Obituaries

Aug 4, 2021

William Lee Hammack was born in West Plains, Missouri July 17th, 1954 to Herb and Mable (Collins) Hammack. He died August 4th, 2021 at KU Med Center surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; four children: Luke (Kerry), Joshua (Lacy), Shelley (Jason), and Rex (Sadee); nine grandchildren: Chase, Dalton, Dakota, Kassidy (Aaron), Caitlyn,...

Aug 3, 2021

Margaret F. Langhofer, 80, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday August 3, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Denver, Colorado, from cancer, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on December 3, 1940 in Glasgow, Scotland to William and Margaret Rea, the second of four children. Margaret came to the United States “because I wanted something...

Jul 24, 2021

Kiana Danell Adams, 25, of Stockton, Kansas, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home.

Kiana was born on August 25, 1995, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Liria (Herman) Adams.  She grew up in Hays, Kansas, and graduated from Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.  She met her fiancée Brett Kreutzer and from this union...

Jul 22, 2021

Gloria Ann Dockstader, 82, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell, Kansas.

Gloria was born on March 18, 1939, on the family farm in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the daughter of Guy and Elenore (Sharp) Duvall.  The youngest of 10 kids she grew up on the farm...

Jul 15, 2021

Sharon Lee (Smith) Shaw passed away quietly at her home in Roseville, California, on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the age of 85 years.

Sharon was born on April 10, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri to Troy Smith and Gertrude (Kirk) Smith.  She attended public schools in the Springfield area and then her family moved to the California...

Jul 5, 2021

Terry Allen Batt, 54, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in Thornton.

Terry was born October 23, 1966 in Russell, Kansas.  One of two sons born to Garry and Ellen (Boxberger) Batt.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School Class of 1985. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with...

Jul 5, 2021

Ronald M. Chesney, 72, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away after an extended battle with cancer Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Ronnie was born March 13, 1949 in Hays, Kansas. He was one of five sons born to Homer Bruce and Eileen (Meyers) Chesney. He grew up in Natoma and graduated...

Jun 27, 2021

Violet Marie (Gruver) Rutter, 97, of Russell, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Violet was born May 24, 1924 in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Chester and Olive (Haney) Gruver.  She grew up on her parent’s farm in Tinicum Township.  She attended Temple University and obtained a degree...

Jun 26, 2021

Frank James Herbel, 55, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his residence.

Frank was born April 28, 1966 in Russell, Kansas. The son of Theodore, Jr., and Bennie Ruth (Neff) Herbel. He grew up in Russell and worked at the Russell Daily News for many years as a delivery boy. Then he worked...

Jun 25, 2021

On June 25, 2021, Nelda Marie Resley, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Main Street Manor of Russell. She was 95 years old. Nelda loved her family, many pets and living in her small town. Nelda was born on November 23, 1925, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Forrest W. and Frances M. (Pritell) Leathers. She...

Jun 24, 2021

Esther Irene Rassette, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Esther was born on May 27, 1928, in rural Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of Alexander (A.D.) and Mollie (Weimaster) Schultz.  She was raised in the Lutheran Church.  She grew up in the Russell and Hoisington,...

Jun 19, 2021

Janice K. Kennedy, 79, of Wilson, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Janice was born on March 21, 1942, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of Ernie and Neva (McCoy) Vanderbur.  She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.  She...

Jun 18, 2021

Curtis Delmar Keil, 60, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas after a tragic auto accident.

Curtis was born on July 02, 1960, in Russell County, Kansas, the son of Delmar H. and Barbara J. (Peters) Keil.  He grew up in the Russell, Paradise and Natoma, Kansas...

Jun 13, 2021

Nathan Thomas Peterka, 35 , of Paola, Kansas left this world on June 13, 2021. You may have known him as “Turkey”, “Nater”, “Nateman,” “Nate”, or “Nae Nae.” If you knew Nathan, you know the world will not be the same without him.

Nathan was born June 21, 1985,in Hays, Kansas to Tom Peterka and Galene (Brown)...

Jun 7, 2021

Betty Ione (DeVore) Laubhan, 95, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Gage, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Betty was born January 29, 1926 in Russell County, Kansas.  She was the youngest of six children born to Verne and Eva Grace (Brown) DeVore.  She grew up and attended school in Gage...

Jun 3, 2021

Rohleder 59, of Gorham Kansas, died on Thursday, June 03, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born March 1, 1962 in Hays, KS to Norman and Vera (Rohr) Rohleder. He graduated from Russell High School class of 1980. He often talked about playing for the 4A State Championship in football, what a...

May 25, 2021

Infant Jentry Isabella Mai, of Russell, Kansas, was given to God on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Those Jentry leaves behind are her parents Matt and Erin Mai and sister Maeson T. Christie all of Russell, Kansas; paternal grandparents Gerald and Mary Mai from Russell, Kansas as well as many...

May 25, 2021

Susan Carolyn (Jeffus) Hill, 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Susan was born March 1, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was the daughter of Richard Fulton and Pepita(Otero) Park.  She grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High School...

May 23, 2021

Paxton Lewis Moreland, 28, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

Paxton was born July 10, 1992 in Hays, Kansas.  He was the son of Dennis Moreland, Jr. and Kelli Geary. He grew up and attended schools in Russell and Benson, Minnesota.  He graduated from Benson High...

May 22, 2021

Cathy (Cobb) Ruby, 69, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Cathy was born September 22, 1951 in Huntsville, Alabama.  She was one of eight children to David Ray and Lena Kathleen (Tate) Cobb.  She grew up in the Decatur, Alabama area and attended high school there. ...