Lindsay Homeier, a radiant soul whose life was a symphony of love, laughter, and dance, left our world too soon, but her spirit and legacy continue to inspire and uplift all who knew her. Born on May 14, 1988, in Hays, Kansas.  Lindsay was the cherished daughter of Jim and Jaci Feil. From the very beginning, she captivated her father Jim’s heart, forging a bond of love and mutual admiration that was truly special. Lindsay’s love for dance was evident at the age of 3.  She would leap throughout the house and in the yard.  We were always afraid she

Ada L. (Dougherty) Glick-Wanamaker, 102, of Winfield, Kansas and formerly of the Russell and Plainville, Kansas area, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Cumbernauld Village in Winfield. Ada was born on January 26, 1922 in the Codell, Kansas area.  She was the youngest of nine children to Arthur Louis and Bertha (Camp) Dougherty.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Plainville High School in the Class of 1939. Ada was united in marriage to Henry Eugene Glick on July 9, 1940 in Hays, Kansas.  This union was blessed with three children; Barbara, Anita and Tom. 

Ruth Ann (Brown) Betts, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Ruth Ann was born December 5, 1943 in Russell, Kansas.  She was one of two children born to George W. and Clarissa L. (Miller) Brown.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1961. Ruth Ann was united in marriage to Gene D. Betts on April 21, 1963 in Russell.  This union was blessed with a daughter, Vickie.  They made their home in Russell. Ruth Ann was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She also worked as

Jason Anthony Liederbach, 51, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Jason was born December 28, 1972 in Hayward, California.  He was one of two sons born to Gary K. and Delores A. (Crow) Liederbach.  At the age of five, the family moved to Russell.  He grew up and attended schools in Russell until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Wilson High School. Jason worked for NexTec Wireless as a site surveyor.  He worked with computers and performed computer maintenance.  Earlier he worked for the Russell County

Dean Vernon Keil, age 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Dean was born on October 20, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas to the late John and Anna (Krug) Keil. The fifth of five children, Dean grew up on a farm in southern Russell County. He graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1959. On January 6, 1962, Dean was united in marriage to Margaret Winter in Russell. This union was blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Kathy. They made their home in

John M. Strobel, 69, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. John was born December 19, 1954 in St. John, Kansas.  One of three sons and a daughter to Jerome C. and Norma Lee (Schmidt) Strobel.  He grew up in Radium, Kansas until the age of eight when he moved to Winfield, Kansas.  Then in 1985 moved to Russell for six years before moving to Great Bend. John has been handicapped his whole life, but he loved listening to music, being around cats and dogs and being

Kristen Faye (Kuhn) Windscheffel, 39, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Russell Regional Hospital, with the same courage and grace she fought her 30 month battle with Cancer. Kristen was born September 26, 1984, in Pratt, Kansas, the youngest daughter born to Tim and Faye (Thompson) Kuhn. Driven to excel from her earliest years, Kristen’s childhood foreshadowed the far reaching and lasting impact she would have on so many. Kristen stands as a highly distinguished graduate of Pratt High School. She was a leader on the field, in the classroom, and in the student body.

John E. Simmons, Jr., 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 04, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital. John “Truck” Simmons was born on August 01, 1945, in Russell, Kansas, the son of John E., Sr. and Helen S. (Simacek) Simmons.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School where he excelled in basketball.  After high school, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Reynolds on March 29, 1983, in Russell and were married for 40 years.  From this union,

Betty Joy (Zweifel) Pruter, 87, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. Betty was born June 26, 1936 on the family farm near Waldo, Kansas.  She was one of four children born to Robert and Bernice (Clow) Zweifel.  She grew up in the Waldo area and graduated from Waldo High School.  She then attended Ft. Hays State University and graduated with a degree in Education. Betty was united in marriage to Orville Leon Pruter on June 5, 1955 in Amherst, Kansas.  This union was blessed with six children; Dale, Susie, Gale, Daryl, Doug and Kevin.

Wanda Jeannine Brown, 80, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, January 01, 2024, at her home in Russell. Wanda was born on October 09, 1943, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Mary K. (Ginther) Deines.  She grew up and spent her entire life in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1961.  She was married to Dennis Dean Brown on May 16, 1970, at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Wanda and Dennis were blessed with four children.  Sons Shane, Wade and Kelby and daughter Tara.  She worked for many