Fenwick, Sarah Ann (Kehn)

Fenwick, Sarah Ann (Kehn)                 wife of Gerald ‘Jerry’ Fenwick

Burial: 2015, 07/22         Age: 72           Lot:    456 1/2 A

obituary photo

Sarah Ann Fenwick, 72, died July 18, 2015, at her home, Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 25, 1942, in Isabella, Okla., the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Chesley Kehn. She graduated from Fairview High School. A resident of Hutchinson, formerly of Sterling, she was a homemaker.

She belonged to New Hope Baptist Church.

 On June 15, 1963, she married Gerald “Jerry” Fenwick, in Fairview, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Lynn and Bryan Wade, Maize, and Jeri Ann and Sam Holmes, Valley Center; brother, Arnold Kehn, Fairview, Okla.; two sisters, Lela Graham, and Rita and Wes Peterson, both of Fairview, Okla.; nine grandchildren, Casie Honeycutt, Ethan Fenwick, Feather Gonzales, Elena Fenwick, Eli, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah, and Jedidiah Holmes; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Dorothy Kehn, a brother, Marvin Kehn, and a son, Allen Fenwick.

 Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday July 22, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4815 East Fourth Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastor Harold Nelson presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday July 21, 2015, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. following the service in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Memorials may be sent to the Paralyzed Veterans, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Allen Fenwick’s obituary:
Allen Fenwick Obituary
 FENWICK
SSG Allen Lee Fenwick entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2011 at the age of 46. He was born September 7, 1964 in Sterling, Kansas to parents, Gerald and Sarah Fenwick. Allen served his country in the US Army and was currently with the 5th Recruiting Brigade at Ft. Sam Houston. He lived his life through the military, his family, and his bike. Through the procession of his death, he died while leaving the military recruiting station he loved, on the motorcycle he loved, on the way to the family that he loved and made him happy. In every part of his life, he lived the Army values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. He was an inspirational light to all who knew him. Allen also had a love of not only leaving an emotional impression on the world, but also leaving a physical presence found in the projects he completed and built with his hands. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Allen was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Laura Fenwick; uncle, Dale Renollet and other uncles and aunts. He is survived by his beloved wife, Supreenia; his daughters, Feather and Elena; son, Ethan; parents, Gerald and Sarah Fenwick; sisters, Teresa Wade and husband, Bryan and Jeri Ann Holmes and husband, Sam; several nieces, nephews and his extended military family. The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 5PM to 9PM at Sunset Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 6, 2011 at 12:30PM at the funeral home with a procession to Ft. Sam Houston for military honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warrior and Family Support Center, 2010 Stanley Rd., Suite 95, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=allen-fenwick&pid=151481752#sthash.DKVDh3tB.dpuf

Detter, Donna Jean (Van Meter)

Gallery Photo

Detter, Donna Jean  (Van Meter)     wife of Leonard Dwayne, Sr.            Burial Date:  2015, 06/24     Age: 83      Lot: 989 D

STERLING – Donna Jean Detter, 83, died June 21, 2015, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. She was born June 8, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Arthur Jean and Lucille Peterson Van Meter. A resident of Sterling since 1956, formerly of Nickerson, she was a homemaker, and a school bus driver for the Sterling School District for 13 years. She graduated from Nickerson High School.

She belonged to the Sterling United Methodist Church, U.M. W. and choir, was a Cub Scout den mother for five years. She was recognized by the State of Kansas for excellence in foster care.

 On April 22, 1951, she married Leonard D. Detter, at Nickerson United Methodist Church. He died January 28, 2002. Survivors include: two sons, Randy Jean Detter, Colorado Springs, Colo, and William Van “Bill” and Debbie Detter, Enid, Okla.; a daughter, Christina Lynn and Jon Patton, Highland Village, Texas; 29 foster children; a brother, Winton Lyle Van Meter, Pratt, Ks; two sisters, Mary Frances Jinkaway, Wichita, Ks., and Carol Lucille Knoll, Wichita, Ks.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and daughter- in-law Denise Detter of Hoisington, Ks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leonard D. Detter, two sons, Brian Wayne, and Leonard Dwayne II, Detter, two brothers, Lloyd, and Wayne Van Meter, sister, Joyce Van Meter, and twin siblings, Earl and Ellen Van Meter.

 Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 2015, at the United Methodist Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Bob Baer presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday June 23, 2015, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Memorials may be sent to the United Methodist Church of Sterling, or the Sterling Presbyterian Manor, both in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Birth: Jun. 8, 1932
Hutchinson
Reno County
Kansas, USA
Death: Jun. 21, 2015
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA

D/O Arthur Jean Van Meter and Lu Villegas Pearson Van Meter. Graduated from Nickerson High School.
Member of Sterling United Methodist Church, Cub Scout Den Mother.
Foster child provider.
Preceded in death by parents, husband, two sons; Brian Wayne and Leonard Dwayne II.
Full obituary, Hutchinson, KS News, June 22, 2015, page A7.Family links:
Spouse:
Leonard Dwayne Detter (1931 – 2002)Children:
Brian Wayne Detter (1957 – 1989)**Calculated relationship
Burial:
Sterling Cemetery
Sterling
Rice County
Kansas, USA
Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]
Created by: mcr
Record added: Jun 22, 2015
Find A Grave Memorial# 148147348

Crawford, Carrol Eugene

Crawford, Carrol Eugene

husband of Dorothy Jean (Pickett) Powell Payne Evans

divorced husband of Jean (Mathes)

Burial Date:  2016, 01/07     Age:82       Lot:  928 D  Crems

US Navy  War: Korean   

 Carrol Eugene Crawford

NICKERSON – Carrol E. Crawford, 82, died Jan. 3, 2016, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. He was born April 29, 1933, in Cameron, Okla., the son of Rolla and Zora (Wilkes) Crawford. A resident of Nickerson since 1982, moving from Sterling, he retired from Carey Salt as a supervisor after 38 years. He also worked for the United States Postal Service for 13 years, as a rural mail carrier in Sterling.

He was a member of Sterling Country Club, Sterling. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.

On Feb. 4, 1993, he married Dorothy Jean (Pickett)Payne Evans in Sterling. She survives. Other survivors include: daughter, Barbara Scheuler and husband, Tony, Hutchinson; son, Curtis and wife, Roberta, Wichita; stepson, Kenneth Payne and wife, Deborah, Sterling; stepdaughter, Donna Henry of Texas; brother, John and wife, Sandy, Chase; two grandchildren, Megan and Jamie Crawford; five step-grandchildren, Brandy, Shauna, and Kendrah Payne, and Joshua and Jacob Morrison; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Richard, Bill, Rolla Jr. and Jim; and two sisters, Graceva and Wanda Trembly.

Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Pastor Michael Gray presiding. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery, with military honors by the Navy Honor Guard. Memorials to the Sterling Country Club, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Dorothy Jean Crawford, 77, of Nickerson, passed away September 16, 2018 at her home in Nickerson. She was born February 13, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, the daughter of C.F. and Virgie Virginia Maroon Pickett. She attended Moss High School in Moss Oklahoma. Dorothy has resided in Nickerson since 1993, formerly of Sterling, Kansas. She was a convenient store manager and waitress at various restaurants. On February 5, 1993, Dorothy was united in marriage with Caroll Crawford in Sterling, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2016. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 2nd husband, Gene Evans Sr.; and nine siblings. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Payne and wife Deborah of Sterling; daughter, Donna Henry and significant other Joel Kerley of West Columbia, TX; three step-sons, Curtis Crawford and wife Bert of Wichita, KS, Charles Fayne Evans and wife Lori of Las Vegas, NV, and Gene Michael Evans Jr. of Chino, CA; step-daughter, Barbara Schuler and husband Tony of Hutchinson; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Daughter of C.F. And Virgie Virginia Maroon Pickett..
Married first to unknown Payne
2- Gene Evans, Sr.
3- Carroll E. Crawford

Colle, Norva Jane ‘Janie’ (Stiggins)

Colle, Norva Jane ‘Janie'(Stiggins)    wife of Anthony Ray ‘Tony’ Colle

Burial Date:  5/29/2015     Age: 71     Lot: 1101 A

 Norva Jane “Janie” <I>Stiggins</I> Colle

 

“Janie” Colle, 71, died May 26, 2015, at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 2, 1944, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Norval Wightman and LaVerna “Beryl” Carson Stiggins.

 Residing in Hutchinson for the past 17 years, moving from rural Sterling, Janie was a devoted homemaker, a 1962 graduate of Sylvia High School and she received her AA from York College in Nebraska. Janie’s memberships included: Eastwood Church of Christ in Hutchinson, FCE member, Reno County Extension Office executive board member, member of the Idona Club, food judge for the Kansas State Fair and county fairs throughout Central Kansas, Reno County election clerk and she was an avid sports fan.

On Nov. 27, 1976, she married Anthony ‘Tony’ Ray Colle in Hutchinson. Survivors include: husband, Tony Colle of the home; two sons, Trey and Sarah Colle and Trent and Amber Colle, both of York, Neb.; two brothers, Larry Stiggins of Lubbock, Texas, Kent Stiggins of Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Mayah, Bryce and Javen Colle; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; uncle and aunt, Joy and Burtice Layman.

Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Minister Jimie Wray Mead officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials may be made to the Eastwood Church of Christ or Grandchildren’s Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home.

 

Clayton, Kole Robert

Kole Robert Clayton

June 6, 2015 ~ June 6, 2015

Clayton, Kole Robert            son of Jordan and Stacy (Keener)Clayton

Buried 6/13/2015    Newborn        Lot 1102 F

 

The Piano Brothers


HAVEN – Kole Robert Clayton, new born son of Jordan Clayton and Stacy Keener-Clayton, was born and died June 6, 2015, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital of El Dorado, Kansas.  He is survived by his parents, his siblings:  Hayden Spicher-Keener, and Kayde Clayton; maternal grandparents:  Lori Keener of Towanda; and Kevin Keener of Oregon; paternal grandparents:  David and Kenda Clayton of Sterling; and great-grandparents:  Jennie Lee Johnson of Towanda; and Robert Kirchoff of Sterling.  Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Sterling Cemetery of Sterling, Kansas.  A memorial fund has been established athttp://www.youcaring.com/jordan-stacy-hayden-and-kayde-clayton-365259#.VXPJhHwVoEU.facebook or mailed in care of Lamb Funeral Home 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154.

Berblinger, Marion Gene

Berblinger, Marion Gene ‘Berb’

husband of Florene ‘Flo’ Maye (Reynolds)

Burial 2014, 08/22      Age 81        Lot 1181 H  Crems

STERLING – Marion Gene “Berb” Berblinger, 81, passed away Aug. 2, 2014, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor. He was born March 7, 1933, in rural Ellinwood to Fredrick and Lena Peter Berblinger.

Berb was a 1951 graduate of Alden High School, where he was a three-sport letter winner. He attended Fort Hays State University before transferring to Sterling College where he played football and graduated in 1955, with a degree in Physical Education.

On April 15, 1955, he married Florene “Flo” Reynolds at Sterling. She survives. The couple have three children, daughters, Pam (Dr. Ron) Stevens of Newton, Sara (Steve) Rivas of Sterling, and son, Mike (Sarah) Berblinger of Buhler. There are nine grandchildren, Tyler (Ericia) Stevens and Lauren Stevens, of Newton, Caroline, Luke and Maren Berblinger of Buhler, Hayley (Jesse) Howard of Carthage, Texas, Lindsey, and Rachel and Klint Carter of Sterling; great-grandson, Landyn Stevens of Newton, and two more on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Berb was lifetime educator, teaching first at South Hutchinson Grade School and also coaching basketball, softball, and track. In 1963, he moved his family to Sterling where he taught elementary PE until his retirement in 1993. In Sterling, he successfully coached junior high football, basketball, and track and also coached high school girls basketball.

He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to golf, fish, and hunt. He was the best husband, father and “Papa,” and was deeply devoted to the young people of Sterling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Fredrick “Cotton,” Jack and Donald, and sisters, Lorene Eccleston and Carolyn Harrison.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at the United Methodist Church, Sterling. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the USD 376 Marion G. Berblinger Scholarship Fund or Sterling Presbyterian Manor, in care of the funeral home.

 

Fisher, Paul Alan

Fisher, Paul Alan                                     husband of Cynthia J (Childs)
Burial Date:  2015, 04/16               Age:  64                Lot: 959 G

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME: Paul Alan Fisher
AGE: 64 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: April 11, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Rice County District Hospital, Lyons
DATE OF BIRTH: July 3, 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH: Guymon, Oklahoma
PARENTS: Joseph Ray and Ramona (Aldrich) Fisher
RESIDENCE: Lifelong Sterling resident
OCCUPATION: Self-employed carpenter
EDUCATION: Paul graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1968.  He later attended Sterling College and Hutchinson Junior College.
MEMBERSHIPS: Paul was a member of the United Methodist Church; former Sterling Jaycee’s and past chairman of the Sterling Recreation Commission for 15 years
HOBBIES: He was an avid outdoorsman and loved watching and playing sports.  Paul will be remembered as a wonderful Husband, Father, “Poppi”, Brother, and Uncle.
DATE OF MARRIAGE: July 1, 1972
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Sterling, Kansas
SPOUSE: Cynthia J. Childs
SURVIVORS: Wife, Cynthia of the home;  Son, Michael Fisher and wife, Christine of Independence, Mo; daughter, Megan Wilson and husband Shannon, of McPherson; brother, Carl Fisher and wife, Vicki of Overland Park, KS; sister, Mona Ball of Sterling; five grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, Alix, and Tylee Wilson and Josephine Fisher; numerous nieces, nephews and friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Parents; Father and Mother-in-law, Donald and Marleta Childs; Brother-in-law, Bill Ball
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 16, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Sterling
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Marvin Ewertt and Pastor George Bocox.
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling
VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, Kansas, with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
MEMORIALS: United Methodist Church of Sterling or Sterling Recreation Commission or Gran’s All-Stars, in care of the funeral home

 

STERLING – Paul Alan Fisher, 64, died April 11, 2015, at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons. He was born July 3, 1950, in Guymon, Okla., the son of Joseph Ray and Ramona (Aldrich) Fisher. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1968. He later attended Sterling College and Hutchinson Junior College. A lifelong Sterling resident, he was a self-employed carpenter.

 He was a member of the United Methodist Church; former Sterling Jaycee’s and past chairman of the Sterling Recreation Commission for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved watching and playing sports. Paul will be remembered as a wonderful Husband, Father, “Poppi”, Brother, and Uncle.

On July 1, 1972, he married Cynthia J. Childs in Sterling. Survivors include: son, Michael Fisher and wife, Christine of Independence, Mo; daughter, Megan Wilson and husband Shannon, of McPherson; brother, Carl Fisher and wife, Vicki of Overland Park; sister, Mona Ball of Sterling; five grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, Alix, and Tylee Wilson and Josephine Fisher; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Donald and Marleta Childs; and brother-in-law, Bill Ball

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at United Methodist Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Marvin Ewertt and Pastor George Bocox presiding. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Sterling or Sterling Recreation Commission or Gran’s All-Stars, in care of the funeral home.

https://www.birzerfuneralhomes.com/notices/Paul-Fisher

Schechter, David Eugene

Name: Schechter, David Eugene
Burial Date: 2015,   02/04
Age at Death: 63
Plot Location: 947 A
Notes: Divorced husband of Rebecca Lea (Strube)

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME:  David Eugene Schechter
AGE:  63 yrs
DATE OF DEATH:  January 30, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH:  Rice County District Hospital, Lyons
DATE OF BIRTH:  October 21, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH: Sterling, Kansas
PARENTS: Bruce and Elva Henry Schechter
RESIDENCE: Lyons formerly lifetime Sterling
OCCUPATION:  Farmer
EDUCATION:  Graduated Sterling High School in 1969
MEMBERSHIPS: United Presbyterian Church, Sterling; former Boy Scout leader: volunteer Fire Fighter with Sterling Fire Department
SPOUSE: Rebecca Strube, they later divorced  Married Feb. 12, 1976 in Clark, Nevada.
SURVIVORS:  2 Sons, Tanner and Tricia Schechter, Tyson & Lacey Schechter, both of Lyons; Daughter, Shandi & Ted Webster, Hutchinson; 2 Sisters, Janice Rhodes, Winfield, Patti Kelso, Sterling; 7 Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents
FUNERAL SERVICE:  10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Sterling, Kansas
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Marvin Ewert and Dennis Corbett
BURIAL:  Sterling Community Cemetery
VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
MEMORIALS: Sterling Junior High Library, in care of the funeral home.

Niday, Luella Mae (Waggoner)

Name: Niday, Luella Mae  (Waggoner)
Burial Date: 2015, 01/31
Age at Death: 84
Plot Location: 867 C Cremains
Notes: wife of John Allen, Sr.

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas


NAME:  Luella Mae Niday
AGE:     84 yrs
DATE OF DEATH:  January 21, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH:  Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
DATE OF BIRTH:  December 17, 1930
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lyons, Kansas
PARENTS: Roy and Mary Oden Waggoner
RESIDENCE:  longtime Sterling
OCCUPATION:  Homemaker and Manager for the Super 8 Motel in McCook Nebraska
EDUCATION:  Graduated Sterling High School in 1948
MEMBERSHIPS:
DATE OF MARRIAGE: December 18, 1948
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Sterling
SPOUSE: John Allen Niday
SPOUSE DECEASED DATE:  September 6, 1988
SURVIVORS:  2 Granddaughters, Stephanie & Randy Valentine, Hutchinson, Katie & Eric Brust, Roeland Park, Ks.; 4 Great-Grandchildren, Jesse Mayer, Wasilla, Alaska, Ashley Seidel, Hutchinson, Henry Brust & Maxwell Brust, both of Roeland Park; 4 Brothers, Alfred Waggoner, Hudson, Florida, Clifford & Violet Waggoner, Wichita, Glenn & Wanda Waggoner, McPherson, Harold & Linda Waggoner, Salina
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sons, John Niday Jr., Michael Niday; Daughter, Sherry Warren; Brother, Wayne Waggoner
FUNERAL SERVICE:  10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling
OFFICIATING:
BURIAL:  Sterling Community Cemetery
MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Association or Friends of Animals in care of the funeral home.

 

Wyatt, Rex Allen

Name: Wyatt, Rex Allen         divorced husbandcof Lisa (Whitley)
Burial Date: 2015, 02/07       Age: 61      Lot : 603 B Cremains

Notes: Died 1/23/2015      Martinez, CA

US Navy  War: Vietnam War    

obituary photo

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
Rex Allen Wyatt was born July 3, 1954 in Sterling, Kansas.  He died on January 23, 2015 in California.  He is survived by his parents, Dick and Annie Wyatt of Wichita, Kansas. Immediate survivors are sons, Jeffrey Wyatt of Concord, California and Joshua Wyatt and wife, Micaiah, of Lakeville, Minnesota and 4 Grandchildren.  He has on brother, Ray and wife, Joan, and 2 nephews, Tate and Tanner Wyatt.
Rex attended schools in Sterling and graduated from Sterling High School in 1972.  He enlisted in the Navy that summer and spent 4 years in the Vietnam War aboard the ship Coral Sea.
In high school Rex was very active in the sports activities of the school, playing and lettering in football and basketball in his Sophomore, Junior and Senior years.  He was also active in the music department singing many solos and receiving high honors at contests.  He was active in Boy Scouts.
After his discharge from the Navy, he remained in California and worked at Safeway.  He will be remembered and missed by his family and many friends.
Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, 203 North 7th, Sterling, Kansas with Rev. James Anderson officiating.  Burial to follow with military honors by Sterling American Legion at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling.   Memorials to Sterling High School Black Bears Activity Endowment, P.O. Box 188, Sterling, Kansas. 67579.

Calderwood, Donald Hugh, Rev.

Name: Calderwood, Rev. Donald Hugh
Burial Date: 2015, 05/25
Age at Death: 83
Plot Location: 902 D Cremains
Notes: husband of Evelyn(Campbell)

Rev. Donald H. Calderwood died on January 16, 2015, in Wichita, KS at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Douglas, Brian and Timothy, and their spouses; siblings, Lois Sieverling, Frances Calderwood and William Calderwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert O. and Nelle (Lindsay) Calderwood; brother Robert and infant brother Alvin. Don and Evelyn have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Don was born on March 5, 1931, in Sterling, KS. He graduated from Sterling College in 1953 with a degree in Chemistry. He graduated from Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary in 1956 with a Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained in the United Presbyterian Church (now PCUSA) in 1956. He also earned a Masters in Educational Counseling.

In 1956 he married Evelyn Campbell. That fall, they left to serve as missionaries to Pakistan where they worked for 34 years. They were founding and long-term staff members of Murree Christian School where they served in many capacities. After returning to the United States in 1989, Rev. Calderwood served four Presbyterian churches in Kansas and Missouri as interim minister.

Don volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and was a member of the Retired Business and Professional Mens’ Club. He enjoyed playing golf with his many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2258 Marigold, Wichita, KS 67204. Rev. Art Smith will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Trinity Presbyterian Church (address given above) or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice (313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202). The family would like to thank the staff of the Presbyterian Manor and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for their loving care.

Picture of

Name: Donald Calderwood
Gender: Male
Death Age: 83
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1931
Birth Place: Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
Residence Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Death Date: 16 Jan 2015
Death Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Obituary Date: 23 Jan 2015
Newspaper Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Spouse: Evelyn Campbell
Parents: Robert O.
Children: Douglas, Brian, and Timothy
Siblings: Alvin; Lois Sieverling, Frances Calderwood and William Calderwood; Robert

Hutcheson, Wilma Carlene

Name: Hutcheson, Wilma Carlene
Burial Date: 2015, 01/17
Age at Death: 74
Plot Location: 604 A
Notes: Daughter of Rev.Thomas Mitchell, Sr. & Marjorie Irene (Fee)

Died KUMed Center, Kansas City,KS 1/10/2015

CARLENE HUTCHESON,  74, of Topeka, KS  went to be with her Lord on January 10, 2014, after a yearlong struggle with various health issues.

She was born on January 25, 1940, in Topeka, KS, to Rev. Thomas and Marjorie Hutcheson of Denison, KS. In 1949, her family moved to the island of Cyprus, where her parents were missionary teachers.

Following her childhood in Cyprus, Carlene graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, KS, in 1957, and was a 1961 graduate of Geneva College.

Carlene dedicated her career to educating children. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Park City, KS, and in Topeka, KS. Upon her retirement in 2000, Carlene continued to be active in various retired teachers’ organizations, the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church, and Meals on Wheels.

Carlene was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Elizabeth Hutcheson. She is survived by her brother Tom Hutcheson and wife Sue; niece Christi Hutcheson; niece Karen Montemayor and husband Jim; nephew Jim Hutcheson; grandniece Rachel Montemayor; and grandnephews Luke and Nate Montemayor. Her godly spirit, thoughtfulness, and generosity will be missed by her many relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17 at 10 am at the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church, 8345 SW 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66614.

A graveside service will be held at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Carlene’s memory to Geneva College, Institutional Advancement, 3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010; or the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Cruse, James L ‘Jim’

Name: Cruse, James  L  ‘Jim’
Burial Date: 2015, 05/30
Age at Death: 76
Plot Location: 869 H   Crems
Notes: husband of Janneane (Hoffman) Muxlow      Died: 2014, 12/10

WICHITA – James ‘Jim’ L. Cruse, 76, died Dec. 10, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichia. He was born Nov. 4, 1938, to James A. and Maude Moreland Cruse.  On April 28, 1968, he married Janneane Hoffman Muxlow in Hutchinson . She survives. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m. Friday and Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials: Alden Community Center or Alden Fire Department, care of funeral home.

Cruse, Jim L., 76, died Dec. 10, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. On April 28, 1968, he married Janneane Hoffman Muxlow in Hutchinson. She survives along with son, Robert A. Muxlow of Chula Vista, Calif.; daughter, ReGina L. Cruse of Lawrence; sister, Mary Robertson of Shell Knob, Mo.;…

Elliott, Sr., James Ray

Name: Elliott, Sr., James Ray
Burial Date: 2014, 11/24
Age at Death: 73
Plot Location: 211 F
Notes: divorced husband of Maryanne (Bovee)/ Sandra Fowler/Pamela Frances Coggins

son of Carl Clarkson & Helen Jane (Bennett) Elliott

DATELINE:  Buhler
NAME:  James Ray Elliott
AGE:      73 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: November 20, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH:  Hospice House, Hutchinson
DATE OF BIRTH: March 15, 1941
PLACE OF BIRTH: Hutchinson
PARENTS:  Carl Clarkson and Helen J. Bennett Elliott
RESIDENCE:  Buhler for 6 years formerly of Riverside, Ca. & Sterling Ks.
OCCUPATION:  retired roofer
EDUCATION:
SURVIVORS:  Son, James Ray Elliott Jr., South Hutchinson; 2 Daughters, Jeanna Louise Rager, Cooksville, Tennessee, Satina Dianna Elliott, Riverside, California;
4 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild; 3 Sisters, Norma Goertzen, Kingman, Az., Vera Gulick, Nickerson, Nina Fox, Hutchinson
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; 2 Brothers, 4 Sisters,
GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  1:30 P.M., Monday, November 24, 2014, at Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Ks.
OFFICIATING:  Bryan Elliott
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling
MEMORIALS: In Lieu of flowers donations to James Elliott Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, KS.

 

Buckman, Ralph D

Name: Buckman, Ralph D
Burial Date: 2014, 10/21
Age at Death: 73
Plot Location: 1113 G Crems
Notes: husband of Faira Lee (Pflughoft)

Vietnam  War      US Army

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME:  Ralph D. Buckman

AGE:     73 yrs

DATE OF DEATH: October 17, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH: Presbyterian Manor, Sterling
DATE OF BIRTH: October 10, 1941
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nickerson
PARENTS:  Randall H. and Ruby Moore Buckman
RESIDENCE:  longtime Sterling resident formerly 31 yrs Hutchinson
OCCUPATION:  retired Meat Cutter for Dillon’s
EDUCATION:  graduated Sterling High School in 1960
VETERAN:  U. S. Army serving during Vietnam War
MEMBERSHIPS: attended United Methodist Church, Sterling; American Legion where he served in the Honor Guard at Sterling
DATE OF MARRIAGE: June 15, 1963
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Sterling
SPOUSE: Faira Pflughoft
SURVIVORS:  Wife, Faira, of the home; Son, Allan & Amy Buckman, Lyons; Daughter, Sally & Kurt Goertzen, Hutchinson; Brother, Robert Buckman, Macksville;
Sister, Barbara Smith, Houston, Texas;    6 Grandchildren, Kelly, Jacob, Ashley, Kelsey, Kolton and Cody
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; 2 Brothers, Randall Buckman, William Buckman;  Sister, Betty Surginer
FUNERAL SERVICE:  10:30A.M., Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at United Methodist Church, Sterling
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Marvin Ewertt
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery, with Military Honors by Ft. Riley and Sterling American Legion Honor Guards
MEMORIALS: United Methodist Church, Rice Reno County Hospice or Donor’s choice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling