Elmer Leroy Steinle, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Main Street Manor in Russell. Elmer was born February 19, 1923 in Russell. He was first of four children born to David Samuel and Amelia Molly (Ehrlich) Steinle. Elmer grew up in Russell and attended Russell High School, but had to quite before graduating, when the family farm was lost during the great depression, and went to work as a cook at the Puritan Café, in Russell, to help the family. Elmer was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, sent to Cook and Baker school

J.D. Most, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. J.D. was born on December 30, 1932, in Atwood, Kansas.  The son of Jesse and Merna (Escue) Most.  He grew up in Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School.  After high school he graduated from McCook Junior College in McCook, Nebraska.  He served his country by joining the United States Army and served state side during the Korean war.  After serving in the Army, he received his bachelors and masters degree in education from Ft. Hays State University in Hays,

Joyce Ann Scott, 76, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her residence. Joyce was born on December 7, 1943.  She grew up in Yonkers, New York.  She moved to the Waldo, Kansas area in 1973. Joyce was united in marriage to John Allen Scott on December 14, 1973 in Russell, Kansas.  They made their home in Bunker Hill. Joyce has been a waitress most of her life.  She worked over 35 years at the Bunker Hill Café and also worked many years with the Ramada Inn in Russell.  She was an active member and Board

Valerie Ann (Ploutz) Ramsey, 56, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home in Russell. Valerie was born December 29, 1963 in Russell, one of eight children born to Frank and Bettie (Windholz) Ploutz.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1982. Valerie was united in marriage to Perry Ramsey on August 7, 1982 in Russell.  This union was blessed with two children; Diana and Brian.  They made their home in Russell. Valerie was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She also worked over the years at many business

Clifford Lee Atkerson, 66, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Cliff was born on April 21, 1953, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Paris Leon and Mary Ann (Sparks) Atkerson. Cliff grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1971. He attended 2 years at the Salina Area Vocational School for auto mechanics. He was married to Rita Dumler in 1973, and from this union they were blessed with 3 children Cristy Craig and Cindy. Later, he and Rita were divorced. He

Michael Allan Rogers, 72, of Russell, Kansas, and former Aurora, Colorado resident died on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Mike was born on September 11, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of James E. and Margaret R. (Orr) Rogers.  Mike grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from Regis Catholic High School in 1965.  In 1967 he joined the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and Germany until 1970.  Following his service in the Army he attended Mankato State University where he met, fell in love with and was united in

Donna F. Schneider, 83, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  Donna was born on June 05, 1936, in Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob and Martha (Voos) Strecker.  She grew up in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Russell high school.  She was married to Marvin E. Schneider.  Later she and Marvin were divorced.  Donna was blessed with eight children Kevin, Keven, Marvonna, Murray, Darren, Kirby, Denna and Shawn.  She was a fulltime homemaker taking care of her growing family.  She was a longtime active member of St. John Lutheran

Errol Lynn Maranville, 71, of Waldo, Kansas, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Lynn was born on August 31, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Chester E. and Bessie M. (Scott) Maranville.  He grew up in Russell until age 12 and moved to Denver, Colorado.  He graduated from Washington High School in Denver in the class of 1965. After high school he was married to Jane Nichols and from this union they were blessed with 3 daughters Eilisa, Leslie and Jamie.  Not long after being married he was drafted and he

Thomas J. Hutchinson, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. Tom was born February 7, 1933 in Russell, the son of Thomas Joseph and Frieda (Behrendt) Hutchinson.  He attended elementary school at Duffy country school and Waldo Grade school.  He attended his freshman and sophomore year at Waldo High School before his family moved to a farm south of Paradise, Kansas.  He graduated from Paradise High School in the Class of 1952. Tom was united in marriage to Thelma Pfortmiller on January 25, 1954 in Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Tom