Thomas Lloyd Beatty, 74, of Luray, Kansas, went to Heaven with the Lord, on Sunday, July 03, 2022, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas after a valiant battle with numerous health issues. Thomas was born on May 25, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Lloyd R. and Bertha Maude (Reiss) Beatty.  He grew up in the Amherst area and graduated from Luray High School in the class of 1966 where he enjoyed playing football.  After high school, Tom attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas where he played football.  He met, fell in love and

Elaine Savilla Holmes, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Elaine was born on February 19, 1935, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey and Doris (Bennett) Covington.  She grew up in Phillips, Texas and graduated from Phillips High School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jack Holmes on November 01, 1953, in Phillips, Texas.  From this union Elaine and Jack were blessed with 3 children Tami, Julia and Tim.  The family lived in Sterling, Colorado, Cambridge, Nebraska and Farmington, New Mexico before moving

Bonnie Jean (Coleman) Kelly, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell. She was born September 27, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Allen and Irma (Callahan) Coleman.  Bonnie grew up in Omaha, graduating from Technical High School and continuing on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Omaha University in 1953.  While attending the university, she was active in the modern dance company. In August of 1953, Bonnie married Joseph M. Kelly, in Omaha, and began teaching art in the Omaha Public School system before they were blessed with four children: 

Barbara J. (Gregwire) Scheck, 71, of Russell, Kansas passed away Saturday evening, June 18, 2022 at her home. Barbara was born October 1, 1950 in Russell, the daughter of Gordon and Marilyn (Flohr) Gregwire. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 68. She then attended Emporia State University for a year and then transferred to Ft. Hays State University where she obtained a Degree in Nursing. Barbara was united in marriage to Timothy F. Scheck on August 7, 1971. This union was blessed with two daughters, Mindie and Kristie. They made their

Sadie Jo Louise Arnet, 27, of Russell, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 10, 2022. Sadie was born March 30, 1995 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Angie (Kaufman) Arnet. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 2013. She graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. She then attended and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. While in school she had an internship with St. Francis Ministries; after school she continued her employment

With great sadness, we report the passing of Captain Ronald Thielen, PO614 on Sunday November 07, 2021.  Ron was at home in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife, Mary, when he succumbed to heart disease after a long and valiant battle.  Captain Ron, as his friends knew him, was born on December 13, 1945 and hailed from Dorrance, a small town in central Kansas.  Ron was already a licensed pilot when he attended university in Kansas.  He then volunteered to become a pilot for the United States Marine Corps, where he flew the photo-reconnaissance version of the Grumman A-6 Intruder in

Curtis Eugene Bunting, 64, of Olmitz, Kansas, died on Saturday, June 04, 2022, at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. Curtis was born on September 05, 1957, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Conrad E. and Opal L. (Blew) Bunting.  He grew up in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1975.  Later, he graduated with a business and communications degree from Fort Hays State University. He lived in Wichita, Kansas, Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas. He moved back to Russell, then Olmitz, Kansas, where he made his permanent home, 10 years ago. He loved

Thomas Fredrick Tittel, 70, of Edgerton, Kansas, and former Russell resident, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 01, 2022. He was the son of Vernon and Peggy (Riley) Tittel. Thomas was born on July 22, 1951, in Russell, Kansas, where he grew up and was a graduate of Russell High School in the class of 1969. Tom was an avid athlete who loved to play football, basketball, and baseball and compete in track. Tom continued his education at Hutchinson Community College. Tom began his hard-working career by moving to North Dakota in the early 70s. He would then proceed to

Joyce Elaine (Hulse) Harkness, 81, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home with her husband and daughter by her side. Joyce was born August 15, 1940 in Plainville, Kansas.  She was one of five children born to Ray and Helen (Martin) Hulse.  At the age of two, her family moved to Russell, Kansas where she grew up and attended school. Joyce was united in marriage to Clarence Wayne Harkness on October 14, 1956 in Russell.  Wayne was in the military so they moved around to several Air Force bases before returning to Wichita after his