Colle, Franklin Eugene ‘Gene’

Colle, Franklin Eugene ‘Gene’   h/Eleanor Maurine(Ray)/Mildred Martha(Miller) Belden/Anne Margaret Wolf

November 19, 1922 ~ October 25, 2024 (age 101)

Franklin Eugene Colle Obituary
Franklin Eugene “Gene” Colle, 101, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away October 25, 2024, at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson. He was born November 19, 1922, in rural Sterling, Kansas, the son of Tony and Mable Vera (Pallister) CoAlle. Gene has resided in Hutchinson since 2013, formerly of Sterling, and Nickerson, Kansas. He graduated from Lyons High School, Lyons, Kansas, with the class of 1940 and attended Kansas State University for two years. Gene was a dairy farmer most of his life. He served in the United States Army. Gene was a member of the Eastwood Church of Christ in Hutchinson. On December 12, 1942, Gene was united in marriage with Eleanor Maurine Ray in Sterling. Gene was inducted into the Dairy Shrine Club on February 17, 1979. Gene and Maurine received an award for Master Farmer and Homemaker in 1981. She preceded him in death on June 15, 1984. On June 1, 1985, Gene was united in marriage with Mildred M. Belden in Hutchinson. She preceded him in death on October 14, 1997. On July 27, 1999, Gene was united in marriage with Anna Margaret(Mccurry)Wolf in Hutchinson. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2013. He is also preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Janie Colle; brother, Wayne Colle; and two sisters, Betty Carol Garey and Joyce Munson. Gene is survived by his two sons, Dennis Colle and wife Camille of Medicine Lodge, KS, and Tony Colle of Hutchinson, KS; brother, Loren Colle of rural Sterling, KS; sister, Venetta Arganbright of Valentine, NE; four grandchildren, Yvonne Burden and husband Michael of Medicine Lodge, KS, Kristina Patton of Medicine Lodge, KS, Trey Colle and wife Sarah of York NE, and Trent Colle and wife Amber of York, NE; and eight great-grandchildren, Garrett Burden, Jaycee Patton, Mayah Colle, Isabella Burden, Javen Colle, Bryce Colle, Taylen Colle, and Cynthia Shrader. Graveside service will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Eastwood Church of Christ or Samaritan’s Purse in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Belden, Gerald Norman

Belden, Gerald Norman                h/Pattie (Warnock) Yates  dh/Clara Mae(Williford)

Burial Date: 2024, 11/02              Age:92                    Lot:233 D

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Gerald Norman Belden

July 21, 1932 — October 24, 2024

Gerald Norman Belden, 92, passed away October 24, 2024, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born on July 21, 1932, in Sterling, the son of Emerson and Norma Baker Belden. He graduated from Alden High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had been a member of the Alden Baptist Church and later the First Church of God, Hutchinson. He was a farmer most of his life and considered himself a master fence builder. He built fences for miles and was extremely proud of it. He was honored to be able to do the Honor Flight. His grandkids all loved to be around him.

He married Clara Mae Williford, and they later parted ways. He then married Pattie Warnock Yates on January 2, 1999, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; children, Brian (Debby) Belden, Susan (Keith) Patterson, Sara Quinn, and Sharon (Max) Comstock; stepchildren, Rebecca (Tracy) Spencer, Kim (Arlan) Hoffman, Cathy (Jase) Samuelson, Robert (Laurie) Yates, Timothy (Robin) Yates, and Jennifer (Bob) Webster; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 32 step grandchildren; and 75 step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brent Belden; and siblings, Zola McGonigle, Patricia Key, Bonnie Ludwick, Mary Cross, Glennis Gunter, Danny Belden and Shirley Sue Belden.

It was Gerald’s wishes to be cremated. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 2, 2024 at CrossPoint Sterling, 109 W. Garfield Ave, Sterling, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Sterling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Staff Ministries or First Church of God, both sent in care of Inman Funeral Home; PO Box 490, Inman, KS 67546. To leave a condolence for the family, visit: www.inmanfh.com.

Joiner, Mary Frances(Young)

Joiner, Mary Frances (Young)      w/ Andrew Jackson “Jack” Joiner, Jr.
Mary Frances Joiner

Mary Frances Joiner

September 12, 1922 – September 21, 2024

Mary Frances Joiner, 102, passed away September 21, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. She was born September 12, 1922, in Sterling, Kan., to James and Sylvia (Webb) Young.

With her father passing at a young age, Mary grew up as the caretaker for her family, looking after her brothers and sisters. She was witty and humorous and would often play tricks, to the dismay of her mother. Later in life, she married Andrew Jackson “Jack” Joiner, Jr. November 25, 1978, in Ellinwood.  He died March 5, 2008.

Mary worked as a telephone operator while living in Oregon and later owned and operated a very successful and sought after newsstand in Lyons, next to the bus stop. After retirement, she loved going to the senior center, spending time with friends, playing dominoes, and enjoyed traveling. Mary quickly found love in her two Schnauzers, Peppy and Dixie and her cat, Annie. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her stepsons; Jack Joiner and wife Tricia, Donnie Joiner and wife Rosie, and Mike Joiner; thirteen step grandchildren, forty-four step great grandchildren, and eighteen step great great grandchildren; nephews, James Myers and Larry Brown; and nieces, Nancy Gerard, Donna Hanover and Brenda Christiansen. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, and stepsons Chris Sollars and Kevin Joiner.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. at Sterling City Cemetery, Sterling, Kan. Visitation will be held Monday, September 30, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to First United Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Hahn, Gary Harold

Hahn, Gary Harold                                           h/June(Fowles)

Born: Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death: Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas, USA

Gary Harold Hahn, 86, of both Abilene & Sterling, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2024 with his family close by. He was born January 19, 1938 in Gregory, South Dakota, the son of Jack and LeVerne Driscoll. Gary graduated from Gregory High School in the class of 1956 where he was most proudly pitched a number of no-hitters for the American Legion Junior Baseball Team. After a short stint on the freshman basketball team at the University of Minnesota, he enlisted in the Army where he competed on the basketball team in Germany. Gary married June (Fowles) Hahn November 29, 1961 and from that union, children Vikki, LaMonna, Scott and Audra were born. After living in Seattle, Washington, Great Falls, Montana, and Salina, Kansas, he became a 50 year resident of Abilene. It was there where he raised his family and worked for more than three decades as a district manager for Family Record Plan. He was a devout member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was known for religiously serving coffee weekly to the congregation. When he wasn’t serving coffee at the church, he could be found every sunrise at the Abilene Mcdonalds with his closest buddies solving all the world’s problems. His passion for a great debate about a bad call in the 4th quarter or politics was well-known in Abilene. Gary lived out his later life in Sterling, Kansas alongside June where he was most easily recognized on his early morning walks with his dogs and quickly became a staple about town on his yellow three wheel bike. But Gary was most famous for his quick wit and daily banter at the local Dillons Store and truly loved a bargain deal on a steak. Gary was a lifelong lover of sports, but no season brought him more joy than watching his children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren compete. His love for a good game and a hearty meal were amongst his greatest loves, and his memory will forever live on with his family through the Kansas State Wildcats, the Kansas City Royals and Braums milkshakes. He is survived by his daughter, Vikki McAsey of Abilene; daughter, LaMonna Galyon and husband Chris Galyon of Sterling; Scott Hahn of Kansas City; daughter Audra Clock and husband Dennis and their mother June Hahn. He is survived by brother John David Driscoll of Winner, South Dakota; sister Deborah Hahn of Kearney, Nebraska; grandchildren, Nicolle Clawson and husband Rodney, Jessica Chrisco and husband Josh, Taylor Galyon & wife Lauren; Lauren Clock, Riley Galyon, Cooper Galyon, and Mikayley Clock. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren and preceded in death by his parents. Gary’s viewing will be Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, Kansas. His celebration of life will be Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 am at the Sterling First United Methodist Church followed by a graveside burial at Sterling Cemetery. The family gives special gratitude to Showalter Villa of Hesston, Kansas for their loving care and ask that donations can be made in Gary’s memory to Showalter Villa, Memo: Gary Hahn.

 

McFarland, Matthew Curtis

Matthew Curtis ‘Matt’  McFarland

December 12, 1958 ~ October 1, 2024 (age 65)

Matthew McFarland Obituary

Matthew Curtis McFarland, 65, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 1, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1958, the youngest child of Joe and Roberta McFarland. He went to elementary school in Emporia and Topeka and attended Jardine Jr. High School. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1977. There he served as senior class president, participated in basketball, tennis, and football, and was active in the journalism department. He attended Washburn University his freshman year and then transferred to Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1981 with a degree in Business. He worked at American Home Life Insurance, Security Benefit, and then ran his own business. Matt had a keen interest in sports and played various sports, coached and played softball, and was an avid golfer. He officiated football for over 30 years, working at the high school and semi-pro level including arena football. For many years he was the starter for the Topeka Bed Race during the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities-a job he inherited from his father. He also inherited a great sense of humor from his father and was always ready with a joke. Over the years Matt amassed a multitude of friends from all walks of life whom he cherished greatly. Matt loved his family and is survived by his mother, Roberta McFarland, his brother, Bill McFarland, his sister Kathryn Gardner, and her husband Tim, and three nieces. Matt was a lifelong member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and for a time was the youth sponsor. His trust in Christ shaped his life and he read the scriptures and shared his faith with his family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday October 12, 2024, at the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church, Topeka, Kansas, with a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until service time, with family present. Memorials may be given to the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church or Geneva College in care of Birzer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 262, Sterling, KS 67579.

Clay, Marla Joan (Crawford)

Marla Joan (Crawford) Clay                          dw/   ?  Clay

Marla Clay

June 23, 1950 – August 10, 2024

Marla Joan Clay, 74, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away August 10, 2024, at her home.

Marla was born June 23, 1950, in Sterling, Kansas, the daughter of Bill Dean and Geraldine Eileen (Bellony) Crawford. Marla grew up in Sterling, and has resided in Columbus since 2003. Marla worked at Columbus Hydraulics from 1999 until her retirement in 2019 as a CNC machinist and hydraulic cylinder leak tester. Marla enjoyed putting up decorations around the holidays, camping, fishing, and doing projects around the house. Marla was the life of the party, she liked to call herself the architect.

Marla is survived by her four sons, Eric Clay and wife Barbara of Florence, KS, Neil Clay of Excelsior Springs, MO, Patrick Clay of Lansing, KS, and Kevin Clay of Lincoln, NE; sister, Donna Harvey of Wichita, KS, sister-in-law, Elva Schroeder of Buhler, KS; and six grandchildren.

Marla is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Thomas Crawford.

Graveside service will be at 9:30 A.M., Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Mosier, Ann Marie(Adam)

Mosier, Ann Marie (Adam)                   w/ Ronald Veere
Ann Marie Mosier

August 19, 1930 – September 26, 2024

 Ann Marie Mosier

Ann Marie Mosier, 94, passed away on September 26, 2024, at 8:54 a.m. in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ann Marie Mosier was born on August 19, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Edwin Adam and Ruth (De Young) Adam.

She graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. On September 1, 1949, she married the love of her life, Ronald Veere Mosier. They lived the first 64 years of their married life on a farm southwest of Sterling, Kansas; the remainder of their lives was lived in South Hutchinson, Kansas. To them were born two daughters, Linda Kay Lippelmann and Beverly Ann Lagana. In 1951, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.

Ann belonged to Chapter W, P.E.O., the Sterling Sorosis Club and several other women’s groups. She served on the board of the Sterling Presbyterian Manor for six years. She worked several years as a bookkeeper for Cundith and Wilkey Accounting in Sterling, Kansas. Ann attended the Sterling Evangelical Bible Church for 64 years and then attended Journey Mennonite Church in South Hutchinson, and South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.

Ann is survived by: daughters, Linda (Roger) Lippelmann of Lyons, Beverly (Gary) Lagana of Ellwood City, PA; grandchildren, Brooklyn (Nathan) Walker of Hutchinson, Mark (Jaclyn) Lippelmann of Wichita, Jackie (Kevin) Conti of Monaca, PA and Michael Lagana of Aliquippa, PA; great grandchildren, Katelyn Titus and Silas Walker of Hutchinson, Matthew and Miles Lippelmann of Wichita, Emily and Ryan Conti of Monaca, PA.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Ronald V. Mosier; sisters, Phyllis Creason and Dee Daly; brothers, Bob Adam and Jack Adam.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary with the Reverend Mike Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Sterling Community Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, Hutchinson Public Library and Traditions Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Taylor, Betty June (Mead)

Taylor, Betty June(Mead)                     w/Billy Gene Taylor

Betty June (Mead) Taylor

April 27, 1932 ~ September 10, 2024 (age 92)

After a courageous three year battle with dementia, Betty J. Taylor, 92 of Sterling, Kansas, passed from this life at the Sunshine Manor in Buhler, Kansas and entered heaven on September 10, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1932 in Sterling Kansas, the daughter of Rollin and Essie Mead. Betty was united in marriage with Billy Taylor on March 29, 1952. They moved to the farm east Sterling, Kansas in 1955. Betty graduated from Sterling High School in 1952 and then attended Hutchinson Community College. She spent her lifetime on the farm, helping Bill farm the land east of Sterling from 1955 until both retiring in 2005. She prepared many meals for the hired help. Her life away from the farm consisted of driving a school bus, teaching her kids to ride horses, attending their athletic events and having many card parties with the neighbors. They then moved to the west side Hutchinson, Kansas. She was a dedicated member of the Sterling United Methodist Church for 69 years in Sterling, Kansas. Betty loved camping and fishing with family while on vacation with her family. She loved traveling with Billy to South Padre, Texas and Arizona. Betty was a loving wife with Bill for 67 years, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her family she loved so dearly: son, Curtis and wife Myrna; daughters, Cheryl Thombley and husband Wilbur, and Teresa Robinson and husband Gary; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Taylor, parents; Rollin and Essie Mead; brothers, Roy Mead, Harry Mead, Dick Mead. Betty will be remembered for her sweet smile, warm personality, outgoing friendliness and her non-judgmental attitude. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home, with family present. Memorials may be given to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community or Gentiva Hospice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Ratzlaff, Monique Maurice(Dieu)Hurd

Ratzlaff, Minique Maurice(Dieu)Hurd          w/Larry D/Elbert A

October 17, 1939    –   June 3, 2024

 

Monique Mauricette Ratzlaff

Monique M. Ratzlaff, 84, died June 3, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born in Rousset, A’Con, Eure-Normandy, France, to Maurice and Olga Joffrette (Jaffeux) Dieu.

Monique graduated from a Catholic school in France in 1956. She owned Kitchen Creations in the mall for over 15 years. She later became a cafeteria assistant at Trinity Catholic School. Monique enjoyed bowling, ceramics, stain glass, jewelry, crocheting, and cooking. She collected Pez and Hummel figurines.

She married Elbert A. Hurd in 1956, after meeting in France where Elbert was stationed with the United States Air Force. He died February 9, 1991. On May 7, 1999, she married Larry D. Ratzlaff, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 25 years of marriage prior to her death.

Monique is survived by: husband, Larry D. Ratzlaff of Hutchinson; daughters, Patricia (Bradley) Unruh of Hutchinson, Pamela (Mike) Durkin of St. Petersburg, FL; son, Michael (Patricia) Hurd of Bartlesville, OK; grandchildren, Cheryl (Jeremy) Gonsalves of Hutchinson, Wesley (Kadrian) Hurd of Bartlesville, OK, Jordan Roth of Hutchinson, Hunter Baker of St. Petersburg FL, and Monique (Eric Heller) Jones of Bartlesville, OK; 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Yvette Siour, Andrée Stephan, and Mary-Therese Messager, all of France; stepsons, Anthony (Susie) Ratzlaff, and Joseph (Jess) Ratzlaff, both of Hutchinson; daughter in-law, Vickie Hurd of Hutchinson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Maurice and Olga; husband, Elbert A. Hurd; and son, Gary Hurd.

Funeral service will be 11:30 Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Inspire Church. Burial will be 2:00 Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Sterling Community Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Andsager, Darlene Grace(Hill)

Andsager, Darlene Grace(Hill)

March 26, 1933 – August 14, 2024

Darlene G Andsager

Darlene G Andsager

March 26, 1933 – August 4, 2024

 Andsager, Darlene G(Hill)                       w/Forrest “Bill”

Darlene Andsager died on Wednesday, August 4, of complications of dementia. Born in Long Beach, California, on March 26, 1933, she lived in Kansas for more than 75 years, mostly around Hutchinson.

Darlene was a realtor with Century 21 for about 20 years. She also drove a school bus for USD 313 (Buhler) and was a writer for the Inman Review/Buhler News. She was a cashier at WalMart for a short period in the 2000s.

Darlene married Forrest “Bill”/“Andy” Andsager on October 6, 1948. They lived in Dodge City for a few years, then moved to Hutchinson when he was appointed as manager of the Singer Sewing Machine store. Both loved horses, and they were longtime members of the Sand Hill Saddle Club. Darlene was a founding member of the Kansas Girls’ Barrel Racing Association.

Darlene is survived by her two children, Julie Andsager (Thanos Papanicolaou), Knoxville, Tenn., and Jon Andsager (Menchie Morales), Frisco, Texas. She is survived by her nephews Larry Van Horn (Sharon), Wichita; Stephen Andsager, Columbia, Mo.; Kevin Andsager; Darin Andsager; and Tim Kerwood; and nieces Judy Corcoran, Hutchinson; Pam Schell, Sterling, Colo.; Frances Seaworth, Fort Collins, Colo.; Karen Benedict (Carter), Burlington, Colo.; Jana Miller, Fort Worth, Texas; Kim Andsager, Hutchinson; Lisa Judd, Wichita; and Joyce Anderson, Wichita. Brothers-in-law Richard Andsager (Mary Ruth); Marvin Andsager, Hutchinson; and sister-in-law Phyllis Kerwood, Wichita. Beloved former daughter-in-law Dawn Seymour, and numerous great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

Preceding Darlene in death were her parents, John Ernest Hill and Anna Grace Hill, of rural Hutchinson; her husband, Forrest; and her parents-in-law, Willis and Rosa Andsager, of Plevna. Also, her sisters and their husbands: Geraldine Hill Elliott (Francis) of Atwood, Colo.; Josephine Hill Van Horn (Russell), Wichita; and Maxine Hill Miller (Edwin), Hutchinson. Also, nephew Michael Andsager, Neb., and nieces Linda Elliott McAdams and Janet Elliott Barker, both of Fort Collins, Colo.

Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Viewing for family members will be Sunday at 4 p.m. until 5 at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Husband Forrest ‘Bill’ is buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Huntsville, Reno County, KS