Barbara Jean (Hufft) Reinhardt died of an apparent heart failure October 4, 2024, at the age of 91 at her home in Sun City, Arizona.  She was born September 09, 1933, in Sleeper, Missouri to James W. Hufft and Opal Webster Hufft.  Born during the depression, she attended schools in Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon and Washington before the family’s final move to Ellinwood, Kansas.  She graduated from high school there in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, Raymond J. Spacil that fall.  They lived on a farm near Ellinwood for 20 years and were blessed with 3 children.  The

Gerald “Allen” Hammersmith, 64, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home in Gorham, Kansas. Allen was born on April 18, 1960, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Gerald Dean and Mildred Marie (Crockett) Hammersmith.  He grew up in Gorham, Kansas, and graduated from Gorham High School in the class of 1978.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Lou Ann Schulte on February 24, 1979, in Walker, Kansas.  From this union Allen and Lou Ann were blessed with two children, Jared and Nicole.  He worked in the Oil Field Industry for

Anita Kay (Perkins) Gerhardt, 62, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Anita was born July 30, 1962, the daughter of Stanley and Jerilyn (Thompson) Perkins.  She grew up in McPherson, Kansas and Newton, Kansas.  She worked at DSNWK as a caretaker for many years. Anita’s family include her daughters, Crystal McCracken (Daniel Prine) and Heather Larson; brother, Val Baughman; and 10 grandchildren. Anita was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Vernon Perkins; and son, Curtis McCracken. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Chapel Of

James Christopher Fritz ,87, of Russell, Kansas went to eternal peace on November 1, 2024.  Jim was born on November 27, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan to David John and Rosella Olive (Hite) Fritz.   Jim was born into a family of nine children of which he was the fourth.  He grew up in Michigan and attended schools there.  He joined the Navy on August 27, 1954 and served for thirteen years.  During his navy years, he served his country as a radioman being deployed on several different ships around the world. His main base was in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a

Janice Kay (Miller) Miska, 83, of Hoisington, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Via Christa St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Janice was born September 4, 1941 in Ellsworth, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Steven and Ima (Grise) Miller.  She grew up in Kanopolis, Kansas, and graduated from the Kanopolis High School as the Valedictorian in the Class of 1959.  She then attended Barton County Community College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Nursing in the first ever Nursing graduating class. Janice was united in marriage to Arthur Miska in October,

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 School in 1962. She was united in marriage to Donald L. Varner, Sr. on September 16, 1962, and they were married for 51 years. This union was blessed with two children, Tammy and Donny. Lynda was extremely creative and artistic. She enjoyed many

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 to Russell, in 1958. He graduated from Russell High School in 1965 and continued his education at Pittsburg State University graduating in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology.  Richard was a member of the United States Army through the Reserve Officer

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.  From the age of infant to second grade, Grace’s family lived in Bel Aire, Kansas.  They moved to Wilson, where she grew up and graduated from Wilson High School in the Class of 23. Grace was a leader among her peers, family and

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 School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Melvin George Bricker on February 21, 1947, in Russell, Kansas.  She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family.  She also enjoyed listening to music, playing

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 in marriage to Bruce Michael Vandergon on August 14, 1976, in Atascadero, California.  She worked at McDonald’s in Russell and Hays for 17 years, as a file clerk for a law office, and for a call center in Omaha, Nebraska.  She enjoyed crocheting,