Barry Len LaMar, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas. Barry was born December 2, 1959 in Haysville, Kansas.  He was one of four boys born to Herb H. and Patricia (Miller) LaMar.  They moved to Russell when Barry was very young.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School and then he wrestled at Ft. Hays State University. Barry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christina “Tina” Pfannenstiel on August 31, 1985 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.  This

Dale Willys Gustafson, 91, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Dale was born May 31, 1928 in Onida, South Dakota.  He was the son of John David and Mary Ann (Colby) Gustafson.  He grew up and attended schools in Onida; Polk, Nebraska; and Long Beach, California.  He graduated from Long Beach High School. Dale served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a mechanic stationed in Long Beach from 1947 to 1951. Dale was united in marriage to Wanda J. Cooper on May 21, 1949.  This union

Donald Herman Krug, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Don was born march 3, 1937 in Hays, Kansas.  He was one of six children born to Herman Alexander and Esther (Bitter) Krug.  Don Grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1954.  He then attended an Missouri Auctioneer School.  Don served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves for six years. Don was united in marriage to Sandra Holt on February 28, 1960 at the St. John

Steven Howard Gieser, 60, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at his home in Russell. Steven was born on April 10, 1959, in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Ralph Phillip and Bonnie Rae (Spokley) Gieser.  He grew up in Denver, Colorado, attended Arvada High School in Arvada, Colorado, graduating in the class of 1979.  After high school he received his Associates Degree from Red Rock Community College.  He worked as a material handler with Goodwill.  He was a member of a Star Trek group called the Grand Alliance that celebrated everything Star Trek that was involved

Paul Robert Nutsch, 90, of Marysville, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on Monday, December 09, 2019, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Kansas. Paul was born on July 14, 1929, in Haddam, Kansas, the son of Max and Clara (Zurfluh) Nutsch.  He grew up and attended local schools in Haddam, Kansas.  After school, he joined the United States Army.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Helen M. Dumler on February 17, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas.  From this union, they were blessed with 2 daughters Nancy and Dee Ann and raised their children

Norva Pruter, 87, of Great Bend, Kansas, and former Natoma and Russell, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, December 07, 2019, at the Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. Norva was born on October 01, 1932, in Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Stiverson) Weldon.  She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1950.   After high school, she attended the Kansas City Bible College in Overland Park, Kansas.  As a young lady, she worked at the Natoma Ben Franklin Variety Store and the Natoma Post Office.  She met, fell in love and

Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas. Don was born on November 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) Schneider.  He grew up in Rural Osborne County, and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1953.  He was drafted into the United States Army.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, North of Natoma.  From this union Donald and Berneita were blessed

Kathleen Ann (Rafferty) Foss, 67, of Great Bend, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away at her home in Great Bend on November 25, 2019. Kathleen was born January 4, 1952 in Russell, the daughter of Clyde W. and Beulah (Cornwell) Rafferty.  She grew up in Russell and Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Russell High School in 1970.  Later she attended a Cosmetology School in Great Bend. Kathleen was united in marriage to Mark “Shorty” Dumler in June of 1970.  This union was blessed with a daughter, Tracial.  They made their home in Russell until they divorced in 1981. 

Michael Warren Ridgley, 54, of Russell, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Hospice House of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, Kansas. Surviving family include his wife Lorrie of the home, two daughters, Alisha Livingston of Missouri and Carol Ridgley of Russell, Kansas; step daughter, Sommer Acheson of Russell, Kansas; father, Marvin Ridgley of Russell, Kansas; brother, James Ridgley, Sr. (Jolene) of Russell, Kansas; sister, Jill Jones (Dave) of Russell, Kansas; and 5 grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce. A Memorial Service celebrating Michael’s Life will be held at a later date. The family has chosen cremation.

Agnes Helen Kindler, 95, of Hoisington, Kansas, and former Russell, Lakewood (CA), and Esbon, Kansas resident died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at the Country Place Senior Living Center in Hoisington, Kansas. Agnes was born on March 30, 1924, in Esbon, Kansas, on the family farm, the daughter of Samuel and Gertrude (Blattner) Mizner.  She grew up in Esbon, helping her family work on the farm and graduated from Esbon High School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gail J. Kindler on May 28, 1943, in Mankato, Kansas.  Gail preceded her in death on September