Holub, Delbert Raymond ‘Bud’             h/Sharon Kay(Stubblefield)

Burial Date:  2022,  12/14     Age: 83        Lot: 917 H

Delbert (Bud) R. Holub

SEPTEMBER 24, 1939 – DECEMBER 7, 2022

Delbert R. (Bud) Holub, 83, retired Gas Service Company, passed away on December 7, 2022. He was born in McDonald, Kansas on September 24, 1939 to Albert J. and Vera E. (Studer) Holub. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; his wife Sharon and a daughter, Karen Stone and a grandson, Joe Crowder. He is survived by his sons: Greg (Debbie) Holub and Kevin Holub; daughter: Delraye (Greg) Hansard; brothers: Larry (Connie) Holub, Gary (Vickie) Holub, Ronnie (Marilyn) Holub, Randy (Neva Lou) Holub; sisters: Judy Mann, Joyce Hale and Tammy (Carroll) Ginther; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel. Burial to follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, Kansas at 2 p.m.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com for the Holub family.

Wellman, Bradley Nelson                             dh/Nancy(Steen)Heter

Burial Date: 2022,  12/17              Age: 73               Lot:  1196 C Crems

Obituary

Bradley Nelson “Brad” Wellman, 73, of Alden, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born November 8, 1949, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Richard and Myrtle Belden Wellman. Brad was a lifelong Alden and Sterling resident. He graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1968, and later attended Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University majoring in Fine Arts. Brad was a farmer, rancher and partner at Wellman Ranch, LLC. He was also an independent brick and stone mason, having worked for Gardner Masonry in Hutchinson for many years. Brad was a prodigious potter, enjoyed playing his guitar, was an avid reader, and a wildflower enthusiast. He was a member of the Hole in the Wall Gang in Kaycee, Wyoming. On May 19, 1973, Brad was united in marriage with Nancy Steen at Triumph Church, rural Sterling, which is now the Mattson residence. They later divorced. Brad is survived by his two sons, Michael Wellman and wife Susan of Hutchinson, KS, and John Wellman and wife Carrie of Alden, KS; daughter-in-law, Karen Wellman of Holton, KS; brother, Greg Wellman of Sterling, KS; sister, Emily Wellman of Alden, KS; and seven grandchildren, Lee, Ella, Emily, Abigail, Nolan, Julie, and Sabrina. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Wellman; brother, Alan Wellman; and cousins, Alice and Royce Mattson. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Pastor Rob Bolton officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sterling Public Library in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Dayber, Ida Mary(Schader)                     w/Norman Ellis

Burial:  2022,  12/16          Age: 87                  Lot:  1142 E

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Kelley, Candy Lynn(Cain)Heter                            w/Bill/ dw/Robert ‘Bob’/Thiel

Burial Date:  2202, 11/23        Age: 71            Lot:  1185 H Crems not buried

Candy Lynn (Cain) Kelley

Obituary

Candy Lynn Kelley, 71, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 15, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born July 27, 1951, in Sterling, the daughter of Marvin Elliott and Virginia Detwiler Cain. Candy attended Sterling High School. She has resided in Lyons since 2004, formerly of Sterling. Candy was a waitress at the Sterling Café for many years; worked in the cafeteria for Sterling USD #376; was a dental assistant for Douglas Hinshaw in Sterling; and was a caretaker for her late sister, Dinah Sue Lyon. Candy enjoyed working outdoors, feeding, and watching the birds and squirrels. She liked playing cards, annual “sister” parties; and most of all spending time with her family. On April 16, 2004, Candy was united in marriage with Bill Kelley in Sterling. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2011. She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Marvin Cain; and sister, Dinah Sue Lyon. Candy is survived by her two daughters, Lisa McKinnis and husband Tim of Lyons, KS, Janet Heter and Justin Anthony of McPherson, KS; three brothers, Frank Cain and wife Annette of Sterling, KS, Dan Cain and wife Sondra of Hutchinson, KS, and Dennis Cain and wife Julie of NC; four sisters, Gwen Walker of Sterling, KS, Betty Bateman and husband Chuck of South Hutchinson, KS, Judy Rose and husband Dale of Sterling, KS, and Deena Groth of Sterling; sister-in-law, Mary Jayne Cain of Sterling, KS; five grandchildren, Ariel Engelland of Prairie Village, KS, Trae Anthony of McPherson, KS, Breanna Money of Galva, KS, Alexis and Aiden Smith both of McPherson, KS; three great-grandchildren, Liam and Jack Blake both of Galva, KS, and Elizabeth Anthony of McPherson, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Dennis Corbett officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Friends of Animals Rice County or Alzheimer’s Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, KS.

Cremains were not buried.

Williams, Tony Eugene                   s/Harry Lee Williams, Sr. & LouEllen(Marten)Porter

dh/Rebecca S(Thornton)        Married 28 April 1979

Burial Date: 2022,   11/18              Age: 63               Lot: 134 E Crems

Tony E. Williams, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Lyon’s Hospital, Lyons, KS.

Tony was born October 21, 1959 in Clearwater, KS, the son of Hardy Lee Williams, Sr. and LouEllen (Marten) Porter.  Tony worked as a laborer for Chemstar Products in McPherson, KS for 20 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded by his parents; step-father, Fred Porter; his grandparents; and a brother, Hardy Lee Williams, Jr.

Tony is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Williams; brother, Danny (Toni) Williams of McPherson; and two step-sisters, Tracey Clark and Pam Benford.

A private graveside service will be held at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, KS.  There will be no other services held at this time.  Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry, Lucille ‘Lucy’ Ann(Kaufman )           2nd w/Arthur Floyd, Jr.  ‘Art’

Burial Date:  2022,  11/16                    Age: 91                Lot:  967 G

LUCILLE ‘LUCY’S OBITUARY

Oakley, John Barrett                           h/Frances M(Horton)

Burial:  1892,  08/22             Age: 78                  Lot: 177 N

(Infant buried earlier in part of this plot also.) No tombstone as of 2022.

John’s wife Frances is buried in Lodiana Cemetery, Lyons, Rice County, Kansas.

February 17, 1884.

Gill, Daniel Wesley ‘Dan’      s/Lex Milburn & Doris Marie(Frederick)

Burial Date:  2022, 10/08          Age: 71                     Lot: 862 F Crems

Obituary

Dan Wesley Gill, 71, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away September 21, 2022, at his home. He was born December 31, 1950, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Lex and Doris Marie Frederick Gill. Dan was a lifelong Rice County resident. He attended Sterling High School. Dan worked at the Lyons Salt Plant, Locke Stove Foundry and in the oil field. He was a mechanic, whittler and enjoyed tinkering. Dan loved his family and was extremely fond of his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brother, Lance David Gill and wife Vickie of Abilene, KS; sister, Debra Groth and husband Don of Hutchinson, KS; and nieces and nephews, Amanda Gentry of Boise, ID, Katie Perdue of Enterprise, KS, Dustin Huffman of Dayton, OH, Edie Perez of Bartlesville, OK, Emilie Schultz of McPherson, KS, and Andrew Huffman of Bixby, OK. Dan is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Todd Gill; and brother-in-law, David Huffman. Private family graveside will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Friends of Animals Rice County in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Estabrook, Marvin Ray                  h/Cheryl(Kelley)

Burial Date:  2022,  10/14    Age: 77      Lot: 918 B/D  Crems at foot

Marvin Ray Estabrook

Obituary

Marvin Ray Estabrook, 77, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away October 5, 2022, at his home. He was born April 5, 1945, in Sterling, the son of John L. and Hazel D. Cruth Estabrook. Marvin was a longtime Rice County resident, graduating from Sterling High School with the class of 1964. Marvin retired from Lyons Salt Company in 2016 after working for the company for 40 years. In his early years, he worked for Snodderley Lumber Company in Clearmont, Missouri and Eaton Transmission Department in Shenandoah, IA. He served in the United States Army as a military police officer, finishing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in 1965 before serving in Vietnam, after which he was honorably discharged at West Point, NY in 1968. Serving in the Hutchinson Army National Guard, as well as attending Calvary Baptist Church in Sterling. He was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post #128 and Lyons VFW. Marvin enjoyed watching sports, playing softball, basketball and co-ed volleyball, and most of all spending time with his family. On November 22, 1969, Marvin was united in marriage with Cheryl Kelley in Clearmont, Missouri. Cheryl resides at home. He is also survived by daughter, Andrea Higgins and husband Jake of Lyons; his son, Steven Estabrook and wife Aubrey of Clarksville, TN; two grandchildren, Kai and Adeline Estabrook; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Virgil Estabrook; and sister, Darlene Young. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Sterling Community Cemetery, with Pastor Dale Jordan officiating. Lunch will be served at Calvary Baptist Church after services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hutchinson VFW Post #1361 or USO (United Service Organization) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Zimmerman,  Patricia Ann ‘Pat'(Ray) Wagler        w/Wendell Kay/Charles Roland

Burial Date:  2022,  09/23       Age: 82           Lot:  857 E

 

 

Patricia Ann “Pat” (Ray) Zimmerman Wagler

December 14, 1939 ~ September 18, 2022 (age 82)

 

Obituary

Patricia Ann “Pat” Wagler, 82, of Sterling, Kansas, met her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2022, at the Sterling Village. She was born December 14, 1939, in Sterling, the daughter of Marvin and Helene (Considine) Ray. Pat graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1957 and went on to graduate from Sterling College with a degree in music. She taught piano to many students in the community. Her true passion was playing the organ so beautifully at the Sterling Evangelical Bible Church. Pat was active in both choir and band in high school and carried her love of music thru by accompanying many vocalists and instrumental performers. She enjoyed playing her piano for anyone who needed their spirits lifted. On May 8, 1959, Pat was united in marriage with Wendell Zimmerman. Their surviving children are Todd Ray (Lillian) Zimmerman of Sterling, and Debra Kay (Atlee) Preheim of Hesston; grandchildren, Grady (Ashlee) Pauls, Kylie (Robert) Moore, Javier, Moises and Rosy Zimmerman; and five great-grandchildren, Landry and Grayson Pauls, Braylen and Reagan Moore, and Ariel Villanueva Zimmerman. Wendell preceded Pat in death on September 24, 1998. On July 8, 2000, Pat was united in marriage with Charles Wagler. She graciously loved his children, Stan (Kathy) Wagler, Sue (Lowell) Entz, James Wagler, and Shelly (Baron) Clifford; and four grandchildren, Tyler (Cailey) Entz, Lindsey (Landon) McGee, Charlie and Stella Clifford. Charles preceded Pat in death on December 27, 2020. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Sterling Evangelical Bible Church with Pastor Lowell Entz officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Sterling Evangelical Bible Church (for the music department) or Sterling Public Schools USD #376 (for a new piano) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.