Funeral services for Keren Barnabas, 37, Lawrence, will be 11 am Monday, September 12, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
He died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at his home.
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Lois Idell Tyler
Graveside services for Lois Idell Tyler, 82, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Eudora Cemetery, with Pastor Russ Hines officiating.
Lois Idell Tyler, 82, formerly of Eudora, Kansas, went on to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016 near her home in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born at the home on September 4, 1933 in LeRoy, Kansas. Her parents were Fanny Fern Fergus and James Milton Irwin and siblings, Jim, Wayne, and Rose preceded her in death. Cousin Kathy Fergus lived with Lois almost her whole life and was adopted by Fanny and James at the age of four. Kathy continues to live with family in Kansas City. Lois married Prince Arthur Tyler on December 22, 1952. They had five children. Dennis Tyler, Lawrence, KS, Steve Tyler and wife Betty, Lawrence, KS, Diane Smith and husband Gary, Kansas City, Kansas, Carol Gray and husband Gene, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Karen Tyler, San Antonio, Texas. She had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in which she loved dearly. She looked forward to family visits, loved pets, attending church, enjoyed music, and was gifted at the piano; she played by ear since she was four-years-old. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Grace Hospice or Disabled American Veterans, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Barbara Jean Parkison
Barbara “Barb” Jean Parkison died Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was seventy-four years old.
She was born on November 6, 1941, in Miami, Oklahoma. Barbara was the daughter of Lillian and William Fulton. Barbara was the oldest, and had two sisters whom she was very close with. Barbara is reunited with her parents, grandparents, and sisters, and will be dearly missed. Those who knew Barbara will surely remember her sweet and charismatic personality.
She graduated from Mulvane High School in 1959, and later earned a bachelor in education from Pittsburg State University, in Pittsburg, Kansas, in 1975. Barbara initially moved to Lawrence in 1981, later moving to Topeka, Kansas. Eventually she moved back to Lawrence with her husband in 2006, from Topeka. She worked as an administrator in the Department of Aging for the state of Kansas, until her retirement in 2004.
She married Woodrow “Woody” Parkison on June 22, 1964, in Joplin, Missouri. She was later blessed with three children; a daughter; Robin Willis, and two sons; Michael and Christopher Parkison. Barbara loved her family and cherished them deeply.
Barbara is survived by her husband, children, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great grandchild on the way. Barbara was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor. She will live on in the memories of those who knew and loved her as the out-going woman she was.
James R. ‘Bud’ Banks
James Ralph (Bud/Buddy) Banks passed away at home on 8/30/2016. He
was born June 22, 1929 in Lecompton Township, the son of Herman &
Rebecca (Miller) Banks. He married Rosalie Rogers in May 1957. She
survives of the home. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Becky (Danny)
Downs, Rhonda Banks, Gina (Scot) Clement, 1 son James Jr. 6
grandchildren; Elizabeth (Scott) Bure, Christina (Omar) El Jazouli,
David (Heather) Pekrul, Steven Pekrul, Samantha Clement, Julie
Clement, 1 step granddaughter Brittany (Eric) Sedam, 1
step-great-grandson Jacob Downs, brother-in-law Norman Daniels, 6
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen and
brother-in-law Harold Crady, and sister Elaine Daniels.
Bud was a member of Lecompton United Methodist Church where he taught
Sunday School for many years. He belonged to the Lecompton Historical
Society and served as Lecompton Township Treasurer for several years
He farmed with his father, served his country in the Air Force, worked
for Penny’s Rock Inc., and retired from FMC Corp. after 36 years.
Closed casket visitation will be at 10-10:45 am on Saturday, September
3, 2016 at Lecompton UMC. Services will follow at 11:00. Interment will be
at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lecompton. Memorial contributions are suggested to Lecompton UMC or Douglas County Visiting Nurses/Hospice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
Sarah Saling Terrazas
Memorial Service for Sarah Saling Terrazas, 32, Lawrence will be 11am. Saturday, August 27, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died Sunday, August 21, at her home.
Sarah M. “Missy” Hamilton
Sarah M. “Missy” Hamilton, 62, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 23, 2016.
Missy was born on September 13, 1954 in Colorado Springs, CO, and grew up in Lawrence, KS, where she attended Lawrence Public Schools, before going off to Kansas State University to pursue a degree in art, followed by graduate school at Oklahoma State University, where she received her Master’s Degree in art. Missy spent many years in San Francisco, CA where she held various jobs, and had many friends. Missy later returned to Lawrence, to spend time with, and help her parents; Missy was a wonderful artist, and got back-into the “art scene” in Lawrence, the town she loved. Missy loved her friends in the art world in Lawrence, and helped-out with lots of various local charity groups, including her neighborhood association, along with helping with care of her sister Kathy Carlson. Missy was a carrying, and loving “Mom” to Luna, the beautiful dog she adopted from The Lawrence Humane Society. Missy will be missed by her dear friends and family; she leaves behind two nephews: Greg L. Simms (Lawrence, KS), his wife and daughter, along with Chris H. Simms (Blue Springs, MO), his wife and family.
A celebration of Missy’s life will be held Tuesday Sept. 13, 2016 from 3:00pm-4:00pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Lawrence, KS.
Missy would love to have you think of her friends at The Lawrence Humane Society, with a donation in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Ruth Elizabeth Elbrader
A memorial service for Ruth “Nancy” Elizabeth Elbrader, 97, League City, TX, will be 2 pm Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow with military honors at Grantville Cemetery, Grantville, KS.
She died Tuesday August 23, 2016, at The Crossing Retirement Center, League City, TX.
Nancy was born December 28, 1918, in Roswell, NM, the daughter of Arthur Leonard and Verlie Laura Erb Nance. As a child, Nancy moved around a lot and went to seven elementary schools and four high schools. She graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School in Albuquerque, NM in October 1940.
She served in the United States Army as a Nurse from 1941 to 1946. Nancy was awarded the Bronze Star on August 11, 1944 in France for continuing her nursing duties during a prolonged and intense enemy aerial bombardment and artillery barrage upon her hospital unit. Despite numerous penetrations of her hospital tent by shell fragments, she proceeded to alleviate the suffering and anxiety of her many patients. She was with the 47th Field Hospital.
After serving in the military, she worked as a nurse for six years at Haskell Indian Nations University when it was a high school. Nancy also worked at Hallmark cards as an on call Registered Nurse. She volunteered at local elementary schools to tell her story and the students would create a book of her life. Here is a quote from Nancy Elbrader included in one of these books:
“I’ve had a wonderful and interesting life. The turning point was when I chose nursing as my career, although I had never been inside a hospital even to visit anyone. My regrets for the most part, are those of omission rather than commission. I wish along the way that I had had more maturity and experience to know how important it was to thank (from the heart) the friends and family who have made my life an easier path to travel. I wish I had known how good it can make someone feel to give them a compliment, a phone call, or just write a short note.”
Nancy married Lieutenant Thomas J Leone October 1943. He was killed in France on December 4, 1944 by a sniper. Nancy married Lieutenant Col. William Conrad Elbrader on October 14, 1945. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1994.
Survivors include a daughter Carol, son-in-law Wayne and granddaughter Kari of League City, TX. Kari attends The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses, University Of Kansas Medical Center, or Haskell Indian Nations-Haskell Health Center, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
Beth Elaine Schutte
Services for Beth Elaine Schutte, 49, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died August 21, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hosptial.
Gladys J. Walters
Funeral services for Gladys J. Walters, 83, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Walters died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 30, 1933, in Corning, Kan., the daughter of Roy and Lizzie Mae Sherrer Cox. She graduated from Centralia High School. Gladys was a homemaker, and was a representative for Avon for 50 years. She enjoyed visiting with her friends over coffee at McDonald’s, listening to country music, KU basketball, and spending time with her grandkids. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Gladys married Robert E. Walters on July 4, 1951, in Sabetha. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include a son, Randy Walters and wife Ann, Colo. Springs; two daughters, Debbie Guenther and husband David, Baldwin City, and Sheryl Saathoff and husband Larry, Lawrence; a brother, Tom Cox and wife Beverly, Wichita; eight grandchildren, John Walters, Kurt Walters, Lori Herrera, Tracie Newell, Kyle Guenther, Becky Saathoff, Renae Walters, and Rachelle Brost; and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 2-4 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Douglas County Special Olympics, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Martin S. Long
Funeral services for Martin S. Long, 72, Lecompton, will be at 10 am Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Howard Sudduth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Martin died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Robert W. Long Sr. and Lydia J. Hunter Long. He attended schools in Mound City, Kan. Martin worked for the University of Kansas in the Facilities & Operations department for 15 years, before becoming employed by the State of Kansas for six years, where he helped construct the campgrounds and roads in Clinton State Park. He later worked in maintenance at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, where he retired in 1995 after 14 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and mechanical work. He was a member of University Community of Christ Church.
Martin married Joanna J. Harrell on Jan. 18, 1963, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Milissa Rowell and husband Gareth, Clever, Mo., and Elizabeth Long and husband Robert Smith, Mayetta, Kan.; four siblings, Elaine Long, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Kenneth Long and wife Marlene, San Antonio, Tex., Gerald Long and wife Norma, Florence, Ariz., and Leora Johnsen, Citrus Heights, Calif; and four grandchildren, Andrew and Mhari Rowell, and Cody and Corey Smith, He was preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings, Robert W. Long Jr., Donna Sprowls, and Sylvia Habayeb.
Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-7 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to Audio Reader, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
