Danny “Dan” Lee Studebaker, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Dan was born on October 18, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Carl and Bernice L. (Selby) Studebaker.  He grew up in Pratt, Kansas and Pryor, Oklahoma, and graduated from Pryor High School in the class of 1966.  After high school he served his country and joined the United States Army.  He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Phyllis Sidebottom on August 27, 1978, in Cope, Colorado.  From this union,

Jerry Ray Praytor, 74, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Newton, Kansas, with his family at his side.  Jerry was born on November 11, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Doil M. and Loretta E. (Lindell) Praytor.  He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1967.  Jerry attended Hutchinson Community College and Pittsburg State University before being drafted into the United States Army. While he was stationed in Aberdeen, Maryland, he met Donna June Harvey.  They fell in love and were united in marriage on July

Vernon Vail McClintock, Jr., 71, of Lyndon, Kansas, died on August 11, 2024, at his home in Lyndon. Vernon was born on April 16, 1953, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Vernon Vail, Sr. and Betty (Campbell) McClintock.  He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School and Ft. Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jennifer J. Klusener on January 15, 1977, in Bunker Hill, Kansas.  From this union Vernon and Jennifer were blessed with a daughter Lindsey.  He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation

Mary Rose (Cannon) Ernst-Reinhardt, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital. Mary was born December 2, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Glenn and Hattie Jane (Harlan) Cannon.  She grew up in Madison, Kansas until the seventh grade when her family moved to Russell.  She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’57. Mary was united in marriage to Lionel Ernst on December 22, 1957.  They made their home in the Russell, Hays, Kansas, and Sydney, Nebraska areas.  This union was blessed with four children; Greg, Kay

Reva Ardel Houser, 92, of Plainville, Kansas, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas. Ardell was born on June 13, 1932, on the family farm in rural Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Matthew A. and Velma P. (Dorr) Kirkwood.  She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1950.  She met, fell in love with and united in marriage to Billy Lynn Houser in July 22, 1950.  From this union Ardell and Bill were blessed with 4 sons Lynn, Jerry, Kirk and Tom.  She was a dedicated

Marlene K. “Mollie” (Atkinson) Haberer, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas with her loving family by her side. Mollie was born December 10, 1941 in Marquette, Kansas. She was one of five children born to John and Ruby (Liss) Atkinson. She grew up in Marquette and graduated from Marquette High School in the Class of 1959. She then attended Kansas Wesleyan University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She would later serve on the Board of Trustees at KWU. Her time at KWU

Earl Leonard Donaldson, 94, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas. Earl was born on July 23, 1929, in Maple City, Kansas, the son of Dawson and Bessie (Foster) Donaldson.  He grew up in Maple City, Kansas and graduated from Isabel High School in the class of 1948.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Betty Marlene Donaldson on September 04, 1949, Isabel, Kansas.  From this union, Earl and Marlene were blessed with three children Michael, Debra and Steve.  The family moved to Russell, Kansas, in

Jeffery V. “Munk” Scarborough, 57, earned his wings on July 7, 2024, with family and friends by his side.  Jeff was born on January 29, 1967 in Houston, Texas.  He grew up in Gorham, Kansas, and graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of ’85. Jeff was a master electrician and owned Jay Vee’s Electric for over 20 years.  Jeff met his wife, Kris Miller, in elementary school.  They began dating in high school and were married on December 25, 1989. Jeff and Kris were the true definition of soulmates. In good times and bad they always came together

Nancy Lynn Humes Donaldson, 82, of Austin, TX and formerly of Russell, KS, died on July 5, 2024 in Cedar Park, TX. Nancy was born on August 30, 1941, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS, the middle child born to Mary Leah (Stuart) and Donald Clayton Humes. Nancy was baptized at the Bunker Hill Methodist Church on December 7, 1941, and was received into the Catholic Church on November 21,1999 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin, TX. Nancy grew up in Russell, KS. After graduation from Russell High School, Class of 1959, she attended Ft. Hays State

Janice I. Dickinson, 86, of rural Gorham, Kansas, died on June 20, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Janice was born on July 23, 1937, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of James Frank and Buleau (Silkman) Miller.  She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, and graduated from Manhattan High School in the class of 1956.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Robert Louis Dickinson on October 21, 1956, in Manhattan.  From this union Janice and Robert were blessed with 4 children, Kirk, Sheryl, Valerie and Cathy.  She worked with her husband on the