Obituaries - Oct 2, 2025
Treva Joye Mumaw
Treva Joye Mumaw, 92, from Belvue, Kansas, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on September 30, 2025.
Treva's family will greet guests during a visitation at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, Kansas, on October 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A private family inurnment will follow the visitation.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wamego Senior Center. Please make checks payable to the "Wamego Senior and Community Center" and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.
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Carolyn Sue Blenn
Carolyn Sue Blenn, 88, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Monday (September 30, 2025) at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Born December 19, 1936 in Braymer, Missouri, Carolyn was the daughter of William “Willie” and Mary Belle (Bowers) Simkins. She married Galen Dean Blenn on September 2, 1956 in Emmett, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2007.
Faith was an important part of Carolyn’s life. She was a longtime member of the Westmoreland United Methodist Church where she was active with the ladies group serving funeral dinners and had served as treasurer for the United Methodist Women for several years. Carolyn was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed the fellowship with the other ladies.
Carolyn loved caring for her family, staying home to raise her children and serving as a Den Mother for the Girl Scouts. She also had worked at Hoffman Pharmacy in Westmoreland and as a telephone operator in St. Marys.
Survivors include her son in law, Jody Decker of Westmoreland, KS; two grandchildren, Chester Decker of Westmoreland, KS and Cristina Decker of Topeka, KS; two great grandchildren, Devin Decker and Kylie Boyce; and several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Galen; a son, David Dean Blenn; a daughter, Debra Sue Decker; and her siblings, Helen Mae, Billie Eugene, twins, Anna Vee and Genevieve, Donald, Mary Christine, Robert, Peggy, Reta June, Ivan Lee, Patsy and Charles.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon (October 7, 2025) at 2:00pm at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church with Pastor Bryan McBride officiating. Burial will follow at the Westmoreland City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening (October 6, 2025) from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Please make checks payable to Westmoreland UMC and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547
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Roger L. Schwalm
Roger L. Schwalm, 85, a longtime former Alma resident, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at St. Mary Manor in St. Mary, Kansas.
Born April 29, 1940, in Alma, Kansas, Roger was the son of John E. and Eleanor Elizabeth (Tenbrink) Schwalm. A man of strong faith, Roger was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. He was also a member of The Legion of Mary, the Knights of Colombus, and active in several prayer groups in the area and came to know many people and form many friendships through these activities. Roger made trips to Our Lady’s shrine in Medjugorje, Bosnia Herzegovina. He remained prayerful throughout his life, particularly during his struggle with Parkinson’s disease and was an inspiration to the staff and residents at St. Marys Manor in St. Marys.
Roger served in the National Guard in the early sixties. He earned a master’s degree in counseling with an undergraduate in History from Emporia State University. He farmed the family farm for many years and later was a real estate agent. Roger retired from the maintenance department at Kansas State University.
An avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and sportsman, Roger played fast pitch softball for the Alma town team when he was younger. For many years, he coached youth basketball and enjoyed teaching the fundamentals of the game. He also enjoyed playing a good game of five-point pitch whenever the opportunity presented itself.
Survivors include three sisters, Darlene Bloomfield of Wamego, KS, Mary Button of Portland, OR and Letha Elsasser of Salina, KS; a brother, John Raymond Schwalm (Marilyn) of Nortonville, KS; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings: Fr. Donald Schwalm, Dorothy Ronnau (Theophil “T”), Edna Baldwin (Robert), Wilma Willmer (Jack), Nyla Schwalm and Maxine “Mickey” Schwalm; and three brothers-in-law, John R. Bloomfield, Bob Button and Terry Elsasser.
A memorial mass will be Wednesday morning (October 8, 2025) at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma with Fr. Michael Peterson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Alma.
A memorial visitation will be Tuesday evening (October 7, 2025) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. A Rosary Service will be Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Church or St. Marys Manor. 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, KS 66547.
