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Billie Marlene Cannon Brouhard

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Graveside services for Billie Marlene Cannon Brouhard, 59, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Billie died Sat., May 5, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Jan. 3, 1959, in Lawrence, the daughter of Harold Jefferson and Betty Lou Lee Cannon. She graduated from Lawrence High School. She had worked at Kansas Color Press and Dimension Graphics before working as a home health care provider for more than 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, and was a member of the Latter Day Saints church.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Cannon and wife Melissa, Lawrence, and Shane Brouhard, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Axton Brouhard, Waylon Brouhard, and Abigail Cannon; and was a second mom to many other children. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Harold Cannon, Richard Cannon, Sharon Cannon, Dorothy Cannon, and Thomas Cannon.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 7 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Billie Brouhard Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Gertie Louise Heston-Hatch

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Memorial graveside services for Gertie Louise Heston-Hatch, 82, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Heston died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 19, 1935, in Belleview, Kansas, the daughter of Glen E. and Ruby Inez Manis Heston.

Ms. Heston was a homemaker. She loved to go fishing and camping, doing arts and crafts, and puzzles. She also attended the Midland Pace Day Center and played Bingo.

Survivors include sons, Ernest Leon Hatch (Kimberly) of Lawrence, Glenn Eugene Hatch Foster of Virginia, Robert Lewis Hatch Smiley of Colorado; daughters, Elaine Lorrine Hatch of Lawrence, Deloris Jean Hatch Reimer of Ottawa, and Patricia Ann Hatch Jackson of Pomona; 13 grandchildren, Shawn Mckenzie, Brandy Hatch-Harris, Amy Hatch, Justin Hatch, James Hatch, Elizabeth Little, Dustin Little, Tasha Hatch, Michael Hatch, Annetta Scheer, Christina Scheer, Carl Scheer, Ashley Schmitz- Damman ; and 19 great grandchildren.

Ms. Heston was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Louise Hatch Schmitz, and a son, Dean LeRoy Hatch; and grandson, JP Schmitz.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Gertie Heston Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home.

Colleen Edna (Keller) Anton

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Colleen Edna (Keller) Anton, born on June 19, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Nora C. Keller and the late Dr. Edward E. Keller, passed away at age 88 on April 25, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas.

She attended Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Colleen was a homemaker, and the loving wife of George T. Anton.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Edward R. Keller.

She is survived by sons, Thomas Anton and Eric Anton; daughters, Christine Anton and Penelope Marshall; and grandchildren, Aaron Kalka, Abe Kalka, Cassandra Eagan, Joe Anton, Jennifer Anton, Amalia Anton, and Elias Anton.

Colleen was a culinary artist and loved to cook for friends and family. She was an expert seamstress, who loved sewing and clothing design. She was a member of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church.

All services will be private.

James Clark Havenor

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James Clark Havenor died peacefully May 1, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the gentle care of Visiting Nurses Hospice.  Clark was a sweet soul with a loving family, and is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann, his children, Warren and Debra, and their families.  Other survivors include his sister, Jan, and her family, and many friends.

Clark was born Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1933, to Harold and Elsie Havenor in Moberly, Missouri.  He enjoyed an idyllic childhood riding his bike and being with his friend Jack and the Palmer kids next door.  He grew up to be a proud graduate of Moberly High School, Moberly Junior College, and the University of Missouri.  Following service in the U.S. Army, Clark began a 30-year career with the Social Security Administration in Kansas City, MO and Ottawa, KS, among others.  Dad was proud as a retiree to have worked as a driver for area social service agencies.

Dad’s great passions in life were classical music, particularly opera, and the railroads in our country.  He possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of both of these topics.  Dad was so devoted to his family, both near and far, and was committed to his church and faith.  We will miss his gentle humor and his smile, but we will see him again. His motto would be: Love your family, love God, and always take the road that goes by the railroad tracks.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Lawrence. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church or the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Larry Fisk McGlinn Sr.

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Private family services for Larry Fisk McGlinn Sr., 86, Lawrence, will take place at a later date.

He died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Larry was born June 26, 1931, in Neodesha, KS, the son of Herschel Wade and Georgia F. Page McGlinn. He graduated from Neodesha High School and attended Independence Junior College before volunteering to serve his country in 1951.

He served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Corregidor, until he was honorably discharged in 1954. He worked in the paint industry for many years before opening his own store, Paint Supply Inc. He retired from the paint business in 2007.

Larry was a lifetime member of the NRA and a longtime member of the Millcreek Rifle Club. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge for over fifty years. He was also a member of the VFW and the Scottish Rights. Larry enjoyed hunting and traveling the United States and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Neodesha.

He married Shirley Ann Rakestraw on January 26, 1955, in Bartlesville, OK, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Richard) Magnuson of Lawrence, Tracey (Jack) Schafer of Lawrence, one granddaughter, Ashley McGlinn, three grandsons, A. Patrick and Jacob Magnuson and Cole Schafer and three great grandsons, Nicholas, Cameron and Parker, all of Lawrence.

Larry is preceded in death by his brother Herschel “Page” McGlinn and his beloved son, Larry Jr.

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

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com

Virginia L. Williams

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A Celebration of Life service for Virginia Lee Williams, 90, Lawrence, KS, will be at 3 pm Sunday, May 6th, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Tom Brady officiating.

Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. She was preceded in death by husband, Bobby A. Williams; grandson, Marine SSgt. Cody Wade Smith; and brother, John Barney Pittman Jr. She is survived by four children, Betsy Ann Russell (Randy), Kansas City, MO, Janice Lynn Allet, Palm Springs, CA, Vickie Lee Hester, La Quinta, CA, and Mark Weishaupt, San Diego, CA; two grandchildren, Jeremy Alan Russell (Whitney), Belton, MO, and Stephanie Lee Russell, Kansas City, MO; three great grandchildren, Jeremiah and Carrie Smith, and Delaney Russell; sister, Mary Ann Brewer, Leesburg, GA; seven nieces, three nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Virginia was born in Memphis, TN, the daughter of John Barney Sr. and Dora Lee Pittman. She graduated from Messick High School in Memphis and attended the University of Tennessee and Memphis State. After graduating from Kansas University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Virginia taught second grade at Deerfield Elementary School for sixteen years.

Virginia loved life and people. She excelled in playing bridge and had numerous hobbies and activities. In retirement, she continued to volunteer: as a docent for the Spencer Art Museum, science fair judge, and Meals on Wheels to name a few. Virginia was a Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge. In 2007, the Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel honored her with a Distinguished Service Award for dedicating over 1,300 volunteer hours to the community.

Friends may call from 2 pm until service time Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Douglas County Hospice, or the Brandon Woods Employee Recognition Committee, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Donna Jean Farrier

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Donna Jean Farrier, 85, was born September 17, 1932 in Newman, Kansas, the fourth child of Harry and Melva Workman.  She died Monday, April 30 at LMH from complications related to a heart procedure.  Donna married David Farrier in 1951.  He preceded her in death in 2012.

She is survived by her son, Eric and wife Jacki and grandson Matthew, all of Lawrence.  She is also survived by two sisters, Darlene Musick (Norman) of Eudora and Dixie Ravgiala of Lawrence.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Workman, two sisters, Berneice Riley and Dolores Trapp. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1950. She retired as a Data Entry Specialist from Curtis 1000.  Donna was always a very active person and wanted to help people.  Her latest volunteering was with Meals On Wheels.  She loved her church, Connect Church and thought Pastor Nate Rovenstine was the best. She was also very active in the Ladies Bible Study group and Small Groups through the church.  Donna loved life and people, always visiting and laughing.  She was well known for her pies.  If you were lucky enough to get a piece, you wanted more.  She was beyond grateful for her latest rescue dog, Rudy.

Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 12 at Connect Church, 3705 Clinton Pkwy, Lawrence.  Cremation is planned with private inurnment.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Lawrence Humane Society or Connect Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Alvina A. Mathews

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Private services will be held for Alvina A. Mathews, (maiden name Ganz), who died April 5, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Born September 28, 1930 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Fedele and Yolanda Ganz. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. “Bob” Mathews, they were married October 20, 1951. They raised their family in Chicago and Alvina was a Sears employee for many years.

Alvina and her husband retired to Lawrence, Kansas in 1997. Survivors include three children, Laura Heitshusen, (husband John), Robert Mathews, and Mary Beth Patterson, (husband Brad).

She is the cherished Grandmother to Holly, Todd, Scott, Lauren, Kyle, Megan, Mark and Michael. She was a blessed Great Grandmother “JuJu”, to eight great grandchildren.

Alvina and her family are advocates of Autism Awareness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations directed to her son Robert Mathews. Alvina’s desired legacy was to support St. Coletta, a provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities. In the near future, the family intends to establish a fund at St. Coletta, in Alvina and Bob’s honor.

Magdalene S. ‘Maggie’ Carttar

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Magdalene Stieghorst (“Maggie”) Carttar died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on April 30, 2018, at the age of 95.

Maggie was born on February 13, 1923, in Hamburg, Germany, to Theodor L. and Johanna (Meyer) Stieghorst. She immigrated to the United States with her parents as an infant, and grew up in the city of Evanston, Illinois. She graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1941, and from Monmouth College (Ill.), in 1945. While earning her Master’s Degree in Physiology (1948) at the University of Chicago, she worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in its early days. At the university, she met Donald M. Carttar, whom she married on October 29, 1949. In 1951, the couple moved to Lawrence, where Maggie taught physiology at the University of Kansas. Between 1952 and 1968, the couple welcomed six children into their family. They divorced in 1976.

Maggie was passionate about children, and about education. She was a first-generation parent and board member at the Lawrence Community Nursery School, which five of her six children attended and where three later served as parents themselves. She served at Head Start, ferrying children to and from school; and with the Cordley Elementary School PTA, which helped form her interest in education policy. After raising her children, she returned to KU to secure her Master of Education degree in 1970, then taught sixth grade at Sunset Hill Elementary School for seven years. She next served as the Placement Director for the KU School of Law, retiring in 1991. She also was elected to two terms on the School Board for USD 497 (1983-1991), where she served twice as President.

Among her interests, Maggie loved excursions, whether close to home or far afield, especially with her family. While they were young, she took her chidren on trips to watch the sun rise at Wells Overlook or Lone Star Lake. Years later, she journeyed with them and their own children throughout the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Maggie also loved the Christmas season. Every year she baked more than 100 loaves of German stollen to share with people she loved and admired. For more than sixty years, she led her family and scores of friends on an annual caroling circuit throughout Lawrence, often by school bus, no matter the weather.

Maggie is survived by her six children, Stephen (Cindy), Paul (Mary Frances Ellis), Peter (Rosalea), Lene Brooke (Jim), Hans (Jennifer), and David (Claudia Olea), all of Lawrence; her seventeen grandchildren, Rebecca Lu (Dan), Katherine, Johanna, Elizabeth, Maggie Sánchez (José), Emma Brooke, Tennery, Patrick (Lia Palazzolo), Andrew, Sally, Quinlan, Maggie, Isabel, Katie, Amelia, Teddy, and Gabriela; her five great-grandchildren, Sean, Aaliyah, Adella, Mila, and Emiliano; and eight nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gunther (“Gunny”) Stieghorst, her former husband Don, and a daughter-in-law, Sarah (Jones) Carttar.

A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, May 7, at 11:00 AM at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence, with a reception to follow at the church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Maggie’s life. Donations in her memory may be made to Lawrence Community Nursery School at 645 Alabama Street, or to Audio Reader at 1120 W 11th Street, Lawrence.

Rachel Bertha Epp Senner

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Born on a farm near Henderson, Nebraska on November 10, 1921, Rachel was the daughter of C.D. Epp and Bertha Regier Epp. She had fond memories of her childhood, caring for farm animals, carrying food and water out to the field where the men worked, going to school in a horse-drawn buggy. She had an older sister, Ruth, and when the girls were still very young, the family took in a 13-year-old Russian immigrant, Henry Remple, who became their adored older brother.

Rachel was baptized in the Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, in 1939. She attended public school in Henderson and then graduated from Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. In August 1943, she married Robert William Senner from Freeman, South Dakota, and they started married life in Buhler, Kansas, where Robert was the high school music teacher. To this union four children were born: John, Rachel Ann, Roberta and Stanley.

Rachel was an at-home mother until the youngest child was in the fifth grade. At that time she worked in the Buhler State Bank and also started running the small public library in town. That work inspired her to return to Bethel for further classes and her teaching certificate and then on to Emporia State College where she received a Master’s degree in Librarianship. With the new degree, she became a high school librarian in Hesston, Kansas, where she worked for 19 years. During her career she was appointed to the Governor’s Committee on Networking and was elected as President of the Kansas Library Association (1985-86).

In 1986 Robert and Rachel retired to Freeman, where she applied her library skills as a volunteer in the Heritage Hall Archives. In 2004 they moved to Lawrence where they could be more easily accessible to their scattered children. After Robert passed away in 2006, Rachel continued to use her library skills as a volunteer for Friends of the Lawrence Public Library and as Chair of the Library Committee at Brandon Woods where she resided. Rachel was also a tireless quilter and after all the children and grandchildren received her beautiful quilts, she made more for charity.

In addition to her husband, Rachel was pre-deceased by her parents, an infant brother Richard, her sister Ruth Luellen, her brother Dr. Henry D Remple, her niece Betty Luellen-Clarke. She is survived by her children – John Senner (Diana Taylor), Little Rock, AR; Rachel Van Wingen, Ennis, MT; Roberta (Rod) Hofer, Lawrence; Stan (Patricia) Senner, Missoula, MT, and sister-in-law, May Juhnke. Plus eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews and their grandchildren.

After a long and full life (96 years), Rachel passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Monterey Village Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 11:00 am, at Rumsey-Yost, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, with reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas; to Peace Mennonite Church, Lawrence, Kansas; or to the charity of your choice. Rachel was strongly committed to peace, justice and nature conservation.