Curtis Delmar Keil, 60, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas after a tragic auto accident. Curtis was born on July 02, 1960, in Russell County, Kansas, the son of Delmar H. and Barbara J. (Peters) Keil.  He grew up in the Russell, Paradise and Natoma, Kansas areas, and graduated from Russell High School.  He was married to Peggy Eulert and from this union they were blessed with 3 boys David, Drew and Owen.  Curtis and Peggy divorced and later he was married to Debbie LaBarge.  He worked many years

Nathan Thomas Peterka, 35, of Paola, Kansas left this world on June 13, 2021. You may have known him as “Turkey”, “Nater”, “Nateman,” “Nate”, or “Nae Nae.” If you knew Nathan, you know the world will not be the same without him. Nathan was born June 21, 1985,in Hays, Kansas to Tom Peterka and Galene (Brown) Steckel.  Throughout his childhood, he was always on the move. If something were going to be wrecked, spilled, or disassembled, he was the one who would do it. No snow globe was safe around Nathan. You would likely find him in the spotlight, showing

Betty Ione (DeVore) Laubhan, 95, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Gage, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital. Betty was born January 29, 1926 in Russell County, Kansas.  She was the youngest of six children born to Verne and Eva Grace (Brown) DeVore.  She grew up and attended school in Gage Oklahoma and graduated from Gage High School. Betty was united in marriage to Fred George Laubhan, Jr. on May 2, 1948 in Canadian, Texas.  This union was blessed with two daughters; Deborah and Jane.  They made their home in Gage.  Fred preceded her

Rohleder 59, of Gorham Kansas, died on Thursday, June 03, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born March 1, 1962 in Hays, KS to Norman and Vera (Rohr) Rohleder. He graduated from Russell High School class of 1980. He often talked about playing for the 4A State Championship in football, what a season.Randy He attended Colby Community College on a livestock judging scholarship, where the team placed 2nd in the Nation. Randy earned high individual honors at the San Francisco Cow Palace competition. He continued his education at Kansas State University and in 1983 his

Susan Carolyn (Jeffus) Hill, 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Susan was born March 1, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was the daughter of Richard Fulton and Pepita(Otero) Park.  She grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1964.  Susan was a retired Wal Mart Personnel Manager.  She worked for them in New Mexico and Washington state.  She enjoyed doing Genealogy, knitting, crocheting and reading history and mystery novels. Susan’s surviving family include: her Mother Pepita (John) Park of Beverly

Infant Jentry Isabella Mai, of Russell, Kansas, was given to God on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Those Jentry leaves behind are her parents Matt and Erin Mai and sister Maeson T. Christie all of Russell, Kansas; paternal grandparents Gerald and Mary Mai from Russell, Kansas as well as many extended family.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Gary D. Christie. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 01, 2021, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.  Burial will follow at the St. John

Paxton Lewis Moreland, 28, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. Paxton was born July 10, 1992 in Hays, Kansas.  He was the son of Dennis Moreland, Jr. and Kelli Geary. He grew up and attended schools in Russell and Benson, Minnesota.  He graduated from Benson High School in 2010. Paxton was united in marriage to Jennifer Ginther on August 13, 2016 in Russell, Kansas, where they made their home. Paxton was a hard worker, dedicated to those around him. His trades were welding and as an oil field worker.

Cathy (Cobb) Ruby, 69, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Cathy was born September 22, 1951 in Huntsville, Alabama.  She was one of eight children to David Ray and Lena Kathleen (Tate) Cobb.  She grew up in the Decatur, Alabama area and attended high school there.  She later attended Broward Community College in Florida and Burton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas.  She lived in the Bushton, Kansas area from 1977 to 1989. Cathy was united in marriage to Bruce E. Ruby on January 23, 1990 in Russell, Kansas. 

Warren Dale Bushnell, 77, of Wilson, Kansas, died on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas. Warren was born on November 09, 1943, in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of John W. and Lucy Emma (Westbrook) Bushnell. He grew up in Agra, Kansas, and graduated from Agra High School in 1962. During his time in high school, he set many track records, some of which still stand. He was united in marriage to Linda Marie LoVette on April 13, 1973, in Lewis, Kansas.  He was a farmer and rancher for many years until he

Mary Lou (Dick) Saryerwinnie, 58 of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away August 22, 2020 after a long illness with Cancer. Mary was born November 2, 1961 in Russell, Kansas.  She was the youngest daughter of Harold and Donna (Turley) Dick.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1980. Mary was united in marriage to Gary Elmquist.  This union was blessed with a son Trent Allen.  They later divorced.  Later in life, she was a companion to Don Veach and worked as a secretary for Veach Commincations.  They traveled to several States with