Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Steven Bradley Reed, 54, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.

Steven was born on October 12, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Thomas Milton and Keitha Ann (Morgan) Reed.  He grew up in central Kansas, where he went on to work primarily in the oil and manufacturing industries. He moved...

Jan 20, 2021

Raymond Curtis Mader, 55, of Russell, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Curtis was born June 15, 1965 in Emporia, Kansas, one of four children born to Marvin Eugene and Vicky Sue (Landis) Mader.  He grew up in Emporia until 1981 when his family moved to Russell and...

Jan 20, 2021

Chester Lee (Chet) Goodheart, 80, met Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Jean Goodheart, and their two daughters and their families – Teresa and Mike Gates of Fairplay CO and Colleen Jensen of Loveland CO, four grandchildren, Jennifer Jensen of Westminster, CO, Ryan (Cassie) Gates of...

Jan 15, 2021

Janet Sue McAdoo, 69, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Wilson Rehabilitation and Care Center in Wilson, Kansas.

Janet was born on August 28, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Wilford E. and Henrietta (Eberle) Ross.  She grew up in Hays and graduated from Marian High School in the class of...

Jan 13, 2021

Mark Johnson Paschal, 67, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.

Mark was born December 18, 1953 in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of Willis Albert “Bill” and Wilma Joyce (Johnson) Paschal.  He grew up in Luray and graduated...

Jan 10, 2021

Donald James Vonfeldt, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Donald was born March 5, 1931 in Russell, Kansas, the son of Peter G. and Teresa (Wittman) Vonfeldt.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.

Donald met, fell in love,...

Jan 6, 2021

Donald “Don” Wayne Hull, age 84, of Omaha, NE died Wednesday, January 6 th at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Don Hull was born February 2 nd , 1936, in Lincoln, Kansas, and while he lived in many small Kansas towns during his childhood, he spent from 8 th grade until High School Graduation in Waldo, Kansas.  He...

Jan 6, 2021

Mary Jane (Major) Steinle, 83, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Sunshine Meadows Assisted Living in Buhler, Kansas.

Mary Jane  was born to Benjamin and Freda (Kaps) Major on May 3, 1937, in Ellsworth, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at the age of 83, on January 6, 2021.

It was...

Jan 5, 2021

Carla Laurann (Phillips) Batt, 70, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Carla was born August 21, 1950 in Russell, Kansas.  One of three children born to Kenneth Franklin and Ruth Elizabeth (Motzner) Phillips.  She grew up in Russell County close to Amhearst and graduated...

Dec 30, 2020

John Reynold Farrell, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

John was born on October 11, 1929, in Abbeyville, Louisiana, the son of James and Eunice (Herbert) Farrell.  He grew up in Graham County, Kansas and graduated from Palco High School in the class of 1947. ...

Dec 27, 2020

K Ronald Somers, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

K was born September 27, 1933 in Fredonia, Kansas.  He was the son of Rhea Moore and Thelma Doris (Davis) Somers.  His dad was a Teacher so during his childhood the family moved many times.  He graduated from Bloom...

Dec 24, 2020

Opal Louise Bunting, 85, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the Main Street Manor Care Center in Russell, Kansas.

Opal was born on July 26, 1935, in Partridge, Kansas, the daughter of Edmond and Ethel (Nelson) Blew.  She grew up in Sylvia, Kansas, and graduated from Sylvia Rural High School.  After high school...

Dec 23, 2020

Frances Mae (Laubhan) Wagner, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Homestead Assisted Living in Russell.

Frances was born March 14, 1929 in Russell, the daughter of Gottfred and Eva Elizabeth (Ehrlich) Laubhan.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’47.  During high school, she...

Dec 23, 2020

Shirley Jean Miller, 86, of Claflin, Kansas, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home in Claflin.

Shirley was born on August 09, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert “Boots” and Helen (Sullivan) Shumaker.  She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.  After high school she attended Marymount College in...

Dec 20, 2020

Darleen Kay Bradford, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly of Okeechobee, Florida passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her son’s home in Kansas City.

Darleen was born in Lyons, Kansas, on April 23, 1938, the daughter of Denzil F. and Jewel E. (Vaughn) Bradford.  She grew up in Kansas and graduated from Lindsborg High School...

Dec 20, 2020

Lytle Gene Cross, 83, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas.

Lytle was born on January 29, 1937, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Marlin and Esther (Kraus) Cross.  He grew up in rural Russell County, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.  He met, fell...

Dec 19, 2020

Ruth E. Bartlett, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Ruth was born on September 04, 1927, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Allen Ray and Jessie (Herron) Scott.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She met, fell in love and was...

Dec 19, 2020

Richard Keith Howe, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Homestead Assistant Living Facility of Russell.

Keith was born on December 22, 1928 to Aaron R. Howe and Ann (Walley) Howe in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He was an only child. He grew up and attended school in Kingfisher until his family moved to...

Dec 17, 2020

Marvin Eugene Mader, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Marvin was born on April 18, 1939, in Grainfield, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Helen (Dreher) Mader.  He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1957.  He...

Dec 17, 2020

LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis), 87, died on December 17,2020 due to  complications from a recent stroke.

LaJune was born on April 07, 1933 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Huldrich and Sarah (Deines) Michaelis. She grew up and attended school in rural Russell County. After grade school she helped with the family farm and worked at a...