Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas.  The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette.  She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953.  The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank.  After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years.  She retired in 1996.  Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954. 

Tyner A. Wittman, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away March 12, 2022 in the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Tyner was born March 22, 1937 in Russell.  He was the son of Leslie A. and Floreine (Lancaster) Wittman.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. Tyner was united in marriage to Berniece Reinhart on April 26, 1980.  They made their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tyner was a Manager of a motel in Colorado Springs for over 30 years.  Then moved back to Russell and worked at Fossil Station for 12 years.  He was a

Elmer Wilmer Maier, 96, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell, Kansas Elmer was born on August 24, 1925, on the Maier family farm 11 miles south of Gorham, Kansas.  He was the son of John and Lydia (Lohmann) Maier.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church in rural Russell.  He attended a one room school house until 8th grade.  While attending one of many community dances Elmer met his future wife Hilda I. Funk.  They were united in marriage on February 22, 1948, at the Bender

Ronald Joe Raymer, 70, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Russell Regional Hopsital in Russell Kansas. Ronn was born December 12, 1951 in Pratt, Kansas.  He was the son of Harvey Milton and Peggy Ann (Bunyan) Raymer.  He grew up in Pratt and Great Bend, Kansas, graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College. Ronn was united in marriage to Sherry A. Clark on June 3, 1972 in Great Bend.  This union was blessed with three sons; Travis, Kevin and Tanner.  They made their home in Great Bend for a couple of

Patrick Thomas McNelis, 61, of Russel, Kansas died on Monday, March 7th, 2022, in his home in Russel. Patrick was born May 21, 1960 in Duluth, MN to his parents, William and Philomena (Rameno) McNelis. He grew up in Duluth, MN and graduated from Duluth High in the class of 1978. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force which he considered a civic duty and honor.  He had 4 children, 3 daughters and a  son: Nick, Stacie, Jennifer and Lainey. Although he was a shrewd businessman, the largest aspect of his identity was being a father. Nothing

Steven Lee Hoop, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Steve was born September 9, 1945 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Joe & Peggy (Lemmon) Hoop.  At a young age his family moved to Russell, where he grew up and graduated from Russell High School. Steve served his country in the US Army.  He was stationed in Korea. Steve worked in the chemical lab at the Texeco Refinery in El Dorado, Kansas for many years.  He also did insulation installment jobs in the area.  He was a Life

Kelsey Renay (Ammons) Hogan, 40, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Her battle with cancer is over.  Her forever home is built and she is with the Lord. Kelsey was born August 25, 1981 in Wichita, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Rodney Lee and Jan Renee (Mettlen) Ammons.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She then attended Brown Mackie College in Salina and completed studies in Criminal Justice. Kelsey was working for Options in Hays as a Domestic Abuse Counselor and was an

Jesse Don Smith, 46, of Russell, Kansas, died suddenly from diabetic complications on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 01, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, February 28, 2022, with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday evening at the mortuary. Jesse was born on March 20, 1975, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Roy Smith and Meri Cathlene McLain.  He grew up

Maurice Alvin Yarmer, 67, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Galatia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Maurice was born October 28, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was the son of Milton A. and Mary Agnes (Gleissner) Yarmer.  He grew up on the family farm north of Galatia.  He graduated from Hoisington High School in the Class of ‘72. Maurice was united in marriage to Julia “Julie” Lee on April 23, 1988, in Milberger, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Justin, Neil and Sara.  They made their home

Gary Hashenberger, 78, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 21, 2022, at his home in Russell. Gary was born on May 10, 1943, in Hill City, Kansas, the son of William and Metta (Dawson) Hashenberger.  He grew up in Bogue, Kansas and graduated from Bogue High School.  After high school, he served his country by enlisting in the United States Army.  He worked as a pulling unit operator in the oil field industry. He is survived by his brother Arthur Hashenberger and wife Kathy of Russell, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruby, 2 sisters