Williams, Darrell Eugene             h/?         son/Rev. Howard Lessley  and Ada Ida(Goudy) Williams,Brother of Marvin Leslie Williams

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Burial Date:    Ashes reported scattered on Lot 583 1/4  A/C,   on the gravesites of his mother, Ada I(Goudy)Williams, his brother Marvin Leslie Williams and Thelma Jane(Hurd)Stoll Williams.

Chandler, Audrey Maxine(Bourgain)         w/Edward McKee Chandler

Death Date: 1995, 10/30    Age: 74     Lot: 912

Not buried here.  Marker only

Dyke, Charles Marion ‘Charlie’

son of Homer Linden and Flora Ophelia(Howard) Dyke

Burial Date:  2019,   06/03        Age:  78       Lot: 733 G Crems

Charles Marion “Charlie” Dyke, 78, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 16, 2019 at Select Specialty St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 21, 1941 in Sterling, the son of Homer Linden and Flora Ophelia Howard Dyke. He graduated from Sterling High School. Charlie was a lifelong Sterling resident. He worked as an installer for Sterling Appliance, and for Sterling Softwater, retiring in 2011. Charlie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, and member of Find a Grave. He is survived by his relatives, Elsie Cantwell of Wichita, KS, Clara Hensley of Lyons, Steven T. Duntz, Megan Duntz, Brandon K. Duntz, and Nicholas L. Duntz; and close friend, Gregory Glass. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Dyke. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Charles has made a great contribution to the Sterling Community Cemetery by adding pictures of grave stones to the Find A Grave website  –  findagrave.com

Charles Marion “Charlie” Dyke, 78, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 16, 2019 at Select Specialty St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 21, 1941 in Sterling, the son of Homer Linden and Flora Ophelia Howard Dyke. He graduated from Sterling High School. Charlie was a lifelong Sterling resident. He worked as an installer for Sterling Appliance, and for Sterling Softwater, retiring in 2011. Charlie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, and member of Find a Grave. He is survived by his relatives, Elsie Cantwell of Wichita, KS, Clara Hensley of Lyons, Steven T. Duntz, Megan Duntz, Brandon K. Duntz, and Nicholas L. Duntz; and close friend, Gregory Glass. Graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling with Pastor Melissa Krabbe officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Friends of Animals Rice County in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling

Newman, Robert Martin                             h/Mary Janis(Holwick)

Burial Date:  1986,  01/13        Age: 57            Lot: 745 E Crems

War: Korean       U.S. Navy fighter pilot    

Robert’s cremains will be buried in the Sterling, KS Community Cemetery where Robert and Janis’ youngest daughter Mary Roberta Newman, having died at birth, is buried.

Rauh, Jr.,  Clarence                husband of Marilyn Lee(Hunt)

Burial Date:  2019,  04/29           Age: 91          Lot: 134 D

Clarence Rauh Jr., 91, of Sterling, passed away April 25, 2019 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born March 21, 1928 in Hitchcock, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence Sr. and Thelma (Rice) Rauh. Clarence has resided in Hutchinson for the past four years, formerly a life-time Sterling resident. He was a retired custom home builder and custom wheat harvester. On May 22, 1949, Clarence was united in marriage with Marilyn Lee Hunt in Rolla, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2012. He is also preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric E. Rauh; brother, Melvin Rauh; sister, Louella “Jean” Renfrow; and two great-grandsons, Parker Pennington and Asher Boese. Clarence is survived by his son, Michael Rauh and wife Marge of Loveland, CO; three daughters, Rose Mountain and husband Terry of Hutchinson, KS, Teresa Ryan and husband Jim of Overland Park, KS, and Kim Reiter and husband Steve of Overland Park, KS; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling; and Monday, April 29, 2019 from 9:30 A.M. until service time with family present. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Monday, April 29, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Pastor Tim Cox officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, Hutchinson; National Kidney Foundation; American Legion, Post 24, McPherson, KS; or Donor’s Choice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Amend, Janet Gladys(Arell)                       w/Rex Gene Amend

Date:  2019,  04/26            Age: 84                Lot:  402 1/2 A

Finnin, Vera Fern (Elliott)            Wife of Guiles W ‘Pete’ Finnin

Burial Date: 2019,  04/08              Age: 99                Lot:  629 F

Vera Fern Elliott Finnin, 99, of Lyons, passed away April 2, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. She was born April 26, 1919, in Sterling, Kansas, the daughter of Forrest and Annabelle Darnell Elliott. She graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1937. Vera has resided in Lyons since 1976, formerly of Burbank, California. She was a homemaker. Vera was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sterling. On September 20, 1941, Vera was united in marriage with G.W. “Pete” Finnin in Burbank, California. He preceded her in death on September 10, 1999. She is also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a nephew, Mike Finnin of Dubuque, IA; and niece, Mary Cooper of Topeka. Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 8, 2019, at Sterling Community Cemetery with Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 8, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. Memorials may be given to Presbyterian Manor, Sterling, or District Hospital #1 of Rice County, Lyons, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Johnston, Norma May (Dymond)            2nd wife of George ‘Ralph’ Johnston

Burial Date:  2019,  03/27               Age: 93              Lot: 978 F  Crems

Norma May (Dymond) Johnston

February 22, 1926 ~ March 24, 2019 (age 93)

Norma May Johnston, 93, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Hospice House in Hutchinson Kansas. She was born on February 22, 1926. She was a lifelong resident of Sterling. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. A service remembering Norma will take place directly following visitation at 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home lead by Pastor Amy Foster of the Sterling United Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent in honor of Norma to the Veterans War Memorial, the Sterling Public Library or the Sterling United Methodist Church in care of Birzer Funeral Home.

Smith, Jean Gail (King)                                         wife of Lewis McCay Smith

Burial Date:  2019,  03/23            Age: 74               Lot:  1244 B  Crems

 Jean Gail (King) Smith

October 17, 1944 ~ March 20, 2019 (age 74)

Jean Gail Smith, 74, of Lyons, passed away March 20, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Lyons. She was born October 17, 1944, in Yakama, WA, the daughter of Augustus and Dorthea Besinger King. Jean attended Sterling Schools. She has resided in Lyons since 2002, formerly of Hutchinson. Jean was a florist for Dillions in Liberal, KS. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling and the Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson. On February 6, 1960, Jean was united in marriage with Lewis McCay Smith in Lyons. He survives of the home. She is also survived by her four sons, Lewis M. Smith Jr. and wife Ramona of Sylvis, IL, Kenneth A. Smith of Radcliff, KY, Jeffrey C. Smith of Harrisburg, PA, and Kelly L. Smith of Lawrence, KS; daughter, Shelly M. Smith of Hutchinson, KS; sister, Vi Housel of Flint, MI; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Ela Smith; brother, Joe King; and sister Betty Dean. Graveside funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Good Samaritan Society, Lyons in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Bray, John  Richard ‘Jack’                      husband of Nettie E(Trost)

Burial Date: 2019,  03/23          Age: 84                Lot: 794 G

War: Cold War           US Army    

John Richard “Jack” Bray

January 20, 1935 ~ March 19, 2019 (age 84)

John Richard “Jack” Bray, 84, of Sterling, passed away March 19, 2019, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born on January 20, 1935, on a farm near Belleville, Kansas, the second child of Richard and Dora Saip Bray. Jack graduated from Belleville High School with the class of 1952. He served in the United States Army from January 1957 until October 1958, and in the Army Reserves until January 1963. Mid-year 1959, Jack met Nettie Trost. They dated at the skating rink and married on September 26, 1959. Jack often teased, “And no one thought it would last!” He truly lived out his commitment to the love of his life when she suffered a major stroke in 1979. His devotion never wavered and his selfless care for his bride endured to the end and was an inspiration to many. In addition to caring for the love of his life; Jack enjoyed camping, going to the lake, trips to the casino, and snooker nights. Jack owned and/or managed service stations most of his working career. He managed stations in rural Manhattan and Fowler, Kansas; and then purchased Superbe Oil Company in Sterling in 1968. Following Nettie’s stroke, he carried mail on a rural route for a few years. He then became manager of the Sterling Co-op service station offering the excellent customer service he was known for, retiring from the Co-op in 2000. In support of the community, Jack served on the USD 376 School Board during his children’s school years for 12 years; served as a Rice County Commissioner following his retirement for 12 years; He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, where he served on various boards; past board member of Sterling Recreation Commission; past board member of Wheat Belt Girl Scouts Council; and member of Moose Lodge #982 of Hutchinson for many years. Jack is survived by his wife, Nettie Bray of the home; children, Cindy Wittich and husband Darryl of Mt. Hope, KS, Wendy Fiehler and husband Steve of Sterling, KS, and Jeff Bray and wife Kristen of Penn Yan, NY; sister, Kathy Begnoche and husband Gene of Downs, KS; brothers-in-law, Leo Ninemire of Concordia, KS and Richard Van Wey of Willard, MO; grandchildren, Stephanie Edgington and husband Robert, Wesley Wittich and wife Courtney, Chance Fiehler and wife Sarah, Jacob Fiehler and wife Dakoda, Kodi Fiehler and (Evan Barber), Tyler Bray and Kelly Bray; great-grandchildren, Graysen and Eliora Edgington, Nina and Nicholai Wittich, Harper and Stella Fiehler, Trip, Vann and Addy Fiehler, and great-grandchild is expected in July. He is preceded by his parents; siblings, Donald Bray, Mary Lou Ninemire, Gene Bray, Debra Van Wey, and infant brothers, Larry Kent Bray. Funeral service will be at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Sterling, with Pastor Amy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 22, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Sterling Presbyterian Manor-Employee Appreciation Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Anna May (Manwarren)Campbell

February 18, 1932 ~ March 9, 2019 (age 87)

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Campbell, Anna May(Manwarren) Johnson

w/Phillip Jack Campbell;divorced w/Harold Louis Johnson,

Burial:  2019,  05/12               Age: 87                     Lot: 750 E

Anna May Johnson-Campbell, 87, of Sterling, passed away March 9, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. She was born on February 18, 1932, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Weldon and Vivian Crane Manwarren. Anna May was a longtime Sterling resident. She owned and operated her own restaurant in Battle Creek, MI; worked as a mixer and sewer for the Lyons Salt Plant; and was a homemaker. Anna May was a member of the First Christian Church, Lyons; Rebekah Lodge #172 of Lyons; Pythian Sisters Lodge #116; and a former Lyons VFW Ladies Auxiliary member. On January 23, 1950, Anna May was united in marriage with Harold Louis Johnson in Sterling. They later divorced. On July 12, 1988, Anna May was united in marriage with Phillip Jack Campbell in Lyons. He preceded her in death in 1992. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Weldon Duane Johnson; daughter, Beverly Lenore; two grandsons, Johnny Johnson Jr. and Gregory Scott Howard; great-great-grandson, Kyle Holladay; and brother, George Manwarren. She is survived by three sons, Johnny L. Johnson Sr. and wife Annis of Michigan, Dale Johnson of Tulsa, OK, and Clarence Johnson and wife Denise of Sterling; daughter, Penny Hartle and husband Martin of Lyons; brother, Verl Manwarren of Sterling; twenty four grandchildren; forty on great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crosspoint Church, Sterling with Pastor Michael Gray officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present. Memorials may be given to Quimby Home with Adapt Inc. in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

 

Earle, Gale Howard                       husband of Wanda Lee (Elliott)

Burial Date: 2019,  3/15             Age: 87          Lot: 1214 G  Crems

War: Korean     U.S. Navy   

Gale Howard Earle, 87, of Sterling, passed away

March 10, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 7, 1931, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Seale and Roella Magers Earle. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1949 and received his Associates Arts Degree from Hutchinson Community College. Gale was a lifetime Sterling resident, having moved to Hutchinson in 2013. He was a retired store manager for Westlake Hardware, working in the hardware and sporting goods departments. Gale served in the United States Navy from August 30, 1951, until July 1, 1955, during the Korean War. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sterling; Sterling American Legion Post #128; board member for the Sterling Public Library; former Sterling Chamber of Commerce president; and was involved in the Sterling Youth Softball Program. On June 18, 1960, Gale was united in marriage with Wanda Lee Elliott in Sterling. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2018. He is also preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Juanita Koblitz. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Gale Schoenfeld of Katy, TX; son, David Seale Earle and wife Sherry of Lindsborg, KS; five grandchildren, Ashley Brandes and husband Paul, Jonathan Earle, Austin Earle and wife Jessica, Grayson Schoenfeld, and Saige Schoenfeld; and three great-grandchildren, Bevyn and Owen Brandes, and Exum Earle. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 15, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Rev. Paul Brandes officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors by the United States Navy and the Sterling American Legion. Memorials may be given to the Sterling Public Library or Hospice House in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

 

STERLING – Gale H. Earle, 87, Sterling, died March 10, 2019, in Hutchinson. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. A full obituary will be announced later by Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Rose, Edgar Allen                     son of Lynn Everett, Sr. and Blanche Rose

Burial Date: 2019,  03/01            Age: 91                  Lot:    347 F

Edgar Allen Rose, 91, of Sterling, passed away February 19, 2019, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County. He was born on November 5, 1927, in Sterling, the son of Lynn Everett and Blanche Rose. Edgar graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1945 and later received his bachelor’s degree from Sterling College. He has been a lifelong Sterling resident. Edgar was a custodian for Sterling High School from 1970, until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sterling. Edgar enjoyed electronics, photography, making ballpoint pens, and walking. He is survived by his two brothers, Dale and Judy Rose of Sterling, and Wayne Rose of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Veva Shirk of Redding, CA, and Lorene Schartz of Rozel, KS; and lots of nieces and nephews. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lynn Jr. Rose. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Pastor Michael Gray officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Sterling High School Rose Family Scholarship Fund, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Grose, Ruben Harold                  husband of Viola Elnora ‘Vi'(Timken)

Burial :  2019, 02/02              Age: 87               Lot:  474 A  Crems

Date of Death: 2013,  08/07

War:  WWII  Purple Heart, Bronze Star    

Ashes buried together with Vi’s on Feb. 2, 2019

Ruben H. Grose

August 10, 1925 ~ August 7, 2013 (age 87)
Hutchinson Dateline
Ruben H. Grose, Age 87, precious husband, daddy, grandpa, great granddaddy, brother, and friend joined his heavenly Father on August 7, 2013, at his home in Hutchinson.

This unique baby blessed the home of Henry H. & Pauline (Schneider) Grose on Aug. 10, 1925, at Alexander, Kansas.

As a youth, his family moved to a farm northwest of Bazine, Kansas.  It was here he received his grade and high school education.

Ruben served his country in the United States Army, PFC during WWII at the Battle of the Bulge, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

After he returned home from overseas, Ruben married Vi Timken on Aug. 26, 1945, and 1950 they were blessed with identical twin girls.  He received his Bachelors of Science in Education and Master’s Degree in Special Education from Ft. Hays State University, plus many advanced hours from universities in Kansas, Colorado, and California. In 1974 he received the coveted Kansas Master Teacher’s award for his outstanding work with special needs youth.

Ruben is mourned by the love of his life Vi Timken Grose in their home in Hutchinson
He is survived by 1 daughter, Nellene Kenyon and husband Gary, Great Bend, KS.; 2 brothers, Marvin Grose and wife Judi, Blairsville, GA.; Alvin Grose and wife Dolores, Great Bend, KS.; 1 sister, Janice Hawkinson and husband Jon, Ness City, KS.; 3 grandchildren Derek Kenyon, Michelle Kenyon, Bennett Lowry; 2 great-grandchildren, Taylor and Emily McDuffie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marlene Lowry, Nellene’s twin sister, 1 brother, Vaughn Grose and 1 sister, Evelyn Appel.

Memberships include United Methodist Church, Sterling; Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson; N.E.A.; K.N.E.A – Lifetime; Life Member Parent Teachers Association; Reno County Associate for Disabled Citizens. He served on many boards and committees for special needs citizens of Kansas.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Sterling United Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Ewertt officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Sterling United Methodist Church, Harden Hospice or Kansas State Twinless Twins.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, KS.

Grose, Viola Elnora ‘Vi’ (Timken)       wife of Ruben Harold

Burial Date:  2019,  02/02       Age: 95        Lot: 474 A  Crems

Viola Elnora “Vi” (Timken) Grose

May 18, 1923 ~ January 18, 2019 (age 95)

Viola Elnora “Vi” Grose, 95, of Sterling, passed away January 18, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born May 18, 1923, in Bison, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Lily Crotinger Timken. She graduated from Bazine High School with the class of 1941 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Sterling College in 1966. Vi has resided in Hutchinson since 2008, formerly of Sterling. She taught for Sterling USD 376 starting in 1945, but later she laid out for seven years to be a full-time mother to her identical twin girls before returning to teaching and earning her degree. Vi was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sterling and Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. On August 26, 1945, Vi was united in marriage with Ruben H. Grose in Bazine, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2013. She is also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Marlene Lowry; and four brothers, Glenn, Cecil, Perry, and Kenneth Timken. She is survived by her daughter, Nellene Kenyon and husband Gary of Great Bend, KS; and three grandchildren, Derek Kenyon, Michelle Hayworth and husband Dustin, and Bennett Lowry and wife Lauren. Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019,  at First United Methodist Church, Sterling with Rev. Amy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Christ Pilot Me Hill, Bazine, Kansas or First United Methodist Church, Sterling in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Vi and Ruben’s ashes were buried together on Feb. 2, 2019