Rita J. Avila, 65, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home in Russell.

Rita was born on December 3, 1956, in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley L. and Mary Lou (Simons) Richmond. She grew up in Plainville, Kansas, and graduated from Plainville High School. She worked for many years with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas for many years as a caregiver.

Surviving family include her brother Allan Richmond of Codell, Kansas; as well as many cousins and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Donald C. “Don” Malin, of Plainville, passed away December 16, 2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 84.

He was born on May 20, 1938, to Francis P. and Maxine (Colvin) Malin in Codell. Being born on Cyclone Day, Don came into this world early at only 2 lbs. 6 ounces and wasn’t expected to live through the night. At 16 years old, Don escaped another demise when a car accident landed him in a body cast for six months resulting in a leg amputee. 

Anthony Domenico Kruse, Wichita, passed away on December 6, 2022 at the age of 48.

He was born in Plainville, Kansas on February 27, 1974. He graduated from Plainville High School as Co-Valedictorian in 1992. He attended K-State University and graduated in 1996 with honors with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree. He started working for Grant Thornton in 1997 as an accountant, then later earned his CPA in 2004.