Wurst, Agnes  ‘Aggie’ Cecilla (Downey)              wife of Graydon Layfield Wurst

Burial Date:  2005,  09/30      Age:  82       Lot:  824 E  Cremains

Agnes D. Wurst, a longtime resident of Sterling, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor at the age of 82.

She was born June 26, 1923, at Hays, the daughter of George and Blanche Faulkner Downey. She was a retired bookkeeper for Sterling Drilling Company.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Altar Society, Lyons; American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Sterling. She loved her family, her friends, her faith and playing bridge.

On Nov. 25, 1948, she married Graydon L. Wurst at LaJunta, Colo. He died Sept. 20, 2002.

Survivors include three sons, Gregory Wurst and wife Adrian Walker, Manhattan; Wendel Wurst and wife Rhonda, Garden City; and Brian Wurst and wife Beverly, Lamar, Colo.; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Clare Quicksall, Marguerite Arnold and Judy Fawcett.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at st. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Juan Garza officiating. Burial will be in the Sterling Community Cemetery.

Birth: Jun. 26, 1923 Death: Sep. 26, 2005 age 82   Family links: Spouse: Graydon Layfield Wurst (1913 – 2002) Burial: Sterling Cemetery Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA Plot: 824 E Created by: Lawcas Record added: Apr 30, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 109742311

Yates, Jasper Newton ‘Riley’                     husband of Harriet(Boston)

Buried:  1907,  02/27         Age: 73         Lot: 296 K

Died 1902,  02/27     Buried: Potter’s Field

Transferred to Lot 296 K in 1907,  02/27

Birth:	1829
Death:	Feb. 27, 1907
age 73, Husband of Harriet(Boston) Died 02/27/1902   Trans from PF
Burial: Sterling Cemetery Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA Plot: 296 K
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Yates, Iva Mae  ‘Dot’  (Clark)       wife of Jasper C

Burial Date:  1977,  01/24          Age: 64       Lot: 296 J

Yates, Jasper C       Husband of Iva Mae ‘Dot’ (Clark)

Burial Date: 1978,  10/19    Age: 72     Lot:  296 L

Birth:	1906
Death:	1978
Family links: Spouse: Iva Mae Yates (1912 – 1977)
Burial: Sterling Cemetery Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA
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 War: WW2 and  Korean War     U.S. Navy   Boatswain

 

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McAuley, Rev. Ralph Blair             h/Elizabeth Jean  ‘Betty’  (Hall)

Burial Date:  2004,  05/24       Age:  85        Lot:  702 H

Ralph Blair McAuley, age 85, of Manhattan, died Thursday, May 20, 2004, at the Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. He was born on June 15, 1918, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Elmer T. and Bessie F. (Mills) McAuley. Rev. McAuley was ordained as a minister on June 15, 1944. He served numerous parishes as a Presbyterian minister. His last appointment was with the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, PCA in E. Liverpool, Ohio from which he was named Pastor Emeritus. In 1984 he retired and moved to Manhattan. His memberships included the Heartland Presbytery and the Manhattan Kiwanis Club, He served on the Board of Directors of the former Wharton Manor Nursing Home in Manhattan and volunteered for the Flint Hills Breadbasket. In addition to his memberships, he enjoyed woodworking and photography. On September 3, 1942, in Sterling, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. “Betty” Hall; she survives of the home. Other survivors include six children: Margaret J. “Peggy” Gates of Anthony, KS, Jean S. Work of Quinter, KS, R Lawrence “Larry” McAuley of Malawi, Africa, Tim McAuley of Chicago, IL, Beth Mosier of Wichita, KS and Tom McAuley of Hutchinson, KS. Seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Rev. McAuley was preceded in death by two sisters: Louise McBane and Mary Betty Johnson. Memorials have been established for Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas and for the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in East Liverpool, Ohio.

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Birth: June 15, 1918     Death: May 2004
age 85

Family links:
Spouse:
Elizabeth J. Hall McAuley (1919 – 2010)
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
Plot: 702 H
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McFarland,  Dr. William Joseph ‘Joe’

Husband of Mary Roberta (Dill)

Burial Date: 2012,  02/02              Age:  82                  Lot:  1066 C

War :  Korean War        

William Joseph McFarland, President Emeritus of Geneva College, rose to join his Lord on January 27 at age 82. He was born July 25, 1929, in Sterling, Kansas. He grew up as the oldest of three boys in Quinter, Kansas, where his father was a minister during the depression and Dust Bowl days. He joined the Reformed Presbyterian Church as a young man and was a life-long member. He attended Jr. High School and High School in Topeka before his family moved to Sterling, Kansas, where he finished high school and graduated from Sterling College. He was a five-sport letterman while in college. He graduated from college in 1951, was inducted into the Army that summer, and married his high school sweetheart, Roberta Dill, while en-route to Korea that same year. They remained devoted and much in love for 60 years and raised three children. He spent 16 months in Korea, half of that housed in tents, and was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and three bronze service stars. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1953, he began a unique educational career that spanned all levels from public school classrooms through that of college president. During six years at Turon, Kansas, he served as 6th grade teacher, Jr. High Coach and Elementary Principal; coached and taught at the High School; and became Superintendent of Schools. In 1959 , he joined the staff of Emporia State University where he served in a variety of teaching and administrative positions culminating as Head of the Elementary Department. In 1966, he accepted the position of Associate Executive Officer of the Kansas State Teachers Association (K-NEA) in Topeka, and four years later became Director of Academic Affairs for the Kansas Board of Regents…a position he held for 14 years…including six months as Interim Executive Officer. In 1984,he was named President of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he served until his retirement in 1992. In retirement, he served a year in Taiwan as Consultant to the President of Christ’s College and later spent a term in Cyprus as Headmaster of the American Academy in Nicosia. Joe was active in both church and community affairs throughout his life. Many of his activities have been chronicled in his autobiography, My Time on the Clock: The Shaping of a College President. Remarkably fit until late in life, he officiated high school and college football games for 50 years, and was inducted into the Topeka Official’s Association Hall of Fame in 2010. He made his first parachute jump at age 70 and his second at age 80; was Tri-state Senior Olympic Champion in the javelin; and claimed a hole-in-one in golf. In frequent demand as a public speaker, he was a master of self-deprecating wit. He was Master of Ceremonies for the Governor’s State Prayer Breakfast for over a decade; served as an Elder in his church; was active in the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club; taught a Businessman’s Bible Study group of 30 men; Chaired the Governor’s Commission on School to Work; held a private pilot’s license for 25 years; Chaired the Kansas Aerospace Education Commission; and was listed in Who’s Who in America for over 30 years. He earned his M.A. Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctorate from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. He was honored to receive the Sterling High School Black Bear Alumni Award; the Indiana University Teaching Associate Award; the Sterling College Distinguished Service Award: an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Sterling College; and an Honorary Doctorate of Literature from Geneva College. He is survived by his wife of 60 years. Two sons, Bill and Matt, a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tim Gardner, all of Topeka, a brother and sister-in -law, Rev. Robert and Georgia McFarland, also of Topeka and a sister-in-law, Siola McFarland, Holland, Michigan. He is also survived by three grand-children: Sarah Muehler (Brandon), Rachel and Hannah Gardner and many nieces, nephews, and cousins . He was predeceased by his father Dr. A. J. McFarland, his mother Sylvia Hutcheson McFarland and a younger brother Rev. Armour J. McFarland. The family is requesting, in lieu of flowers, donations be considered to Geneva College, Sterling College or the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 2, at the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, KS. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, February 4, at the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church, 8345 SW 33rd Street, Topeka. Friends may greet the family before and following the memorial service.

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Elizabeth Jean ‘Betty’ (Hall) McAuley

wife ofReverend  Ralph Blair McAuley

Burial Date:  11/02/2010          Age: 91         Lot: 702 F

Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (Hall) McAuley was born October 4, 1919 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Charles Albert and Grace (Brigham) Hall. She attended grade school in Marion, Kansas before her family moved to Sterling, Kansas, where she graduated from high school. She attended Sterling College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

On September 3, 1942, Betty was united in marriage with Ralph B. McAuley. This union was blessed with six children: Peggy, Jeannie, Larry, Tim, Beth, and Tom.

Betty and Ralph made their home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Betty worked as a lab technician while Ralph attended seminary. Ralph and Betty served pastorates in Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Ohio. Upon retirement, they made their home in Manhattan, Kansas. After Ralph passed away in 2004, Betty moved to Anthony, Kansas, and became a member of Evangel P.C.A. Church in Wichita, Kansas.

Throughout her life, Betty was a busy homemaker, a faithful Sunday School teacher, a dedicated youth leader and pastor’s wife. She enjoyed knitting, embroidery and corresponding with family and friends. She also enjoyed doing volunteer work. Other activities she enjoyed with her family were picnics, camping, roller skating, sledding and singing hymns around the piano. Betty had a wonderful sense of humor and a sweet smile, which she retained until her death on October 27, 2010, at Anthony Community Care Center. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; one brother, Vincent Hall; and one sister, Virginia Langford.

Betty will be deeply missed by her children: Peggy Gates and husband John of Anthony, KS, Jeannie Work and husband Steven of Quinter, KS, Larry McAuley and wife, Linda of Malawi, Africa, Tim McAuley and wife, Kathy of Lombard, Illinois, Beth Mosier and companion Carr Floyd of Wichita, KS, and Tom McAuley of Hutchinson, KS; one brother, Robert Hall and wife, Marjorie of Denver, CO; seventeen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

(October 4, 1919 – October 27, 2010)

Striplin, James Leroy ‘Crazy’               dh/?

s/William Lyman & Marguerite Fern ‘Rose’ (Shaner) Striplin

Burial Date:  2015,  03/07         Age:  61         Lot: 591 E/G  Cremains

James ‘Crazy’ Leroy Striplin, 61, died February 24, 2015 at his home, Newton. He was born May 26, 1953 in Hutchinson, the son of William and Fern Rose Striplin. He was a Hutchinson resident most of life, living in Newton most recently.

Survivors include a son, James Striplin, Jr., Newton, 2 brothers, Sanford Striplin, Partridge, and William Spratt, Rantoul, and a granddaughter, Chloe Striplin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Edith Gould.

Cremation is planned. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Down’s Syndrome Foundation or Children’s Mercy, both in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson.

Partington, Mary Helen ‘Miki’ (Shirk)          wife of Lyle Donald

Burial Date:  2014,  06/24      Age: 89              Lot:  912 A  Cremains

Mary Helen Shirk Partington, a longtime resident of Wesley Towers, died peacefully in her sleep on June 14, 2014. Mary was born in Geneseo, Kan., to Clark Withford ‘Blake’ Shirk and Arabella (Evans) Shirk on Jan. 24, 1925, and graduated from Geneseo High School.

She spent most of her life in Sterling, Kan., where she and her husband Lyle operated the Sterling Bakery. She was an avid pianist and organist, playing frequently for events related to the Methodist Church and Wesley Towers. She was preceded in death by her husband Lyle Partington and daughter Linda Partington Danzis. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Beth Partington of Sheldon, SC.

A brief graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the Sterling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Hauschild, Nora Lee (Vert)        wife of John Theodore ‘Ted’  Hauschild

Burial Date:  07/05/2014         Age:  82                Lot:  975 E

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME:  Nora L. Hauschild
AGE: 82 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: July 1, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH: Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling, KS
DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 9, 1931
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lockwood, MO
PARENTS: Edward and Lilly Sanders Vert
RESIDENCE: Lifetime Sterling
OCCUPATION: Homemaker
MEMBERSHIPS: Midland United Church of Christ, Rural Sterling
DATE OF MARRIAGE: Dec. 11, 1953
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Rural Sterling
SPOUSE:  John T. “Ted” Hauschild
SPOUSE DECEASED DATE:  April 20, 1995
SURVIVORS: Son, Richard & Louise Hauschild, South Fork, Co.; Daughters, Vicki & Sam Martin, Hutchinson, Becky Rittenhouse, Chapman;
7 Grandchildren, 22 Great-Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, 2 Brothers, Lester & Jay, 2 Sisters, Zelma & Phyllis
FUNERAL SERVICES:  10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling
OFFICIATING: Pastor Ken Connor
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery
VISITATION:  2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling
MEMORIALS: Midland United Church of Christ in care of the funeral home.

Haile, Jerold Wayne ‘Jerry’                Husband of Nellie J (Ablah)

Burial Date: 2014,  09/25               Age: 52                Lot: 919 D

WICHITA – Jerold “Jerry” Wayne Haile, 52, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Jerry grew up in Alden and Sterling, Kan., was an Eagle Scout, a 1980 graduate of Sterling High School,  graduated from Wichita State University, worked at GSI Engineering, and was passionate about his work and geology.

Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel, Wichita. Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Word of Life Church, North Campus, 3811 N. Meridian Ave, Wichita. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Sterling, Kan. Memorials have been established with Boy Scouts of America Troop 369, 606 Evergreen Way, Sterling, KS 67579 and American Legion Post 128 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 11, Sterling, KS 67579. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com.

Edgar, Howard Metheny ‘Red’

husband of Cora Elizabeth ‘Betty'(Kensett)

Burial Date: 2014,  01/18                 Age:91              Lot: 960 H  Cremains

US Marines      WW2 

Howard Metheny Edgar, 91, Hutchinson, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 19,  2013 in Topeka, KS.

Howard was born March 9, 1922 on the family farm near Sterling, KS, the son of Metheny and Isabel Dougherty Edgar. He had eight siblings: Margaret, Ralph, Donald, Jean, Alice, Alvin, and Mary; all deceased. The youngest, Carol survives. In 1922 they had no running water, electricity, or telephone. Life was hard. Ralph died in a farming accident at 19. Alvin drowned at a family picnic, only 13 years old.

Howard attended a one room country school in the early years and went into town for high school. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1939, and started Sterling College that fall. There he was nicknamed Red on account of his red hair.

In 1942 he put his classes on hold and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He spent World War I1 in the South Pacific, assigned to squadron VMF(AW)114. In 1944 Howard was at Battle of Peleliu. The casualty rate there was the highest for U.S. military personnel of any battle in the Pacific War.

After the war Howard returned to Sterling and resumed his studies. It was a good thing he did. He graduated in 1948. More importantly, he met Cora Elizabeth “Betty” Kensett and fell in love. On August 27th, 1949 they were married in Parsons, KS. Betty survives.

In 1950,following training in St. Louis, Howard and Betty moved to Hutchinson, KS. Howard worked as a medical technologist for Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, Lettner, Hinshaw and Shaw Laboratory, and Hutchinson Hospital.

Howard and Betty raised four children in their home, 26 Wheatland Drive, the home they purchased in 1955. David moved to Wichita, KS, and married Janna Decker (deceased). They had four children: Jessica (married to Mark Hopkins), Justina, Jennifer, and Josh. Elizabeth Ann moved to Topeka, KS and married Bob Fincham. They had four children: Ethan, Lindsey, Elizabeth, and Jessie (deceased). Steven moved to Queens, NY, and married Marisa Gomez-Mozo. They had two boys: Ian and Dante. James moved to Manhattan, KS and married Libby Beddingfield. They have one son, Sterling.

Howard was raised in a Christian home. His was a life-long faith walk with God. He lived his Christianity in a humble way, showing his faith through his actions. He was eager to assist those in need, and always sympathetic to the struggle of others. Patient, tolerant, understanding, and accepting – that’s how you’d describe Howard. He was active in The First Presbyterian Church of Hutchinson where he was an elder. His record of attendance was unsurpassed.

Howard delighted in sharing his life with family, friends, and neighbors, laughing together during the good times, giving his help when needed, and encouraging big dreams. He enjoyed woodworking (including toys) and refinishing furniture, which he frequently gave away. He was remarkably independent and ingeniously resourceful, always finding ways to fix the broken. Ever looking for an excuse to spend time out of doors, he loved fishing, gardening, grilling, and making ice cream out back.

Howard was a big supporter of Blue Dragon Basketball, of Hutchinson Community college. He often attended with sisters Jean and Alice.

His life was filled with adventures and love. He will be greatly missed.

Howard was cremated. A memorial ceremony and inurnment will take place at a later date. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family.

Memorial contributions may be made either to Sterling College,125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579 or First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman St, Hutchinson, KS 67501.