Terry LaVerne Nuss, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Terry was born April 25, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas.  He was one of three children born to Gerhardt and Delora (McCullough) Nuss.  He grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School.  He then attended Ft. Hays State University and obtained a degree in Business. Terry was united in marriage to Phyllis A Winn on September 12, 1981 in Denver, Colorado.  Terry worked in retail sales and was a general manager for a Liquor

Cynthia Lou Pitcock, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital. Cynthia was born January 24, 1947 in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of four daughters born to Dean and Marjorie (Pope) Dumler.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology.  She then attended and graduated from Frostburg University with a Masters Degree in Phycology.  Cynthia was difference maker. She held many executive positions at companies throughout her life. Cynthia was a devoted homemaker for her family. 

Gordon R. Garrett, 67, of Russell, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. Gordon was born March 23, 1955 in Ellsworth, Kansas.  He was the son of Duane A. and Joan L. (Kaufman) Garrett.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1973.  Gordon only missed one day of school from K – 12.  He then attended Colby Junior College where he played baseball and then attended Ft. Hays State University where he obtained a Bachelor degree in Athletic Training.  He then obtained

Kip Michael Boomhower, 58, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Kip was born October 14, 1964 in Hoisington, Kansas.  He was one of three children to Gerald and Virginia (Tauscher) Boomhower.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. Kip was united in marriage to Kathy Curtis on May 12, 1990 in Hudson, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Bailey, Jesse and Wyatt.  They made their home in Russell. Kip was a Rancher most all of his life here in Russell.  He was

Sharyn Colene (Lambert) Kilian, 61, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Sharyn was born on September 29, 1961, in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Elwyn James and Wilda Madeline (Hand) Lambert.  She grew up in Stockton, Kansas, and graduated from Stockton High School in 1979.  In her teenage years Sharyn worked in her mother’s café as a waitress & short order cook. After graduation she attended the Hays Academy of Hair Design in Hays, Kansas.  She was a beautician for over 30 years, during this time she also worked

Shirley Ann (Stephens) Krug, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Shirley was born March 7, 1938 in Russell, Kansas.  She was the youngest of five children born to John Thomas and Grace Belle (McAllister) Stephens.  She grew up in the Hornview area in northern Russell County and attended country schools.  She graduated from Russell High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Ronald Harold Krug on June 1, 1958 in Russell.  This union was blessed with three children; Stephanie, Steven and Randy.  They made their home on a farm

Mary Catherine Malek was born on November 6, 1925 to Marguerite (Carl) and Valentine Malek at Cawker City, Kansas. She left this life peacefully in Russell, KS on September 14, 2022 at the age of 96.  Mary grew up in the Malek bakery run by her parents along with her siblings, sister Louise and brothers Carl, Leo and Ted.  She received her education at St. Theresa Academy and Cawker City High School.  Her father, Valentine, died in November, 1942. Mary and her mother moved to California to be near their family.  She graduated with the Class of 1943 at Pomona

Samuel Louis Brock, 79, of Russell, Kansas, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home with his loved ones by his side. Sam was born September 27, 1943 in Sabetha, Kansas.  He was one of three sons born to Dale A., Sr., and Lucille N. (Spiker) Brock.  He grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School in the Class of 61.  He then attended Emporia State University where he obtained his degree in Business and Accounting.  He also served his country in the Army National Guard. Sam was united in

Robert Dale Schmitt, 82, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Bob was born May 26, 1940 in Hays, Kansas. He was the son of Gustav A. and Lydia (Wagner) Schmitt.  At the age of two his family moved to the family farm south of Gorham which was homesteaded in 1888. He graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of 1958. Bob was united in marriage to Lyla L. Prater on October 15, 1961 in Russell.  They made their home on the family farm and was blessed with three children;

Derril Lee Castor, 88, of Russell, Kansas, passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2022 at Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Derril was born August 8, 1934 in Torrington, Wyoming, the son of Glen and Ethel (Durham) Castor.  He lived his early years in Arapahoe, Colorado with his parents and older brother, Delbert. During his elementary school years, the family had moved to Kansas in the Russell and Osborne areas. Derril moved schools often, but found his grounding in Osborne, Kansas through the connection of his coach, James Lewis “Lew” Comer. Lew helped find Osborne families with