Jackie E. Benander, 92, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, October 06, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Jack was born on November 27, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Theodore A. and Isabelle Ann (Ladner) Benander.  He grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Topeka High School.  After high school Jack served his country and enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War era.  After serving his country he worked for many years for the telephone company as a telephone lineman.  He met, fell in love and was united in

Linda Kay Neil, 72, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center. Linda was born December 31, 1951 in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of two daughters born to Bentley Bond and Natalie (Farris) Moody.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She has lived most of her life in Russell, except for the last couple of years where she resided in Hays. Linda was in Banking most of her career.  She was the Assistant Vice President for Wilson State Bank in Russell, Kansas, where she retired due to health reasons in 2013.  Before that

Leonard E. Shannon, 95, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell. Leonard was born on March 29, 1929, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of Edmond L. and Ollie (Weinhold) Shannon.  He grew up in Dorrance, Kansas and graduated from Dorrance High School.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Dolores D. Major on October 09, 1955 in Russell.  From this union Leonard and Dolores were blessed with two children Randall and Lenette.  Leonard was owner and operator of Shannon’s Appliance opening his Russell store in the

Phillip George Gibbs, Jr. 71, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Phil was born on December 16, 1952, in Jamestown, New York, the son of Phillip George, Sr. and Betty Jane (Mason) Gibbs.  He grew up in Frewsburg, New York and graduated from Frewsburg High School.  He also lived in Cloverdale, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana for many years before moving to Russell, Kansas in 2019, working as a heavy machinery mover and millwright.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Linda Lorena Harmon on August 22, 2023, in

Mary Lois Parkhurst, 95, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday September 22, 2024, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas. Mary was born on February 01, 1929, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Carl W. and Olinda (Krug) Kilian.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1948.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to James Lee Parkhurst on April 03, 1949, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Mary and James were blessed with four children Pam, Daniel, Julie and Laura.  Mary was an avid Bridge and Canasta Player, she enjoyed

Steve M. Wells, 59, of Olathe, KS died on September 19, 2024.  He came into this world kicking and screaming on August 12, 1965 at the Russell City Hospital, Russell, KS.   Steve is the son of Marion “Smokey” Lee Wells and Diana Lynn Mai (Milberger).  He was born and raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1983.  He went on to Salina Vo Tech for Auto Mechanics school to follow in his Grandpa Jake Milberger footsteps.   Steve was united into marriage to Melinda Suzanne Keberlein on February 18, 1995 in Russell, KS.  He became very involved

Maryln Lee Boltin, 82, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Friday, September 06, 2024, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Maryln was born on May 07, 1942, in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth (Lord) Kaufman.  She grew up in Kingman, Kansas, and graduated from Kingman High School in the class of 1960, and attended Pittsburg State University for 2 years.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Arthur “Art” Boltin on August 25, 1963, in Kingman, Kansas.  From this union Maryln and Art were blessed with two sons Shawn and Steve. 

Margaret Lou (Marston) Beagley, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at her home. Margaret was born January 26, 1944 in McPherson, Kansas.  She was one of seven children born to Delbert and Ada (Shaw) Marston.  She grew up in Canton, Kansas and graduated from Canton High School.  She then attended and obtained an associate’s degree from Adela Hale Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas. Margaret was united in marriage to Leon W. Beagley on March 12, 1967 in Canton, Kansas.  This union was blessed with two sons; David and Terry.  They made their home in Geneseo and

Kat Cowley, 69, of Russell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas. Kat, as she liked to be called, was born Kathy Sue Starnes on April 19, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was the first of four children to Eugene Richard and Edna Kathryn (LeMansky) Starnes.  She grew up between Bison, Kansas, and Ellinwood, Kansas.  She graduated from Ellinwood High School in the Class of 1973.  She later achieved a degree from Hays Academy of Hair Design in Hays, Kansas. Kat enjoyed working as a hairdresser much of her

Joetta M. (Nuss) Mai, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Joetta was born May 30, 1937 at her family home in Milberger, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Reuben and Elsie T. (Boxberger) Nuss.  She grew up on the family farm in Barton County near Milberger.  She attended Liberty School in Barton County, then graduated from Russell High School. Joetta was united in marriage to Howard E. Mai on August 19, 1956 at the American Lutheran Church in Milberger.  This union was blessed with two children; Mona and Michele.  They