
Eldora M. Cole
Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Eldora was born December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina (Gradig) Deneke. She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and graduated from St. John Catholic School. She then obtained a Nursing Degree from Marymount College in Salina. Eldora was united in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit. This union was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and