Hudson, James Patrick ‘Jim’           husband of Marsha Lee(Kruse)

Burial Date:  2021,  08/26        Age:  64          Lot: 1103  F Crems

James Patrick “Jim” Hudson, 64, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away August 19, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1956, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of William and Linnereau Cook Hudson. Jim graduated from Salina High School, with the class of 1974. He has resided in Sterling since July 23, 1999, formerly Salina, Kansas. Jim was truck driver for various companies for over forty years, having most recently drove for Saia LTL Freight in Wichita for twelve years and Walmart Trucking in Ottawa, for the past year. He enjoyed electronics; collecting small toy trucks; listening to music on his old stereo; and loved spending time with his family. On July 21, 1997, Jim was united in marriage with Marsha Lee Kruse in Salina, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Christy Jones and husband Shannon of Sterling; and three grandchildren, Trae, Trent, and Trevan Jones. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Sterling Community Cemetery. The family ask memorials be given to Marsha Hudson (to help offset expenses) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling

Brothers, Patricia Ruth ‘Pat'(Swenson)                        w/Lyle Jay

Burial Date: 2016,  12/27              Age: 80                     Lot: 705 A

Patricia Ruth Brothers, 80, died on December 20, 2016 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.  She was born on April 8, 1936 in Lyons to Walter and Twylah Mullin Swenson. She was a lifetime Lyons resident.  She graduated from Lyons High School in the class of 1954. She was a bookkeeper for Williams Natural Gas, Bob Cundith Accounting, Hutchinson Livestock and she was the assistant to the Sterling College President.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Church Pianist, Queen Esther Chapter # 32 Order of the Eastern Star, Lyons; Worthy Grand Matron for the State of Kansas 2001-2002; charter member of Peacemaker Quilt Guild; Honeybees Quilters at Fun-N-Sun Resort, San Benito, Texas; operating board Treasurer for Camp Wa-Ja-To; former Leader of the Valley Bluebirds 4-H Club.

On October 31, 1954 she married Lyle Jay Brothers in Lyons.  Survivors are husband Lyle of the home; son, Mike & JoAnn Brothers, Lyons; 3 daughters, Karen & Brad Malone, Manhattan, Susan & Curtis Tobias, Lyons, Tricia Brothers, Newton; sister, Kathryn & Fred Wilson, Manhattan; brother, Robert & Telva Swenson, Manhattan; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Harold Sauers; brother, Lyle Eugene “Gene” Swenson.

Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at First Christian Church, Lyons with Rev. James Anderson and Rev. Ron DeVore officiating with Eastern Star Service. Visitation will be 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M..

Memorials are to the First Christian Church, Camp Wa-Ja-To, American Heart Association or Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Chew, Jackie Dale (Branstetter) Wyatt       w/William ‘Bill’ E

Burial Date:  2021, 12/09              Age: 63                  Lot: 729 L Crems

Jackie Dale Chew, 63, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away March 22, 2020, at The Arbors in Hutchinson. She was born January 9, 1957 in Harper, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and LaVonna “Kay” McCoy Branstetter. Jackie has resided in Hutchinson for the past 20 years, formerly of Lyons, Kansas. She had also resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado for 13 years. She graduated from Sterling High School, Sterling, Colorado with the class of 1975, and later obtained a number of accounting certificates. Jackie was a supervisor at ENT Bank in Colorado Springs, Colorado and a loan officer at Dillions Credit Union, Hutchinson for eight years. She was a branch manager at the Lyons State Bank branch location inside Doug’s Grocery Store in Lyons. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lyons, and Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson, where she served on the Board of Directors; Sisters of Christ; Lyons Town and Country Club; and VFW Auxiliary, Lyons. In 2004, Jackie was united in marriage with Bill Chew in Lyons, Kansas. He survives of the home. She is also survived by her son, Daniel Wyatt and his significate other, Melissa Lotzman of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Janelle Harris and husband Roy of Hutchinson, KS; brother, EJ Preister and wife Candice of Stockton, KS; three grandchildren, Amber, Luke, and Natalie Harris; and one step-granddaughter, Destiny Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Smith, Forrest Le Roy               2nd h/Donna L(Steierl)Mosier, dh/Bernice Joan(Toothaker)

Marker only – Not buried here      Age:81           Lot:983

WW II

PLAINS – Forrest LeRoy Smith, age 81, died Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2008, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.

He was born February 21, 1927, at Wilmore, Kansas, the son of Stephen Fay and Velma (Ridge) Smith. He attended school in Wilmore, graduating from Wilmore High School in 1944. He later entered into the United States Navy, having served during World War II and was discharged in 1946. He later attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree. He later received a certificate in banking from the University of Wisconsin.

After receiving his education, he worked as an extension agent for seven years before entering into his banking career. Forrest moved to Plains, Kansas, in 1980 where he accepted a position with the Plains State Bank as Vice-President, after being President of the First National Bank in Sterling, Kansas. In 1983, Forrest and Donna bought the Sonic Drive-In in Meade, operating it for eight years, and had a sharpening service. He had also managed the Senior Citizen Housing in Plains for approximately eight years before retiring.

In 1949, he married Bernice Toothaker in Wilmore, Kansas. The couple later divorced. On May 29, 1983, he married Donna Steierl in Sterling, Kansas.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church; Lions Club, having served as club president, both of Plains, and had served on the Plains City Council for eighteen years.

Survivors include:

His wife, Donna Smith of Plains, Kansas

Two sons, Steven W. Smith of Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Scott A. Smith of Wichita, Kansas

A stepson, Terry Mosier of Hutchinson, Kansas

Two daughters, Brenda Choitz of Bullhead City, Arizona
Dr. Cheryl A. Schmidt of Wichita, Kansas

A stepdaughter, Joan Wyatt of Abilene, Kansas

Two sisters, Virginia Linnell of Twin Falls, Idaho
Lorita Harrison of Dallas, Texas

Seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Calvin F. and Melvin W. Smith.

Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at the First Baptist Church, Plains, Kansas, with the Reverend Neal Foster presiding.

The family would welcome memorials to the First Baptist Church or the Young at Heart in care of Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade.

Steierl, John J                        husband of Viva Jean(Urban)

Marker only, not buried here.      Age: 80        Lot: 983 A

John J. Steierl, 80, died Friday, May 29, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on the family farm in Rice County, the son of John C. and Vesta G. (Hawver) Steierl.

He attended Rice County schools and worked at Dillons Bakery for 27 years, retiring in 1994.

He married Viva Jean Urban. She survives. Other survivors include: a sister, Donna Smith; son, Larry; daughter, Susan Starlin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clifford.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Georgia Decker presiding. His register book will be available to sign until service time, with family present at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 North Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Steierl, Viva Jean(Urban)               wife of John J

Memorial Stone Only           Age:  87         Lot: 983 C

Viva Jean Steierl, 87, of Hutchinson, died February 10, 2021, at her home. She was born February 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Anthony and Viva (Howard) Urban.

Viva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She had many different jobs over the years, including First National Bank and her own cleaning service. Viva had many hobbies including square dancing, reading, card games, and crafts. She volunteered at Delos V. Smith Senior Center, where she enjoyed organizing and helping with the games. Viva attended Grace Episcopal Church.

On November 22, 1952, she married John J Steierl in Hutchinson. They shared 62 years together before he passed away on May 29, 2015.

Viva is survived by: son, Larry Steierl (Susan), McPherson; daughter, Susan Starlin, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Benjamin Starlin (Brandi), Hutchinson, Ashley Manges (James), Hutchinson, Zachary Starlin, Hutchinson; and ten siblings.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Steierl.

There will be no services at this time. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Smith, Lewis McCay                    h/Jean Gail ‘Jeanie'(King)

Burial Date:  2021,  06/09        Age:  81       Lot:  1244 B Crems

Lewis McCay Smith

May 7, 1940 ~ June 3, 2021 (age 81)

Lewis McCay Smith, 81, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away June 3, 2021 at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson. He was born May 7, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Paul and Patricia Irene Grubb Smith. Lewis has resided in Lyons since 2002, formerly of Hutchinson. He was a retired meat cutter for Dillions. Lewis served in the United States Army from November 24, 1959 until November 23, 1965. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Sterling, and Westside Baptist Church of Hutchinson. On February 6, 1960, Lewis was united in marriage with Jean Gail King in Lyons. She preceded him in death on March 20, 2019. Lewis is also preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kenneth A. Smith. He is survived by his three sons, Lewis M. Smith, Jr. of Sylvis, IL, Jeffrey C. Smith of Harrisburg, PA, and Kelly L. Smith of Lawrence, KS; daughter, Shelly M. Smith of Hutchinson, KS; brother, Paul Smith Jr. of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Emily McMullin of Wichita, KS, Sammy Pauline Russell of Colby, KS, and Princess Lynn Smith of Wichita, KS; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling Kansas, with Shelly Smith officiating. Military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Disabled American Veterans in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Sauer, Isabelle Marie(Lingerfelt)        2nd w/Rev. Lawrence Butler ‘Lawn’

Death: 2019,  09/17            Age: 96               Lot: 800 F Crems

US NAVY   WW II

Cremains buried 2021,  06/05

Barker, Mereko(Horiguchi)                          w/Fred Allen

Burial Date:  2021,  06/03         Age: 92      Lot:  1128 A

January 10, 1929 – May 30, 2021

Mereko Barker, 92, of Hutchinson, passed away May 30, 2021, at her home. She was born January 10, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, to Dinbae and Eku Horiguchi.

Mereko graduated from high school in Tokyo in 1947. Following high school, she worked as a clerk at Camp Zama, Yokohama, Japan, a U.S. Army Base which was a logistics and staging area for troops on their way to fight in Korea. There she met Sgt. Fred Allen Barker, who was recovering from wounds sustained in battle. They were married on August 5, 1954, at the base.

Mereko and Fred settled in the Hutchinson area, where Mereko worked for a time at Wesley Towers, as a Matron at the Reno County Jail, and then at Lowen Corporation, where she made signs for over 20 years. She attended Walnut and Campbell Church of Christ.

Mereko was completely dedicated to her family and loved to cook. She also loved country music, old westerns, nature, and especially German Shepherd dogs.

Mereko is survived by: her children, Terry Barker (Penny) of Hutchinson, Dian Barker (Ralph Ganeles) of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Kali and Madyson Ganeles, Ian Mosher (Jihye), Shylah Boyle (Jeff); 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Fred, who died November 30, 2001; daughter, Marilyn; and beloved pets, Bo and Cheetah.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Sterling Community Cemetery, with Pastor Bob Phipps officiating. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm and Rescue, or Greenwood Stables and Equine Rescue, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Cuthbertson, Vernice Louise(Martin)    w/William  Eugene’Bill’

Death Date:  2014.  02/22          Age: 85        Lot: 951 H Crems

Vernice Louise(Martin)Cuthbertson

Vernice Louise Cuthbertson, 85, of Cheyenne died Feb. 22 at home. She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Board Camp, Ark., and had lived in Cheyenne since 1987.

Mrs. Cuthbertson was a lifelong Presbyterian. She was very musical and artistic and enjoyed traveling, the mountains, tennis and spending time at the family cabin in Glen Haven, Colo. She was a homemaker and secretary for TACA Airlines and Exxon. Most of all, she loved her family.

Louise is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Cuthbertson, whom she married on June 9, 1950, in Guthrie, Okla.; two daughters, Judith Cuthbertson (James Packard) of Fort Collins, Colo., and Carol Cuthbertson-Mayo (Jack Mayo) of Cheyenne; and two granddaughters, Jami and Jeree Mayo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ada (Durham) Martin; and four brothers, Frank, Earl, George and James Martin.

A celebration of her life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.

© Wyoming Tribune Eagle February 26, 2014

Wilson, Ralph Lee                                                       h/Diane(Dollar)

Burial Date:  2021, 06/02               Age: 82                 Lot: 1052 G Crems

Ralph L Wilson, of Sterling, passed away on May 29, 2021, at Rice County District Hospital at the age of 82. His final days were blessed with the comforting presence of family and many friends. Ralph was born July 10, 1938, in Osawatomie, Kansas to Robert and Georgia (Stanton) Wilson. He spent his youth in Osawatomie and remained devoted throughout his life to his beloved Osawatomie High School Class of 1956. He went on to study at the University of Kansas and Baker University, and to graduate from Pittsburg State College. Ralph married Diane Dollar on August 27, 1960, in Osawatomie. Ralph and Diane went on to spend nearly 61 years as best friends and companions. Their children and grandchildren cherish the example of marriage and devotion that they provided. After a period as a high school teacher in Missouri, in 1964 Ralph and Diane moved to Sterling, where Ralph took up a position with the Farmers State insurance agency, and subsequently with the Farmers State Bank (now First Bank). In his long career at the bank, Ralph touched the lives of countless farmers, ranchers, business owners, and families in Sterling and Rice County through his compassionate and personal approach to banking. During his working years, Ralph served on the USD 376 school board and was instrumental in the 1970’s effort to ensure that Sterling benefited from a full-fledged medical practice. He was also a long-time member of Sterling’s Rotary International chapter. He was a dedicated and much-loved member of the Sterling United Presbyterian Church and was especially grateful to Rev. Melissa Krabbe for her pastoral care, particularly during his final illness. In retirement, Ralph was an enthusiastic (verging on fanatical) follower of the sports programs at Sterling High School and Sterling College, as well as the many athletic, musical, and artistic pursuits of his grandkids. Ralph’s family will remember him as a man of deep integrity and personal decency. He leaves behind his wife, Diane; sons Christopher (husband Mark), Jack, and David (wife Kristi); three deeply loved grandchildren Kaci (fiancé Nate), Bryce and Karissa Wilson; brother Donald Wilson and sister Linda Lockey; and multitudes of friends. The family is grateful to Dr. Stacy Dashiell and the dozens of medical professionals in Sterling, Lyons and Wichita who cared for Ralph during his illness, and to friends and neighbors for the many gestures of support in recent weeks. Private family services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Public visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. A celebration of life service may be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Sterling College or Sterling Free Public Library in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Cuthbertson, William Eugene ‘Bill’            h/Vernice Louise(Martin)

Burial Date:  2021, 06/03          Age: 92       Lot: 951 H  Crems

Died 12/31/2019  Cheyenne, WY

Obituary for William “Bill” Eugene Cuthbertson

William Eugene “Bill” Cuthbertson was born on Sept 25, 1927 in Emporia KS to William A. and Mabel Wilkin Cuthbertson. His older siblings were Don, Louise and Jim. A few years later the family moved to Sterling KS. Immediately after graduation from high school he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1947. He attended Sterling College for two years where he met his future wife, V. Louise Martin. He transferred to Kansas State and graduated first in his Earth Sciences class. He and Louise married in June 1950 in Guthrie OK. They moved to New Orleans where he worked for Pure and then Gulf Oil Co until his retirement in 1981. According to Bill, they drove north until they didn’t see air conditioners any more and settled in Cheyenne where they became active in the tennis community. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and Louise. Survivors include Judith Cuthbertson (Jim Packard) of Fort Collins and Carol Cuthbertson-Mayo (Jack Mayo) of Cheyenne and Jaimee Mayo and Jeree Mayo. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, in Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cheyenne Animal Shelter, 800 Southwest Ave, 82007 would be appreciated.

Taylor, Patricia Marie(Stout)Smith         w/’Tuffy’Taylor/dw/Leroy Smith

Burial Date:   2021,  04/06            Age:    73              Lot: 794  F/H Crems

Died at Leisure Homestead, St. John, KS  2021, 02/04

Daughter of Beryle Alvy Stout and Nina Berniece (Maloney) Blackburn

Peters, Jr., Joseph Taylor                 husband/Luetta M(Dymond)

Death: 1945,  Jan. 4                Age: 75                        Lot:  069 K

AGE: 75 years

HUSBAND of:
Luetta M. Dymond

FATHER of:
Haskell Peters 1896-1896

SON of
Joseph L. Peters

—————-
Joseph L. Peters, Sr.
HUSBAND of
Louisa Hayward
m Ohio

FATHER of
Henry G. Peters
Joseph Peters Jr.
Lulla A. Peters
Hattie H. Peters

Havens, Infant Son                  s/Charles Vernon & Susan(Drake)Shaffer

Burial:  1895,  05/22                  Age:   0                  Lot: 139 E/F