Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Teresa Marie Brazzle Passes Away



Teresa Marie Brazzle, 93, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday (April 20, 2026) at the Onaga Community Hospital.

Born April 3, 1933 in in Rossville, Kansas, Marie was the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Reser) Besta. She married Walter C. “June” Brazzle on June 5,1949 at the Wamego United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2012.

Marie’s devotion and love for her family was unmatched. She loved sharing her time with them and will be remembered for her cooking and baking, especially for her cakes. Marie enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas to name some of the places she visited. She was an avid BINGO player and enjoyed going to the casino.

Marie was employed as a cook at Wamego High School for many years where she was known for her Chili and Cinnamon Rolls. She retired in 1999. Marie also was the office manager at her husband’s business, June’s Repair Shop in Wamego.

Survivors include three children, Kathy Dickey-Wilson (Marlin) of Wamego, Jan Olmstead of Wamego, and Lori Harms (Wayne) of Blue Rapids, KS; a daughter in law, Lois Brazzle of Wamego; a special nephew, Ron Mays (Shari) of Olathe, KS; six grandchildren: Brandon Brazzle, Emily Brazzle, Ben Dickey (Michelle), Olivia Dickey, Brock Wild (Kelley) and Cole Thomas (Ava); two step-grandchildren, Cody Harms (Stephanie) and Justina Heger (Dustin); seven great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fitterer, Danielle Fitterer, Kalie Brazzle, Addison Brazzle, Chloe Brazzle, Camryn Brazzle and Wren Thomas. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews, including Cristin Johnson (Pete) and Taylor Hilliger (Jon) and five great great nieces and great great nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, June; her son, Bruce Brazzle; two sisters, Helen Richards and Phyllis Mays; a half-brother, Averil Startup; and a half-sister, Velma Colter.


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