Mary Lou (Keener) Morgenstern, 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Main Street Manor in Russell. Mary Lou was born October 2, 1927 in Russell, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Nathan and Louise (Sander) Keener.  She grew up in Ellis County, Kansas a few years before moving to Russell with her family and attended schools there. Mary Lou was united in marriage to Vernon Edward Morgenstern on July 16, 1947 in Russell.  This union was blessed with two sons, Mike and Todd.  They made their home in Russell.  Vernon preceded her in death on May

Justin Timothy Franklin Lynn, 28, of New York City, New York died on Monday, July 06, 2020 at his home in New York City. Justin was born on October 04, 1991 in Girard, Kansas the son of David L. Lynn, Sr. and Linda (Smith) McCulloch.  He grew up in Russell, Kansas and attended local schools.  He achieved his G.E.D. and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College (The City University of New York – CUNY).  He is survived by his mother Linda McCulloch and husband Mike McCulloch of Russell, Kansas, Kansas; brothers David Lynn Jr. of  Russell,

Harold Lee Pohlman, 56, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, July 6, 2020 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas. Harold was born December 29, 1963 in Russell, Kansas, the son of Adam Henry “Hank” and Marjorie Lee (Dumler) Pohlman.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1982.  He then attended Barton County Community College where he obtained a degree in Diesel Mechanics. Harold was united in marriage to Londa Lynn Thomas on May 25, 1985 in Russell, Kansas.  This union was blessed with two children; Brett and Heather.  They

Irmina Juliana (Oswald) Dauber, 82, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home. Julie was born September 2, 1937 in Hays, Kansas. The daughter of Lloyd J. and Irma (Hoff) Oswald.Growing up she attended Blue Hill School in Ellis County, Kansas and graduated from Natoma High School. She then attended Ft. Hays State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in 1959 and a Master’s Degree in 1967. Julie was a devoted Teacher for over 35 years. She worked eleven years at Gorham High School as Business Education Instruction then transferred to Russell High

Caroline Julia (Stos) Revell, 85, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Caroline was born March 27, 1935 in Great Bend, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Adolph R. and Otillia W. (Suchy) Stos.  She grew up in Jetmore, Kansas and graduated from Jetmore High School in the class of 1953.  After high school she attended St. Rose Nurses Training in Great Bend, Kansas.  She later attended Barton County Community College. Caroline was united in marriage to Don J. Revell on May 14, 1955 in Raton, New Mexico.  This union was

Allen Wayne Strecker, 71, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, July 01, 2020, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Allen was born on April 28, 1949, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Chester and Lillian (Karst) Strecker.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1967.  After high school he joined the United States Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.  After serving his country, he returned to Russell and lived here most all his life.  He worked for the City of Russell Fire Department and loved helping

Rosalie May (Springer) Wood,  83, of Ellsworth, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Rosalie was born February 13, 1937 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie Adam and Nettie May (Graham) Springer.  She grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from Pleasanton High School.  She was the Homecoming Queen her Senior year.  She also worked at the Dairy Curl and the local bank. Rosalie was united in marriage to C. Byrne Wood on April 28, 1957 in Pleasanton.  This union was blessed with four children; Anita, Byrne Lee, Brent

Clarence Edward Flores, 45, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, from a tragic accident at Wilson Lake in Lucas, Kansas. Clarence was born on October 23, 1974, in Clovis, New Mexico, the son of Clarence Ransom and Blanca Flores.  He worked as a clerk O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store in Great Bend, Kansas. He is survived by his mother Blanca Flores and step father Francisco Perez of Dallas, Texas; sisters Misti Ransom, Tania Flores and  Dominique Redfearn all of Dallas, Texas; aunts Anselma Gutierrez of Abilene, Texas & Zulema Cordova (Roy) of Dripping Springs, Texas, many nephews

Gerald Wayne Stoppel, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Gerald was born on April 14, 1943, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the son of Edward and Emelia (Heinze) Stoppel.  He grew up on the family farm in Bunker Hill, Kansas in Russell County.  He graduated from Dorrance High School and attended Ft. Hays State University.  He worked on the production line with King of the Road in Russell and for many years worked as a custodian for USD 407.  He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in

Patricia Ann Radke, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Patricia was born on November 27, 1935, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of Cecil and Gertrude Lynch.  Her family moved around to several places but eventually made Russell, Kansas, her permanent home.  She graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1953.  After high school, she graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Business.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Vernon D. Radke on February 22, 1959, in Russell, at St. John