Humphries, Polena Grace ‘Lena'(Haney)Cripps
Divorced wife of: Reuben Isaac ‘Ike’, and Ernest Edward Cripps
Burial Date: 1970, 07/28 Age: 88 Lot: 094-12 B
| Name: | Polena Grace Humphries |
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| Birth Date: | 1 Jan 1882 |
| Death Date: | 28 Jul 1970 |
| Cemetery: | Sterling Cemetery |
| Burial or Cremation Place: | Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Has Bio?: | N |
| Children: | George Frederick Cripps Mary Edith Brown |
| URL: | https://www.findagrave.com/mem… |
Proffitt, Gary Ray
Husband of: Joanna May(Lowell) and 3rd husband of Paula Gayle(Burnett)McFarland
Burial Date: 2019, 12/21 Age: 80 Lot: 977 C
US Army Air National Guard 
Peace Time
Gary R. Proffitt September 28, 1939 ~ December 17, 2019 (age 80)
Gary Ray Proffitt, 80, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away December 17, 2019 at Sterling Village, Sterling. He was born September 28, 1939 in Sterling, the son of J.M. and Lutie Towse Proffitt. Gary was a lifelong rural Sterling resident. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1957, and later received his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry from Kansas State University in 1961. Gary was a farmer and stockman. He served in the United States Air National Guard. Gary was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling; served on the Board of Directors for First National Bank and First Bank both of Sterling; past President of Farmers Cooperative Union of Sterling; and served on the Hospital District #1 of Rice County Board. On August 4, 1963, Gary was united in marriage with Joanna Lowell in Concordia, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2000. On September 3, 2007, Gary was united in marriage with Paula McFarland in Sterling. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his son, Jeff Proffitt and wife Sherla of Sterling; three daughters, Carrie Proffitt-Zinman of Sun Lakes, AZ, Kara Fabin and husband Drew of Lawrence, KS, and Nicki McFarland of Hutchinson, KS; sister, Ila Linder of Sterling; five grandchildren, Anna, Nathan, Jordan, and Ethan Proffitt, and Zach Fabin; and one great-granddaughter, Joanna Proffitt. Gary is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Wayne and Billy Proffitt. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 21, 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, December 20, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, Sterling or Alzheimer’s Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Fritzemeier, Paula Jean(King) divorced wife of Daniel Fritzemeier
Burial Date: 2019, 11/08 Age: 70 Lot: 1155 E
Paula Jean Fritzemeier, 70, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 3, 2019 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born August 29, 1949, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Paul and Betty Branham King. She graduated from Pierce City High School, Pierce City, Missouri. Paula has resided in Rice County since 1976, formerly of Monett, Missouri. Paula worked for Ray’s Rec in Sterling for many years, and as a waitress and dishwasher for various restaurants. She is survived by her brothers, Donnie King, Phillip King, Rick King and companion, Renee Little all of Lyons, KS; and niece, Marissa King of Murrey, Kentucky. Paula is preceded in death by her parents; son, Matthew Fritzemeier; sister, Carol Booker; and brother, Dennis King. Graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Sterling Community Cemetery with Pastor Kendal Conner officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Jones, Sr., Gerald ‘Gerry’ Nelson
Husband of Donna Mildred(Goodwin)
Burial Date: 2019, 12/13 Age: 86 Lot: 707 H
US Army Korea
Gerald Nelson “Gerry” Jones, Sr., 86, of Sterling, passed away December 8, 2019 at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born April 17, 1933 in rural Sterling, the son of Perry and Eda Gossman Jones. Gerry was a lifelong Sterling area resident. He graduated from Sterling High School as salutatorian with the Class of 1951. He worked as a machinist/tool control at Lyons Manufacturing Corporation from 1955 until his retirement in 2011. Gerry enjoyed farming his entire life. Gerry served in the United States Army from May 27, 1953 until his honorable discharge on May 20, 1955. Gerry was a lifetime NRA member. On April 1, 1953, Gerry was united in marriage with Donna Mildred Goodwin in Sterling. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2014. He is 
also preceded in death by his parents; son, Gerald Nelson Jones Jr.; and sister, Dorothy Tilton. Gerry is survived by his three children, Kerri Vagts and husband Carl of Sterling, Colleen Bisterfeldt and husband Bob of LaCrosse, KS; and Clifford Jones and wife Tammy of Sterling; brother-in-laws, V.G. Goodwin and wife Teri of Berthoud, CO, and Harold Tilton of Sterling; sister-in-law, Sadie Goodwin of Sterling; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Pastor Kendal Conner officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to American Heart Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Brown, Jack Ernest
Infant son of William Earnest and Laura Bertrude(Brown)
Buried: 1917, 11/16 Age : 1 month Lot: 512 B
Jack was buried in the lot with his grandfather, Thomas Hayes Brown.
William Ernest Brown was born on October 21, 1876, in Washington, Kentucky, his father, Felix, was 33 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 26. He married Laura Bertrude Brown in 1908 in Sterling, Kansas. They had five children in 16 years. He died on July 9, 1950, in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the age of 73, and was buried in Sterling, Kansas.
Forsythe, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Age in 1870: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Birth Year: | abt 1852 | ||||||||||||||||
| Birthplace: | Ohio | ||||||||||||||||
| Dwelling Number: | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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Flickinger, Mary Ella Ellen(Fulkerson) wife of Robert Leo
Burial Date: 2019, 10/23 Age: 88 Lot: 931 F
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 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 E “Annie”
daughter of Edward W and Emma(Struggles)
Buried: 1952, 04/21 Age: 70 Lot: 305 B
| Birth |
Ohio, USA
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| Death | 19 Apr 1952 (aged 69–70)
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
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| Burial |
Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, USA Add to Map |
| Plot | 305 B |