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Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ O’Connor

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Graveside services for Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ O’Connor, 93, Stull, will be at 10 am Tuesday at Stull Cemetery, with the Rev. Faye Wagner officiating. Betty died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook.

She was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Lawrence, the daughter of Frank and Irene Hoffsommer Wulfkuhle. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School. She was a homemaker, and worked on the farm with her husband. She was a lifelong member of Stull United Methodist Church, where she was active with the United Methodist Women.

Betty married Glen O’Connor on Jan. 1, 1945, at her parent’s home. Betty and Glen made their home on their farm west of Stull for 67 years. Glen survives at Brookside Retirement Community. Other survivors include a son, Kenneth O’Connor and wife Patty, Lecompton; a daughter, Brenda Sexton and husband Mitch, Berryton; a sister, Ruth Ice, Lawrence; and two grandsons, Mitchell Sexton and wife Nancy and their children and grandchildren, Michael O’Connor and wife Tara and their daughters Cassody and Logan O’Connor. She was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Anderson.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Stull United Methodist Church Capital Campaign Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

John Elwood Selk

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John Elwood Selk passed peacefully on April 23, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family and closest friends.

He had suffered a series of strokes and chose hospice care for comforting closure to a life well lived.

John was born August 3, 1949 to William Elwood Selk and Mary Anne Severin in Boulder, Colorado. John grew up in Axtell and Seneca, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas. He was a licensed professional land surveyor and civil engineer for the Kansas Department of Transportation in his early career.

He married his college sweetheart Sally Jane Harshaw in 1974 and together they had son Benjamin William and daughter Hannah May. Sally died unexpectedly in 1986. In 1987 John joined families with Christina Louise Jordan and her daughter Kellen Suzanne, and together they had son Jordan Daniel.

John became a principle with Landplan Engineering, P.A. where he worked in surveying, traffic engineering and land development until he retired in 2010. After retirement, John enjoyed driving vehicles for Dale Willey and Crown Motors and doing traffic engineering consulting.

Through many ups and downs, John and Christina enjoyed a happy reconciliation in his last months.

John is survived by Christina, his children, and three grandchildren, Addyson, Evelyn and Trip. He is also survived by his aunt Marjean Severin Moore and her family and his cousin Steve Grothjan and his family.

John was a “rock”, genuine, patient and true family man, an avid golfer, and his motto was the same as his father’s “live life!”

Services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1 pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Chapel, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Memorials are requested in his name to Visiting Nurses, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

David Lee Leamon

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A Celebration of Life for David Leamon will be held at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library on May 9, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

David Leamon, 78, died Monday April 23, 2018 at The Windsor of Lawrence in Lawrence, KS.

He was born July 31, 1939 in Independence, MO, son of Arthur and Lillie Leamon.  He earned degrees from Central Missouri State University in English, Theater and Art Education. He went on to get a Masters of Library Science from Case Western Reserve University.

He worked in a variety of libraries around the country until he became the director of the Jackson District Library in Jackson, MI. where he helped to modernize and expand the libraries in the area. He then moved to San Antonio and worked with renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta and built the main library there before settling finally in Topeka in 1992. Working with Michael Graves he oversaw the development and expansion of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public library which was recently voted Library of the Year in 2017.

He married his wife Audrey (Kaull) Leamon on July 7, 1967, and she survives him. Other survivors include their daughters, Laurel Leamon, Topeka; Anna Leamon; Lawrence; two grandchildren Lily Opgaard and Isaac Barrett; two sons-in-law, Tony Farrell and Todd Ellison; two sisters; Mary Pimblott and Jeanne Lauderdale, both of Independence; and a brother Roy Leamon, also of Independence.

Anyone who would like to share a memory will have an opportunity to do so beginning at 4:00 pm. There will be time for visiting and sharing stories from 3:00-4:00 pm.

Paul Martin Bowman

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Paul Martin Bowman, 68, Lawrence, passed away April 23, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place.

He was born October 24, 1949, in Wichita, the son of Harold Horace and Mary Francis Anderson Bowman.

Mr. Bowman was a loving father and husband. Even through multiple bouts with cancer and the loss of his wife, Mr. Bowman stopped at nothing when it came to successfully raising his only child.

He married Laura Ebel, May 3, 1986 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son, David Bowman of Lawrence, KS and a brother, John P. Bowman of Houston, TX.

“He wasn’t just my father, he was also my best friend and I’m going to miss him.” -David Bowman

 

Janet Ione Hodges Mills

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Graveside services for Janet Ione Hodges Mills, 80, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Clinton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Wednesday at Clinton Presbyterian Church. Janet died Sunday, Apr. 22, 2018, at her home, after a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Lawrence, the daughter of Martina Pugh Hodges and Harold Hodges. She graduated from Lawrence High School. She had worked at Mills Auto Salvage, Sallie Mae, DST, and retired from the Kansas University Endowment Association. Janet volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Trinity In-Home Care, where she enjoyed her ‘second’ family – Megan, John, Caitlin, & Karen. She was a past member of Ottawa and Happy Times Square Dance Club.

Janet married Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Mills on Apr. 19, 1954. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage before Charlie preceded her in death in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents and stepparents, Martina and Herman Hess, and Harold and Peggy Hodges. Survivors include two daughters, Debra I. Shafer (Harry) and Mary Ann Wieneman (Richard); grandchildren Jason and Christopher Shafer,; great grandchildren Charles, McKensie, and Carter Shafer O’Dell, Jessica Church, and Brooke Shafer; a brother, Charles Hodges and wife Margaret, who was like a sister to Janet; nieces Marilyn Colgan (Steve), Melissa (Steven, and Michelle (Jon); and many sweet nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity In-Home Care, LMH Oncology, or Visiting Nurses, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

 

Ruby Christine Morison

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Services for Ruby C. Morison, 87, will be at 2 p.m Tuesday April 24th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Morison passed Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at her home in Lawrence, KS.

She was born August 4th, 1930 in Osage, AR, The daughter of Horace Zelbert and Virgie Armer.

She was a Homemaker and loved attending to her farm. Her favorite things to do were taking care of her animals and garden. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, Baking, Cooking, and Nature. She loved spending time with and doting on her grandchildren.

Survivors include her 5 children, Ruby Chapman of Lawrence, John Ruff of Eudora, Robert (Joe) Ruff of Lawrence, Elizabeth (Ann) Morrison and husband Roger of Lawrence, and Thomas Ruff and wife Nancy of Lawrence; 6 grandchildren, Tressa of Oskaloosa, Deneise of Lawrence, Randy of Eudora, Mike of Eudora, Shawn of Lawrence, and Clinton of Lawrence; 9 great grandchildren, Kelsey, Emily, Aaron, Brittany, David, Jackie, Kathy, Devin, and Carson; 2 great-great grandchildren, Emerie, and Waylon; and 1 sister, Margie Flippo of Winfield.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Friends and Family are invited for a visitation on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Ruby Morison Memorial Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Earl William “Rusty” Gates

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Earl William “Rusty” Gates, 93, Lawrence, passed away April 19, 2018, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

He was born February 22, 1925, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence William and Myrtle Belle Perry Gates. He earned an BA in music from the University of Wisconsin. He earned an MA in music from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Mr. Gates served in the United States Army during WWII, as a clerk and musician in the Officers Club. He was hired by the University of Kansas in 1969.

He was a jazz and classically trained musician, playing the piano and clarinet as a hobby.

He married Jane Elizabeth Miller, and they spent 65 years together. She preceded him in death last year. They were the best parents and are deeply missed.

Survivors include children, Mark Gates and wife Trish of Charlotte, NC, Toren Gates Sidwell and husband Mark of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Kent Steven Gates and wife Chris Wells Gates of Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Ellen Bara Wells Gates, Margaret Anne Van Pelt, and Patricia Carroll Van Pelt.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Perry, Jack, Robert and Glenn Gates.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the University of Kansas, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jerry Faulkner

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Memorial services for Jerry Leddell Faulkner, 76, Lawrence, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at 360 Church in Lawrence. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Faulkner died Friday, April 20, 2018, surrounded by family at his home.

He was born January 12, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of John Leddell and Doris Lee Austin Faulkner.

Mr. Faulkner served in the U. S. Air Force and was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was a member of 360 Church, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to auctions.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Lawrence; children, W. J. Faulkner of Lawrence, Jerry Patz and wife Dayna of Ozawkie, KS, Theresa Sandstrom and husband Loren of Grimes, IA, and Richard D. Faulkner of South Haven, MS; brother, John Faulkner and wife Karen of Greer, SC; grandchildren, Courtney, Kyra, Amanda, Carter, Christian, William, Austin, Ty, Sabrina, Jolene; great grandchildren, Kaden, Mitch, Kyla, Blake, and Beau.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Children’s Mercy Hospital or 360 Church, sent in care of the funeral home.

Thomas Wayne McCoy

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Thomas Wayne McCoy (Tom) died in Lawrence, KS on April 19, 2018 at the age of 82. Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda and daughters Cathy (children Nils and Grace), Hally (husband Ken and daughter Fiona), Sam (husband Adam and sons Kendall and Porter), Aimee (husband Bret and son Dexter) and his brother Theodore Neal, M.D. (wife Judy and son Miller). He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Wayne and Catherine (Creveling) McCoy, his cousin Neal S. McCoy and nephew Neal McCoy.

Tom was born on April 4, 1936 in Lawrence, KS, grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in the Class of 1954. He attended the University of Kansas where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, transferred to the University of Illinois where he graduated with a degree in Architecture in 1959. He practiced architecture in Kansas City, moved to England to continue his career and attend the Royal Academy in Copenhagen on a Fulbright scholarship. After returning to Kansas City in 1968, he worked for Kivett & Myers and later, in 1972, started his own firm of McCoy Hutchison Stone with Stuart Hutchison and Terrence Stone. This same year, Tom began teaching at the University of Kansas. His KU teaching career continued for the next 28 years. Tom was a proud member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Tom initiated the Green Architecture course at KU where careful consideration is given to appropriate land use and orientation, efficient use of resources, health issues, and construction and operation economy. One of Tom’s greatest joys was spending time with his beloved family and sharing with them his love of nature, whether camping, fishing, especially in Colorado, or spending time at the McCoy cattle ranch in Cedar Vale where his father was born and raised. His other great love was found in art, in particular drawing and painting, which was a lifelong passion. Tom shared this passion generously with his children and the students who were fortunate to take his design classes. Tom’s unique and ever-present sense of humor was another gift he shared with all throughout his life.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont in Lawrence, with a reception to follow. A private burial will be held prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Tom’s honor may be made to KU Endowment for the Griffin McCoy Scholarship Fund, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044 or 785-832-7343.

Roy Lewis Winger

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Funeral services for Roy Lewis Winger, 48, McLouth, will be 10 am, Friday, April 20, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

He died unexpectedly April 14, 2018, at his home in McLouth.

Roy was born August 13, 1969, in Lawrence, the son of Wallace Elmo Winger and Delores Jean Dunn Hubach.  He graduated from McLouth High School.

He was working for Douglas County Public Works in the Maintenance Department when he died. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling/cooking.  He watched cooking and home improvement shows and would tell everyone how to do things right. Teasing his mom, brother, sisters and nieces and nephews was also a preferred activity.

Survivors include his parents Robert and Delores Hubach, sisters Rhonda Tingle (Edward), Millie Wheeler (Shawn), Cindy Winger; brother, Duane Warrington; many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Wallace (Wally) Winger, grandparents Norton and Agnes Winger, Paul and Corene Dunn.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm, Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 6:30-7:30.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions made to American Heart Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.