Steven Randolph Sherman, a lifelong resident of DesPlaines, Il., passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.  An avid philatelist, Steven was an active member of The Scandinavian Stamp Club, The Glen Ellyn Philatelic Club and the Northwest Stamp Club.  Steve was also a member of the Friends of the Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights and DesPlaines Public Libraries.  He was the Secretary of the Skjold Lodge of the Sons of Norway.  Also a talented genealogist, he traced his lineage back to 742 AD. Steven graduated from Maine West High School in 1977 and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical

Alfred L. “Lynn” Hall, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 09, 2019, surrounded by his family in Russell, Kansas.  Lynn is a native of Russell, Kansas and was born on December 13, 1937, the son of Alfred Bert and Louise (Gosser) Hall.  He grew up in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, Kansas in the class of 1955.  After high school, he joined the military and served our country for 20 years in the United States Navy.  He served in the Submarine Force and retired in 1975, as a Commissioned Warrant Officer.  While in

Cheryl Ann Voos, 73, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 09, 2019, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas. Cheryl was born on March 26, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Gail and Wilma (Barker) Campbell.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Darrel Eugene Voos on April 18, 1964, in Russell, Kansas.  While her husband Darrel was in the Navy, it gave them the opportunity to travel across the nation, seeing and experiencing new and exciting destinations.  They eventually returned back

Roger George Schultze, 83, of Osborne, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne. Roger was born at home in the Kill Creek Community on January 20, 1936 to Reginald H. and Mildred A. (Bealby) Schultze.  His family later moved to the Covert area and he attended school in Covert and Natoma, graduating from Natoma High School in 1953.  It was there that he met and later married the love of his life, Levetta June Locke, on August 23, 1955, in Phillipsburg, Kansas. To this union were born three children, Kendall, Kim and Wade.

Walter C. Ehrlich, 90, of Great Bend, Kansas and former resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at St. John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. Walter was born on September 3, 1928 in rural Russell County, Kansas, the son of Godfred and Regina (Boger) Ehrlich.  He grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1947.  He was married to Isabelle Ehrlich, also from Russell, Kansas, from 1952 – 1982.  Walter and Isabelle had two children, Rosalee Robinson (Michael, DDS), Leavenworth, Kansas and Keith Ehrlich (Patty), Wichita, Kansas.  He had three

Melvin Andrew Flegler, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Revask Center of Wichita, Kansas. Melvin was born September 20, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, one of three boys born to Elsie and Andrew Flegler.  He grew up on the family farm south of Russell and graduated from Russell High School. Melvin served his country in the U.S. Army- attached to U.S. Air Force SCARWAF Engineer Unit during the Korean War.  After his tour of duty, he returned to the family farm to help his father. Melvin was united in marriage to Juanita Krug on September

Neva Lee (Hoskins) Dodson, 92, of Salina, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in the loving presence of family and the staff at Dignity Care Home of Salina, where she resided the past four and a half years. Neva was born in Paradise, Kansas, on September 24, 1926 to Arthur and Elise (Larsen) Hoskins.  She attended schools in Natoma and was an excellent student.  Neva loved learning and was a lifelong learner, earning an associate degree from Barton County Community College and her insurance agent license in 1992.  Neva married the love of her

Elizabeth “Betty” Franken Anschutz, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1934 in Cologne, Germany to the late Katharina and Otto Franken into a large family of eight sisters and one brother.  After surviving WWII in Germany, she came to the United States in 1958.  She self-taught and mastered the English language and went on to become a US Citizen in 1974.  Elizabeth “Betty” was strong willed, passionate, and full of life.  She loved to spend time in the kitchen cooking and baking and was known for her amazing chocolate chip

Lynnetta S. Bratton, 67, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.  Lynnetta was born on June 04, 1951, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of William and Edith (Ebbing) Bratton.  She attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.  She enjoyed puzzles, reading the bible and spending time visiting with old and new friends.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Lynnetta is survived by her brother Daniel Bratton (Renee) of New Port Richey, Florida and nieces and nephews Sean, Shane, Anita and Steven Swords, Demetria (Bratton) Elms, Daniel,

Herman J. Gerhardt, Sr., 83, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Herman was born October 19, 1935 in Victoria, Kansas.  He was one of thirteen children born to Michael and Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt.  He grew up on a farm near Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School. Herman served his country in the U.S. Army, serving stateside.  After his tour of duty he returned to the Olmitz, Kansas area. Herman was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cicily Ann Masters on February 20, 1957 in Olmitz.  This union