Dennis Henry Kilian, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday evening, June 5, 2020 at his residence. Dennis was born November 29, 1941 in Russell, Kansas.  He was one of five children born to Sam and Alma (Mai) Kilian.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’59. Dennis worked for Praytor Construction and Pipeline for over 16 years laying pipe.  He also was a farmer most of his life.  He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.  He was known for his huge garden and giving away to

Marjoane Louise (Petersen) Frost, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas with her family by her side. Marjoane was born June 7, 1932 in Tilden, Nebraska. She was one of six children born to Earl R. and Olive A. (Wagner) Petersen. She grew up on a farm near Tilden and graduated from Tilden High School. Marjoane was united in marriage to John W. Frost on June 15, 1952 in Neligh, Nebraska. This union was blessed with five children; Carol, John, Gerald, Joan and Shirley. They made their home in

Richard L. Lewis, 80, of Henderson Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 2 in Henderson, Nevada. Richard was born in Russell Kansas, to Joseph Victor Lewis and Edna Ruth Lewis on December 10, 1939. Richard completed a Master’s Degree in mathematics from Pittsburg State University. After graduation, he enjoyed teaching college-level mathematics at Pittsburg State University in Kansas and Hayward State College in California. Richard transitioned to college administration where he enjoyed working as the Registrar at several Universities in Texas, South Dakota, and Arkansas.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends, his dogs, cooking, and traveling all over the

MAJOR THOMAS A. SPENCER, AUS (Ret), aged 85 passed away on June 1, 2020. He was born October 2, 1934 in San Diego, California, the son of Arthur and Nora P. Spencer of Chula Vista, California. Educated in the public schools of Chula Vista, California, he graduated in 1952 from Chula Vista High School. He worked a variety of jobs in the citrus industry, including a job at the Chula Vista Citrus Association Packing House and as a foreman for a citrus pest control operator. Photography was his primary hobby and he worked part time as a free-lance photographer and

Viola C. Rowe, 102, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Main Street Manor in Russell.The daughter of Jesse L. “Tobe” and Eula (McDonald) Robinson. Viola was born on October 23,1917, in Drumright, Oklahoma. On August 24, 1940, she married Ivan E. Rowe in McAlester, Oklahoma.Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Ivan on December 01, 2000; two sisters Frankie Davis Ruble and Joyce Lee Yandell.Surviving family include several nieces and nephews.At her request there will be no viewing of the body or no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the

Clyde Dean Michel, 77, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.Clyde was born May 14, 1943 in Russell, Kansas, the son of Rueben and Emma (Ruf) Michel. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.Clyde served his country in the U.S. Navy during 1962 to 1966.He was united in marriage to Fanny Cecilia on January 10, 1976. He was blessed with three daughter Ranae, Lisa and Elina. They made their home in California, Texas and Arizona.Clyde was an Accountant for AZ Department of Quality Control in

Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Bailey, 90, of Hays, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Via Christ Village in Hays. Jeannie was born December 20, 1929 on the family farm in Barton County, Kansas.  She was one of seventeen children to Henry and Mollie (Miller) Wilhelm.  She grew up on the farm in northern Barton County and attended country schools. Jeannie was united in marriage to Jerry Dean Bailey on February 25, 1949 in Russell, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Cynthia, Douglas and Stanley.  Jerry preceded her in death on August

Theodore “Ted” Gepner, Jr, 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in Russell. Ted was born May 9, 1928 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Theodore, Sr. and Sara (Middleton) Gepner. He grew up and attended school in Clay Center. Ted was united in marriage to Helen Kurtenbach in July of 1952. This union was blessed with two daughters, Jody and Wava. Later in life, he was united in marriage to Carol Newman in February of 2011. Ted worked in the highway construction business for over 36 years as a heavy equipment operator.

Donald Lee Kilian, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home in Russell. Don was born April 16, 1931 in Russell.  He was one of five children born to Sam and Alma (Mai) Kilian.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School with the class of 1949. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Weigel on January 13, 1950 in Newkirk, Oklahoma.  This union was blessed with six children; Sheila, Sam, Sonya, Don, Jr., Christopher and Dwight.  They made their home in Russell.  Mary preceded him in death in 2005. Don

Glenda Rae Tiffin, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, Kansas. Glenda was born on January 14, 1936, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Fletcher) Nance.  She grew up in Marysville, Kansas, and graduated from Marysville High School in 1954.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Donald Glen Tiffin on September 01, 1979, in Lincoln, Kansas.  They made their home in Russell, Kansas, and lived in Russell for 34 years.  Donald preceded her in death on May 04, 2014.