610 N. Maple
Russell, KS 67665
785-483-2212​

 701 N. First Street
Natoma, KS 67651
785-885-4221​

610 N. Maple

Russell, KS 67665
785-483-2212

701 N. First Street

Natoma, KS 67651
785-885-4221

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Edmo Jean “E.J.” Novotny

Edmo Jean “E.J.” Novotny, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home in Russell. E.J. was born on August 21, 1926, in Zurich, Kansas the son of Rudolph Robert and Violet (Kaba) Novotny.  He was their first-born child and raised in Zurich around his loving grandparents.  He attended schools in Zurich & Palco, Kansas, and graduated from St. Joseph Military School in 1944, now known as Thomas Moore Prep High School in Hays, Kansas.  He joined the United States Navy as a Sea Bee, in Okinawa and Sipan during World War II and his shipmates

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Paula J. Haggard

Paula Jean (Miles) Haggard left the earthly confines of her body on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Parkview Nursing Home, in Osborne Kansas. Paula was born December 18, 1955, the oldest of William and Emma Jean (Dyer) Miles in Hamilton, Ohio. She grew up and attended schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduating in 1974, from South Side High School. She graduated from Huntington College in 1979, with a degree in Elementary and Secondary Education. While there, she met, fell in love, and was married to Earl Haggard on December 16, 1977. They were graced with the presence of a

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Christopher J. Garland I

Christopher James Garland I, 53, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, March 03, 2024, at his home in Russell.  Chris was born on July 22, 1970, in Miami, Florida to Candace Rollins. His mother married Philip Wilsher when he was a small child.  The military family, which included five sisters, settled in Atlantic Beach, FL. Chris graduated from Jones College in Jacksonville, FL with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and an associate’s degree in Broadcasting.  He began his professional career at WBYB 100.7 FM, a Christian radio station servicing Jacksonville, FL. He went on to have a career

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Maxine E. Scheck

Maxine Elizabeth Scheck, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, Kansas. Maxine was born on November 13, 1937, in Arma, Kansas, the daughter of John and Eulett (Nahon) Wyant.  She grew up in the Russell and Gorham areas most all her life and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, Kansas.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Melvin Joseph Scheck on August 10, 1955, in Arma, Kansas.  From this union Maxine and Melvin were blessed with 3 sons Charles, Kenneth and Christopher.  She worked for

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Clara C. “Connie” Tuzicka

Clara Constance “Connie” Tuzicka, 94, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital. Connie was born on December 28, 1929, in New York City, New York, the daughter of William John and Irma Grace (Miller) Hewitt.  She grew up in Ocean Side Long Island, New York and attended local schools.  She met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Floyd Charles Tuzicka on November 17, 1963, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.  They made their home in Olmitz, Kansas and moved to the Russell area the last several years.  She worked as a certified

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Eunice E. Prediger

Eunice Elizabeth (Schempp) Prediger, 91, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Eunice was born June 14, 1932, in Brunsville, Iowa.  She was one of three children born to Rev. Andrew and Ida (Henne) Schempp.  In 1948 the family moved to Dorrance. She graduated from Dorrance High School in 1950. Eunice was united in marriage to Gerald Prediger on May 17, 1953 in Dorrance.  This union was blessed with five children; Joel, John, Susan, Kay, and James.  They made their home in Dorrance.  Gerald preceded

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Betty Ann Driscoll

Betty Ann Driscoll, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home in Russell. Betty was born on April 30, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Elton A. and Winifred E. (Benton) Teppe.  She grew up in the Russell and Dorrance, Kansas, areas and graduated from Dorrance High School.  After high school she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas.  She was formerly married to Jack Driscoll and from this union they had a daughter Annette.  She was a former employee of the Russell City Policy office and worked as a dispatcher.  Surviving

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Lindsay Homeier

Lindsay Homeier, a radiant soul whose life was a symphony of love, laughter, and dance, left our world too soon, but her spirit and legacy continue to inspire and uplift all who knew her. Born on May 14, 1988, in Hays, Kansas.  Lindsay was the cherished daughter of Jim and Jaci Feil. From the very beginning, she captivated her father Jim’s heart, forging a bond of love and mutual admiration that was truly special. Lindsay’s love for dance was evident at the age of 3.  She would leap throughout the house and in the yard.  We were always afraid she

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Ada L. Glick-Wanamaker

Ada L. (Dougherty) Glick-Wanamaker, 102, of Winfield, Kansas and formerly of the Russell and Plainville, Kansas area, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Cumbernauld Village in Winfield. Ada was born on January 26, 1922 in the Codell, Kansas area.  She was the youngest of nine children to Arthur Louis and Bertha (Camp) Dougherty.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Plainville High School in the Class of 1939. Ada was united in marriage to Henry Eugene Glick on July 9, 1940 in Hays, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Barbara, Anita and Tom. 

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Ruth Ann Betts

Ruth Ann (Brown) Betts, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Ruth Ann was born December 5, 1943 in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of two children born to George W. and Clarissa L. (Miller) Brown.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1961. Ruth Ann was united in marriage to Gene D. Betts on April 21, 1963 in Russell.  This union was blessed with a daughter, Vickie.  They made their home in Russell. Ruth Ann was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She also worked as

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