Teresa J. “Terri” (Vestring) Hamlin, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Teresa was born August 6, 1955 in El Dorado, Kansas.  She was one of three children born to James W. and Delores “Dode” (Murray) Vestring.  She grew up in Burns, Kansas and attended school there, before moving to Wichita and graduating from South East High School.  She then attended a year at Kansas University. Teresa was united in marriage to Christopher Hamlin on February 7, 1981 in Wichita, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Jennifer,

Ila Frances (Markley) Siemers, 94, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and formerly of Russell County, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Ila was born in Luray, Kansas on March 4, 1924 to Roy and Thelma Markley. She grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray High School in 1942. She married Vinton Siemers on June 15, 1947, and had five children. Vinton died January 13, 1968.  Ila grew up in the Luray area, moving to Russell, Kansas in 1970. Ila was known for her talent as a seamstress. She spent her last year at Bethany

Betty Lou (Goetz) Wagner, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Betty was born March 21, 1934 in Victoria, Kansas.  She was one of five children born to William and Helen (Herman) Goetz.  At age 8, the family moved from Victoria to Russell.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Paul J. Wagner on April 8, 1969 in Russell.  This union was blessed with four children:  Melanie, Kevin, Michelle and Paul.  Betty’s

Joyce Ellen (Rounkles) Mello, 79, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Joyce was born April 7, 1939 in Russell.  She was one of five children born to Chester L. and Elsie V. (Killian) Rounkles.  She grew up in Paradise, Kansas and graduated from Paradise High School in 1957. Joyce was united in marriage to John Joseph Mello, Jr. on April 23, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas.  This union was blessed with two children; John and Mary.  They made their home in Russell County. Joyce was a devoted wife and homemaker.