Obituaries

May 17, 2019

Robert John “Bob” Olsen, 82, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Bob was born on April 29, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of John D. and Dorothy (Butler) Olsen.  He grew up in Jersey City and attended local schools in Jersey City.  He joined the United...

May 8, 2019

Ronald Lester Burbridge , 90 of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health Center in Great Bend, Kansas.

Ron was born June 1, 1928 in Peru, Nebraska.  He was one of six children born to Clifford Clarence and Minnie Alice (Hawkins) Burbridge.  He grew up and...

May 6, 2019

Betty Juanita Leerskov Brenner, 99, of Russell, Kansas, died on May 06, 2019at the Brookdale East Senior Living Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Betty was born on May 10, 1919, in Atwood, Oklahoma, the daughter of Oscar M. and Maggie (Slaten) Bishop.  Betty grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.  She met, fell in love and was...

May 6, 2019

Betty Juanita Leerskov Brenner , 99, of Russell, Kansas, died on May 06, 2019at the Brookdale East Senior Living Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Betty was born on May 10, 1919, in Atwood, Oklahoma, the daughter of Oscar M. and Maggie (Slaten) Bishop.  Betty grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.  She met,...

May 5, 2019

Mabel Irene Koelling Pruter, 98, of Cartwright, Oklahoma, and former Natoma, Kansas resident, died on Sunday, May 05, 2019, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Mabel Irene Schneider was born at Laton, Kansas, December 18, 1920, to Emma (Rediker) and John A. Schneider.

She was baptized January 9,1921 in Immanuel Lutheran Church north...

May 5, 2019

Mabel Irene Koelling Pruter , 98, of Cartwright, Oklahoma, and former Natoma, Kansas resident, died on Sunday, May 05, 2019, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Mabel Irene Schneider was born at Laton, Kansas, December 18, 1920, to Emma (Rediker) and John A. Schneider.

She was baptized January...

May 3, 2019

Marshall Samuel Maupin, 88, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Friday, May 03, 2019, at his home in Paradise.

He was born in rural Paradise KS on March 14, 1931, to Marshall T & Anna Bertha Marie (Eulert) Maupin. Due to a farm accident Anna passed away in December of 1932 and his dad later married Margaret Weller...

May 3, 2019

Marshall Samuel Maupin , 88, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Friday, May 03, 2019, at his home in Paradise.

He was born in rural Paradise KS on March 14, 1931, to Marshall T & Anna Bertha Marie (Eulert) Maupin. Due to a farm accident Anna passed away in December of 1932 and his...

May 2, 2019

Faith Steponick, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 02, 2019, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Virginia was born on May 12, 1928, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of John and Grace (McAllister) Stephens.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1946.  She was united...

May 2, 2019

Mark De Arthur, Jr. died peacefully, May 2, 2019 at his home in Russell, Kansas. He was born February 7, 1940 in Odessa, Texas, to Mark D. and Ruby M.(Vanderlip) Arthur. He is survived by his children, Danica L. Hoffman (David) of Emporia and Mark David Arthur (Brenda) of Hays, grandchildren Aidan, David Christopher and Ethan...

May 2, 2019

Virginia Faith Steponick, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 02, 2019, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Virginia was born on May 12, 1928, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of John and Grace (McAllister) Stephens.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1946.  She was united in marriage to...

May 2, 2019

Mark D. Arthur, Jr. died peacefully, May 2, 2019 at his home in Russell, Kansas. He was born February 7, 1940 in Odessa, Texas, to Mark D. and Ruby M.(Vanderlip) Arthur. He is survived by his children, Danica L. Hoffman (David) of Emporia and Mark David Arthur (Brenda) of Hays, grandchildren Aidan, David Christopher and Ethan Hoffman; Ashly Rollo...

Apr 21, 2019

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...

Apr 9, 2019

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...

Apr 9, 2019

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...

Apr 9, 2019

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,...

Apr 9, 2019

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...

Apr 4, 2019

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...

Apr 4, 2019

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...

Mar 25, 2019

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...