Lois Marion Kaufman, 89, of Salina, Kansas, and former Wilson, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas. Lois was born on January 24, 1930, in Kanopolis, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph F. Janda, Jr. and Verna Muriel (Snart) Janda.  She grew up in the Wilson and Kanopolis area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1947.  After high school, she attended Ft. Hays University and graduated with her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Orville L. Kaufman on April 26,

Colleen Kay Walizer, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, January 08, 2020, at Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas. Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family service will be held at a later date.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Allen Kent Weimaster, 71, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Allen was born October 21, 1948 in Russell, Kansas.  He was the son of Floyd and Berniece (DeWald) Weimaster.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  He then attended Ft. Hays State University and Kansas State University. Allen served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.  He was stationed in Okanowa, Japan.  After his tour of duty, he returned to the Russell area for a short time before moving to Denver, Colorado.

Donald Warren Murphy Jr (Donnie) age 69 passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas.  He was born to Donald Murphy (Don) and Isetta Tittel Murphy on July 25, 1950, at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas.  He was a member of the 1968 graduating class of Russell High School, Russell, Kansas. Donnie was proud and honored to have served his country in the Army stationed in Vietnam early March 1970, through early October 1971.  After returning from Vietnam he worked at his parents’ business Don’s Excavating.  On April 22, 1977, he married Sue McKown at Cupid’s

James Leon “Jim” Schoenberger, 72, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Jim was born February 15, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, one of eleven children born to Victor and Lydia (Kruetzer) Schoenberger. He grew up in the Collyer, Kansas area and graduated from WaKenney High School. Jim was united in marriage to Peggy Douglas on July 31, 1966 in Collyer.  This union was blessed with three children; Sharon, James, Jr. & Jason.  They made their home in Ellis until 1969 when they moved to Russell. Jim has been involved with the

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Eldora was born December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina (Gradig) Deneke.  She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and graduated from St. John Catholic School.  She then obtained a Nursing Degree from Marymount College in Salina. Eldora was united in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.  This union was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and

Norma Ann (Campbell) Snyder, 92, of Salina, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Kenwood View Health & Rehab Center in Salina. Norma was born November 27, 1927 in Salina, the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mattingly) Campbell. She grew up in Wakeeney, Kansas and graduated from Wakeeney High School.  She then attended Ft. Hays State University. Norma was united in marriage to Robert W. Snyder on August 19, 1948 in Wakeeney.  This union was blessed with three children; Steve, Kent and Patricia.  They made their home in Pawnee Rock, Kansas until 1950 when

John Raymond Terhune, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side. John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy. He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California. John was united in marriage to Pamela Carey on April 8, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas.  They made their home in Searcy for seven years before moving to northern California in 2002.  Then in 2012 they moved to Russell.

Darin Scott Coleman, 52, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Darin was born December 20, 1967 in Russell, the son of Robert L. and Sharon M. (Jones) Coleman.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1987.  He was a wrestler in high school. Darin served his country in the U.S. Marines.  He served one year before received a medical Honorable Discharge. Darin was an independent and commercial Truck Driver.  He drove many years with Warren Davidson Trucking before becoming the operator of D &

Helen Irene (Bohnen) Prester, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital. Helen was born January 8, 1942 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Bode) Bohnen.  She grew up on a farm north of Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1960. Helen was united in marriage to Leon G. Prester on March 22, 1962 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell.  This union was blessed with two children; Monica and Mike.  They made their home in Lawton, Oklahoma; Russell, Kansas; Kingman, Kansas and Salina, Kansas. Helen was