Shirley Rae Sterbens
October 15, 2025
Shirley Rae Sterbens, 75, retired USD 259 para-educator, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. The service will be live streamed and available to view by clicking “Watch” below. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 pm, at Bucklin Cemetery, Bucklin, KS.
Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Pearl Dragoo.
Survived by her husband, Bob Sterbens; daughter, Kara (Ryan) Tidemann; son, Scott (Savannah) Sterbens; grandchildren, Blake and Claire Tidemann; brother, John (Judy) Dragoo.
A memorial has been established with: The KIDS Network, Inc., 300 West Douglas, Suite 145, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
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Services
Funeral Service: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00 am
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Shirley Rae Sterbens 's name.
The KIDS Network, Inc.
300 W. Douglas, Ste. 145
Wichita,
KS
67202
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