Karl Frederick “Fred” Schwarz, 85, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Onaga, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Topeka. Visitation prior at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at 2:30 pm in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Duluth, Kansas. Memorial contributions to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

June 4, 1943 - September 22, 2026 Carl Criss Mayfield, III, 83, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Wamego. Criss was born June 4, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Carl Criss Mayfield, Jr. and Ruth Victoria (Kerigan) Mayfield. He attended local grade schools and graduated from Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. In 1966, he graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in mechanized agriculture. Criss then started a career with the United States Navy. He served as a navigation pilot and at the time of his retirement, he had achieved the rank of Captain. He was stationed in various locations including Japan, Washington and California. While in Japan, Criss also spent several short tours in Vietnam during the war. Criss received many decorations and commendations during his Navy Career: Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Air Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal (5 stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary (Korea), National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, and Air Medal (10). Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked as a human resources director for Abbott Workholding in Manhattan. Criss was a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), The Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA). Kansas Explores, and the SeeBees. He was very interested in genealogy research and loved to travel and take trips, especially in Kansas. He loved attending festivals. Criss was an avid reader and always kept up with current events. Criss is survived by his children; Todd Mayfield (Kathryn) and Tina McCaulley (Amiah), both of Wamego; his grandchildren, Andrew Mayfield, Wamego, Blake Monroe, Wamego, Tahni Helms (Justin Schroll), Overland Park, and Taylee Russell (Erik), Junction City. He is also survived by his great-granddaughter, Bristol. Criss was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. At a later time, Criss will have a military burial at sea. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Legion Post 172 or an organization helping veterans of the donor's choice. Please, make your check to the organization and then send it in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Joseph Ebert, 75 of Clay Center, KS, passed away on September 19, 2026 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley. Memorial Gathering will be from 2-4pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026 at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Flush. Online condolences at apfunerals.com.

12/06/1945 - August 25, 2026 Leann Lindgren, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026.She was born December 6, 1945 to Glen and Olive (Lahodny) Brown in Belleville, Kansas. Leann married Kenneth H. Blakely May 27, 1967. He passed away August 12, 1971. Later she married Ralph H. Lindgren February 21, 1976. Leann was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband. Survivors include her husband Ralph H. Lindgren and daughter; Shelley (Blakely) Martin and husband Bryan. A private service was held for Leann as that was her request. Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice and sent in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

John Simmer, 90 of Wamego, KS, passed away on September 16, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, September 28, 2026, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will follow in the Wamego City Cemetery. A visitation for John will be held prior to his service at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kansas Honor Flight-Wamego High School or the WAYGolf (Wamego Area Youth Golf Foundation) and may be left in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.. Online condolences at https://www.campanellastewart.com/

Carolyn Rose Anderson, 85 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on September 20, 2026 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A visitation will be held on Thursday September 24 from 5 until 6pm at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. The Parish Vigil with the Rosary will follow the visitation at the funeral home and begin at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday September 25 at 9am at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. Interment will follow at the St. Patricks Cemetery - Elbow Community in Manhattan. Online condolences at ymlfuneralfuneral.com