Elsie M. Hill, 105, died August 15, 2008 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born May 6, 1903 at Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of George and Margaret (Reese) McKinney. She married Edward Russell June 21, 1922 at Saint John, Kansas. He died April 5, 1945 at Pawnee Rock, Kansas. She later married James Hill August 31, 1949 at Larned, Kansas. He died October 5, 1969 at Taylorville. A resident of Great Bend since 1984, coming from Taylorville, Mrs. Hill was a salesperson for a jewelry store in Taylorville and later Doerr's of Larned, Kansas. Mrs. Hill was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend. She also participated in the High Rise Kitchen Band and various other volunteer activities. Survivors include nine grandchildren: Allen Tutak, Hays, Kansas; Rick Tutak, Great Bend, Kansas; Kent Tutak, Great Bend, Kansas; Ray Tutak, Kingman, Kansas; Frank Parrino, Detroit, Michigan; Wade Russell, Los Angeles, California; Erin Russell, California; Tim Russell, Tucson, Arizona; and Sally Russell, North Carolina; two nieces: Lois Ann Coover, Kinsley, Kansas; and Linda Denton, Wichita, Kansas; two great-nephews: Gary French, Great Bend, Kansas; and Terry French, Ellinwood, Kansas; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons: Herbert A. Russell and Eddie M. Russell; one daughter, Doris Tutak; four brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. The Reverend Gary Brooks will officiate. Interment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Barton County Relay for Life, in care of the funeral home.