Hahn, Gary Harold

Hahn, Gary Harold h/June Shirley(Fowles)

19 Jan 1938 –4 Sep 2024 (aged 86)

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, 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

Andsager, Darlene Grace(Hill)

March 26, 1933 – August 14, 2024

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

Curry, Sherill Grant(Seymour)

Curry, Sherill Grant(Seymour) w/Paul Richard

March 20, 1933 April 29, 2024

Sherrill Davenport Curry April 29, 2024

Santa Maria – Sherrill Curry passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Maria, California on April 29,2024 at age 91.

Sherrill was born in Des Moines Iowa and spent her childhood in Iowa and upstate New York. She met Paul Curry while her Stepfather and Paul were stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. She and Paul were married in 1956 and together for 44 years. Many of those years were spent in exotic, and not-so-exotic, locales due to Paul’s military service.

Sherrill held a degree in Psychology from Cal State Northridge and a master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling from Cal State Los Angeles. She maintained a lifelong love of learning. She stayed interested, informed, and loved to thoughtfully discuss current events.

Sherrill and Paul relocated to Santa Maria in 1984 from the Los Angeles area and quickly settled into the community. They were active members of the First United Methodist Church where Sherrill loved singing in the choir. She was the house chair of the Minerva Club for many years and a proud member of AAUW, and the Friendship Club.

Sherrill loved the arts, attending performances at Cal Poly, the Clark Center, PCPA and the Santa Maria Philharmonic. She rarely missed a performance of the Central Coast Chordsmen or the Coastal Voices. Sherrill’s collection of books is a testament to her love of reading, which she passed on to her children. She remained spunky and adventurous her whole life. She loved the great outdoors and cherished the rustic beauty of Huntington Lake. She zip-lined to celebrate her 80th birthday and went sky diving for her 85th birthday.

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Young, Barbara Curry, and Marilyn Curry. Her grandchildren, Patrick Young, Lela Heza and August Heza. And her great granddaughter Autumn Young. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Curry in 2001 and Grandson Garret Young in 2023.

A memorial is scheduled for May 31st at the Minerva Club at 10:30 AM. The Minerva Club is located at 127 W. Boone Street, Santa Maria.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heifer International, Minerva Club, Santa Maria Humane Society or Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library.

Alber, Kaffie Lucille(Boroff)

Alber, Kaffie Lucille(Boroff) w/Thomas Howard ‘Tom’

Burial Date: 2024, 08/16 Age: 76 Lot:1103 B

Kaffie Lucille Alber, 76, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away August 9, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Morgan, Utah. She was born November 24, 1947, in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Merton and Lela (Stiles) Boroff. Kaffie has resided with her daughters in Morgan, UT for the past ten months, formerly of Sterling, KS and Coalville, UT. She attended school in Grand Island, NE. Kaffie was a homemaker. She enjoyed genealogy, crocheting, traveling and most of all taking care of her grandkids. On July 12, 1968, Kaffie was united in marriage with Thomas Howard “Tom” Alber in Lusk, Wyoming. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2023. She is also preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Leva Aufdenkamp, Kay Rieken, Carole Bejvoda, twin-sister, Karen Scott; and brother, Jack Boroff. Kaffie is survived by her four daughters, Debbra Sue Evans and husband Joe of Spanish Fork, UT, Stacy Ercanback of Coalville, UT, Angie Stuart and husband Guy of Morgan, UT, and Susan Richins and husband Gaylon of Morgan, UT; brother, Jim Boroff of Doniphan, NE; nine grandchildren, Amberly, Mycole, Jordan, Trevor, Tamara, Jennifer, Tanner, Baylee and Hayden; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to (MSAA) The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

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Washmon, Thomas Eugene

Thomas Eugene Washmon

March 19, 1937 ~ June 26, 2024 (age 87)

Washmon, Thomas Eugene h/Linda Lee(Conley)

Thomas Eugene Washmon, 87, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away June 26, 2024, at the Sterling Village. He was born March 19, 1937, in Hitchcock, Texas, the son of Joseph George and Susan Clara (Priece) Washmon. Thomas has resided in Sterling since 1974, formerly of Houston, Texas. He served in the United States Army for twenty years retiring on June 23, 1972. Thomas received several medals, including a purple heart. He also worked for the City of Sterling. Thomas was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling and the Sterling American Legion Post #128. On February 23, 1962, Thomas was united in marriage with Linda Lee Conley in Belton, Texas. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2012. He is also preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Anthony E. Washmon, Don E. Washmon, and Thomas L. Washmon; two brothers, Charles Washmon and Don Washmon; and two sisters, Clara Jo Washmon and Ruby Marie Washmon. Thomas is survived by his son, Jeffery R. Washmon and wife Kathy of Sterling, KS; four grandchildren, Jill Washmon, Kaci Ludwick, Paige Washmon, and Michael Washmon; and two great-grandchildren, L.J. Gross and Linlee Ludwick. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery, with Pastor Matt Hendricks officiating. Military honors from the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 28, 2024, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the Calvary Baptist Church (for the mission fund) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Poe, Marian Lois(Gale)

Poe, Marian Lois(Gale) dw/ ? Poe daughter of Ralph William and Zelma Lois (Vert) Gale.

Marian Lois (Gale) Poe

November 16, 1940 ~ May 31, 2024 (age 83)

Marian Lois Poe, 83, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 31, 2024, at Sterling Village. She was born November 16, 1940, in Round Grove, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph William and Zelma Lois (Vert) Gale. Marian attended grade school at Sterling. She graduated from Buhler High School, Buhler, Kansas, with the class of 1958. She continued her education at Hutchinson Community College and Emporia State Teachers College; and received her master’s degree in business management. Marian was an accountant for many years. She served in the United States Army as a console operator from November 29, 1963 until her honorable discharge on June 11, 1965. Marian was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sterling, a member of the American Association for University Women, and a fifteen-year member of the Sterling American Legion Post #128. She is survived by her two sons, David Gale Poe of Norman, OK, and Mark Daniel Poe, and daughter, Johnel Christine Almanza of Portland, OR; and seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the United Presbyterian Church, Sterling, with Pastor Melissa Krabbe officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery with military honors by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church, with family present. Memorials may be given to the Sterling American Legion Post #128 in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Renollet, Rodney James ‘Rod’

Renollet, Rodney James ‘Rod’ h/Betty Louise(White)

October 22, 1937 ~ May 30, 2024 (age 86)

Rodney James Renollet Obituary

Rodney James “Rod” Renollet, 86, of Inman, Kansas, passed away May 30, 2024, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born October 22, 1937, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Roy Ray and Anna Belle (Fenwick) Renollet. Rod has resided in Inman since 2019, formerly of Sterling. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1955. Rod was a chief operator in the Fractionation industry for over thirty-five years, retiring from Koch Industries in 2002. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Hutchinson and attended the Inman Mennonite Church. On November 15, 1959, Rod was united in marriage with Betty Louise White in Sterling. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2016. He is also preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike Renollet; three brothers, Hank Renollet, J.R. Renollet, and Lyle Renollet; sister, Joyce Renollet; and grandson, Clayton Renollet. Rod is survived by his son, Rich Renollet and wife Annmarie of Bel Aire, KS; two daughters, Kim Hendrickson and husband Bill of Buhler, KS, and Mary Norris and husband Jack of Inman, KS; daughter-in-law, Cindy Renollet of Arlington, KS; two brothers, Gene Renollet and wife Alice of Platte City, MO, and Bob Renollet and wife Joan of Lyons, KS; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Inman Mennonite Church, with Pastor Harold Nelson officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Rod was an avid Kansas City Royals fan, the family suggests wearing casual Royals attire in honor of him. Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, at 1:30 until service time at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association of Central & Western Kansas in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Paris, Vanessa Lynn(Deist)

Paris, Vanessa Lynn(Deist) dw/?

Vanessa Lynn Paris, 67, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 22, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born June 7, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of John E. Sr. and Phyllis A. (Baldwin) Deist. Vanessa has resided in Sterling for the past twenty years, formerly of Hutchinson. She graduated from Sterling High School. Vanessa worked as a receptionist at AnswerLink of Kansas and Shears both of Hutchinson. She enjoyed gardening and most of all taking care of her great nieces and nephews. Vanessa is survived by her three sisters, Patricia Fenwick of Sterling, KS, Debra Cox and husband Randy of Talala, OK, and Kathy Deist of Sterling, KS; sister-in-law, Patty Deist of TX; and nephew, Tharin Deist of Norton, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Perry Deist, Donald D. Deist, and John E. Deist II; and brother-in-law, Loyd Fenwick. Graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, with Pastor Dale Jordan officiating. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Forwalder, Richard Freeman

Forwalder, Richard Freeman h/Doris Marie (Kissire)

son of John Harold and Luella Mae (Boes) Forwalder

Richard Forwalder Obituary

Richard F Forwalder of Azle, Texas who grew up in Sterling Kansas passed away on January 28, 2024, he was 92 years of age. He is survived by his son David Forwalder of Azle, Texas, daughter Elisa Edwards of Lake Forest, California. Richard is also survived by Nathan, Jessica, Scott, and Samuel Forwalder of Hillsboro, Kansas, Angel Forwalder of Azle, Texas, and Nick Edwards of Aptos, California. Richard was married to his loving wife Doris who passed in 2020. Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean conflict and earned degrees from Friends University and the University of Kansas. Richard enjoyed his career as a management consultant until retirement. Services will be held at the Sterling Community Cemetery April 13th at 1:00PM. Funeral arrangements by Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Goodwin, Theresa Catherine ‘Teri'(Roncace)

Theresa Catherine “Teri” (Roncace) Goodwin

October 28, 1933 ~ February 22, 2024 (age 90)

Goodwin, Theresa Catherine ‘Teri’ (Roncace)

w/Vinnie Garold ‘Jerry’ Goodwin

Theresa Catherine Goodwin Obituary

Theresa Catherine “Teri” Goodwin, 90, of Berthoud, Colorado, passed away February 22, 2024, at her home. She was born October 28, 1933, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Silvio Felix and Katie (Altieri) Roncace. Teri has resided in Berthoud since 2018, formerly of Peoria, Arizona, Longmont, Colorado, and Granada Hills, California. She graduated from Norristown High School in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Teri worked as an escrow officer in real estate for many years. On November 14, 1964, Teri was united in marriage with Vinnie Garold “Jerry” Goodwin Jr. in Van Nuys, California. They loved to go dancing and play golf. Teri was a past member of the Fox Hill Country Club in Longmont, Colorado and Westlake Village in Peoria, Arizona. She was a devout Catholic stemming from her family and education at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Norristown Pennsylvania. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Teri is survived by her husband, Jerry of Berthoud, CO; daughter, Vikki Proctor and husband Mark of Berthoud, CO; step-son, Doug Goodwin of Hutchinson, KS; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Teri is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Armand E. Roncace, Silvio A. Roncace, Peter J. Roncace, and Joseph P. Roncace; and seven sisters, Rose Santori, Anna Roncace, Congetta Roncace, Natalie Strouse, Eleanor Aston, Rita Busch, and Mary Roncace-Busch-Abbey. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Edmond Kline officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, March 8, 2024, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a local food bank in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.