Arleene Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier, 90, of Salina, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home in Salina, Kansas. Arleene was born June 7th, 1934, to John R. and (Ernabelle) June (Klump) Duerksen in Bessie, Oklahoma.  When she was a small child, the family moved to a farm about 4 miles northwest of Weatherford, Oklahoma.  Arleene attended high school in Weatherford and graduated with the class of 1952.  She then continued to live at home and rode the school bus into Weatherford to attend and graduated from Southwestern College in 1956 with a Bachelor Degree in Education.  Arleene’s first

Larry Matthew Morrill, 81, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Larry was born on November 07, 1943, in Russell, Kansas, the son of John Cline and Edythe Laverne (Parrott) Morrill.  Larry grew up in the Russell County area in and around Luray, Kansas.  He graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1961 and from Fort Hays State University in 1967 with degrees in Agriculture and Biological Science. He was blessed with two children, Sheila and Monty.  He worked his family farm and enjoyed being outdoors, farming, and

Wayne Rudolph “Chief” Krug, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Wayne was born February 11, 1944 in Russell, Kansas.  He was one of four children to Rudolph C. and Lorraine I. (Muth) Krug.  He grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1962.  He then attended Emporia State University before returning home to farm with his father on the family farm south of Russell. Wayne was a farmer and rancher most of his life.  He was very proud of his family’s

Susan Marie Marshall-Reinhardt, age 77 passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Susan was born on October 25, 1947, the daughter of Martin and Clarice (New) Reinhardt. Susan was a cherished member of her community, known for her kindness and generosity. Susan attended Russell High School, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with love and service. She first married Phillip Goettel, with whom she had two sons, Joseph and Brian. Her family expanded with the birth of her grandchildren, Kelly, Kevin and Shelbi Goettel, and her great-granddaughter, Julie Repass, all of whom she adored

Angeline Marie “Angie” Green, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Angie was born on July 03,1928, in Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of David C. and Amelia (Ehrlich) Ehrlich.  She grew up on the family farm east of Russell and attended rural Russell County schools.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Everett James Green on April 20, 1962, in Hastings, Nebraska.  From this union Angie and Everett were blessed with two children, Lionel and Gwenna.  Angie enjoyed being a

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,