Pauline Lucy Bender, 88, of Russell, Kansas died on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas

A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Eurit officiating.

A private family burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.

Memorials may be given to the Russell Historical Society and sent in care of the mortuary.

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.