A visitation for Violet Inga Toyne, 95, Topeka, will be 11 am Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Mrs. Toyne died February 1, 2018, at Legacy on 10th Avenue in Topeka.
Author: RumseyYost
Darold Harold Hutton
Private family services for Darold Harold Hutton, 78, Lawrence, will take place at a later date.
He died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Darold was born August 1, 1939, in Lawrence, the son of Harold and Mabel Hutton. He graduated from Baldwin High School.
He worked for the University of Kansas, and later became a small business owner.
He married Connie Wiswell in 1961. She preceded him in death in 1985.
Survivors include sister Shirley, daughters Penny, Vicki, and Debra, sons John and Tom, and several grandchildren.
John Edson Myer
Memorial services for John Edson Myer, 72, Lawrence, will be 10 am Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be Wednesday from 6-7 pm.
He went home to the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018.
John was born May 28, 1945, in Humboldt, KS, the son of Alfred Jones and Mabel Louise Orth Myer. He was the eleventh of their twelve children. John was raised in the Lawrence area and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964.
He worked for Stokely Van Camp, served in the military and was grounds keeper in Allen County for a short while. John attended Lawrence Baptist Temple. He enjoyed fishing in his younger days, walking and loved to work on electronics.
John married Onita Morris on July 13, 1985, at the Lawrence Baptist Temple. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include siblings, Connie Ridgway (Charles), Mc Louth, KS, Arthur (Artis), Corinth, TX, Larry Myer, Duncanville, TX, Gary Myer, Lawrence, Carl Myer (Helen), Lawrence, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Doris Pavlish, Mary Bellisime and Peggy Eberhard, brothers A.J., Elvin and Dale Myer, and sister in law Shirley Myer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Edson Myer Memorial Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Wilton Russell Koehler
Graveside services for Wilton Russell Koehler, 87, Baldwin City, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Koehler died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehabilitation.
He was born May 29, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Russell and Elizabeth Foley Koehler. He grew up in Camas, Washington, where he graduated high school, worked at a paper mill, and as a logger, before entering the United States Air Force.
Mr. Koehler enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and was discharged in 1954 as a Private First Class. He earned a National Defense Metal and a Good Conduct Metal.
After his military career he worked at Reuter Organ Company in Lawrence for 22 years. He later worked as a carpenter for the Lawrence School District until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and having projects to work on.
He married Katherine A. Wingert in Lawrence, in 1953. They celebrated 64 years together. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include sons, Gary Koehler and wife Kandie of Baldwin City, Kansas, Ricky Koehler and wife Shari of Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren, Dustin, Gerie, Garrett, Brett; and a great grandson, Fox.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wayne Koehler of Bremerton, Washington; and a sister, Carolyn Scholl of Bakersfield, California.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, sent in care of the funeral home.
Frankie La Verne Johnson-De Fries
Frankie La Verne Johnson-De Fries
Nee, Sharp
Frankie passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 82. Frankie was born December 6, 1935, in Appleton, Missouri. Daughter of Frank Oscar Sharp and Reba Dale/Sharp Kramer (nee Jackson), and devoted step-daughter of Charles J. Kramer.
Frankie grew up on a 2,000-acre ranch, “The Kennedy Place” farm in Nevada, Missouri, and attended a one-room school house. She furthered her education at Liberty Memorial High School and Lawrence High School, graduating in 1954. She enjoyed horseback riding, playing basketball, cheerleading, and was a member of the student council. She received two La Sertoma scholarships to attend St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating in 1957. She was a dedicated, outstanding professional nurse, who enjoyed what she was doing because it resulted in high quality patient care. Her concern and compassion for her patients was very apparent. Her career spanned working as a Public Health Nurse with the Health Department in Will County; St. Joseph Hospital as the Director of Postpartum OB; Director of Nursing at Americana Nursing Center in Joliet; Long Term Care Coordinator Supervisor for Quad River Foundation for Medical Care; and Quality Assurance Coordinator for Franciscan Home Health, in Joliet, IL. In the birth of this agency she was responsible for writing her own job description and assisted in the progression of its current day sophisticated maturity.
Frankie was a faithful Christian who shared her faith with her family and others. She always gave generously of her time and talent to many projects and organizations. Member of Crossroads Christian Church; Member of Continuing Nursing Education Advisory Board at Joliet Junior College; Member of American Heart Association Council; Member of Quality Assurance Hospice Program; Advisory Board Member Provena St. Joseph Home Health Division; St. Luke’s Nursing Alumni Association; corresponding secretary for Community Services Council; Member of the Joliet Artist’s League; and Member of the Left Bank Art.
As an accomplished artist, her love of the arts was a ribbon running throughout her life. She began her pursuit of art in an unstructured setting with fellow artist friends of varying backgrounds. Her beginning media was pastel and tempera. Having enjoyed viewing paintings, especially French impressionism, she began a self-study of art history. She served as cultural arts chairwomen for two-years in her local PTA , where she visited her children’s grade school monthly with the “Picture Lady” program. Using the Joliet Public Library resource of fine art framed reproductions, the children were given the opportunity to become aware of art appreciation. In coordination with the library she gave a “Picture Lady” presentation on Cable TV in 1973. Frankie studied under Ruth Van Sickel Ford; Gerald Merfield; John Hudak; and Dr. Stuart Shar.
Her watercolor entitled “Still Life Style”, a Purchase Prize Award painting, was featured in the Nursing Spectrum Magazine in 1987, on display during ANA National Convention in Kentucky, and on permanent display in the women’s wing at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She frequented art galleries and art workshops the world over. Her support of artists and patronage of the arts will be sadly missed.
Frankie was an intellectual thinker, and had a natural curiosity about everything around her. She found the answers in books which gave her the foundation of wisdom. She thoroughly enjoyed entertaining, dancing, music, and writing poetry. Her leisure time was filled with gardening, the wonder of nature, long walks, the opera, and laughter with friends. She loved her home, “a little bit of country,” as she referred to it, when it was full with her family. She was a special person loved by all, a kind and gentle spirit, who always put others before herself. She will be remembered by her gregarious nature, selfless generosity, compassion and for being a friend to all.
She upheld her selflessness through her final moments. Her unconditional love for her family and friends will forever be her legacy.
She met her future husband Melvin M. Johnson (1931-1981) on a blind date arranged by her best friend. Frankie and Mel were married on August 14, 1957 and established their lives in Joliet Illinois. Her second husband, William B. De Fries (1926-1998), were married on January 21, 1984.
She is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted children, Jeff (Diane) Johnson, Jada (Dan) Procarione, her beautiful grandchildren, Tori, Brett, Noah, Jenna and Jeremy Johnson and Dane and Dean Procarione. Her cherished and loyal siblings Cheri (Paul) Korb, Charlene (Lonnie) Martine, and Gary (Judy) Kramer, Special Sister-in-law Doris Johnson, many beloved nieces and nephews, and countless friends. All of whom she loved dearly.
Her extended family also survives. Stepchildren Robert (Barbara) De Fries, Valarie Wadhams, Mary (Robert) Fecht, William De Fries II, Jean Marie (Gordon) Willis, and Patricia (Lester) Mokrzycki. Twelve grandchildren, Erin De Fries, Kim (Pat) Grasso, Brian (Michelle) Wadhams, Beth (Pete) Denbroeder, Carly (Kevin) Comiskey, Bobby (Christina) Fecht, Davia De Fries, Genevieve (Andrew) Randall, Brittany and Anna Willis, Danny and Maggie Mokrzycki, and 15 great grandchildren.
She also leaves behind her devoted caregivers, Kristen Rocks, Erin Killingsworth and Bea Wyatt, who gave her the gift of living independently; her friends and families at Willow Falls whom she shared her remaining days; and the dedicated CNA’s and Nurses that cared for her with the compassion and the dignity she deserved.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Willow Falls and Transitions Hospice, for their lovely and compassionate care during Frankie’s final hours. “Thank you, I Love you Hun”.
Frankie will be missed greatly and will never, ever be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation of your time/talents to those suffering from memory loss. Flowers make the world beautiful for a short time, but the beauty and impact of your kindness will long outlast any flowers and serve as a true tribute to Frankie’s giving spirit. Contributions to the Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation Scholarship Fund would also be appreciated.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday at Lone Star Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Tim Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Creek Cemetery.
Juanita Maxine Hodges
Funeral services for Juanita Maxine Hodges, 85, Lawrence, will be 10 am Friday, February 2, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 9-10 am. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She died January 29, 2018, at Medicalodges Eudora.
Juanita was born December 10, 1932, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of William and Mabel Ray Hartman.
She worked for USD 497 Food Services, Davol & JC Penney’s through the years. For fun she loved Bingo and loved Casino slot machines.
Juanita married Herman Meyer in 1947, they later divorced. She later married Donald Ray Hodges on August 19, 1988, he preceded her in death on August 30, 2016.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Meyer, Dennis (Shari) Meyer; a daughter in law Connie Meyer, three grandchildren, Jennifer Meyer, Dustin Meyer (Deena Schaumburg), Aaron Meyer (Shannon); two great grandchildren, Ansel and Arlo Meyer.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband Donald Hodges, son Larry Meyer, daughter in law Mary Meyer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Medicalodges Eudora or Great Lakes Caring Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family of Juanita would like to send out a heartfelt Thank You to Medicalodges Eudora and Great Lakes Caring Hospice for the care and compassion given to their mother.
Arnold F. Cluchey
Graveside services for Arnold F. Cluchey, 79, Lawrence, will be at 1 pm Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Douglas County Hospice Chaplain Paul Reed officiating. Mr. Cluchey died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Mar. 16, 1938, in Cornack, Saskatchewan, the son of Arthur B.C. and Inga Frostad Cluchey. He graduated from Eudora High School, where he was homecoming king and excelled in many sports. He later attended Kansas University. Arnie served in the United States Marine Corps reserves, and was employed by Hallmark Cards for more than 20 years, retiring as a supervisor. He also was a partner in a photography business, The Picture Works. He was a master carpenter, and enjoyed SCUBA diving, animals, tennis, motorcycles, and camping. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes.
Arnold married Nancy J. Vandeventer on June 14, 1958, in Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Norene Hoffhines, and Laura Linder (Stephen); two siblings, Everette Cluchey and Violet Toyne; seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Douglas County Hospice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Kathryn Irene “Katie” Conrad
A visitation for Kathryn Irene Conrad “Katie”, 93, Lawrence, will be 5-7 pm, Monday February 5, 2018, at Rumsey – Yost Funeral Home. She died Monday, January 29th 2018, at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab.
Kathryn was born on Feb 1, 1924 on the family farm in Perry, Illinois, the Daughter of Clifford and Edith Smith Bergman , she Graduated from Perry High School.
Katie worked for Modern gas and had her own Beauty shop, “The Hair Do”. She was also a Housemother for Alpha Chi Omega in Baldwin. She enjoyed sewing and anything KU.
She married William Ross Conrad in 1944 in Illinois. He was born May 25, 1925 and preceded her in death in June of 1964.
Survivors include her sons William Ross Conrad II , Brett Conrad and Brian Conrad along with 8 Grand Children and 7 Great Grand Children.
Memorial contributions can be made to Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab, sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home , 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence , KS 66044.
Frances Johanne Ingemann
Services for Frances Johanne Ingemann, 90, Lawrence, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Inurnment will follow at Pioneer Cemetery at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Ingemann died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 25, 1927, in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of Oluf and Margaret Graham Ingemann. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State Teachers College, a Master’s Degree from Columbia University, and PhD from Indiana University. She moved to Lawrence in 1957 from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Dr. Ingemann was a distinguished professor at the University of Kansas for 42 years, founding the Linguistics Department in 1967. She was a pioneer in acoustic speech research, and was the first person to formulate rules for speech synthesis. She was inducted into the Kansas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1977.
Frances was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and loyal Kansas City Royals Fan, holding season tickets for 33 years.
She is survived by a sister, Karla Mayer of Manahawkin, NJ; nephews, Robert Mayer and wife Josephine of Allentown, NJ, Bruce Mayer and wife Mary Ellen of Langhorne, PA; great nieces and nephews, Johanne Mayer of Allentown, NJ, Elizabeth Mayer of Allentown, NJ, Katherine Mayer of Somerville, NJ, Margaret Smith and husband Bryan of Forked River, NJ, Erik Mayer of Langhorne, PA, Susan Hilton and husband Brandon of Boynton Beach, FL, Jonathan Mayer and wife Colleen of Willow Grove, PA; great great nephew, Ryan Mayer of Willow Grove, PA.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Frances Ingemann Linguistics Scholarship, sent in care of the funeral home.
Carrie Almeta Logan
Services for Carrie Almeta Logan, 93, Lawrence, will be 2pm Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Pastor Terry Canady of the Topeka Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Logan passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 15, 1924, in Ottawa, the daughter of Joseph W. Wakefield and Jessie Lee Allison. She graduated from Ottawa High School. She moved to Lawrence in 1966.
Mrs. Logan worked as a cook at Hallmark Cards and as a nurse at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa. She was a member of the Topeka Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Northwestern District, P.A.W. of the World.
She married Samuel Logan, January 14, 1966 in Lawrence. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Charlesetta J. “Charlie” Charleston of Xenia, OH, Joanna A. White of Tecumseh, KS, Helen L. Wakefield of Dayton, OH, Harriet L. Holt of Topeka, KS; stepsons, Samuel Logan of Hayward, CA, Mark Logan of Wichita, KS, Scott K. Logan of Lawrence; stepdaughters, Macia D. Little of Lawrence, Debra J. Tolbert of Lawrence, Lisa D. Logan of Lawrence, Andrea J. Logan of Lawrence; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Lafayette (Lafe) Allison, Charles Wakefield, Joseph Wakefield, Jr.; sisters, Juanita Allison and Mary Carson.
The family will receive friends at the conclusion of the memorial service on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, sent in care of the funeral home.
