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Saundra Diane McDaniel

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Graveside services for Saundra Diane McDaniel will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kansas.

Saundra passed away on September 21, 2022 at Morningstar Care Homes Dunn’s Vista, Baldwin City, KS.

She was born on November 12, 1939 in Norton, KS daughter of Lowell William McDaniel and Dana Estelle Kinney McDaniel.

After graduating from Norton high school in 1957, she attended beauty school, K-State and took countless other courses at regional schools.

Saundra worked as a social worker for 25 years. In earlier years she was involved with the Eagles Auxiliary and Girl Scouts. She loved her family, pets, art, music, antiques and visiting with anyone who would engage in a conversation.

She was married to and divorced from Claron Voss, Dwight Heikes, and Stephens Smiley to which a blended family emerged.

Her parents and brother Dolan McDaniel precede her in death.

Survivors include: daughters, Pam Heikes (Theron Gregg) Lawrence, Kelly Voss Solomon (Gordon Solomon) Ellis; son, Brian Heikes, Shawnee; step-children, Becky and Mike Smiley; grandchildren, Nick Austerman, Miles Austerman, Reagon Koppi, Bo Garrison, Shana Harting; and eight great-grandchildren.

Dorothy G. Michael

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Dorothy G. Michael, 98, of Perry, KS, died at The Heritage of Overland Park on September 21, 2022.

Dorothy Gertrude Bariteau was born September 24, 1923 in Nashua, New Hampshire to mother Marion Morris Bariteau and father Aime Bariteau. Both Dorothy and her mother spoke French.

Dorothy married Charles Thomas Michael July 5, 1946 in Pascagoula, MS. Charles was a career navy man and the pair lived in Indianapolis, IN, Arkansas, Hawaii and Lawrence, KS among other places before settling in Perry, KS. Dorothy especially enjoyed Hawaii and commented on the beautiful flowers and landscape in that state.

Charles and Dorothy loved to square dance in their younger years and Dorothy acquired an assortment of square-dancing costumes.

Dorothy was an immaculate housekeeper who enjoyed cooking big meals and feeding anyone who came by. She also enjoyed card playing, listening to the radio and sending greeting cards and thank you notes. Dorothy had many household pets, which she loved with all her heart. Her last dog was Buddy and her last cat was Priscilla.

Dorothy’s husband Charles died in 2001at the age of 81 and was preceded in death by their son, Charles Thomas Michael Jr., who died in 1976.

In her later years, Dorothy enjoyed knitting and crocheting, working in her yard and getting mail.

Dorothy was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Perry, KS and supported many Catholic Charities as well as many Veterans’ Organizations and Animal Welfare Groups.

Dorothy is survived by extended family members and a faithful friend Wally Kinson.

A Memorial Service will be 2 pm, October 13, 2022, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 209 E 3rd St Perry, KS 66073

Jesse “John” Nunez

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Please join us as we remember Jesse “John” Nunez as it’s been almost 2 years since his passing. He requested his family and friends come together to celebrate his life and party! You’re invited to come to share some of John’s favorite foods, listen to some stellar tunes by The Bonfire Blues Band, share funny & touching memories, and remember a wonderful person who is greatly missed! Let’s toast to Double J! October 8th , 2022 from 2pm to 7pm at the Kaw Valley Public House at 444 Locust St. North Lawrence.
  Thanks, Melinda

Jesse John Nunez, 75, passed away on December 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 27, 1945 to Pablo and Mary (Garcia) Nunez. The oldest of six children, John attended Lawrence schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963.

He started his career at Albertson’s Dairy and then later worked for Hallmark Cards as a Large Press Operator, retiring from there in 1999 after 32 years of service. He then went to work for Tom and LuAnn Wilcox at Round Corner Drug where he was treated like family. This was truly his favorite place to work.

John was an avid blues lover and enjoyed listening to live music. The next time you listen to Joe Bonamassa, please remember John. He loved collecting die cast cars, unique knives, and eating any kind of chocolate. But his true love was spending time with his grandchildren and traveling. He was able to enjoy trips to Colorado, northern Arkansas, and the beautiful island of Anna Maria in Florida. John and Melinda renewed their 30th wedding vows on Anna Maria Island in 2012. John was always friendly, helpful, and genuine. He never spoke ill about anyone. John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004 and NEVER complained or gave up.

John married Rosalee Hernandez on August 29, 1964 and later divorced. He then married Melinda Dianne Reeves on July 31, 1982.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda of 38 years; his 5 children Richard Nunez, Dionne (Stephen) Chavez, Christopher Nunez, Yvette (John) Herrera, and Adrianne (Jaron Ruckman) Nunez; his 10 grandchildren, Nina, Alexandria, Matthew, Sarah, Andrew, Luke, Simone, Isabella, Sophia, and Juniper; two brothers Nicholas (Edda), and Pablo Jr.; two sisters Maxine Nunez and Jean Walters; Brother-in-law Rick (Marsha) Reeves and Sister-in-law Judy Samuels. John is also survived by a large, loving family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Michael, in-laws John and Yoland Reeves, sister in-laws Phyllis Clary and Janice Reeves, and brother in-law Dan Samuels.

The family would like to thank Humberto and Pam Pineda, for sharing their beautiful Florida home during John & Melinda’s travels; Mark Barnes, for always being a true friend and being by his side; Dave Drewry, for his kind words during John’s Celebration of Life and all of their wonderful, kind neighbors who proclaimed John the “King of Chalk Hill Court.”

The family appreciates the loving care and support given by the three angels from Elara Caring Hospice.

“Per John’s wishes we will have a big party to celebrate his life at a later date.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Elara Caring Hospice, Willow Domestic Violence Center, and Lawrence Parkinson’s Support Group, sent in care of the funeral home.

Helen Euvon Mendoza

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Funeral services for Helen Euvon Mendoza, 69, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Monday, September 26, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be 3-4 pm, Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Mrs. Helen Euvon Auten (Mendoza) died Monday, September 19, 2022 at her son’s home.

She was born on September 12, 1953 in Burlington Junction, Missouri. She was the daughter of Charles and Opal Adams Auten. She moved to Lawrence at the age of 16.

Mrs. Mendoza worked at several different jobs which included Woolworths, Checkers, and Independence Incorporated.

She married Luis Mendoza Sr. on June 22, 1972. He died on March 4, 2019.

She was preceded in death by : her parents, and daughter Sonia Marie Foster (Mendoza) died August 4, 1989; as well as 6 brothers and 6 sisters. She is
survived by her son Luis Mendoza Jr. (Tammy); her grandson Domonic Mendoza (Kataya); and her granddaughters Tayiah Mendoza (Jaden); and Morgan Mendoza; Haley Sanchez (Cavan) and her 5 great grandchildren; along with her sister Anna Mae Parker of Parnell, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044

Martin Lee ‘Marty’ Thomas

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Martin “Marty” Lee Thomas died Saturday September 17th, 2022 after a short illness.

Marty was born in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois to Kenneth and Mildred Thomas April 30th, 1938, and transplanted to his beloved Lawrence, Kansas where he was a proud 50- year resident.

Marty was a Parade All-American football player at Urbana High School and earned a full ride scholarship to the University of Illinois in 1956, becoming a 2rd generation athlete at the U of I along with his younger brother (Steve Thomas). After a severe back injury ended his career, he transferred to Eastern Illinois to finish out his “academic” career.

Later in life, Marty had a long and respected career as a sports official in Lawrence and the Mid-West, working baseball, softball, basketball and football at all levels from Rec League to College. It was here that he met and made some of his strongest, best and life-long friendships. This vocation gave him a great sense of joy, purpose and accomplishment. He was well known to all and liked by most.

Marty went on to become a highly respected and well-known salesman for both Anderson and Pella, specializing in retro-fitting older homes with new window and door technology. He was pretty damned good at it, but didn’t care much for it because, well…… people. And, it kept him from spending time doing what he would much rather have been doing.

A non-exhaustive list of those things were:

Fishing, hunting, mowing his lawn without a shirt, drinking beer, going to the gym, thinking about fishing, planting stuff in his yard, chewing Red Man tobacco, planning a fishing trip, cleaning gutters, dutifully caring for a cat he hated named “sombitch”, watching sports on TV, organizing fishing stuff, complaining about people, being critical of Kansas Football, being proud of Kansas Basketball, having genuine disdain for all things Missouri, drinking beer and fishing.

Marty is survived by his three kids, Kent (Sunriver, Oregon), Lara (Olathe, Kansas), Carrie (Lawrence, Kansas), Step-Son Michael McCaffery (Lawrence) and ex-wife Carole (Lawrence). He was preceded in death by his parents Ken & Millie Thomas (Urbana, IL), brother Steve (Arcola, IL) and loving partner Carol McCaffery (Lawrence).

Additionally, Marty has 10 grandkids living throughout the country in Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Each of whom he loved, made fun of, sent hilarious birthday cards to, mostly tolerated, provided endless jars of candy to, worried about, cared deeply for and was genuinely proud of.

Per his wishes, there will be no formal funeral; rather, there will be a private gathering to celebrate his impact on all of us and tell stories over some beers & wings. If he liked you, you’re invited – so it will be small event!

Out of respect for his wishes, the family asks that no gifts, flowers or other such nonsense be sent on his behalf.

Clifton ‘Adam’ Beard

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A Celebration of Life for Clifton ‘Adam’ Beard, 42, Tonganoxie, will be from 1-4 pm with reflections at 2 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Kane’s Family Farms, 17791 Chieftain Rd., Tonganoxie. Adam passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at LMH Health.

He was born September 13, 1980, in North Platte, Nebraska, the son of Clifton G. Beard and Lisa D. Packard. He served briefly in the United States Navy before becoming employed in landscaping and lawn care. He loved the outdoors, and was a member of the Quapaw Tribe.

More information will appear here later.

 

Margaret Lavona Hout

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Graveside services for Margaret Lavona Hout, 95, Lawrence will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16,2022, at Clinton Cemetery.  Mrs. Hout died Tuesday, September 13 at her home.

Born on September 21, 1926, in Richland, Kansas, she was one of ten children born to Ira and Elizabeth Moore.

On September 28, 1948, she married Allen D (Bud) Hout in Lawrence, KS.  He died July 2, 2002.  They lived in Clinton, Kansas, until they moved to Lawrence in August 2001 due to Bud’s failing health.

Other survivors include sons Jerry L Hout and wife Carol, Allen W. Hout and wife Cindy Hout.

She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, many, many, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one grandson, Brandon Ree Hout, her parents and siblings.

The family suggests memorials to the charity of their choice, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Judy Ilene Shirk Mayes

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Funeral services for Judy Ilene Shirk Mayes, 80, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be on Friday from 6-7 pm.

She passed away September 13, 2022, at 1 am, at LMH Health.

Judy was born October 18, 1941, in Lawrence, the daughter of Fred Wilson Shirk and Maxine Taylor Shirk.

She married Larry Mayes on July 2, 1988.

Survivors include her husband Larry Mayes; children, Mitch and Chuck McCoy, Trina Medina; sister Pat Shirk; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her sons Billy Glenn and Shelby Len McCoy and a brother Fred Eugene Shirk.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044.

Michael Warren ‘Mike’ Hartnett

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A Celebration of Life for Mike Hartnett, 76, will be 10:30 am Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois.

Mike passed away on September 6, 2022, in Lawrence, KS.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 13, 1946, to Leo J. (Jan) and Arabella (Dolly) Hartnett. He graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago. Mike met his future wife, Barbara, in high school in 1963. They married the day after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1968. Mike was a life-long Chicago White Sox fan.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Barbara.

Mike was a leader in the craft industry serving as editor of multiple trade magazines and ultimately starting his own publication, Creative Leisure News. In 2020, he was elected to the Association for Creative Industries Hall of Fame.

After retiring in 2013, Mike engaged his passion for writing and teaching. His book, “And I Cried, Too: Confronting Evil in a Small Town, A memoir,” was published in 2019. He was a volunteer instructor and co-leader of the Douglas County Jail creative writing class.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Best Friends Animal Society, Altrusa Foundation of Lawrence, or Just Food, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The celebration will be live-streamed and available on the Rumsey-Yost Facebook page.