Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

Annette C. Sullivan, 60, a lifelong resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2025, in Salina, Kansas, following a health battle resulting from an accident in March 2024. Born on September 26, 1964, Annette lived a life defined by kindness, warmth, and a deep love for her community.

A proud graduate of Russell High School,...

Jun 2, 2025

Joanna Copeland, 83, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Howard and Florence Metheny.

She was united in marriage to Jimmy on February 21st, 1960, in Russell, Kansas. Joanna was a woman of many talents and an unwavering devotion to her family. After graduating high school,...

May 29, 2025

Roy Clark Miller, 95 of Grand Island, Nebraska, and former Russell, Kansas resident died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Country House Residence in Grand Island.

Roy was born on June 11, 1929, in Gove County, Kansas, the son of Fay Clark and Hazel Inus (Benson) Miller. He grew up in the Quinter and Gove, Kansas areas and graduated from Gove...

May 16, 2025

Andrew Lee Engling, 55, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by his children and family.

Andrew was born April 22, 1970, in Russell, Kansas. He was one of five children to Edward M., Sr, and Clara R. “Pat” (Golembiewski) Engling. He grew up in Natoma and graduated...

May 16, 2025

Kathryn Elaine (Crawford) Spencer, 82, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital in Gardner, Kansas.

Elaine was born October 01, 1942, in Osborne, Kansas. She was one of five children born to Lloyd M. and Lucy (Robertson) Crawford. She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School. She then attended a Secretary...

May 14, 2025

Lyle Lynn Luhman, 86, of rural Natoma, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.

Lyle was born on October 25, 1938 on the family farm north of Natoma. He was one of six children born to Henry and Alvina (Tatkenhorst) Luhman. He grew up north of Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School...

May 8, 2025

Roy R. Krueger of Russell passed away surrounded by family after a short illness on May 8, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, at the age of 94.

Roy was born in Natoma, Kansas on January 8, 1931 to Harold R. and Yvonne (Paschal) Krueger. He grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School. He worked with his...

May 4, 2025

Shirley Ann (Pelland) Crawford, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Ks.

Shirley was born June 15, 1944 in Concordia, Kansas. She was the daughter of Milford F. and Mildred H. (Mosher) Pelland. Growing up she lived in Concordia, St. John and at the age of 9 moved to Russell where...

May 3, 2025

Roy Franklin Lange, 77, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Roy was born November 20, 1947 in Russell, Kansas. He was one of four children to Frank and Alma (Frick) Lange. He grew up on a farm north of Bunker Hill. At the age of 6, Roy’s family moved into Bunker Hill...

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Joan Weigel was born on December 8, 1940, in Russell, KS to Joseph and Eleanor (Tholen) Scheck and passed away on April 28, 2025, in Russell Kansas at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Joanie grew up in Gorham, Kansas, where she attended St. Mary Catholic School and graduated from Gorham High School. She later earned...

Apr 24, 2025

Robert Torres, (a.k.a. Cupcake) 49, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home in Russell.

Robert was born in San Antonio, Texas, in the backseat of a ‘57 Chevy, on September 01, 1975. He is the son of Rogelio and Rosalinda (Alvarez) Torres. He grew up and attended public schools in San Antonio, Texas, and at age...

Apr 21, 2025

Mary Ann Froelich, 90, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Mary Ann was born on May 17, 1934, in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert J. and Dorothy M. (Christy) Whitney. She grew up in Utica, Kansas, and graduated from Utica High School in 1952. She met, fell in love...

Apr 17, 2025

Kathy Ann “Peaches” Keller, 76, of Russell, Kansas and former Kansas City, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home.

Kathy was born on March 11, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Louise and Loretta June (Zimmer) Keller. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, most all her life and moved to Hays, Kansas, in...

Apr 10, 2025

Kyle Whitman (27), born on July 25, 1997, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Paradise, Kansas, on April 10, 2025. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Kyle grew up with a deep love for life and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Kyle will be remembered for his quick wit, his gentle heart, and his ability to find...

Apr 7, 2025

Barry Alan Carter, 70, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, April 07, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Barry was born on February 11, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest L. and Twila Mae (Vonfeldt) Carter. He moved to Russell in 1960, at age 5, when his father changed jobs. He grew up in Russell and...

Mar 25, 2025

Thurlene Jean (Larkins) Ruggels, of Russell, KS, was born August 23, 1931, in Republic KS to Clifford H. and Evelyn (Neil) Larkins. She went to her heavenly home on March 25, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

Most of Thurlene’s early life was spent in Burr Oak, KS with her siblings, Beverly and Ronald and parents. Midway through high school...

Mar 5, 2025

Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Blanke, 95, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Kenny was born September 9, 1929 in Nowata, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Herman and Mae (Mason) Blanke.  His father worked in the oil fields so they traveled around while he was growing up.  He...

Mar 3, 2025

Cathy Lynn Frazier, 69, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 4, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, to Herbert and Frances (Fischer) Kraft. Cathy grew up there and graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1973. Though she remained deeply connected to her hometown, she spent...

Mar 2, 2025

Kathleen Rose (Pasek) Modlin, 78, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Kathleen was born January 20, 1947, in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of twelve children born to Leo A. and Katherine (Bohnen) Pasek.  She grew up in the Russell, Bunker Hill and Dorrance areas. ...

Mar 1, 2025

Martin Robert Becker, 69, of Milberger, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Marty was born January 29, 1956, in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of LaVern H. and Elaine L. (Karst) Becker.  He grew up in the Milberger area, attended Lincoln Rural Elementary School and...