Dennis Lee Albrecht, age 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 13, 2025, at his home.  Dennis was born May 7, 1942, at his home in Paradise, Kansas to Edward and Meta (Paulsen) Albrecht.  Dennis grew up in the Paradise area and graduated from Paradise High School in 1960.  He was married to his high school sweetheart, and the love of his life Donna (Schmidtberger) on July 7, 1963, in Paradise, Kansas.  They made their home in Russell after marriage.  The union was blessed with two daughters, Debra and Tamera. Dennis attended trade school for a short time after

Christopher Mark “Chris” Stielow, 55, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Thursday, February 06, 2025, at his home in Paradise. Chris was born on July 30, 1969, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Kenneth L. and Patricia (Comingdeer) Stielow.  He grew up in Concordia, Kansas until he was 5 years old.  In 1975, he and the family moved to the family farm south of Paradise, Kansas, he was very blessed to be able to live and grow up close to his grandparents.  He attended Bickerdyke Elementary, Ruppenthal Middle School and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1990.  He

Camilla Kay Hardy passed away on December 14, 2024, at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, Virginia. She was born on March 27, 1937, in Lucas, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna Elizabeth (Stadola) Aksamit and was the youngest of eleven children.  She was loved and will be missed by her family and friends, but she has gone on to be with the love of her life, James Hardy, who preceded her in death. They shared 58 years together and after they were married, she lived most of her life in Alexandia, Virginia. She graduated from secretarial college

Wade Ellsworth Winder, 64, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Wade was born July 15, 1960 in Plainville, Kansas. He was one of four children born to Blaine E. and Lola Mae (Boyd) Winder. He grew up on a farm northeast of Natoma, Kansas, and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 79. He then attended NCK Vo-Tech of Beloit, Kansas for two years. Wade served his country in the Army Reserves from 1979 to 1985 and served out of Hays, Kansas. Wade was a welder with his

William Dean Dole, 73, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. William was born July 26, 1951 in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Marie (Beaty) Dole.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  He then attended the Aims Junior College in Colorado.  He did local car detailing and worked with the Wire Company.  He was a movie buff that enjoyed 30’s and 40’s movies and early sitcom shows. William is survived by his cousin, Larry Nelson (Cathy) of Russell, Kansas; cousin,

Ethel June Knackstedt, 91, of Hutchinson, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas resident, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Wesley Towers Residential Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. June was born on July 06, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Harry A. and Lydia I. (Bennett) Price.  She grew up in Russell and attended Russell public schools.  She had 6 sisters and 1 brother and had to quit school to get a job and help provide for her family.  She worked 48 hours a week at Russell Steam Laundry making 40 cents an hour and gave $5.00 a week

June Carolyn Phillips, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. June was born on August 08, 1947, in Little Falls, New York, the daughter of Deforrest Vicker and Helen Louise (Walden) Phillips.  She moved to Russell, Kansas in 1964, and worked for the Russell Rest Home and later became Wheatland Nursing Center.  She worked as a cook and housekeeper from 1964 to 1990 when she retired.  She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Russell.  She enjoyed walking her dog, embroidery work and spend quality time with

Brandon Dee Cline, 43, of Luray, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born August 27, 1981, in Ransom, Kansas, during a family move from Ness City to WaKeeney. He grew up in WaKeeney and graduated from Trego Community High School in 1999. After graduation, he took a job with a harvest crew which led him to meet the love of his life, Tammera Robbins. In the following years they moved to Kissimmee, Florida, where Brandon pursued his passion for marine mechanics, earning his Marine

Gerald Lee “Gary” Meis, 89, of Russell Kansas, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Russell Regional Hospital. Gerald was born on August 4, 1935, in Catherine, Kansas and was the son of Aegedius Meis and Celestina (Karlin) Meis.  He grew up in Catherine and attended school there and later in Hays, Kansas.  He worked in the dairy business in his early years before joining the Navy, where he served as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He was joined in marriage to Gracia Ostrom (Rassette) on September 5th, 1956, in St. Mary’s Church in Russell, Kansas.  From this union, they were blessed

Brenda Jean Neal, 71, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Russell Regional Hospital ER. Brenda was born November 17, 1953, in Bakersfield, California.  She was the daughter of Octavia Neal.  She grew up in Bakersfield until the age of 18 when she moved to El Reno, Oklahoma.  She moved to Russell in 2005. Brenda was a devoted homemaker for her children and grandchildren.  Nothing was more important than her “Grandbabies”.  She spent most of her time caring for her family and attending all their activities.  She was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church. Surviving