Wray,  Marlyn Joan(Pflughoft)                            wife of Jack Arlen Wray

Burial Date:  2017,  06/06        Age: 82        Lot: 863 E

Marlyn Joan (Pflughoft) Wray

September 14, 1934 ~ June 1, 2017 (age 82)

DATELINE: Sterling

NAME:  Marlyn J. Wray

AGE: 82 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  June 1, 2017

PLACE OF DEATH: Hospital District #1 Rice County, Lyons

DATE OF BIRTH: September 14, 1934

PLACE OF BIRTH: rural Geneseo, Kansas

PARENTS:   Floyd & Madge Rush Pflughoft

RESIDENCE: lifetime Rice County resident

OCCUPATION: Owner/Operator of the former Wray’s Grocery in Sterling and worked at various Sterling businesses

EDUCATION: Graduated Sterling High School

MEMBERSHIPS:  attended the United Methodist Church, Sterling

DATE OF MARRIAGE: February 8, 1953

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Sterling

SPOUSE:  Jack A. Wray

SPOUSE DECEASED DATE:  July 25, 2012

SURVIVORS:  son, Dennis & Sherry Wray, Lyons; daughter, Cheryl & Jeff Tinkler, Salina;

Sister, Faira Buckman, Sterling; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Brother, Darrell Pflughoft

SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling

OFFICIATING: Rev. Glenn Chambers

BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery

VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 5, 2017, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

MEMORIAL: United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

Mustard, Ira  William                              husband of Betty Ann(McHenry)

Burial Date: 2017,  05/27            Age: 94                 Lot:723 C

War: WW2 

Posted by Kirk Mustard  Ira Mustard

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Brian Foster – “Great American who sacrificed much in WW 2 in Patton’s 3rd Army.”

A funeral/celebration service will be held for Ira Mustard at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.15, at the chapel in the back of the Sterling Cemetery.

Flowers can be sent to 320 N 5th St., Sterling. For additional information, call 415-260-8893.

Walden, James Dean ‘Jim’             husband of Karen Sue(Booker)Baker

Burial Date: 2017,  05/22       Age: 73    Lot: 855 G  Cremains

March 28, 1944 – May 14, 2017

James Dean “Jim” Walden, 73, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born March 28, 1944, in Springdale, Arkansas, the son of Donald David and Amy Marie (McQuiston) Walden.

Jim worked for Reno County Public Works with the road maintenance and bridge crew for over 28 years, retiring in 1993.

He was married to Karen Sue Booker. She died June 3, 1979. Surviving are: son, Eric and daughter-in-law Lanelle of Austin, TX; three granddaughters, Erica and husband Ben Waters, Whitney and husband Leon Everhart, all of Arlington, and Aubry and husband Jeff Weigel of Wichita; brothers, Eddie and Albert, both of Hutchinson; six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Ethan and Layla Waters, and Alayna, Leon IV and Alivia Everhart. James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul Aaron; brothers, Donald, Richard, Billy, Kenneth and Carl; and sisters, Barbara Stewart and Lela Marlow.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Steve Gill presiding. Inurnment will follow in Sterling Community Cemetery. Friends may sign his book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Bauer, Mary Luella(Perrine)                         Wife of Louis

Burial Date: 1943,   06/29               Age: 77             Lot: 610 G

Birth: 1866    Death: Jun. 1943
Age 77

Family links:
Spouse:
Louis Bauer (____ – 1941)
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
Plot: 610 G
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Lawrence, Donald Lee       husband of Marilyn Patricia’Pat'(Redmond)

Burial Date: 2017,  04/26         Age: 88               Lot: 933 E Cremains

Death Date: 2011,   08/11

War: WW2    Purple Heart   

STERLING – Donald L. Lawrence, 88, died Aug. 11, 2011, in Wichita. He was born March 9, 1923, in Olathe, the son of Roy and Estella Lunsford Lawrence. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1942, and graduated from KSU in 1949, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag. Education. A resident of Sterling since 1958, he was a 4-H Extension Agent in Lyon County for seven years, before moving to Rice County, and retired from the Farmers Co-op at Sterling in January 1988.
He belonged to the United Methodist Church, American Legion, Sterling Country Club, was a past 4-H Club Leader, all at Sterling, and was the former chairman of the Rice County Arts Council. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in 1st Division 1st Army being wounded in France, and received the Purple Heart.

On June 5, 1949, he married Marilyn P. “Pat” Redmond, in Erie, Ks. She survives. Other survivors include: daughter, Melanie (Gary) Twineham, Hutchinson; a son, Brian (Joni), Lawrence; brother, Dean; sister, Jean Hopkins, five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Amos, and a grandson, Jason Adams.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday Aug. 15, 2011, at the United Methodist Church, Sterling, with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard, with the Rev. Marvin Ewertt presiding. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Aug. 14, 2011, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the United Methodist Church, Sterling, or the donor’s choice, both in care of the funeral home.

Birth: Mar. 9, 1923

Olathe
Johnson County
Kansas, USADeath: Aug. 11, 2011

Death: Aug. 11, 2011
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA

Family links:

Spouse:
Marilyn Patricia Redmond Lawrence (1927 – 2017)*

*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
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Don’s cremains were buried in the casket with Pat.

Lawrence, Marilyn Patricia ‘Pat’ (Redmond)    wife of Donald Lee

Burial Date: 2017,  04/26       Age:   89                  Lot:  933 E

Don’s ashes were put in Pat’s casket and buried together.

Birth: Dec. 14, 1927 Benedict Wilson County Kansas, USA Death: Apr. 22, 2017 Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA Marilyn Patricia “Pat” Lawrence, 89, passed away April 22, 2017 at Sterling Presbyterian Manor. She was born December 14, 1927 in Benedict, KS., the daughter of Alva and Pearl Thiebaud Redmond. Pat graduated from Erie High School with the class of 1945, and in 1949 she received her bachelors of Liberal Arts from Kansas State University. Pat has resided in Sterling, KS. since 1958, formerly of Emporia, Ks. She was an office manager for Peoples Savings and Loan in Sterling for 25 years, retiring in 1987. Pat was a member of the United Methodist Church, Sterling; Rice County Arts Council; Creative Cooking; Kumjoynus Sunday School Class; and the American Association of University Women. Pat was united in marriage with Donald L. Lawrence on June 5, 1949 in Erie, KS. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2011. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Jason Adams. Survivors include son, Brian and Jonie Lawrence, Lawrence, KS.; daughter, Melanie and Gary Twineham, Hutchinson, KS.; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Sterling Community Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Miller officiating. Visitation 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. In Lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church, Sterling or Kindred Hospice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.(Salina Post)   Family links: Spouse: Donald L. Lawrence (1923 – 2011) Burial: Sterling Cemetery Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: LAOsbourn Record added: Apr 25, 2017 Find A Grave Memorial# 178739795

Vanden Heuvel, Nicholas L ‘Nick’ Wagerle

son of: Darold E Vanden Heuvel and Patricia’Patty'(Fuller)Vanden Heuvel Wagerle

Burial Date: 2017,  05/22        Age: 34        Lot: 456 1/2 H  Cremains

DATELINE:  Sterling, Kansas

NAME:  Nicholas L. “Nick” Vanden Heuvel Wagerle

AGE:   34 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 17, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Rice Co. District Hospital, Lyons

DATE OF BIRTH: June 25, 1981

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hutchinson

RESIDENCE:  Sterling since 1988 formerly of Nickerson

OCCUPATION: Farmer for River Valley Farms of Sterling

EDUCATION: attended Sterling High School

MEMBERSHIPS: Sons of the American Legion, Sterling

SURVIVORS:  Parents, John & Patty Wagerle, Sterling; other Mother, Nancy Vanden Heuvel,

Green Bay, Wis.;  Grandmother, Luella Vanden Heuvel, Little Suamico, Wis.; 3 Brothers, Brian Klimczyk, Tom Vanden Heuvel, Mike Vanden Heuvel, all of Green Bay, Wis.; Sister, Tina Vanden Heuvel, Green Bay, Wis.; many many Aunts & Uncles;  many Nieces & Nephews

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY  Father, Darold Vanden Heuvel; Sister, Nicki Klimczyk-Larsen; Grandfather, Carl Vanden Heuvel; Grandparents, Douglas & Betty Fuller, Auverne & Dene Wagerle

FUNERAL SERVICES:  1:30 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2016, at United Methodist Church, Sterling

OFFICIATING:  Rev. Rob Bolton

VISITATION:  2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, May 20, 2016, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.,

MEMORIAL:  Sterling American Legion Post # 128 or Felix and Fido Rescue Fund at Sterling

Ark Veterinary Clinic in care of the funeral home.

Nicholas L. ‘Nick’ Vanden Heuvel Wagerle

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Birth: Jun. 25, 1981
Hutchinson
Reno County
Kansas, USADeath: May 17, 2016
Lyons
Rice County
Kansas, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Darold E. Vanden Heuvel (1950 – 2013)
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
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Robert A. Johannsen

husband of Ella Mae(Showalter) and Betty(Bindrum)Herold

Burial Date:  2017,  05/08         Age:91          Lot: 965 D

War: WW2    U.S. Navy  

Robert A. Johannsen, 91 died May 3, 2017, at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons. He was born to John Frederick and Lena Gossman Johannsen on September 27, 1925, rural Little River. He was a lifetime Rice County resident, a retired Farmer/Stockman and served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He married Ella Mae Showalter on August 14, 1949, at Saxman, she died on May 11, 1980; he married Betty Bindrum Herold April 4, 1982, at Las Vegas, she died on April 16, 2011. His memberships included the Midian Shrine, Salina; American Legion, Little River; VFW, former Saxman Grade School Board Member and USD 376 Sterling School Board Member; Wilson Township Board Member. Robert is survived by Sons, Mike & Brenda Johannsen, Tom & Linda Johannsen, Greg & Anita Johannsen all of Lyons, Step-Sons, J. L. Herold, Chase, Ray & Lee Ann Herold, Lucas; Daughter, Vickie & Dennis Byard, Hutchinson; 3 Sisters, Mary Traveney, Pennsylvania, Shirley Johannsen, Topeka, Jean Marie & Roy Skrdlant, Norton; 16 Grandchildren, 11, Great-Grandchildren

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; 3 Brothers, Richard, Edward, John Johannsen; 2 infant Sisters; Step-Daughter, Carla Muench

Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2017, at First Christian Church, Lyons with Rev Ron DeVore officiating. Visitation is 2:00 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present. Burial in the Sterling Community Cemetery,  with Military Honors by the U. S. Navy and Sterling American Legion.  Memorials are to Reno County Hospice or Kansas Honor Flight in care of the funeral home.

Wife Betty(Bindrum)Herold Johannsen is buried in the Lyons, KS cemetery.

Vincent, Helen Gertrude(Davis)               wife of John Earl

Burial Date:  2012        Age: 99      Lot: 817 G Cremains

Helen died in California and her cremains brought to Sterling, KS for burial.

Fountain, Emery Dean           husband of Dorothea Mae(Edgar)

Burial Date:  2017,  04/05           Age: 89            Lot: 658 G

Sterling:  Emery Dean Fountain (Deano) passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017, surrounded by family, at the age of 87. He was born Dec. 5, 1929, to Harold and Pearl Fountain in Lerado, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and love of his life for 64 years, Dorothea and brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Wanda Fountain. On June 7, 1950, he married Dorothea Mae Edgar in Sterling. He is survived by his children, Doug (Terry) Fountain, Castle Rock, Colo., Debby (Greg) Ek, Wichita, Deanne (Kevin) Nowlan, Sterling, and Dawn Fountain, Wichita. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Robb (Carolyn), Lubbock, Texas, Jack (Kay), Arlington, Budd (Glenda), Langdon, Cathie (Warren) Grant, Burke, Va., FloAnn (Rick) Brehm, Kansas City, Mo. He was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, Kelly (Amanda) Fountain, Kaden, Kailey and Aidan, Hutchinson, Brook (Sam) Williams, Conan and Max, Littleton, Colo., Andrew (McKenzie) Ek, Greyson, Landen and Emery, Andover, Allison (Nick) Kerr, Madelyn and Brody, Wichita, Paige (Vance) Stegman and unborn child, Great Bend, Spencer Nowlan, Lawrence, Cole Slupski, Hutchinson, and Alexis Slupski, Wichita.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Sterling. Visitation will be held at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 2 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Reformed Presbyterian Church in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.