Obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Lynda Jean (Faulkner) Varner, 80, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Towanda, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home in Russell, Kansas.

Lynda was born February 29, 1944, in El Dorado, the middle of three children born to Edward “Buck” and Frances Faulkner. She grew up in El Dorado and graduated from El Dorado High...

Oct 14, 2024

Richard Polcyn, 77, of Russell, Kansas died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Richard was born on November 14, 1946, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Florian “Mike” Joseph and Clemence “Clem” Katherine (Mudd) Polcyn. He grew up on the family farm south of Gorham, Kansas and then the family moved...

Oct 13, 2024

Grace Caroline Bohnen, 19, of Wilson, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, with her loving family by her side.

Grace was born November 17, 2004, in Wichita, Kansas.  She was the oldest of three children born to Todd and Christa (Whitebird) Bohnen. ...

Oct 12, 2024

Sammie Lee Bricker, 96, of San Marcos, Texas and former Gorham, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in San Marcos, Texas.

Sammie was born on July 19, 1928, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel T. and Lavita (Elliott) Steward.  She grew up in the Gorham and Russell, Kansas, area and graduated from Gorham High...

Oct 9, 2024

Shawn Delta Vandergon, 67, of Russell, Kansas, died on October 09, 2024, at Wilson Care and Rehabilitation in Wilson, Kansas.

Shawn was born on August 16, 1957, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Keith and Joyce (Boxberger) Jeffries.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1975.  She was united...

Oct 6, 2024

Jackie E. Benander, 92, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, October 06, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Jack was born on November 27, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Theodore A. and Isabelle Ann (Ladner) Benander.  He grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Topeka High School.  After high school Jack...

Oct 3, 2024

Linda Kay Neil, 72, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center.

Linda was born December 31, 1951 in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of two daughters born to Bentley Bond and Natalie (Farris) Moody.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  ...

Sep 27, 2024

Leonard E. Shannon, 95, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell.

Leonard was born on March 29, 1929, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of Edmond L. and Ollie (Weinhold) Shannon.  He grew up in Dorrance, Kansas and graduated from Dorrance High School.  He met, fell in love...

Sep 23, 2024

Phillip George Gibbs, Jr. 71, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Phil was born on December 16, 1952, in Jamestown, New York, the son of Phillip George, Sr. and Betty Jane (Mason) Gibbs.  He grew up in Frewsburg, New York and graduated from Frewsburg High School.  He also lived...

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Lois Parkhurst, 95, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday September 22, 2024, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Mary was born on February 01, 1929, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Carl W. and Olinda (Krug) Kilian.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1948.  She met, fell in...

Sep 19, 2024

Steve M. Wells, 59, of Olathe, KS died on September 19, 2024.  He came into this world kicking and screaming on August 12, 1965 at the Russell City Hospital, Russell, KS.   Steve is the son of Marion “Smokey” Lee Wells and Diana Lynn Mai (Milberger).  He was born and raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in...

Sep 6, 2024

Maryln Lee Boltin, 82, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Friday, September 06, 2024, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Maryln was born on May 07, 1942, in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth (Lord) Kaufman.  She grew up in Kingman, Kansas, and graduated from Kingman High School in the class of 1960,...

Sep 4, 2024

Margaret Lou (Marston) Beagley, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at her home.

Margaret was born January 26, 1944 in McPherson, Kansas.  She was one of seven children born to Delbert and Ada (Shaw) Marston.  She grew up in Canton, Kansas and graduated from Canton High School.  She then attended and obtained an...

Sep 1, 2024

Kat Cowley, 69, of Russell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas.

Kat, as she liked to be called, was born Kathy Sue Starnes on April 19, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was the first of four children to Eugene Richard and Edna Kathryn (LeMansky) Starnes. ...

Aug 27, 2024

Joetta M. (Nuss) Mai, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Joetta was born May 30, 1937 at her family home in Milberger, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Reuben and Elsie T. (Boxberger) Nuss.  She grew up on the family farm in Barton County near Milberger.  She...

Aug 24, 2024

Craig Alan Hitschmann, 64, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Homestead of Russell Assisted Living in Russell, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was born on July 12, 1960, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Urban and Glenda (Wurm) Hitschmann.  He grew up in Beaver, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School...

Aug 21, 2024

Charlotte Ann (Powell) Shaffer, 93, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Charlotte was born January 3, 1931, in Salina, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Anderson) Powell.  As a youth, she grew up in Salina and later moved to Bennington where she graduated from Bennington...

Aug 20, 2024

Kendall Ray Miner, 69, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

Kendall was born June 13, 1955, in Chappell, Nebraska. He was one of five children born to Calvin Ray and Levina (Wages) Miner. At a young age, his family moved to the Osborne,...

Aug 20, 2024

Doris Bernice Jones, 101, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Doris was born on February 14, 1923, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Olinda (Krug) Kilian.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1941.  She met, fell in love...

Aug 20, 2024

Brian D. Anschutz, 63, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home in Russell.

Brian was born on April 22, 1961, in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was the son of Leland Wayne and Rita Gaye (Atwood) Anschutz.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1979. He...