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Minnie M. Carpino

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Minnie M. Carpino, 91, of Lawrence passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Minnie was born December 30, 1925, in Franklin, Kansas. Her parents were George and Minnie (Vernetti) Blue. She grew up and attended schools in the Franklin area, moving to Parsons, Kansas in 1952. Prior to retirement, she was a long-time employee of the Parsons Clinic. She lived in the Lawrence area after leaving Parsons in July 2006.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jim Carpino.

Survivors include two children, Jimmie Carpino of Arlington, Texas, and Diane Woolfolk of Baldwin City, Kansas; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Minnie has been entrusted to the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, for cremation. Other arrangements are pending.

George Harold Holder

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Graveside services for George Harold Holder, 89, rural Baldwin City, will be at 11 am Wednesday at Clinton Cemetery, with Pastor Don Ogden officiating.

He died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born March 11, 1928 in Coffeeville, KS., the son of George R. and Jennie Lynd Bridgess Holder.

Mr. Holder worked for Co-op as a Foreman for many years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, gardening, fishing, farming, and raising his cattle.

He married Betty L. Merchant, she preceded him in death on February 23, 2009. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Carla, son Christopher, brothers Donald and Clay.

Survivors include sons Richard Holder and wife Judy, Randy Holder, and Walter Matthew Holder, sisters Lola Fox, Mary Jane Titus, 13 grandchildren, and several great and great-great grandchildren.

He will lay in state Tuesday from noon to 8 pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm. Tuesday at funeral home.

Vernele Elaine Pipes

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Graveside services for Vernele Elaine Pipes, 69, Lawrence, will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.

Mrs. Pipes died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Olathe Medical Center.

She was born May 8, 1947, in Paola, the daughter of Richard LaVern and Vivian Wiseman Wilson.

Mrs. Pipes worked for the Lawrence School District as a Food Service Manager. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, flowers, and watching KU Basketball.

She married Dennis L. Pipes, September 3, 1988 in Lawrence. He died in 1993.

Survivors include four children, George W. Garrison, Jr. and wife Davina of Paola, KS, Cindy Haefele and husband John of Paola, KS, Jeff Garrison and wife Karen of Paola, KS, and Guy Garrison of Lawrence, KS; a sister, Venita Prothe and husband Arlin of Paola, KS; and a brother, Loren Wilson and wife Beverly of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

John Denmore “Jack” Ziegler, Jr.

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John Denmore “Jack” Ziegler Jr., 74, Lawrence, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at The University of Kansas Hospital.

He was born July 13, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John Denmore, Sr. and Kathleen Clarke Ziegler.

Mr. Ziegler served in the US army and he worked as a cartoonist for the New Yorker Magazine for over forty years. He has been a member of the community of Lawrence for the past six years.

He enjoyed music, art, reading, and he especially loved spending time with his family and friends, preferably with a good martini in hand.

Jack is survived by his wife, Kelli Ziegler, and his first wife Jean Ann Ziegler. Other survivors include sister, Beth Meehan (Richard) of Palm Beach, Fl; daughter, Jessica Ziegler (Gregory Casey) of Denver CO; son, Benjamin Ziegler of Boulder CO; son, Maxwell Ziegler (Jennifer) of Newington, CT; grandchildren, Holden Casey, Emma Ziegler, Maisy Ziegler, and Annabelle Ziegler.

The link below is for the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/arts/design/jack-ziegler-dead-new-yorker-cartoonist.html

Van Hatch Grant Jr.

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Funeral services for Van Hatch Grant, Jr, 85, Lawrence, will be 10 am Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3615 West 10th St., Lawrence. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

He died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at his home.

Van was born May 29, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Van Hatch Sr. and Mildred Blood Grant.

He graduated from Tucson High School, Tucson, AZ. Later he graduated from USC with a BA in Economics. Van was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Van joined the United States Air Force and was a fighter pilot, spending some of the time in French Morocco. He was a member of the New Mexico Air National Guard for 13 years. After his service he became a flight officer for United Airlines for 26 years.

He was an avid tennis player and played with the Old Geezer’s Tennis group. He played three times a week until illness sidelined him in April of last year.

Van married Beverly Morton in Phoenix, AZ, in 1962, she preceded him in death in 1985. He later married Janet Churchbaugh on May 31, 1986, in the Los Angeles California Temple. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include daughters Meredith Davis, Sacramento, CA, Paige Robinson (Michael) Pleasant Grove, Utah, Heather Savage (Paul) Highland, Utah; grandchildren Brock Davis, Nicholas, Monika, Noah, Ryenne, Evan Robinson, Anna Savage Hodge (Matthew), Marie, Suzanne, Joseph Savage; Siblings Brooke Grant (Sally), Gregory Grant, Pamela Grant Cracchiolo (Dan), Jolyon Grant, Land Grant (Renee); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Beverly, sister Treasure Grant, brother Skyelor Grant, sisters in law Leeann Grant, Lyn Grant, Joan Grant, and niece CiCi Grant.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 pm Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lawrence Humane Society, or Operation Wildlife of Linwood, sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

Larry Dean Marcum

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A graveside memorial service for Larry Dean Marcum, 73, Perry, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15th at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Mr. Marcum passed away March 27, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 22, 1944, in Lawrence, the son of Earl Vernon and Eleanor Vera Ward Marcum. He graduated from Eudora High School. Soon after, he married his high school sweetheart Karolyn K. Diedrich on his family farm on June 5, 1962. He joined the United States Marine Corps and soon after left to serve in Vietnam during the war.

When he returned he went to work for the University of Kansas in the maintenance department from 1967 to 1988 and also worked as a HVAC technician for various companies over the years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling and gardening in his spare time and was also a life long member of the NRA.

He and his wife later divorced after 34 years together and she passed away December 8, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Harry Marshall.

Survivors include a son, Bryan Marcum and wife Megan of Williamstown; daughter, Lea Marcum and husband Randy of Lawrence; and daughter Joanna Marcum Bartlett and husband Kevin of Derby; brother, Gary Marshall of Eudora; sister, Brenda Ackerman of Lawrence; cousin, Donald Knight of Lawrence; and grandchildren, Jacalyn, Jonathan, Nicole, Lucas, Matthew, Zachary, and Avery.

The family would like to thank Faith, Simon and Amanda for the excellent care, love and compassion they gave to Larry, and suggests memorials be sent to Star Living, in care of the funeral home.

Judith A. ‘Judy’ Wilkins

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Graveside services for Judith A. ‘Judy’ Wilkins, 74, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Hardy Oak Cemetery, rural Jefferson County, with the Rev. Patty Hatch officiating. Judy died Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 28, 1942, in Covina, California, the daughter of Vernon Lee and Patricia Jane Hopper Harris. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School. She had worked as a waitress at Perkins, as an owner/operator in the trucking industry, and at E&E Specialties. She enjoyed gardening, raising animals, and riding motorcycles, especially her 250 Suzuki.

She married Jimmy Ray Wilkins. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Mitch Foster and significant other Karen, Topeka; three daughters, Debra Cassella and husband Raymond, Lawrence, Gale Henderson and husband Kevin, Lawrence, and Patricia Neis and husband Dale, Eudora; two step sons, Jimmy Wilkins and wife Lori, Lecompton, and Randy Wilkins and wife Kristi, Tonganoxie; two step daughters, Bernice Stogner and husband Michael, Edwardsville, and Brenda DeCarlo and husband Terry, Ozawkie; a brother, Rusty Harris and wife Debbie, Kansas City, Kan.; three sisters, Kathleen James, Liberty, Mo., Bernice Masters and husband Fred, Emporia, and Linda Hobbs and husband Jerry, Tonganoxie; 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Judy Wilkins Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

John Joseph Dardis

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John Joseph Dardis was born on December 16, 1964, in Lawrence, KS. He died on March 25, 2017, in Shawnee Mission, KS. John was born with Down Syndrome and for 52 years his gentle soul graced the lives of others, especially his parents, Michael and Helen (Williams) Dardis, and his eight siblings.

After completing his high school equivalency education, John attended Day Services at Cottonwood, in Lawrence, KS, for 25 years. Following the death of his mother in 2013, he moved to Shawnee, KS, to live with his sister, Anne, and her family. He attended Day Services at Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) in Lenexa, KS, from 2013-2017.

With the onset of Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, and his need for specialized care, in August 2016, he moved to Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Shawnee Mission, KS.

John died peacefully in the presence of family, as well as devoted staff from Bethesda Lutheran, JCDS, and Avalon Hospice. John’s family is comforted knowing he is in Heaven, reunited with his parents; sister, Kathy; niece, Lili; nephew, Brennan; and his beloved dog, Spot. Being with his mom, dad, and Kathy will be especially fun, as they were always amused with John’s feisty antics.

Forever touched by John’s life include his siblings: Mary Shuman (St. Joseph, MO); Patrick (Eudora, KS); Mark (Phoenix, AZ); Gregory (Ashburn, VA); Michael (Kansas City, KS); Jeffrey (Sacramento, CA) & Anne Perry (Shawnee, KS); siblings-in-law: Ross, Patricia, Melissa, Candace, Elizabeth & Daryl; nieces and nephews: Kelly, Aaron, Brie, Emily, Amanda, Travis, Andrew, David, Jacob & Alyssa; and great-nieces: Sarah, Jordan, Moriah & Bianca.

John will be remembered for having a sly crooked smile, while enjoying his favorite items (coffee, family photos, Mardi Gras beads, Barbies) and activities (riding around town listening to music, flirting, dancing, attending church, and laughing at others’ mishaps). Rather than Down Syndrome, “Up Syndrome” may have been more fitting for John, given his playful personality! Perhaps John’s legacy will be inspiring people to accept and appreciate those with disabilities.

Friends may call from 9 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday, March 31, 2017, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. The family will greet friends from 6 – 7:30 PM. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, KS. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.

Via the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, suggested memorials include: Friends of JCDS (specify “Retirement Program”), Bethesda Lutheran Communities (specify “ICF-Lenexa, KS”), or Avalon Hospice (specify “Lenexa, KS”).

Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Gregory Lee McGee

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Gregory Lee McGee, 72, Topeka, was found to have passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. 

Gregory was married to his wife, Janet Dee McGee for 49 years before her death in 2014. He was a beloved husband, father, and “Poppy.” His family valued his wisdom and his grandchildren enjoyed his tall tales about an imaginary grandpa Joe and going to Mrs. OrangeHead’s house. Greg loved providing for and spending time with his family. 

Greg was an ordained minister and spent much of his life in ministry. He loved the Lord and served others selflessly. 
He was a skilled carpet layer, specializing in vinyl, tile and carpet installations. 

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Minnie McGee and his wife, Janet Dee McGee. 

He is survived by his children, Ralph Gregory McGee and Renae Louise Silvers, Bradley Silvers; and grandchildren, Ashlyn, Madison and Abigail McGee and Timothy (Angela), Kathryn, Bradley and Zachariah Silvers; great-grandchildren, Emily, Ty, and Luke Silvers. 

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” 
Isaiah 40:31

A graveside inurnment service will be held at Washington Creek Cemetery in Lawrence, KS on March 31, 2017 at 11 AM for Gregory and Janet McGee.

Steven Michael Ramberg

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Steven Michael Ramberg died March 25, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from complications of a brain tumor. He was surrounded with love by family and friends since his initial diagnosis three months ago. Steve was born in, Owatonna, MN November 6, 1951 and grew up in Hannibal, MO where there were plenty of opportunities to explore nature and have many childhood adventures. Steve went to three high schools, Hannibal High School, Mt. Whitney in Visalia, CA and Washburn Rural in Topeka, KS. He graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Kansas University. He took a hiatus from his studies for self-discovery before attending and graduating from The University of Kansas Medical School in 1982. Steve began his medical career in a shared, part-time internship and continued working less than full time so he could pursue travel and his many interests. His first clinical practice was in the Argentine in Kansas City KS. For the past 23 years he was a physician at First Med in Lawrence KS, where “Dr. Steve” was well-loved by many. He thrived in the personal relationships engendered by his family practice and also through community and family life. Steve married Margaret Rose in Lawrence in 1995 after a friendship that began in college where both worked at the KU Computation Center. Steve said he emotionally adopted Margaret’s two sons, Austin Engling, then age 8 and Mason Engling, then age 11 at the time of their marriage. Mason’s partner Jayme Walden and Austin’s partner Disty Kongkindavong and her daughter Maleah Phommaseng have extended their immediate family. Steve was close to his siblings Linda Joler (Ron), Karl Ramberg, Laura Ramberg (Ed), all of Lawrence, KS, and Erik Ramberg (Karen Byrum) of Batavia, IL, and many nieces and nephews and extended family. His older brother, Jim Ramberg of Topeka Kansas died previously. Steve, like Margaret, regularly displayed artwork in Lawrence art shows. They collaborated on many projects. His photographs captured panoramic nature scenes and scans of arranged flora and fauna which were then printed on large format pigment printers. He had many interests which included gardening on a large scale on communally owned land north of Lawrence in Jefferson Co. which he called “The Farm”. The woods was his church. He loved to rescue native trees which had fallen and have them milled into boards for various projects. He also has an extensive book collection of science and health related issues as well as art, photography and Eastern philosophy. The family wishes to acknowledge their deep appreciation to all the people who have expressed their love and support through thoughts and actions. You have our gratitude. A community memorial is being planned for the near future.