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

Craig Alan Hitschmann, 64, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Homestead of Russell Assisted Living in Russell, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on July 12, 1960, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Urban and Glenda (Wurm) Hitschmann.  He grew up in Beaver, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School in the class of 1979.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ronda Lea Beck on July 20, 1984, in Claflin, Kansas.  From this union Craig and Ronda were blessed with two daughters Rebecca and Amy.  The family moved

Charlotte Ann (Powell) Shaffer, 93, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital. Charlotte was born January 3, 1931, in Salina, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Anderson) Powell.  As a youth, she grew up in Salina and later moved to Bennington where she graduated from Bennington High School with the Class of 1947.  She then attended and graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in music education and a minor in Spanish in 1951.  While teaching she continued her education obtaining her master’s in music in 1960

Doris Bernice Jones, 101, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas. Doris was born on February 14, 1923, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Olinda (Krug) Kilian.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1941.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Cecil P. Jones on October 04, 1943, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Doris and Cecil were blessed with two sons Doug and Roger.  Doris worked as a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker as well as for

Brian D. Anschutz, 63, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home in Russell. Brian was born on April 22, 1961, in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was the son of Leland Wayne and Rita Gaye (Atwood) Anschutz.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1979. He worked in the oilfield industry as a floorhand for Rapid Well Service and J&M Well Service.  He enjoyed going fishing and being outdoors. He also loved hanging out with his friends and watching the Nascar Races on TV. He enjoyed going and watching

Kendall Ray Miner, 69, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Kendall was born June 13, 1955, in Chappell, Nebraska. He was one of five children born to Calvin Ray and Levina (Wages) Miner. At a young age, his family moved to the Osborne, Kansas area where he attended school. He graduated from Osborne High School in the Class of ’73. Kendall was united in marriage to Renee K. Mans on October 25, 1975 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Osborne. This union was blessed with a