS. They spent the first few years of their marriage in Salina before settling into their beloved home of Manhattan. Marlene worked at the home and supported her family’s house painting business by managing the accounting. She was a life-long devout Catholic and attended St. Isidore Catholic Church. Marlene dedicated her life lovingly to her husband, son, close family and friends.
Marlene is survived by her son Shaun Linenberger of Manhattan and his three sons Shane (Arizona), Logan and AJ (Manhattan); her brother Wayne and wife Sandy Brungardt (Olathe). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews including Lynn Brungardt (Wamego), Lisa and Shawn Stapleton (Garden City), Chad and Kym Brungardt (Lenexa), Amy and Mark Saccaro (Kansas City), Matthew and Lindsay Brungardt (Lenexa).
She was preceded in death by her husband John, parents Tom and Mildred, and brother Richard Brungardt.
Visitation will be 6:30pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 with a Rosary beginning at 7:00pm at Irvin Parkview Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. The burial will follow at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the St. Isidore’s Student Center or the donor’s choice. Condolences can be sent via the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com