No services are planned at this time for Peggy Grace French, 88, Lawrence, her body was donated to the Willed body program at KU Med Center.
She died October 27, 2017, at her home.
Author: RumseyYost
Robert (Bob) Paul Laushman Sr
Robert (Bob) Paul Laushman Sr, 94, of Lawrence, died Friday, October 27th, 2017 at Bridge Haven. No services are planned for Bob who donated his body to the Kansas University Med School.
Bob was born June 6, 1923 to Paul and Helen Laushman in Omaha, Ne.
He was a member of the National Honor Society at Omaha South High and was active in band, Orchestra, A Cappella Choir and local dance bands. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corp. He graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and taught high school music during the 1950’s. While at Drake he met his future wife, Donna Rochford who he married in 1947.
Bob worked in musical instrument sales at both the retail and wholesale level for 39 years and retired from Selmer Co in 1991 after 22 years as a District Sales Manager.
After retirement he found the time to start playing the trumpet again and enjoyed being part of the Lawrence City Band, the Jazzhaus Big Band and the University Band at KU for many years before health issues forced him to retire his trumpet.
He is survived by sons, Robert Jr. Pittsburg, Ks. (Susan), Roger, Oberlin, Oh (Judy) and Rusty, New York, NY. (Ellen Jacobson) and daughter, Karen Risner, (James), Lawrence, Ks. Grandchildren: Matthew, Andy, Pat, Danny, Katie, Jeremiah and Emily. He had 5 great grandchildren.
Bob is also survived by Steve Molloy, Parkville, Mo who was unofficially adopted and became a member of the Laushman family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, his son Randall in 1975 and his wife Donna, after 66 years of marriage, in 2013.
A special thanks to all of the Bridge Haven Memory Care Staff and the Visiting Nurses Association-Hospice for all of their care.
The family requests donations be made to the Kansas City Jazz camp, in care of Rumsey Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences sent at rumsey-yost.com
Christian David Hamill
Memorial services for Christian David Hamill, 2 Months, Lawrence, will be 3 pm, Friday October 27, 2017, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
He died Sunday October 22, 2017.
Christian was born July 26, 2017, to Warren David Hamill and Sarah Elizabeth Marvin both of Lawrence.
Elaine V. Jones
Graveside services for Elaine V. Jones, 82, Lawrence, will be 11 am. Friday, October 27, 2017, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She died October 24, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Linda Joy Killough
Memorial services for Linda Joy Killough, 74, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Saturday, November 18, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Tom Brady officiating, and Dan Abrahamson at the organ console. Linda died Sat., Oct. 21, 2017, at Bridge Haven.
Linda was born Oct. 13, 1943, in San Antonio, Tex., the daughter of Clinton W. and Dorothy Florence Bayly Killough. She graduated from McArthur High School in San Antonio. She had worked at Mrs. E’s on the University of Kansas campus, and most recently had worked for First Student as a para assistant. In her free time, she enjoyed her cats Chloe and Wesley, sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include three children, John Whitehead, Lawrence, Matt Whitehead and wife Stephanie, Overland Park, and Fred Whitehead III, Lawrence; a sister, Janice, Oregon; and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Claire. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Killough.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Linda Killough Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Lorene B. Kring
A visitation for Lorene B. Kring, 102, Lawrence, will be from 1 to 3 pm Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Cremation will follow, and private family inurnment will be at a later date at Sutton Cemetery in rural Douglas County.
Lorene Kring, age 102, peacefully passed away on Wednesday evening, October 18th at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas. A life-long Kansan, she was born on Christmas Eve, 1914 in rural Labette County, Kansas. Please seehttp://www.suttoncemetery.org/lorene-kring/biography.html for a story of Lorene’s life as written by one of her grandchildren.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, James M. “Jiggs” Kring. She is survived by her 5 children: Jim Kring (Donna) of Topeka, Lynn Kring (Debbie) of Mission, Kansas, Deanna Riley of Longmont, Colorado, Twyla Long (Wayne) of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Camille Dalager (Kris) of Lawrence, along with 23 grandchildren, and 44 great grandchildren. Her first great-great-grandchild will arrive shortly after her passing.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Sutton Cemetery Association, Baldwin City, Kansas.
Gary L. Headley
Gary L. Headley, 60, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Oct. 15, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Gary was temporarily living in St. Louis as the recipient of a double lung transplant on July 25, 2107, due to a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
He was born to Doyle and Marilyn Headley in Lawrence on Dec. 26, 1956. He was a life long resident of Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School with the class of 1975. He started working for Curtis 1000 during his senior year. After 22 years, Curtis 1000 closed their Lawrence location. Gary went to work for Schlumberger for the next 17 years until medically retiring in 2014. He made life long friends wherever he went. Friends and family were always important.
Gary enjoyed spending time on the farm in Cuba, KS, where he would ride ATVs, enjoyed hunting and building fence.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Doyle Headley. He is survived by his mom, Marilyn Headley, Lawrence, brothers Larry (Kathy), their kids Brandon Headley (Emily), Bryan Headley (Jessica), Oklahoma City, OK, Terry (Lois) their kids Leslie Headley, Michael Headley (Hebah), Kansas City, MO., best friend and brother Barry, Overland Park, KS, sister Sherry (Bob) Wesner, El Reno, OK, and one very special great niece Tinsley.
Funeral services will be at 11 am, Friday, October 20, 2017, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Adrian Alexander Jones
Adrian, God saw you so tired, and he wrapped you in his loving arms, and whispered ‘come with me’.
Adrian Alexander Jones came into this world as a blessing on May 15, 2008. On September 28, 2015 at age 7, our sweet little boy earned his angel wings and went to his heavenly home. Our little superhero was strong and courageous in his fight, and went through hell and came out of the darkness as our precious angel. Our wish for you Adrian is that in heaven you get to skip through rain puddles, run through green meadows, sit at the end of rainbows, sleep peaceful within the stars, make many friends, get all the hugs and kisses you so deserve, and that you always spread your angel wings and soar. Thank you Lord for blessing us with this beautiful soul. Until we are together again, fly high sweet angel.
Adrian leaves behind his loving mother, Dainna Pearce of Lawrence KS, three sisters, Keiona Doctor, Madison and Tiesa Jones, two brothers Tarrell and Hayden Haynes, grandparents Judy Conway of Emporia, KS and Tracy Pearce of San Pedro, CA, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of many friends worldwide.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, Kansas. Adrian’s final resting place will be Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Sunflower House online at www.sunflowerhouse.org/donate, or mail a check to the Sunflower House, 15440 65th Street, Shawnee, KS 66217. When making your donation online, please include in memory of Adrian, and send an acknowledgment of donation to 1508 Powers Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Carolyn Marie Ray
Services for Carolyn M. Ray, 60, of Lawrence, are pending. You may contact the family for more information.
Ms. Ray passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at her home.
She was born December 20, 1956 in Lawrence, the daughter of Wilbur and Meredith Tate Ray.
She worked as a housekeeper at Valley View Care Home and then as a bus driver with Independence Inc.
Survivors include a son, Jamie of Lawrence; daughter, Brandy of Lawrence; sisters, Barbara Lemon of Kansas City, Bev Craig of Lawrence; six grandchildren, Jordan, Daniel, Gage, Jade, Erin, and Matt (adopted); spouse, Dennis Supernaw; and step daughter, Annie.
She was preceded in death by son, Daniel Eugene Reedy; four brothers, Eldon, Steve, Skeeter, David; two sisters, Ann and Sharron.
Family and friends may contact the family directly.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the home.
Jeff (JD) Davidson
Jeffery Allen Davidson, 49, died Oct. 11, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 3, 1968, in Osceola, Iowa, to Bill & Nicki (Jimison) Davidson. He married Pamela Peterson on Aug. 7, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Pam, two step children, Courtney (Kevin) Sullivan, Phoenix, and Nate Peterson, Iowa Falls, Iowa., two step grandchildren, Kaeden & Kohen, his parents, Bill & Nicki, Overland Park, his brother Jason (Chris) Davidson and two nieces, Anna & Tess, Rome, Ga., an aunt, Sherri Kochen, and an uncle, Doug Jimison, both of Colorado.
Jeff worked for Weld Racing in Kansas City, Mo. He touched many lives over the years, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 4 to 7 pm at the home of his parents, 7208 W. 54th Terr., Overland Park.
