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Russell County offices will close to mourn couple killed in accident

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Bill and Delores Rabas

RUSSELL — Russell County offices, including the landfill, will be closed Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the funeral services of Bill and Delores Rabas, Russell.

The couple was killed in a traffic accident Sept. 14 in Ellsworth County.

Bill Rabas, 64, was a retired motor grader operator for the Russell County Highway Department. His wife, Delores, 56,  was an oil appraisal clerk for Russell County.

Funeral services for Bill and Delores Rabas are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 221 N. Maple, Russell. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

The Rabas’ daughter, Sarah Martin, 31, Claflin, was injured in the traffic accident.

The “Rabas Family Care Fund” has been established to help with expenses.

Contributions can be made at at Southwind Bank, 436 N. Main, Russell, or mailed to P.O. Box 443, Russell, KS, 67665. Southwind can be reached at (785) 483-2300.

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