Obituary

Jesse Don Smith, 46, of Russell, Kansas, died suddenly from diabetic complications on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 01, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to … Read more

Maurice Alvin Yarmer, 67, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Galatia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Maurice was born October 28, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was the son of Milton A. and Mary Agnes (Gleissner) Yarmer.  He grew up on the family farm … Read more

Gary Hashenberger, 78, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 21, 2022, at his home in Russell. Gary was born on May 10, 1943, in Hill City, Kansas, the son of William and Metta (Dawson) Hashenberger.  He grew up in Bogue, Kansas and graduated from Bogue High School.  After high school, he served his country … Read more

Mary Elizabeth (Bien) Banks, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Main Street Manor of Russell. Mary was born August 19, 1932 in Sabetha, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Slater) Bien.  She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School.  While working at the Sabetha … Read more

Peggy Lou (Erwin) Boxberger, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Peggy was born March 21, 1927 in Russell, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Kenneth and Glady (Barton) Erwin.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. Peggy was united in marriage … Read more

Steven Patrick Boltin, 54, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born July 4, 1967 in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was one of two sons born to Arthur and Maryln (Kaufman) Boltin.  He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri … Read more

Father James P. Grennan, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Father Grennan was born on December 28, 1924, in Jewell County, Kansas, the son of William J. and Mary Agnes (Doyle) Grennan.  He grew up in Jewell County north of Beloit, Kansas and … Read more

Mary Lynn Murphy, 74, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Mary was born on September 23, 1947, in Sterling, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil D. and Ida Ruth (Skibbe) Wohlford.  She grew up on her family’s farm near Geneseo, Kansas, and graduated from Geneseo … Read more

Edwin Carl Hofstetter, 100 years 8 months, passed away February 11, 2022, at Providence Place in Kansas City, Kansas. Edwin was born June 10, 1921, to Henry and Williamina (Beisner) Hofstetter at their home in rural Osborne County north of Natoma, Kansas. He graduated from Natoma High School. He joined the United States Army in … Read more

George and Cooper Gier, of Russell, Kansas, died in a tragic car accident on Friday, February 11, 2022, in rural Russell County, Kansas. George Cecil Gier was born on June 28, 1981, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Leo G. and Marian K. (Cooper) Gier.  He grew up in Osborne, Kansas, and graduated from Osborne … Read more