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

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