Mary Algott

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 the 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).

Mary enjoyed the summer when she could plant flowers and watch them grow.

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 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.