Name: Heter, Roger Waid
Burial Date: 2010, 09/11
Age at Death: 63
Plot Location: 1244 G
Notes: husband of Carolyn Sue(Shepherd)
US Air Force War: Vietnam War 
| Birth: | 1946 |
| Death: | Sep., 2010 |
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Name: Cundith, Robert Gene ‘Bob’
Burial Date: 2010, 09/04
Age at Death: 68
Plot Location: 1242 F
Notes: husband of Karen Ann (Wilkey)
Posted Sep. 2, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Updated Sep 2, 2010 at 1:15 AM
Sterling, Kan.
Robert G. Cundith, 68, died Aug. 31, 2010, at his home in Sterling. He was born July 23, 1942, in Sterling to John and Eula Edwards Cundith. A lifetime resident of Sterling, he graduated from Sterling High School and from Emporia State University. He was a self-employed accountant and former partner of Pratt Livestock, Inc.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, treasurer and board member of Sterling Country Club and Lyons Town and Country club, member of Prairie Dunes Country Club, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, a U.S. Olympics supporter, past president of Sterling Chamber, charter member of the Sterling Preservation Association, and a longtime benefactor of the Prairie Art Show and Sterling College.
On May 8, 1964, he married Karen Ann Wilkey at Emporia. She died July 23, 2008.
Survivors include: a son, Tyler and wife Annette, Overland Park; a daughter, Sara Nafus and husband Chris, Lenexa; a brother, John, Broken Arrow, Okla.; six sisters, Joyce Deegan, Tehachapi, Calif., Anna Mae Alexander, Altus, Okla., Flora Pearson, Moss Point, Miss., Betty Willson, Carpinteria, Calif., Judy Fulton, Sterling, and Barbara Engelland, Shawnee; and four grandchildren, Brandon and Kelsey Cundith and Lauren and Robbie Nafus.
He was preceded in death by an infant son David, and four brothers, Tom, Harry, Horace and Richard.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Seth Svaty officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Studio 96 in care of the funeral home, 203 N. 7th, P.O. Box 262, Sterling, KS 67579.
Robert G. Cundith, 68, died Aug. 31, 2010, at his home in Sterling. He was born July 23, 1942, in Sterling to John and Eula Edwards Cundith. A lifetime resident of Sterling, he graduated from Sterling High School and from Emporia State University. He was a self-employed accountant and former partner of Pratt Livestock, Inc.
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Name: Schneider, Alvin Lee
Burial Date: 2010, 08/21
Age at Death: 88
Plot Location: 985 C Cremains
Notes: husband of Glenys Irene (McDill)
US Navy in S. Pacific Theatre War: WW2
| Birth: | Jun. 19, 1922 Rice County Kansas, USA |
| Death: | Aug. 14, 2010 Hutchinson Reno County Kansas, USA |
 Alvin Lee Schneider, 88, died Aug. 14, 2010, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 19, 1922, at the family farm in rural Rice County, the son of George H. and Bertha Schneider. He attended schools in Nickerson, graduating from high school in 1940. In Nov. of 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy receiving basic training, followed by electrician training at Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He was stationed at several locations in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was discharged in Jan. of 1946, at Great Lakes Station in Chicago. He returned to work in Sterling for Walton Electric, then the City of Sterling working as a lineman then in the Power Plant eventually becoming Superintendent. In 1966, he became the Superintendent of the Power Plant in Neodesha until he retired. He worked at IMCO in Neodesha until they moved to Hutchinson in 1991.On Jan. 2, 1949, he married Glenys Irene McDill at the Midland Community Church in rural Rice County. They had three sons, Terry (Lisa) of Wichita and Roger (Debbie) of Wellington. Tom of Wichita preceded him in death in December 1997, at the age of 44. He is survived by sister, Laberta Hopping of McPherson; brother, Don Schneider of Duncan, Neb.; three grandchildren, Travis, Jared, Eric; three step-grandchildren, Stacy (Ryan), Stephanie (Rich) and Trey (Shanyn); several nieces and nephews; eight step great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Helen Schneider of Fairview, Okla. He was preceded in death by twin brothers and a brother Cloyd.Alvin enjoyed sports, playing men’s softball in Sterling until the age of 45, and watching his son’s school sports. He and his wife continued watching sports on TV, Hutch JUCO basketball and tournaments. He also enjoyed bowling, participating in leagues at Sterling, Neodesha and the Senior leagues in Hutchinson through the spring of 2010. Alvin was a member of the Lion’s Clubs of Sterling and the First United Methodist Church of Hutchinson.Graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, in care of the mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal message for the family. Family links: |
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Name: Vincent, Walter Presley
Burial Date: 2010, 08/17
Age at Death: 91
Plot Location: 925 D
Notes: husband of Billie Doris(Ray)Stuart
U.S. Marine Corp. War: WW2 Purple Heart
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Name: Fulton,Sr., Robert Ernest
Burial Date: 2010, 08/16
Age at Death: 83
Plot Location: 853 G
Notes: husband of Judith ‘Judy’ Harnet(Cundith)McNutt/ divorced husband of Dinah(Cain)Lyon and Gladys Elaine(Rankin)
War: WW2, Korean War
| Birth: | Apr. 3, 1927 |
| Death: | Aug. 10, 2010 |
Age 83Veteran of: World War2, Korean WarHusband of Judith’Judy’Harnet(Cundith)McNutt, Divorced husband of Dinah(Cain)Lyon/ Gladys Elaine(Rankin)?Family links: Spouse: Judith H. Cundith Fulton (1944 – 2015)**Calculated relationship |
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Name: Thode, Laura LaVerne(Morton)
Burial Date: 2010, 07/20
Age at Death: 84
Plot Location: 877 D
Notes: wife of Cecil Gayle
Birth: 1926 Death: Jul., 2010
age 84
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Spouse:
Cecil Gayle Thode (1925 – 1993)
Children:
Albert Ray Thode (1946 – 1988)*
Milton Earnest Thode (1949 – 1991)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
Plot: 877 D
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Name: Bishop, Wanda Darlene(Willshusen)
Burial Date: 2010, 07/08
Age at Death: 63
Plot Location: 721 A Cremains
Notes: Divorced wife of Lucian Fay Bishop
Died Wichita, KS
| Birth: | Dec. 22, 1946 |
| Death: | Jul. 4, 2010 Wichita Sedgwick County Kansas, USA |
Wanda D. Bishop, 63, died July 4, 2010, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita. She was born Dec. 22, 1946, in Syracuse, the daughter of Albert R and Betty Hanes Willshusen. A resident of Hutchinson since 1984, she had previously lived in Sterling. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School.Survivors include: a son, Kenneth, Hutchinson, a brother, John Willshusen, Colorado, a sister, Alberta Watson, Kansas, two granddaughters, Terri and Kimberly Bishop, both of Hutchinson, and a grandson, Richard Bishop, Hutchinson.She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Shiela Bishop.Cremation is planned. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, with Pastor Larry Wedel presiding. Inurnment will follow at Sterling City Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, both in care of the funeral home. (From Hutchnews)Family links: Spouse: Lucian Fay Bishop (1939 – 2004) *Children: *Calculated relationship |
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Name: Engelland, Evelyn Virginia (Stubbs)
Burial Date: 2010, 05/29
Age at Death: 94
Plot Location: 094-05 E
Notes: wife of Alvin Jurgen Engelland
| Birth: | Jul. 20, 1915 |
| Death: | May 26, 2010 |
Order of Eastern Star 60-year member of Queen Esther Chapter 32Order of the Eastern Star; past matron of Keystone Chapter 47. ******************* Newton Kansan Posted May 28, 2010 @ 12:47 PM STERLING — Evelyn Virginia Engelland, 94, died on Wednesday (May 26, 2010) at Presbyterian Manor in Sterling. She was born on July 20, 1915, to John Orion and Mary Eva Stout Stubbs in Sterling, and was a lifetime Sterling resident. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1931. On April 22, 1934, she married Alvin Jurgen Engelland in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2004. Evelyn was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Midland Community United Church of Christ; a 60-year member of Queen Esther Chapter 32 Order of the Eastern Star; past matron of Keystone Chapter 47; and many other community organizations. She is survived by her sons, John and wife Judy of Sterling, James and wife Sue of Ft. Worth, Texas, Richard and wife Noreen of Chipley, Fla., and Rodney and wife Barbara of Shawnee; daughter Betty L. Seely and husband Marlin of Newton; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son Robert; infant daughter Janeth; granddaughter Loreen; brothers Percy Stubbs and Lurton Stubbs; and sisters Bernadine Steierl, Esther Horton and Phyllis Ward. Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Birzer Funeral Home in Sterling. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Midland Community United Church of Christ in rural Sterling, with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery in Sterling. Memorials can be made to Midland Community United Church of Christ or Meals on Wheels, in care of Birzer Funeral Home.  Family links:Parents: John Orian Stubbs (1875 – 1959) Mary Eva Stout Stubbs (1875 – 1947) 
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Name: Proffitt, Cutter Jaron
Burial Date: 2010, 05/06
Age at Death: 8
Plot Location: 1053 D
Notes: son of Wiley Sheldon & Tracy Brook(Kirby) Proffitt
Birth: Apr. 9, 2002
Lyons
Rice County
Kansas, USADeath: May 2, 2010
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
STERLING — Cutter Jaron Proffitt, 8, died May 2 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. He was born April 9, 2002, at Lyons, the son of Wiley and Tracy Kirby Proffitt. He was a lifetime Sterling resident. He was a first-grade student at Sterling Elementary School.
He was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church, attended Kids Camp and was in the summer baseball league.
Survivors include his parents, of the home; a sister, Kynli Proffitt, of the home; grandparents Sondra and Ted Mueller of Wichita, Arlen “Butch” Proffitt and Nancy of Hutchinson, Connie Kirby of Sterling, and Steve and Tonya Kirby of St. John; great-grandmothers Darlene McMurphy of Sterling, Wilma Kirby of Great Bend and Betty Goodman of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles Jeremy and McKenzi Flickinger of Sterling, Daulton Kirby of St. John, Kayla Estes of St. John, and Trever and Gayla Proffitt of Cunningham. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Keith and Thelma Kirby, Dean Goodman, Helen and Harold Proffitt, Marvin McMurphy and Glenn McMurphy.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Bill Stapleton and the Rev. Debbie Grossardt Arvelo officiating. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Birzer Funeral Home in Sterling with the family present from 5 to 7. Memorials are suggested to the Sterling Grade School Playground Fund. Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home
203 North Seventh
Sterling, KS 67579
620-278-3531
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 4, 2010
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
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Record added: May 05, 2010
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Name: Harris, Patricia Dale(Terrell)Walton
Burial Date: 2010, 04/28
Age at Death: 66
Plot Location: 046 H
Notes: divorced wife of Donald R Walton and Jon K Harris
STERLING — Patricia Terrell Harris, 66, died April 24 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Born Oct. 1, 1943, in Kingman, she was the daughter of Wayne E. and Helen G. Wells Terrell Evans. Raised in Sterling, she graduated from Sterling High School and attended Wichita State University. Returning two years ago from San Diego, Calif., she was a retired administrative assistant for San Diego Gas and Electric. She married Jon Harris of Wichita. They later divorced. She married Don Walton of San Diego in 1977. They later divorced but remained very dear friends.
Ms. Harris was a member of the San Diego Friends of the Zoo.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Evans of Sterling; three sisters, Linda Welch of Wichita, and Ellen Evans and Judy Terrell, both of Topeka; a sister-in-law, Donna Terrell of Alden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Evans and Dennis Terrell; stepfather, Fayne Evans; and a nephew, Corey Welch.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sterling Community Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Ewert officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Reno County Hospice House of Hutchinson or Sterling United Methodist Church, all in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Homes
203 N. 7th
P.O. Box 262
Sterling, KS 67579
620-278-3531
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 27, 2010
