Obituaries

Jul 1, 2016

Douglas E. Rutherford, 68, of Russell, Kansas, died on July 01, 2016, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Douglas was born on October 07, 1947, in Little River, Kansas, the son of James E. and Beatrice Lucille (Tyrrell) Rutherford.  He spent his childhood in Aurora, Colorado and graduated from Hinkley High...

Jun 26, 2016

Jerry J. Crenshaw , 80, of Russell, Kansas died Sunday June 26, 2016 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.  Jerry was born June 13, 1936, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the son of Willis Alexander and Tilly Elizabeth (Leatherman) Crenshaw.  He grew up in Alva, Oklahoma and graduated from Alva High School in 1954.  He...

Jun 23, 2016

Clarence Pete Schneider , 89, of Wilson, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas.

Pete was born August 10, 1926, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Pete and Anna (Herdt) Schneider.  He grew up and attended school in Hoisington.

Jun 8, 2016

Mildred Mary Finnesy , 84, of Paradise and Russell County, Kansas, died on Wednesday, June 08, 2016, at the Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, Kansas.

Mildred was born on September 14, 1931, in the family home north of Russell, Kansas.  The daughter of John W. and Margaret E. (Stielow) Fuller.  She grew up...

May 29, 2016

Valerie C. VanLoenen , 55 of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her daughter Rachael's home in LaCrosse, Kansas.

Valerie was born on March 21, 1961, in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Lyle and Opal (Anthony) Casper.  Later the family moved to Russell, Kansas, where Valerie spent most of...

May 29, 2016

Paul G. Herdt , 93, of Gardendale, Texas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the Senior Care of Midland in Midland, Texas.

Paul was born on August 29, 1922, in Southeast Russell County, Kansas, the son of John Peter and Kathryn Elizabeth (Ehrlich) Herdt.  He was the...

May 16, 2016

John Bruce Brown , 72, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Wilson, Kansas.

John was born at the family home on July 14, 1943 in Quenemo, Kansas, the son of Orlin and Iva (Watkins) Brown.  He grew up and attended school in Ellinwood and...

May 12, 2016

Verna Viola Voos Mohr , 96, of Phoenix, Arizona and former Russell, Kansas, resident went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2016, at the Christian Care Nursing Center in Phoenix.

Verna was born on May 12, 1920 in Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob L. and Elizabeth (Herman) Voos. ...

May 9, 2016

Carol J. Keil-Sawyer , 79, of WaKeeney, Kansas, and former Russell resident died on Monday, May 09, 2016, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Carol was born on December 01, 1936, in rural Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Gerhard and Elma (Galliart) Keil.  She grew up in the Barton County...

Apr 27, 2016

John Alfred Wallace , 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Luray, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

John was born on the family farm north of Luray on March 23, 1929, the son of William Smith and Jean Grace (Whiteley) Wallace.  John grew...

Apr 24, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Shirley Louise Bronson Taylor, 80, left this world in peace for her new home in Heaven on April 24, 2016. Shirley was the youngest of four daughters born to Bert and Rose Bronson of Bunker Hill, Kansas.  Her three sisters, Mary Lou, Doris, and Betty, along with Shirley and her parents moved...

Apr 17, 2016

Sterling Bruce Borthwick , 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Stoneybrook Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manhattan, Kansas.

Sterling was born on April 21, 1957 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Donald R. and JoAnn (Dougherty) Borthwick.  His family moved around while he was growing up, but...

Apr 9, 2016

James David “Jim” Hopper, Jr., 94, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Jim was born October 4, 1921 in Gem, Kansas, the son of James D. Sr., and Mary E. (Shoffner) Hopper.  He grew up on the family farm near Gem and graduated from Gem...

Apr 9, 2016

Liz Beth (Walker) Barrett , 54, of Pratt, Kansas and formerly of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at her home.

Liz was born May 8, 1961 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Robert J. and Patricia (Kilian) Walker.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She...

Apr 5, 2016

Leona L. Keys , 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 05, 2016, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.

Leona was born on February 11, 1919, in Tampa, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Heffle) Dick.  She grew up in the Russell area and attended local schools.  She met,...

Mar 31, 2016

William Duane “Bill” Driscoll , 63, of Russell, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home.

Bill was born November 29, 1952 in Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of Jack D. and Hazel (Trast) Driscoll.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  He then attended two years at...

Mar 28, 2016

Virginia F. Galyardt, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Cremation has been selected by the family.  No services are scheduled at this time.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge...

Mar 22, 2016

Helen M. Nutsch , 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Helen was born on February 17, 1926, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Katherine (Rein) Dumler.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1944. ...

Mar 21, 2016

Evelyn Mae Evans , 87, of Russell died Monday, March 21, 2016, at Russell Regional Hospital. Evelyn was born Nov. 28, 1928 at Charleston, Ark, the eldest daughter of John R. and Eva (Buckner) Ralston. Evelyn lived her early years and started elementary school in the Charleston area. Later the family moved to Ottawa, Ill, then...

Mar 20, 2016

Margaret Louise Untereiner , 64, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Ellis, Kansas.

Margaret was born on February 12, 1952, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Frank W. and Isabelle D. (Brack) Untereiner.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High...