Wilma Ella (Luhman) Zeigler, 95, of Natoma, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Wilma was born September 1, 1927 on the family farm north of Natoma.  She grew up on the farm and attended country schools.  She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 1946. Wilma met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Leo William Zeigler on June 6, 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Natoma.  This union was blessed with six children; Carol, Ken, Dan, Nancy, Linda and Tracy.  They made their

James William Treadway, 82, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home in Russell, Kansas. James was born on January 02, 1941, in Fayetteville, West Virginia, the son of James and Edith (Thomas) Treadway.  He grew up and attended schools in Fayetteville, West Virginia.  In 1958 at age 17 he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 20 years.  He fought in the Vietnam war for 12 months and was awarded many military honors including the Purple Heart.  He found true love  later in life, for the past 15 years he was

Andrew Wade Boettcher, 16, of Russell, passed away on May 21, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident with his family by his side. Andrew was born January 19, 2007 in Hays, Kansas.  The son of Wade M. Boettcher and Amber M. Oliver.  He was living in Russell and attended. Russell High School. He has been very active with wrestling and football since third grade. He enjoyed playing online video games, spending time in the weight room and hanging out with his family and friends.  Andrew was the kid that always tried to do the right

Dr. Gary K. Crnic, DDS, 77, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Collins House – Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. Gary was born December 3, 1945 in Richmond Heights, Missouri.  He was the son of Fred J. and Edith (King) Crnic.  He grew up mainly in Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  After high school he attended Central Missouri State College and studied chemistry.  Following graduation from CMSC he was accepted to the University of Missouri, Kansas City Dental School and graduated with a doctorate in dental surgery. Gary served his country

Donna “Beth” Whitman, 95, of Paradise, Kansas passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Ks. Beth was born July 21, 1927 at the family home in Waldo, Ks. She was an identical twin to Billie and they were the daughters of Jacob and Clemmar (Knapp) Luder. She grew up in Waldo, Ks and graduated from the Waldo High School in 1945. She went on to earn her teaching certificate at Fort Hays University. During this time she worked as a secretary at Walker Air Force Base near Hays. She met Elbert “Spud” Whitman when

Malachi Patrick Miller, 12, of Gorham, Kansas entered eternity Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home after battling a year long illness. Malachi was born August 23, 2010 at his home, in a hurry to enter this world, as he arrived just minutes after the midwife rolled in. Malachi got to work immediately with his unique personality, sense of humor, and quick wit. He loved putting a smile on anyone’s face. Malachi was the fourth of six children who were affectionately known as the “Miller 6-pack.”  After losing his father to a similar illness at the age of 6, Malachi

Edith “Edie” May (Miller) Siemers, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Russell Regional Hospital. Edie was born July 26, 1933 at the Georgetown Hospital in Washington D.C., one of five children born to Thomas L. and Alice L. (Chapman) Miller. She grew up in Arlington, Virginia and graduated from Holy Trinity High School before attending the St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing-Baltimore to get her nursing degree. Through a chance introduction from their siblings, Edie and Delvin “Del” Siemers met and were later married on January 18, 1958 at the St. Ann Catholic Church in

Carl Tobias “CT” Radke, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell. Carl was born in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Tobias and Amelia (Bitter) Radke.  He grew up in Milberger, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in 1954.  After high school he joined the United States Navy serving on the USS Battleship Missouri.  After serving his country, he met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Margaret JoAnn Boele on December 26, 1971.  From this union Carl and Margaret were blessed with two children, son Michael and

Lawrence W. Ehrlich, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, Kansas. Lawrence was born on July 17, 1926, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Gotfred and Ida C. (Strecker) Ehrlich.  He grew up in Russell and attended Russell schools.  He joined the United States Army during the Korean war and was inducted in October 1944.  After serving his country, he met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Victoria B. Michaelis on November 16, 1947, in Russell, Kansas at the St. John Lutheran Church.  From this union Lawrence

Pastor Earl Jack Haggard, 69, of Cawker City, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, entered into his eternal reward on  Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Earl was born on February 09, 1954, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Cliff Youngblood “Jack” and Delores May (Rager) Haggard.  The family moved to Texas and Earl lived there until he was in the 6th grade then moved back to Abilene.  He finished his schooling at Abilene High School in the class of 1972.  He met, fell in love, and was united in