Virginia W. Boxberger, 95, passed away on July 6th, 2019 at Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. Virginia was born on July 26th, 1923, at the family farm near Milberger, Kansas, the daughter of George and Mary K. (Kraft) Steinert.  She grew up in the Milberger community. She was united in marriage to Clarence Boxberger on February 25th, 1945 at  St. John’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in Russell.  From this union, Virginia and Clarence were blessed with two daughters, Beverly and Mary, and son, Tim.  She was a homemaker and also worked for USD #407 as a school cook and later

Dwaine George Grubb, 72, of Holyrood, Kansas, died on Thursday, July 04, 2019, at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas. Dwaine was born on April 26, 1947, in Wilson, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Edna (Malir) Grubb.  He grew up in the Wilson, Holyrood and Ellsworth, Kansas areas and graduated from Wilson High School.  After high school, he served his country by joining the U.S. Army.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Janice Oshel on June 05, 1971, in Holyrood, Kansas.  From this union Dwaine and Janice were blessed with three children

Mary Alice (Fleming) Craven, 87, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center. Mary Alice was born March 7, 1932, in Ellsworth County, Kansas.  She was one of five children born to Hazen and Edith (Bailey) Fleming.  She grew up in Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School.  She then attended Ft. Hays State University where she graduated with a degree in Nursing. Mary Alice was united in marriage to Harold Dean Craven on June 10, 1956 in Ellsworth.  This union was blessed with three children; David Allan, Michael

Phyllis Irene (Harbaugh) Bodine, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday the 15th of June 2019 in Russell, KS.  Phyllis was born March 27, 1925 on her parent’s farm on Big Creek southwest of Russell.  She spent her early years on the farm, until moving to Great Bend in the 7th grade.  She married Bob Bodine in 1946, who was an airman stationed in Great Bend during World War II.  They lived in Great Bend, followed by service at air bases in Wyoming and Michigan, before Phyllis moved to Colorado Springs in 1958.  There she found work at First National Bank

Janette Ann (Dutchuk) Bachar, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Janette was born July 26, 1943 in Dickenson, North Dakota.  She was one of three children born to Nicholas and Katherine (Cerkoney) Dutchuk.  She grew up and attended schools in Dickenson.  While in school she enjoyed playing softball and basketball. Janette was a devoted homemaker to her children and grandchildren.  She also worked as a cashier at theaters.  She attended Otterbein United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed being outside, taking care of animals and her garden.  But it was her children

Mary Amanda Herman, 100, of Overbrook, Kansas and former Russell resident, died on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. Mary was born on December 29, 1918, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude May (Poggenpohl) Boarts.  She grew up and attended school in Iowa City Public Schools.  She lived in California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and moved to the Russell County area in 1944.  She was united in marriage to Rudolph A. “Rudy” Herman on April 17, 1942 in Las Vegas.  From this union Mary and Rudy were blessed with two sons

Joyce Irene Langhofer, 76, of Russell, Kansas, joined the Lord on Friday morning, June 28, 2019, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Samuel and Dolores (Sprinkle) Langhofer, born on June 30, 1942, on the family farm south of Bunker Hill, Kansas.  She attended school in Bunker Hill.  She later relocated to Towanda, Kansas, with her parents and brothers where she spent the majority of her life.  She was a caregiver to her mother for 21 years.  She enjoyed mowing the lawn, riding her bicycle and working on crafts.  She baked cakes and

Catherine Holland, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Catherine was born January 14, 1943, in Russell.  She was one of three children born to Herbert N. and Helen M. (Shaffer) Holland.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She then graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Physical Therapy. After graduation from KU, she worked a year in Scotland.  In 1975 Catherine began work as a Registered Physical Therapist at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She later joined the Physical Therapy staff

Loretta May McCall, 52, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at her home in Russell. Loretta was born on July 12, 1966, to Buford and LuCretia Croslin.  She moved to Kansas in 1976.  She enjoyed outdoors, spending time with her family and friends.  Loretta was a very good friend and proud mother.  She will be missed dearly. Loretta is survived by 4 sons Timothy L. Bridges (Cathy) of Russell, Kansas, Jonathon L. Bridges (Jessica) of Hays, Kansas, David A. Bridges of Nashville, Tennessee and Michael S. Bridges of Codell, Oklahoma; 2 sisters Barbara Demoret and Connie Carbajal;

Betty Jane (Morehead) Huxman, 86, of Russell, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Main Street Manor in Russell. Jane was born May 21, 1933 in a sod house on the Morehead homestead in rural Alamota, KS to Ward and Rose (Norton) Morehead. Jane’s family moved from Kansas to western Colorado during the Dirty 30’s. In high school, Jane was a cheerleader, participated in track; running quick sprints, high jumping and received many medals. She and her sisters also packed peaches and worked in orchards. Their parents taught their four daughters the importance of hard work and responsibility at