Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Kyle Whitman (27), born on July 25, 1997, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Paradise, Kansas, on April 10, 2025. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Kyle grew up with a deep love for life and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Kyle will be remembered for his quick wit, his gentle heart, and his ability to find...

Apr 7, 2025

Barry Alan Carter, 70, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, April 07, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Barry was born on February 11, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest L. and Twila Mae (Vonfeldt) Carter. He moved to Russell in 1960, at age 5, when his father changed jobs. He grew up in Russell and...

Mar 25, 2025

Thurlene Jean (Larkins) Ruggels, of Russell, KS, was born August 23, 1931, in Republic KS to Clifford H. and Evelyn (Neil) Larkins. She went to her heavenly home on March 25, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

Most of Thurlene’s early life was spent in Burr Oak, KS with her siblings, Beverly and Ronald and parents. Midway through high school...

Mar 5, 2025

Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Blanke, 95, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Kenny was born September 9, 1929 in Nowata, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Herman and Mae (Mason) Blanke.  His father worked in the oil fields so they traveled around while he was growing up.  He...

Mar 3, 2025

Cathy Lynn Frazier, 69, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 4, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, to Herbert and Frances (Fischer) Kraft. Cathy grew up there and graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1973. Though she remained deeply connected to her hometown, she spent...

Mar 2, 2025

Kathleen Rose (Pasek) Modlin, 78, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Kathleen was born January 20, 1947, in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of twelve children born to Leo A. and Katherine (Bohnen) Pasek.  She grew up in the Russell, Bunker Hill and Dorrance areas. ...

Mar 1, 2025

Martin Robert Becker, 69, of Milberger, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Marty was born January 29, 1956, in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of LaVern H. and Elaine L. (Karst) Becker.  He grew up in the Milberger area, attended Lincoln Rural Elementary School and...

Feb 28, 2025

Victor Leroy Dumler, 99, of Salina, Kansas and former Milberger, Kansas, resident, died on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Salina, Kansas.

Victor was born on June 23, 1925, in Russell County, Kansas, the son of George and Emma (Wegele) Dumler.  He grew up in the Milberger and Russell County, Kansas area...

Feb 25, 2025

Peggy Delores (Douglas) Schoenberger, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home in Russell.

Peggy was born July 6, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She was one of five children to William E. and Evelyne O. (Qualls) Douglas.  She grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and graduated from Ellis High School in 1964. ...

Feb 15, 2025

Carl LeRoy Stoppel, 63, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

LeRoy was born on August 12, 1961, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Carl Alvin and Pearl Mae (Bushell) Stoppel.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the...

Feb 13, 2025

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...

Feb 6, 2025

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...

Feb 4, 2025

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,...

Feb 1, 2025

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...

Jan 31, 2025

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...

Jan 28, 2025

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...

Jan 26, 2025

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...

Jan 19, 2025

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...

Jan 14, 2025

Richard Deines Michaelis , born on January 19, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was a dedicated professional engineer whose career spanned several decades and showcased his commitment to public service and civil engineering.  Raised in a hardworking family surrounded by faith in the Lord....

Jan 14, 2025

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...