Forsyth, Sarah R. ‘Sadie’

daughter of James L and Ann (Bennett) Forsythe

Burial: 1925, 05/03 Age: 73 Lot: 645 F

Trans from 609 in 1926, 05/10

Sadie was a popular seamstress and dressmaker living on Broadway in Sterling, KS.

Name:

Sarah R Forsythe

Age in 1870:

Birth Year:

abt 1852

Birthplace:

Ohio

Dwelling Number:

Home in 1870:

Adams, Guernsey, Ohio

Race:

White

Gender:

Female

Post Office:

Cambridge

Occupation:

Helps Mother

Inferred Father:

James L Forsythe

Inferred Mother:

Ann Forsythe

Household Members:

Name	Age
James L Forsythe	45
Ann Forsythe	36
Sarah R Forsythe	18
Mary C Forsythe	19
Catherine A Forsythe	8
Lizzie R Forsythe	6
Luella E Forsythe	6/12

Flickinger, Mary Ella(Fulkerson)

Flickinger, Mary Ella Ellen(Fulkerson) wife of Robert Leo

Burial Date: 2019, 10/23 Age: 88 Lot: 931 F

Mary Ella Flickinger, 88, of Sterling, passed away October 19, 2019 at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson. She was born October 21, 1930 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of George and Carrie Justice Fulkerson. Mary was a near lifelong Sterling resident. She graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1948, and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Sterling College in 1989. Mary was a farm wife. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sterling. On July 24, 1949, Mary was united in marriage with Robert Leo Flickinger in Sterling. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, James Flickinger; and daughter, Catherine Flickinger Caldwell. Mary is survived by her three children, Janice Louise Duran and husband David of Elephant Butte, NM, Norman Scott Flickinger of Sterling, and Bradley Wayne Flickinger and wife Rhonda of Sterling; nine grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 26, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Sterling with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 25, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Sterling or the Sterling Public Library in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Interesting: Mary died two days before celebrating her 89th birthday. Her husband Bob died 9 days before celebrating his 89th birthday.

Cullop, Carolyn Grace(Fulton)

Cullop, Carolyn Grace(Fulton) wife of Gerald Lloyd

Burial Date: 2019, 10/14 Age: 87 Plot: 1229 F

Carolyn Grace Cullop, 87, of Sterling, passed away October 9, 2019 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born May 17, 1932 in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Thomas R. and Nelle Branson Fulton. Carolyn graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1950, and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, and her Master’s Degree in Education from Western State College in Gunnison, CO. Carolyn has resided in Sterling since 1961, having moved to Lyons in May of 2019. Carolyn was a teacher at Pratt, Winfield, Sterling Union 2, and Sterling Grade School for thirty five years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling. She enjoyed stamping; traveling in their camper; grading papers; quilting; playing bridge; cooking for the holidays; and most of all, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On May 28, 1956, Carolyn was united in marriage with Gerald Lloyd Cullop in Twenty Nine Palms, California. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her parents and great-grandson, Crosby Michael Schrader. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Sally Peterson of Manhattan, KS; son, Jerry Cullop and wife Kelly of Sterling; five grandchildren, Kelsey Sellers and husband Mikie, Maret Schrader and husband Clayton, Janna Splitter and husband Matt, Jacey McDaniel and husband Sam, and Jared Cullop; six great-grandchildren, Trey Sellers, Charlotte and Cora Schrader, Laikyn and Landry Splitter, and Delaney McDaniel. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 14, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Sterling with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. Memorials may be given to the Sterling Grade School (for the Be Kind Movement) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Willhaus, Harvey Donald

Willhaus, Harvey Donald h/Marilyn M(Halley)

Burial Date: 2020, 10/10 Death Date: 2019, 09/21

Funeral Service: 2019, 09/26 Age: 85 Lot: 102 F Crems

U. S. Army Korean War Harvey Donald Willhaus October 10, 1933 ~ September 21, 2019 (age 85)

STERLING – Harvey Donald Willhaus, 85, of Sterling, passed away September 21, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons. He was born October 10, 1933 in Sterling, the son of Richard and Katie A. Zwick Willhaus. Harvey graduated from Nickerson High School with the class of 1952. He was a farmer, Golden Harvest seed dealer, and raised cattle and hogs. Harvey served in the United States Army from November 24, 1953 until November 9, 1955. He was a member of Midland Community United Church of Christ, Sterling, where he served as treasurer; member of the Moose Lodge #982, Hutchinson; Elks Lodge #0453, Hutchinson; and Lyons VFW. Harvey enjoyed square dancing, and had danced in every state except Vermont. Harvey always enjoyed his morning coffee with friends at Dairy Queen in Lyons. On March 10, 1957, Harvey was united in marriage with Marilyn Halley in St. John, Kansas. She survives of the home. They spent every winter in Rockport, Texas for the past 20 years. Harvey is survived by: his five children, Byron K. Willhaus of Sterling, Cedric R. Willhaus of Wichita, KS, Nolan C. Willhaus and wife Paula of Alden, KS, Teresa A. Maxwell and husband Mike of Sterling, and Verlan D. Willhaus and wife Stephane of Pretty Prairie, KS; four siblings, Kathryn Lorenson of Salina, KS, William R. Willhaus and wife Ida May of Kansas City, MO, Fredrick Willhaus and wife Rosie of Springfield, MO, and Rose Jennings of Holton, KS; grandchildren, Adam Willhaus and Ashlee Ruckman of Sterling, Andy and Tiffany Willhaus of Wichita, Nick Willhaus of Lyons, KS, Amanda and Ryan Breckenridge of Wichita, Samantha Willhaus and Skyler Sumner of Wichita, Clinton and Molly Willhaus of Nickerson, KS, Christen and Josh Dreiling of Nickerson, KS, Spencer and Laura Maxwell of Sterling, Skyler and Whitney Maxwell of Lawrence, KS, Austin Maxwell and Ashley Savage of Sterling, Cody Willhaus of Pretty Prairie, KS, Cooper and Caitlyn Willhaus of Kendell, KS, and Morgan Willhaus of Manhattan; and twenty-two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents; and an infant brother Willhaus; and daughter-in-law, Melissa Willhaus. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Midland Community United Church of Christ, Sterling, with Pastor Matt Perkins officiating. Military honors will be by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Private burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 2 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5 until 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to Midland Community United Church of Christ or Kindred Hospice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Harvey Donald Willhaus, 85, of Sterling, passed away September 21, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society of Lyons. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Midland United Church of Christ, Sterling, with Pastor Matt Perkins officiating. Military honors will be by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Private burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Midland United Church of Christ or Kindred Hospice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. A full obituary will be announced later.

Walton, Anna Edith ‘Annie’

Walton, Anna Edith “Annie”

daughter of Edward W and Emma(Struggles)

Buried: 1952, 04/21 Age: 70 Lot: 305 B

Anna Edith “Annie” Walton

Birth	1882 Ohio, USA
Death	19 Apr 1952 (aged 69–70) Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Burial	Sterling Cemetery Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
Plot	305 B

Kilgore, Dorothy Irena (McKissick)

Kilgore, Dorothy ‘Irena’ (McKissick) wife of Quentin Dale

Burial Date: 2019, 09/20 Age: 85 Lot: 1113 B

D. Irena (McKissick) Kilgore

November 6, 1933 ~ September 16, 2019 (age 85)

D. Irena Kilgore, 85, of Sterling, passed away September 16, 2019 at Sterling Village. She was born November 6, 1933 in Clark County, KS, the daughter of Lee and Mary Creswell McKissick. Irena graduated from Minneola High School in Minneola, KS with the class of 1951, and later received her Teacher’s Certificate from Sterling College. She has resided in Sterling since 1955. Irena was a homemaker. She also worked as an Avon Representative; a cook for Sterling College; and for USD 376 as a bus driver and later as a cook. She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and MIC Club both of Sterling. On July 30, 1954, Irena was united in marriage with Quentin Kilgore in Glenwood, IA. He preceded her death on July 28, 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Don and Archie McKissick; three sisters, Emma Lee McKissick, Mary Jane Wilkey, and Ruth Bunker. She is survived by her four daughters, Janet Fuller and husband Ken of Miltonvale, KS, Barbara Viramontez and husband Marty of Wichita, Connie McWhirter and husband Ken of Moran, KS, and Patricia Enoch and husband Mark of Topeka, KS; son, Bill Kilgore and wife Andrea of Sterling; sister-in-law, Ruth McKissick of Minneola, KS; fifteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 20, 2019 at Reformed Presbyterian Church, Sterling with Pastor Brian Wright officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Reformed Presbyterian Church, Sterling in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Vogel, Victor Leon

Vogel, Lieutenant Victor Leon

son of Charles Arthur and Emma Elizabeth(Pepperdine)

Burial :North Sea Age: 24 Lot: 525 1/2

War: WW II

P47 Fighter Pilot, 8th US Air Force

Shuchart, Jeanette

Burial Date: 1915, 12/ Age: ? Lot: 448 D

Sister of Minnie (Schuchart) Rider German name sometimes seen Shuchart and Shukart.

Burial record is incomplete

Landis, Sr., David Ray

Landis, Sr., Rev. David Ray h/ Lynn Ingrid(Phillips)

Burial Date: 2019, 08/23 Age: 79 Lot:1181 G

David R Landis, Sr.

U. S. Army Vietnam

David Ray Landis, Sr.

February 12, 1940 – August 18, 2019

David Ray Landis, Sr. was born February 12, 1940, in Highspire, PA. He passed on August 18, 2019, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

David married Lynn Phillips in 1962, and they had three children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a businessman, an educator, coach, counselor, and pastor.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2019, at Grace Bible Church, 1221 E. 33, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Sterling College Scholarship Fund or Central Christian School Scholarship Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

David served in the US Army from 1962-1965. Buried with full military honors.

Sipes, Gary Alvin

Sipes, Gary Alvin divorced husband of Vivian L(Thurman)

son of Clay Edward and Beatrice White Sipes.

Burial Date: 2019, 07/26 Age: 69 Lot: 1161 D

Gary Alvin Sipes, 69, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away July 18, 2019 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 20, 1950 in Bernie, Missouri, the son of Clay Edward and Beatrice White Sipes. He was a resident of Sterling, Kansas. Gary was a member of XL-Church outreach of IOM America. He is survived by his five children, Mary Buchholz, Richard Alvin Sipes, Christina Sipes, Melissa Sipes, and Tricia Sipes; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Piper, Clay Jr. Sipes, Sandra Bartkoski, Patricia Baskett, Jacob Sipes, Daniel Sipes, and Kathy Vochatzer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Eujania Oshea. Funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Pastor Phinney officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Hedrick, Gordon Ray

Hedrick, Gordon Ray h/ Donita (Newby)

Burial Date: 2019, 07/08 Age: 72 Lot: 1019 G Crems

Captain, U.S. Navy

War: Vietnam Picture of

Gordon R. Hedrick

Gordon R. Hedrick

October 01, 1946 – June 28, 2019

Gordon Ray Hedrick, 72, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2019. He was born October 1, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Ralph Sterling and Virginia Rose (Hildebrand) Hedrick.

Gordon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Emporia State Teachers College in 1968, and received his master’s degree from Wichita State University in 1979. He served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1993, retiring as a Captain. Gordon also worked as a car salesman for Doug Reh Chevrolet in Pratt, retiring after 38 years of service. Gordon was involved in the Lions Club, St. John and Hutchinson, and was past-president of Friends of Quivira. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On September 5, 1967, Gordon married his high school sweetheart, Donita Newby at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. They shared almost 52 years of marriage together. Gordon is survived by: his wife, Donita of Hutchinson; daughters, Pam Wells (Jesse) of Enterprise, Kansas, Nancy French of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Emma Moss (Joe), Gage French, Kai French; brother, Stephen Hedrick of Pratt; aunt, Letha Hildebrand of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Jane Newby; nephew, Scott Newby; niece, Elizabeth Newby; and beloved Yorkie, Max. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother-in-law, Dee Newby; and nephew, David Newby.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with The Very Reverend Andy Hook officiating. Burial will follow in Sterling Community Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hutchinson School of Tae Kwon Do, Friends of Quivira, or First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mathews, Susan Mary(Stow)

Mathews, Susan Mary(Stow) w/Frank Leslie Mathews

daughter of John Oscar and Mary Jane (McElroy) Stow

Burial Date: 1952, 01/18 Age: 77 Lot: 577 E

Susan Mary Stow Mathews

Birth	1874 Iowa
Death	Jan 1952 (aged 77–78)
Burial	Sterling Cemetery Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
Plot	577 E

Miller, John Leo

divorced husband of Barbara Lou (Unruh-Harrison) Asher

Burial Date: 2019, 07/06 Age: 78 Lot: 1120 G

U.S. Army Cold War

John Leo Miller, 78, passed away July 2, 2019 at his home. He was born September 30, 1940 in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Guy L. and Hazel Ramsey Miller. John was a longtime Sterling resident. He graduated from Sterling High School; and later Commercial Trade Institute in Automation Electronics. John worked as a Red Cross water safety instructor; and for DMH Corp. in Hutchinson, Kansas, as a foreman and in construction until his retirement. He served in the United States Army as a Radio Teletype Operator in Germany from September 10, 1959 until August 29, 1961. John loved golfing and was a longtime member of the USGA. He was a member of the Former Missionary Church of Sterling, Kansas. John is survived by his son, Jeff Miller and wife Angie of Springfield, OR; daughter, Debi Love of Lawson, MO; sister, Betty Lattimer of Hutchinson, KS; and three granddaughters, Ali, Morgan and Sadie Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cynthia Gae Miller; brothers, Eugene and Frank Miller; sisters, Georgia Casey Dutton, Patricia Duncan, and Lillian Pickerell. Graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Hospice, 123 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, MO 64050 in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Prebble, Sr., Lawrence Ernest

Prebble, Sr., Lawrence Ernest husband of Sarah Jane(Alexander)

Burial Date: 2019, 06/27 Age: 76 Lot:1019 B Crems

Lawrence Ernest Prebble of Hutchinson, Kansas

January 22, 1943 – June 7, 2019

Lawrence Ernest Prebble

Lawrence Ernest Prebble, 76, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away late Friday evening June 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. The son of the Late Virginia Prebble, Father unknown. Larry was born January 22, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas. he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane ( Alexander ) Prebble June 22, 2007 but life long partners of 29 years. The couple lived in Hutchinson, Kansas at the time of marriage. Larry enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, and playing cards. Larry was a hard working man, he was a construction worker for a lot of years for APAC of Shears. Larry was a truck driver for years and loved his jobs. He loved his wife and children, also his friends very much. He was loved by many!

He is survived by: 7 sons; Larry Jr., Andy and wife Dori Alan Prebble, All of Sterling, Kansas, Robert Putman of Nebraska, Curtis Prebble of Wichita, Kansas, Robert Prebble of Hutchinson, Kansas. He had several grandchildren, great grand children and nieces and nephews. Larry has 2 brothers; Gary and Vickie Crisp and Ralph Crisp, and a sister Theonia all from Pittsburg, Kansas. Larry was preceded in death by mother Virginia and grandmother, and a son Thomas ( Tom) Prebble.

Larry will be laid to rest Thursday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. Anyone wanting to come to grave side services is welcome. Pastor Monty McFerrin will be officiating the burial. Jack and Elaine will be singing.

Chambers, Glenn Alvin

Chambers, Glenn Alvin h/ Melinda(Snyder); dh/Anita J(Tompkins)/dh/Constance Joan(Hilley)Shelton

Burial Date: 2019, 06/20 Age: 90 Lot: 128 L Crems

Glenn Alvin Chambers May 20, 1929 ~ May 27, 2019

Glenn Alvin Chambers, of Hutchinson, died on May 27, 2019 at the Hutchinson Hospice House. Glenn was born May 20, 1929 in Floydada, Texas, to Arthur and Audra Chambers. Glenn received his undergraduate degree from North Texas State University and his Masters’ of Divinity from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Glenn served churches in Texas and in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado. He served in many leadership roles in the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church including chairman of the conference Board of Trustees, chairman of the conference Council on Finance and Administration and District Superintendent of the Pueblo district. He was known for his quick wit and eloquence in the pulpit. Glenn taught at Denver University’s Iliff School of Theology, was a 32nd degree Mason and was involved in a variety of volunteer organizations during his life. He is survived by his wife Melinda, daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Dieter Martin, son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Ashley Chambers, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Cynthia Syncere. The funeral service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson on Tuesday, June 4 at 11am. Memorials may be given to the Sterling United Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church or an organization of donors’ choice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.