Janet Joan Funk, 77, of Russell, Kansas died on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Main Street Manor of Russell, Kansas. Janet was born on June 30, 1946, in Russell. She was the daughter of LaVern H. and Elaine L. (Karst) Becker. She grew up on the family farm near Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1964. She then attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a Degree in Elementary Education. Janet was united in marriage to Wayne E. Funk on August 07, 1966 at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas.

Kenneth Wayne Kuntzsch, Sr., 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Kenneth was born on March 19, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, the son of William H. and Margaret F. Reddig.  He grew up in the Russell and Bunker Hill, Kansas, areas and attended local schools.  He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Linda Marie Dicus on February 06, 1967, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union they were blessed with four sons, James, Kevin, Lyndall and Kenneth.  He worked as an oilfield worker for Red Tiger

Ronald Hugh Combs, 85 departed this life quietly at his home in Georgetown, Texas on August 29, 2023. Ron was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1937.  He was the son of Cleo and Tessie Combs.  Ron’s childhood included frequent relocations, as his dad’s job took his family to many different oil fields.  He often lived in company camps.  His family eventually settled in Russell Kansas, where he attended all four hears of high school.  There, he met the love of his life, Mary Jane Boxberger.  The two were married in 1956, just before their sophomore year at Fort

Irene Emma Satchell, 98, of Russell, Kansas, and former Bunker Hill, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, September 07, 2023, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Irene was born on July 15, 1925, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the daughter of David J. and Anna (Steinle) Waymaster.  She grew up in Bunker Hill and attended Bunker Hill Schools and lived there and Russell, Kansas, most all her life.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to E. Paul Satchell on April 28, 1950, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Irene and Paul were blessed with 5 children Lester,

Leonard Brown was born June 23, 1943 to Donald and Evelyn Brown on the family farm southwest of Lucas. Leonard attended District 44 Elementary School – a one-room school southwest of Lucas, he graduated from Lucas High School, then attended Fort Hays State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag-Business. He married Doris Branda on November 9th, 1962 and enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. They farmed southwest of Lucas until his retirement. During his younger years Leonard served as a Wolf Creek Valley 4-H Club leader, was on the Russell County Fair Board, and the board

Vernon Delano Radke, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Vernon was born July 9, 1933 on the family farm near Milberger, Kansas.  He was the son of Tobias and Amelia (Bitter) Radke.  He grew up in the Milberger area and attended schools in Milberger and Russell.  He graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 51. Vernon was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Lynch on February 22, 1959 in Russell.  This union was blessed with two children; Mark and Robyn.  They made their home in Russell.  Pat preceded

Robert Charley “Basswood Bob” Oliva (62) was born on September 27, 1960 in Plainville, Kansas, to Ruth Lee (Price) and Charley Robert Oliva. Tragically, Bob lost his life in an automobile accident near his home in Ely, Minnesota, on August 24, 2023.  Raised in Russell, Kansas, Bob was no stranger to adventures with his siblings. From a young age, you could find him making any excuse to visit Lake Wilson to fish or water ski. He continued his passion for the outdoors as a member of the local boy scout troop, where he made memories each year, becoming an Eagle

Joyce Eileen (Boatright) Hemphill, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Eileen was born February 14, 1943 in Junction City, Kansas.  The daughter of Lawrence M. and Beatrice (Deines) Boatright.  Lawrence worked in the oil fields in central Kansas so they moved around during her childhood.  She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’61. Eileen was united in marriage to Earl M. Hemphill on September 2, 1962 in Russell.  This union was blessed with three children; Larry, James and Audra.  They made their home in Russell.  Earl

Eugene Donald “Gene” Karst, 88, of Russell, Kansas, passed away, Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Gene was born April 4, 1935 in Galatia, Kansas.  He was the son of Theodore and Rebecca (Morgenstern) Karst.  At the age of 10, his family moved to Russell where he attended schools.  He graduated from Russell High School in 1953.  He then attended two years at Ft. Hays State University. Gene was united in marriage to Janice (Langhofer) Jack on March 22, 1953.  This union was blessed with three sons; Steven, Darrell and Audie. Later on, Gene and

Dean Henry Boxberger, 92, of Russell, Kansas passed away on Wednesday August 16th 2023 at Main Street Manor in Russell.  Dean passed peacefully with family by his side, 24 days after the passing of his wife of 69 years, Betty. Dean was born on October 22, 1930, in Russell, the son of Solomon and Elfreda (Reinhardt, Boxberger) Stenzel.   He grew up and attended schools in Russell, graduating from Russell High School in 1948.  Dean was baptized in the Lutheran church in Milberger and confirmed in St John Lutheran Church, Russell.  He met and fell in love with Betty Ann