All Obituaries

Jerry D. Waggle, 62, of Lucas, KS died Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Russell, KS.  He was born on May 25, 1958 to Ross and Edna (Christopherson) Waggle in Smith Center, KS.  Jerry was one of several children. Jerry worked as a mechanic at Phillips Lighting in Salina, KS for nearly 30 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Henry Ross and Donald. Jerry is survived by a daughter: Amanda Waggle; brothers: Jerome of Berryton, KS; Doyle of Eureka, MO; Robert...

Bradley Gene Wallace passed away at home, rural Tipton, on January 19, 2021 due to complications from brain cancer.  Brad was born March 16th, 1960 to Bud and Marilyn (Hobbie) Wallace in Hays, KS.  He was raised on a farm and was a dairyman, stockman, and farmer all his life.  He is preeded in death by his parents and grandparents.  He is survived by his wife Karen Del, of the home; children Matthew Wallace (Liz), Carmen Hoffman, and Roxanne Witt (Jay); and grandchildren...

Sheila M. Cline, 60, of Osborne, KS passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS.  She was born on July 1, 1960 in Beloit, KS to Wayne & Beverly (Wright) Brummer.  Sheila was one of several children.   Sheila graduated from high school.  She worked as a C.N.A.   Sheila is survived by her parents; daughters: Heather (Brent) Schultze of Osborne, KS; Amanda (Jeremy) Wagoner of Osborne, KS; son: Andrew Cline of...

Phyllis D. Kreft, 85, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.  She was born on June 19, 1935 to Harold & Alma (Bradshaw) Lund in Osborne, KS.  Phyllis was one of several children. Phyllis graduated from high school and spent most of her life living in Osborne.  Phyllis married Gerald Kreft & to this union, 3 children were born.   Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for Quenzer Appliance.  She was an active...

George W. Dugan, 87, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS.  He was born on October 28, 1933 to the late James & Florence (Forman) Dugan in Alton, KS. George graduated from high school.  He went into the U. S. Army as a SP4 in the Korean War.  George became a farmer.   George married Mary Lou Oliva & to this union, 2 children were born. George was a member of the Alton United Methodist...

Deloris A. Brown, 88 years old, of Newcastle, OK, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Integris SWMC Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.  Deloris was born on March 3, 1932 to the late Gustaf & Elmyra (Conn) Lindgren in Gaylord, KS. Deloris graduated from Osborne High School in 1950.  She later married John W. Brown & to this union, 2 daughters were born.  Later on, Deloris & John moved to Salina, KS, where she worked in the Saline...

Russell D. Phalen, 93, of Osborne, KS, died Saturday, January 2, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital of Osborne, KS. Russell was born in Rich Hill, MO on March 6, 1927.  He was the son of the late Florence Ayers and Delbert Phalen. He served in the U. S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class in WW II.  Russ was a mail route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service in Osborne, KS.  He retired in 1992. Russ is survived by a son, Ralph (Marilyn) Phalen, of Hoover, AL.  He is also...

Christopher H. Ayers, 29, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in rural Osborne County, KS.  He was born to Glen & Becky (McCammon) Ayers of Osborne, KS.  Chris was one of three children. Christopher graduated from Osborne High School in 2010.  He has  worked  at Circle Inn,  Hartzler's Store & Culligan Water Systems.  In 2016 he started his own business, C.A Plumbing in Osborne, KS.   He attended the...

John E. Betts, 65, of Osborne, KS, died Thursday, December 17, at Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS.  John was born in Stayton, Oregon on April 26, 1955 to Vera (Snyder) & James I. Betts. He was one of several children. John worked as a general laborer & mechanic.  He lived in Osborne all his life. John is survived by daughters: Dana Treffer of Rockville, NE; Candace Betts of Hutchinson, KS; Kelly Betts of Hutchinsn, KS; Tammy Merritt of Osborne, KS; son: Darrel Henry of...

Mitch E. Vandament, 65, of Osborne, KS died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital.  Mitch was born in Smith Center, KS on February 4, 1955 to Elvin & JoAnn (Boultinghouse) Vandament. Mitch graduated from the Osborne High School in 1973.  After graduation, Mitch furthered his education & obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.  He has lived in the Downs & Osborne, KS  area all his life.   Mitch was a farmer &...