Candi Mae (Bernard) Wagner, 46, of Russell, Kansas, entered into her eternal rest Monday, November 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle against cancer. Candi was born December 17, 1976 in Beloit, Kansas. She was the daughter of Dan E. and Deborah M. (Brummer) Bernard. Candi grew up in Beloit until the year of 1987, when her family moved to Russell, Kansas. She graduated from Russell High School in 1995. She then attended Fort Hays State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Health and

Jeffrey Wayne Hare, 46, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, November 04, 2023, at the Russell Regional Hospital          Jeffrey was born on September 11, 1977, in LaMesa, California the son of Cindy L. Ford. He grew up in LaMesa until he was 10 years old and moved to Kansas in 1987. He attended school in Haviland Schools in Havilan, Kansas. He moved to Russell, Kansas, in 1994 and made Russell his permanent home.  Jeffrey is survived by his mother Cindy L. Ford of Russell, Kansas; daughter Natasha Hare, sons Ashtyn Hare, Zander Hare and David Hare all of Russell,

Evans Lawerence Cooley, 82, of Alton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Salina Medical Center from complications associated with MDS.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Evans was born on Christmas Day in 1940 on the family farm south of Alton.  He was the only child of Everett and Verla (Byfield) Cooley.  He often jokingly would say that he had not made it far in life, because he still slept in the bedroom he was born in.  He graduated from Alton High School in 1959, where he excelled as a running back on the football team.  He

Janice Elaine Stoppel, 89, of Russell, Kansas, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Russell, Kansas. Janice was born on September 27, 1934, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Albert E. and Amelia C. (Meier) Strecker.  A lifelong resident of Russell, she graduated from Russell High School in 1952.  She married the love of her life Bennie Dean Stoppel on October 20, 1957, in Russell.  Janice and Bennie were blessed with 3 sons Brad, Blaine, and Mike.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church and was an active member of the Women’s Circle

Janet Joan Funk, 77, of Russell, Kansas died on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Main Street Manor of Russell, Kansas. Janet was born on June 30, 1946, in Russell. She was the daughter of LaVern H. and Elaine L. (Karst) Becker. She grew up on the family farm near Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1964. She then attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a Degree in Elementary Education. Janet was united in marriage to Wayne E. Funk on August 07, 1966 at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas.

Kenneth Wayne Kuntzsch, Sr., 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Kenneth was born on March 19, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, the son of William H. and Margaret F. Reddig.  He grew up in the Russell and Bunker Hill, Kansas, areas and attended local schools.  He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Linda Marie Dicus on February 06, 1967, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union they were blessed with four sons, James, Kevin, Lyndall and Kenneth.  He worked as an oilfield worker for Red Tiger

Ronald Hugh Combs, 85 departed this life quietly at his home in Georgetown, Texas on August 29, 2023. Ron was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1937.  He was the son of Cleo and Tessie Combs.  Ron’s childhood included frequent relocations, as his dad’s job took his family to many different oil fields.  He often lived in company camps.  His family eventually settled in Russell Kansas, where he attended all four hears of high school.  There, he met the love of his life, Mary Jane Boxberger.  The two were married in 1956, just before their sophomore year at Fort

Irene Emma Satchell, 98, of Russell, Kansas, and former Bunker Hill, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, September 07, 2023, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Irene was born on July 15, 1925, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the daughter of David J. and Anna (Steinle) Waymaster.  She grew up in Bunker Hill and attended Bunker Hill Schools and lived there and Russell, Kansas, most all her life.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to E. Paul Satchell on April 28, 1950, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Irene and Paul were blessed with 5 children Lester,

Leonard Brown was born June 23, 1943 to Donald and Evelyn Brown on the family farm southwest of Lucas. Leonard attended District 44 Elementary School – a one-room school southwest of Lucas, he graduated from Lucas High School, then attended Fort Hays State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag-Business. He married Doris Branda on November 9th, 1962 and enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. They farmed southwest of Lucas until his retirement. During his younger years Leonard served as a Wolf Creek Valley 4-H Club leader, was on the Russell County Fair Board, and the board

Vernon Delano Radke, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Vernon was born July 9, 1933 on the family farm near Milberger, Kansas.  He was the son of Tobias and Amelia (Bitter) Radke.  He grew up in the Milberger area and attended schools in Milberger and Russell.  He graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 51. Vernon was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Lynch on February 22, 1959 in Russell.  This union was blessed with two children; Mark and Robyn.  They made their home in Russell.  Pat preceded