Hook, Joann Carol(Van Heiden)

Hook, Joann Carol(Van Heiden)                   w/Marvin L

Burial Date: 2023, 05/23           Age: 84                 Lot: 1160 E

Joann Carol (Van Heiden) Hook

April 21, 1939 ~ May 19, 2023          84 Years Old

Obituary

Joann Carol Hook, 84, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away May 19, 2023, at the Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. She was born April 21, 1939, in Grundy County, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Katherine (Aswegan) Van Heiden. Joann has resided in Sterling since November of 2014, formerly of Parkersburg, Iowa. She attended Beaver Township School, Parkersburg, Iowa. On October 5, 1956, Joann was united in marriage with Marvin L. Hook in Parkersburg. Together they farmed for over 50 years, milked cows for the dairy farm, and had 100 laying chickens to gather eggs from each day. In retirement, Joann worked in the cafeteria at the Waverly Horse Sale. Joann made her profession of faith on June 13, 1960, and was baptized on September 11, 1960. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling, and a member of the Stout Gospel Hall in Stout, Iowa, since 1960. Joann enjoyed gardening, was an outstanding cook, and loved playing the accordion. Joann is survived by her husband, Marvin of Sterling; their three children, Darwin Hook (Karen) of Des Moines, IA, Joyce Haugstad (Dave) of Anchorage, AK, and Chad Hook (Leanna) of Sterling, KS; nine grandchildren, Kim Shupe (Lanny), Brad Hook (fiancé Staci Allen), Bryce Hook, Amanda Blakley (Greg), Mark Haugstad (Alicia), Mandy Byrnes (Casey), Bryan Haugstad (Jana), Wyatt Hook, and Cody Hook; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Hazelee, Delen, Renek, Makynna, Nathan, Aubrie, Hayden, Brandon, Hunter, Brie, Avery, Sarah, and Ian. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling, with Pastor Dale Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Beyond Barriers (provided free services for Joann’s macular degeneration) and Hearts for Homes (provides free services for elderly home safety) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Hoffman, Sydney Lynn

Hoffman, Sydney Lynn            d/Cory & Rebecca(Sledd)Hoffman

Burial Date: 2023, 05/30     Age: 4 1/2 mos          Lot:  289 J

Sydney Lynn Hoffman, 4 ½ months old, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away May 16, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born December 28, 2022, in Lyons, the daughter of Cory and Rebecca Sledd Hoffman. Sydney is survived by her parents; two brothers, Kolby and Tanner Hoffman of the home; paternal grandparents, Denny and Terry Hoffman of Hutchinson, KS; maternal grandparents, James and Denice Sledd of Chase, KS; and two uncles, Dustin Hoffman of Wichita, KS, and James Sledd of Hays, KS; aunt, Christina Sledd of Wichita, KS; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Warren and Patricia Hoffman and Richard and Helen Wittlief; and maternal great-grandparents, Thelma and James Sledd and Shirley and Edward Schmidt. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Community Presbyterian Church, Chase, with Pastor Scott Randle officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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Bell, Janet Virginia(McMurphy)

Bell, Janet Virginia (McMurphy)

Janet Virginia (McMurphy)               w/Clayton Ernest

Death: 2020,  11/29              Age: 88               Lot: 955 B  Crems

Janet Virginia McMurphy (Bell)My Costley Family
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Father Dewey Arthur McMurphy
Mother Helen Alice Buel (McMurphy)
Birth 20 Apr 1932 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
Death 29 Nov 2020 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
Residence 1985-2020 Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA

Prebble, Sara Jane(Alexander)

Sarah Jane Prebble

February 6, 1950 – March 27, 2023

Prebble, Sarah Jane (Alexander)                w/Lawrence E., Sr.

Death: 2023,  03/27                  Age: 73                  Lot: 1019 B

Sarah Jane Prebble, 73, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away with her family by her side on March 27, 2023 at home in Hutchinson, Kansas. The daughter of Elwyn and Elvira Alexander, she was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on February 6, 1950.
She loved all animals, never knew a stranger and worked for nearly 30 years at the former Yoder Cafe and the Carriage Crossing Restaurant in Yoder, Kansas, retiring in 2023. She was also a member of the Salt City Cowboy Church in South
Hutchinson, Kansas. She spent more than 29 years with her partner, Lawrence (Larry) E. Prebble. They were married on June 22, 2007. He passed away on June 7, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie Crawford of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; brother, Jimmy Alexander (Theresa) of Malin, Oregon; sisters, Connie Steele of Hutchinson, Kansas, Marie Partington (Howard) of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Goldie
Goodwin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Ronald Alexander; sisters, Carolyn Young and Geraldine Joyce Alexander; a sister-in-law, Alice Alexander; and a niece, Nacole Bell.
Cremation has taken place and she will be inurned alongside her husband at Sterling Cemetery in Sterling, Kansas. The Inurnment and Memorial Service, officiated by Pastor Montie McFerrin of Salt City Cowboy Church, will be held on
Saturday, May 6th at 10:00 am at the cemetery. There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Salt City Cowboy Church, 810 North Main Street in South Hutchinson, Kansas. There will also be a Celebration of Life and meal held on Sunday, May 7 th at 1:00pm at the Carriage Crossing Restaurant, 10002 South Yoder Road in Yoder, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter in her name.

Brothers, Lyle Jay

Brothers, Lyle Jay                   h/Patricia ‘Pat’ Ruth(Swenson)

Death:  2023,  03/31      Age: 87                Lot: 705 C

Lyle Jay Brothers

March 7, 1936 ~ March 31, 2023 
87 Years Old

Obituary

Lyle Jay Brothers, 87, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born March 7, 1936, in Saxman, Kansas, the son of Jay M. and Sylvia M. Engelland Brothers. Lyle was a lifetime Rice County resident. He graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1954. On October 31, 1954, Lyle was united in marriage with Patricia Ruth “Pat” Swenson in Lyons. Together they raised four children; Mike Brothers and wife JoAnn of Lyons, KS, Karen Malone and husband Brad of Manhattan, KS, Susan Tobias and husband Curtis of Lyons, KS, and Tricia Brothers of Newton, KS. He was blessed with nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Immediate family includes; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn (Swenson) Wilson and husband Fred of Traverse City, MI, and Telva Swenson of Kansas City, KS; and many nieces, nephews as well as extended family. Lyle was a farmer, dairyman, and past owner of Hutchinson Livestock. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Lyons, where he served as a trustee. He was a former trustee and treasurer of the former Saxman Presbyterian Church. Lyle was active in both civic and community organizations such as the Royal Masonic Lodge #192, Lyons, Wichita Scottish Rite as a 33rd Degree Mason, Meridian Shriners, and Order of the Eastern Star Queen Esther Chapter #32. He served on the Board of Directors for Camp Wa-Ja-To and was past President of Rice County Farm Bureau. Lyle enjoyed collecting toy tractors, wood carving, RC cars, and model railroad trains. Lyle also enjoyed spending winters with many close friends at Fun-N-Sun in San Benito, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Brothers; infant brother, Lurton Brothers; and sister, Joleen Ottlinger. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, April 7, 2023, at the First Christian Church, Lyons, with Pastor Nickia Larson and Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Camp Wa-Ja-To, or the Rice Community Healthcare Foundation (for the Swing Bed Unit) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.
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Engelland, Judith ‘Judy’ Clare (Buel)

Engelland, Judith ‘Judy’ Clare (Buel)                         w/John Anthony

05/09/1939 – 02/06/2023

Burial 02/10/2023        Age: 83            Lot: 1021 B

Judith “Judy” Clare Engelland, 83, died Feb. 6, 2023, in Sterling, Kansas, after a long battle with scleroderma. She was at peace and surrounded by family as she went to be with her Lord.

Judy was born May 9, 1939, to James and Barbara Buel of Sterling. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart John Engelland on August 28, 1960.

Early in their marriage, they lived in Lawrence while John completed his engineering degree at the University of Kansas and Judy worked in administration at the KU math department. They then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for John’s work. Their oldest son Shawn was born there. Then they moved to Rose Hill, Kansas, to be closer to family, where sons Mark and Brent were born.

In 1974, the family returned to Sterling to take over the family farm. Sterling was Judy’s home the rest of her life. While John handled the farm, Judy took charge of the accounting. The couple earned the Kansas Master Farmer and Farm Homemaker award in 1992 for leadership and service to agriculture.

Faith and family were central to her life. She enjoyed working with youth in Albuquerque, Rose Hill, and at Sterling First United Methodist Church, where she was a member for more than 50 years. Whether working with youth or in other ministries, Judy put her faith into action. Whenever there was a church youth activity, you could find Judy working to make positive experiences for everyone. From opening her home to organizing mission trips to Mexico, Judy led by example. Throughout her life, her family counted on her as a faithful prayer warrior.

Judy enjoyed crafting and was an excellent cook and baker. She always made family gatherings and holidays special and treasured time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She and John traveled frequently. They enjoyed 40th and 50th anniversary trips with their children and grandchildren, first to Red River, New Mexico, and then on a Caribbean cruise. The highlight of the couple’s travels was a 2017 trip with their pastor to the Holy Land.

If you knew Judy, you were blessed. She treated everyone with kind, thoughtful attention, truly embodying Jesus’ command to put others before self. Her family and friends thank God for her because they received the rich blessing of her caring nature. She leaves behind a lasting legacy and example to follow.

She is survived by her faithful husband John; son Shawn and daughter in-law Sandra Engelland of Keller, Texas; son Mark and daughter in-law Sarah Engelland of Sterling; son Brent and daughter in-law Laura Engelland of Hutchinson; grandchildren Rachel, Elizabeth, Rebekah, Nathan, Dillon, Anna, Hannah, Jacob, Hayley, Marianna, and Evelyn; great grandsons Elliot and Lukas; sister Sally and brother in-law Jim Haggerty of Sterling; and brother Bob and sister in-law Vicki Buel of Manhattan.

Funeral service will be at 2:00pm Friday, Feb. 10 at the First United Methodist Church of Sterling. Burial at Sterling Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be 2pm to 7pm Thursday, Feb. 9 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Family will be present 5pm to 7pm.

Memorials may be made in the name of Judy Engelland to Sterling Village or to the National Scleroderma Foundation in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

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Crawford, Dorothy Jean(Pickett)Evans Payne

Crawford, Dorothy Jean (Pickett)Payne               w/ Carrol Eugene/Eugene ‘Gene’, Sr;dw/ ? Payne

Burial: 2018,  09/21               Age:    77                      Lot: 001  I Crems

Dorothy Jean <I>Picket</I> Crawford

Dorothy Jean (Pickett) Evans Crawford

February 13, 1941 ~ September 16, 2018       77 Years Old

Obituary

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.

 

Henry, Helen Maurice(Fulton)

Henry, Helen Maurice ‘Mammy'(Fulton)      w/Darley Joe Northey ‘Chick’

Burial Date: 2022, 12/27      Age: 93                 Lot: 967 A

January 21, 1929 ~ December 22, 2022 

Helen Maurice “Mammy” (Fulton) Henry

January 21, 1929 ~ December 22, 2022 (age 93)

Obituary

Helen Maurice “Mammy” Henry, 93, of Sterling, Kansas, passed away December 22, 2022, at the Legends of Hutchinson. She was born January 21, 1929, in De Queen, Arkansas, the daughter of W.E. “Peg” and Pearl Carson Fulton. Helen was a near lifelong Sterling resident. She graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1947. Helen was a secretary for Ark Manufacturing, Sterling, and Sterling College, where she worked for over 50 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, United Methodist Women, and Sorosis. Helen was a Sunday money counter, played in the bell choir, and headed up many funeral dinners at the church. She was a treasurer for Kum-Join-Us Sunday School Class for 70 years. Helen volunteered at the Rice County Women’s Thrift Shop and the Sterling Manor for many years. She enjoyed walking, playing bridge, and was a prolific note writer, and most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Helen was an avid Sterling College and Sterling High School supporter. On June 13, 1948, Helen was united in marriage with Darley Joe “Chick” Henry in Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1989. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Thomas Brent Henry and infant Joseph Fulton Henry; two brothers, Bob Fulton and Eddie Fulton; and two sisters, Virginia Lewis and Peggy McQuin. Helen is survived by her two children, Randy Henry and wife Georgia of Sterling, KS, and Jennifer Sturges and husband Bill of Salina, KS; five grandchildren, Justin Henry and wife Mandy of Wichita, KS, Brandon Henry and wife Summer of Mission Hills, KS, Amy Ansley and husband Will of Overland Park, KS, Megan Sturges Stanfield of Leawood, KS, and Brian Sturges and wife Tamren of Manhattan, KS; and nine great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Brent, Beckett, Sadler, Locklin, Davis, Wrenli, Bria, and Konlen. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, with Pastor Amy Foster and Pastor John Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M., Monday, December 26, 2022, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Sterling College (for the Joe Henry and Helen Henry Memorial Scholarship) or the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

 

Murphy, Kelley Maureen

Murphy, Kelley Maureen            Daughter of Daryl Emerson and Kathleen J(Minter) Murphy

Death:  2019, 09/03           Age: 53          Lot: 691  C Crems

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Kelley Maureen Murphy of Irving, Texas

June 17, 1966 – September 3, 2019

Kelley Maureen Murphy, 53, a resident of Irving for the past ten years, daughter of Kathleen Murphy, died suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her home.  Born June 17, 1966 in Salina, Kansas, she is the daughter of Kathleen Jane Minter Murphy and the late Daryl Emerson Murphy .  She had a Masters degree in the Arts and lived and worked in New York City until moving to Irving.   She was an actress in New York, and had appeared on stage in the Black Hills Playhouse and the Irving Lyric Stage.  She worked for many years in many different philanthropic organizations including the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.  She was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Irving where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Daughters of the King.

Preceded in death by her father, Daryl Emerson Murphy, and an uncle Steve Minter, she is survived by her mother, Katheen J. Murphy of Irving; two sisters Debra Lynn (Debi) Register and her husband Jerry, and Dawn Denise Harper, both of Florida; cousins, Courtney Goin, Emily Wilcox, Megan Winter, Stephanie Ambrose, and Kristy Droegemier; and several nieces and nephews in Florida whom she loved very much.

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 516 South O’Connor Road,  Rev. Robert Corely, officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heifer, International at heifer.org or to any humane society.