Bill was a retired disabled army veteran and was widely known as “Kansas Citys own” Bill Laundy during his country music singing career. He was a lifetime member of PVA, DAV and the American Legion.

He is preceded in death by his father: Joseph Laundy, mother: Genevieve Gover and sisters: Raylene Wright, Jackie Huckaby and Donna Jo West.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years Debbie Laundy, his children Daniel Laundy, Ola Reynolds, Philip Laundy, Micah Laundy, Yvette Laundy, 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 3 beloved brothers and 2 loving sisters.

Visitation will be held February 11th 1:00-2:30pm with memorial immediately following at West Haven Baptist Church 1000 West St. Tonganoxie, Ks.

Bill cared deeply for the needs of others and wished for all to know Jesus.

According to his wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Focus On Missions.

Mr. Spray died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

Carl was born February 26, 1921, in Douglas County, the son of Chester and Hattie Jones Spray. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1939. He worked for Kraft Implement for 10 years and farmed until he retired in 2000. He served as a director for Farmers Co-Op, and on a committee of Douglas County Extension. He was a director on Federal Land Bank, ACC Committee, and Soil Conservation, and on Wakarusa Kaw Drainage District. Carl was a former member of the Chamber of Commerce and member of the Sertoma Club of Lawrence. He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as an elder.

Carl was married to Miriam Kraft, daughter of Chris and Rose Nuffer Kraft, on October 3, 1942, in Lawrence. Miriam survives at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

Other survivors include two sons, Gary Spray and wife Kate, of Topeka, Larry Spray and wife Tammy, of Lawrence; four grandsons, Jason and wife Sarah, of Lawrence, Justin and wife Tuesday, of Parkville, MO, Eric, of Madison, WI, and Cory, of Topeka; three great grandchildren, Freeman, Ellis, and Gabriel.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to the Good Samaritan Fund at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence Humane Society, or Visiting Nurses.

Ms. Harman died Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.

Mr. Blank died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Sedan, Kan., the son of Merrell and Lela Hurst Blank. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1950-53, and attained the rank of Sergeant.

Mr. Blank was a professional photographer, and owned and operated Hixon Studio & Camera Shop for over 40 years. He was a member of Rotary International, and volunteered at the Lawrence Humane Society. He enjoyed tennis, water skiing at Lake Dabinawa, and was a lifeguard at Jayhawk Plunge. He enjoyed animals, especially his dogs, and most importantly spending time with family.

He married Elaine L. Modrell on June 25, 1950, in Kansas City, Kan. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Rob, Lawrence, and Randall and wife Betty, Lodi, Calif;, a daughter, Sheri Robertson, Houston; three grandchildren, Kimberly Green, and Madelyn and Julia Blank; and one great grandson, Kollin Green.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Mr. Fleer died Friday, January 20th, 2012, at Ottawa Retirement Village.

He was born November 27, 1948, the son of Jay Fleer Sr. and Marjorie Marie Nitchals. Mr. Fleer worked construction for many years as a Sprinkler Fitter. He retired in 2003.

Mr. Fleer married Raquel Ramos on Nov. 12th 1970, in Miami, Oklahoma. They later divorced.

Survivors include two sons, Jay Fleer III, Mission, KS, and John Fleer and wife Crystal, of Ottawa, KS; one brother, Stephen Fleer, Olathe; one sister, Jeanette Fleer, Lawrence; six grandchildren, and one great grandson.

He was proceeded in death by a sister, Mary Fleer.

The family suggests memorials to the Franklin County Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Mrs. Goodrich died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Topeka.

The family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2011.

Mrs. Doane died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Medicalodges Eudora.

She was born Mar. 14, 1933, in Lawrence, the daughter of Howard and Edna Channel Cheney. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and later attended Kansas University.

Mrs. Doane was employed by Eugene Doane at the Simmons – Doane Agency, whom she later married on Dec. 25, 1971. She took over the insurance and bail bonds business when Mr. Doane’s health failed. She was a member of St. Mary’s and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan., and of Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, as well as a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Group. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, fishing, and her dogs.

Survivors include a son, Ed Rockhold, Lawrence; a daughter, Susan Rockhold, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Betty Ireland, Hutchinson; and four grandchildren, Scott Copp, Stephen Kelly, Ed Rockhold, and Susan Rockhold.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Medicalodges Eudora Activity Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Mr. Osburn died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.

He was born December 20, 1934 in Homer, Louisiana, the son of Herbert E. and Emma Ethel Vasser Osburn. He grew up in Parsons, KS, and went to school there.

After high school he went into the Army. He retired from Lawrence Paper Company in 1998 after 20 years service as a machine operator. Mr. Osburn attended Fellowship Baptist Church, and was a lifetime member of the VFW and past president, He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, playing chess, reading, and watching KU, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals.

He married Judith M. Mathis, January 28, 1961 in Parsons. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include, four sons, William E. Osburn and wife Nikola, Pleasant Hill, IA, Robert F. Osburn, Lawrence, KS, Charles L. Osburn, Lecompton, KS, and Jonathan G. Osburn, Lawrence, KS; a brother, Ralph G. Osburn, Lawrence, KS; six grandchildren, Milissa Barnes, Jonathan Osburn, Kirsten Heffner, Amanda Osburn, Renae Schmid, and Ryan Osburn; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Barnes and Peyton Barnes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Aaron D. Osburn; three brothers, Edward Osburn, Richard Osburn, and James Osburn; as well as a sister, Margaret Dickens.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The family suggests memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church, sent in care of the funeral home.

Mr. Farrier died Friday, January 13, 2012, at his home, from complications of a stroke he had in June.

He was born December 31, 1923, in Seneca, MO, the son of James & Gertrude Nutting Farrier.

David served in the US Army during peace time. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal and the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar. His educational background included Kansas Peace Officers Training School in Traffic, Kansas Peace Officers Training School for Peace Officers, and completed an Engineering course at Ft. Belvoir, VA and Rifle M-1 Carbine course in Topeka. David quit high school in his junior year. Twenty years later he received his GED at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dave was proud of this accomplishment, receiving a B after one and a half days of testing. He was Legion of Honor in the NAT’L Rifle Association. David was also a member of the Cedar Hill Gun Club and NAT’L Sheriffs Association & Wasatch Gun club in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ and also attended Lawrence Wesleyan Church since 1994.

David was employed by the University of Utah as Assistant Director of Transportation and bus driver, and also worked for Kansas University as a police officer and bus driver. Later he was an over the road truck driver for Stokely-Van Camp and the Lawrence Paper Company; he retired March 1, 1992.

He married Donna Workman on January 27, 1951 in Cheyenne, WY. She survives of the home.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Reuben, three sisters: Maxine, Dorothy, Geraldine and a half sister, Violet.

Other survivors include a son, Eric & his wife Jacki, of Lawrence; a grandson Matthew, of Lawrence; one brother, Fred, of McPherson, KS; a sister, Nadine Hadl of Pleasant Hill, MO; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Wesleyan Church, Douglas County Hospice, or Trinity In-Home Care, in care of the funeral home.

He was born in Eastern Oklahoma on May 1, 1933, and attended schools in
Okmulgee, Oklahoma State, and Kansas University. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and
was employed by Farmland Industries for 38 years as a Chemical
Engineer and as an Area Supervisor. Following retirement he did
consulting in the fertilizer industry world wide in the countries of
Argentina, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria and for many years was an
active member of The International Nitrogen Pollution Study Group.
He was also a life member of the Lawrence Am. Legion, the Ottawa
Elks Lodge, The Eagles and TPA.

He is survived by Nancy Leak of the home, whom he married Oct. 27,
1974 and children: Michael Leak , Grand Junction Colo., Lisa Denise
Leak, Enfield Conn., Kim Bolt and Linda Ison, Cape Coral Fla., Mark
Messany, Muskegon Mich., Karen Messany, Overland Park Kan., 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

A memorial service will be announced in the spring by Rumsey-Yost
Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence. Suggested donations may be made to the
Disabled American Veterans of the Topeka VA Hospital, the American
Legion, LMH Endowment Association, or the First Presbyterian Church Parish
Nurses.