Connie Lee Knudsen, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 05, 2014, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Services are pending for 10 A.M. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the 1st Congregational Church in Russell with Pastor Ron Wedel officiating. Burial will follow at the Free Mission Cemetery in Denmark, Kansas. No viewing or visitation at the mortuary.

Family will greet guests at the church before and after the funeral.

The family has requested that memorials be given to the 1st Congregational Church and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.