Russell Duane Crothers, 41, passed away on April 15, 2023, at his home in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on September 28, 1981, in Canadian, Tex., to Duane and Shari (Ferguson) Crothers.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Russell most recently worked in maintenance at Redbarn Pet Products.

Survivors include his father of Great Bend, Kan.; a sister, Natalie Espinosa and her husband, Brandon, of St. Charles, Mo.; nephew and niece, Ethan and Maya Espinosa; grandmother, Shirley Crothers, of Geary, Okla.; and a biological son lovingly placed for adoption. He is preceded in death by his mother; paternal grandfather; and maternal grandparents.

There will be no visitation or services with cremation having taken place.