Reynold T. Iwamoto, 86, passed away at his home in Lawrence on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Shigeo and Hatsu Iwamoto.
He graduated from the University of Hawaii with bachelor’s and master’s degrees and received his Ph. D. from Harvard University. Mr. Iwamoto then was a part-time instructor and a postdoctoral scholar at Princeton University. For 35 years, Mr. Iwamoto was a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of Kansas. He also was an avid fly fisherman.
He married Kuniye (Florence) Yoshida on Dec. 23, 1951. Also surviving are a son, Bryan; daughters, Karen and Ellen; five grandchildren; and a brother Robert, and a sister, Bernice.
A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
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Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Olson
Memorial services for Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Olson, 80, Lawrence, will be Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
She died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook, KS.
Dottie was born November 28, 1934, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Lewis Alonzo Goodrick and Dorothy Gertrude Perkins Goodrick Kasky. She was one of four generations of Lawrence residents. Dottie graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1953. Then later studied at the University of Kansas and had worked up to her senior year on a degree in Child Development. After graduating from high school she worked part time in her father’s restaurant ‘Duck’s Seafood’ that was located on Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence. She also worked part time at the KU Library while attending KU and remembers the brutal walk up and down the hill to campus.
Dorothy was an avid volunteer. She worked many years at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with the Escort Service, and she was a team member in delivering Meals on Wheels. A terrific homemaker, Dorothy hosted many family gatherings and enjoyed jumping in the car and going for a ride…..and on those rides there was always a destination to a family or friends home. She acquired this spontaneous timing from her mother, Dorothy. Both Ken and Dottie had a great sense of humor and always knew how to “break the ice” and get conversations flowing. Dorothy worked part time for the School District as a lunch aid for approximately five years and she also worked part time for Sears with telephone orders.
Dorothy enjoyed her role as grandmother and was a grand one to boot! Her four grandsons enjoyed her antics and competitiveness. Her drive to get out there and try something new was always fun for the boys. We were blessed to have her.
She married Kenneth Allen Olson on June 6, 1957, after he returned from the Navy and raised their family in Lawrence. Dottie and her husband enjoyed range shooting in high school and were part of the rifle team. Dottie also enjoyed being outside near her home on the south side of South park and remembers attending baseball games when the field was in the downtown area and the park that is still there today.
Ken preceded her in death May 8, 2011, they had been married for over 50 years. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother Osborne Frank in 1937, a son-in-law Clay Kappelman, 2009.
Survivors include a son, Eric Allen Olson, Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Brenda Lee Kappelman; four grandsons, Colin Olson Kappelman, Nolan Paul Kappelman, Derek Marshall Thayer Kappelman, and Nathan Brent Kappelman, all of Lawrence.
Friends may visit Friday from noon to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 6-7:30 pm.
The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Humane Society, Meals on Wheels, or Trinity Lutheran Church, Sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Ina L. Failor Arnett
Funeral services for Ina L. Failor Arnett, 105, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Agricola, Kan. Ina passed away Fri., June 12, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 25, 1909, on a farm northwest of Melvern to John and Rosa Kingery Failor. She graduated from Highland Grade School in 1924 and from Melvern High School in 1928. After graduation from high school, Ina worked in the IGA store at Melvern.
In 1937 she married Charles C. Arnett and moved to a farm northeast of Agricola. They lived there four years, and then moved one and one-half miles west where they spent 52 years of their lives. To this union were born three children: Francis Arnett (Linda) of Shawnee, Kan., Norma Henley (Jerry) of Lawrence, and Carol Arnett, Lawrence.
Ina was a leader of the Lincoln Railsplitters 4-H Club for many years. She was a member and officer of the Agricola Ladies Aid, belonged to the EHU Club 36, a member and officer of the Booth Grange No. 1827. She belonged to the Golden Agers at Williamsburg, Kan., and served on the Pleasant View Cemetery Board for a number of years. She attended Williamsburg Methodist Church.
In her spare time, she liked to sew, crochet, embroider, and make quilts. She made sure all of her grandchildren had something she made. She also liked working in the garden, canning what she raised, and playing cards with the community card club.
She had five brothers, Larren, Roy, Ray, Lee, and Glen, and one sister, Ola Fine. All six preceded her in death.
She has three grandchildren, Kent Arnett (Patty) of Overland Park, Janelle Campbell (Bob) of Kansas City, and Tammy Henley, Lawrence; two step grandchildren, Debbie Husted, Lawrence, and Joanie Pearson, Eudora; and six great grandchildren, Alex Arnett, Anna Arnett, Ashlyn Arnett, Joel Campbell, Seth Campbell, and Emma Campbell.
Ina and Charles moved to Lawrence in November, 1993. Charles preceded her in death in November, 1994.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Wlliamsburg Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
B. LaVere Husted
Graveside services for B. LaVere Husted, 95, will be held Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sutton Cemetery, west of Baldwin junction.
She died June 10th, 2015 at Medicalodges in Eudora.
She was born Aug 27, 1919 and was a life long resident of Lawrence.
She married Roscoe Husted August of 1937. They were married 73 years. He passed away 12-19-2010.
She is survived by three daughters and one son. Dolores {Dean} Kilburn, Donna Kilburn, Joyce {Charlie}Bowen, Gary {Patty} Husted.
She was preceded in death by a son Ronnie in 1957.
She is also survived by 11 grandkids, 21 great grandkids and 9 great-great grandkids.
Friends and family may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The family suggest memorials to The Sutton Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home.
James Scott McKenzie
Funeral services for James Scott McKenzie, 60, Lawrence, will be 9:30 am Thursday, at Mustard Seed Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, KS.
He died Sunday June 7, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born November 26, 1954, in Ottawa, the son of Emory J. and Harma Lou Petersen McKenzie. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1972. James attended Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois, and completed courses in Jewelry, Jewelry Design and Hand Engraving. He worked for Tilden and Thurber in Providence, Rhode Island, as a hand engraver from 1973-1974. He moved back to Ottawa and worked at Suttons Jewelry four years. James was a police officer and firefighter in Ottawa for nine years. Then transferred to Lawrence Fire department from February 1988 to December of 2010, when he retired.
James was an avid runner and cyclist. He participated in 5K to ½ Marathons for 32 years. Many people know James for his years of riding his 1888 56’’ English Ordinary, or High Wheel Bicycle. He loved riding and restoring old bicycles. He was the national Commander of The Wheelman in 2007 and 2008. He traveled annually to the national meets, riding in 23 States and Ontario, Canada.
His other interests included many years of owning, restoring and driving English cars. He helped found the Lawrence All British Car Club in 1993. James was also a member of the Lawrence Region Antique Automobile Club Of America. He had many dear friends in both clubs.
James had strong faith, growing up attending church and then accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in August 1973. He is a member of Lawrence Wesleyan Church. He had tremendous support from his brothers and sisters in Christ as he fought cancer.
He loved to travel and had traveled to 48 states, also visited 11 countries, his favorites being England, Scotland and Denmark.
James married Diana Hamby in 1977. The marriage was blessed by three children. The marriage later ended.
James married Susan (Nee Traum) Mellon on April 9, 2006, she survives of the home. James and Susan enjoyed happiness together everyday of their 9 year marriage. They especially enjoyed travels to wheelmen meets, dining out and attending British and Antique car events. They shared the love of Sydney, their Papillion Frisbee playing dog, who preceded him in death on April 9.
Survivors include his wife Susan, children Scott McKenzie and Andrea Hall, Big Fork, MT, Amanda and Jerrod Miller, Overland Park, Erin and Matt Tyson, Lenexa, Spencer and Amanda Mellon, Poplar Grove, IL; grandchildren, J. Gage McKenzie, Camden and Ella Miller, Brooks, Cooper and Reid Tyson and Jordan Mellon; mother Harma McKenzie; sister Karen McAdoo-McKenzie; Nephews Kirk and Kevin McAdoo; mother and father in law Robert and Marge Traum; brother in law John and Laurie Traum, Winnebago, IL, and David Traum, Rockford, IL, nieces and nephews, Kyle, Eric, Ryan, Megan, Logan Traum.
He is preceded in death by his father Emory and grandparents.
Friends may call from noon to 9 pm Wednesday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, a visitation will be from 7-9 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund for Lawrence Wesleyan Church or Visiting Nurses, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Norman Russell Bartlett
Funeral services with military honors for Norman Russell Bartlett, 90, Lawrence, will be 10 am Friday, June 12, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home.
Norman was born July 26, 1924, in Otis, Colo., the son of Llewelyn Lester and Nellie Naomi Graham Bartlett. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in Nebraska. Norman served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946.
He married Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elston at the North Lawrence Christian Church in 1946; she preceded him in death in 2009. He worked for FMC Corp for 38 years before retiring in 1989.
Norman is preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters, and his wife Peggy.
Survivors include his son, Gary Bartlett and wife Susie, Lawrence; a daughter, Gaylene Beatty and husband Bill, Carbondale, KS; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call form noon to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. A visitation will take place from 6-7 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses or Cosmopolitan International, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Ruby Lee Plymer
Funeral services for Ruby L. Plymer, 71, Lawrence, will be 1 pm Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Mustard Seed Church. A visitation will take place Wednesday from 6-7 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died unexpectedly Thursday June 4, 2015, at her home.
Ruby was born August 20, 1943, in Delta City, Mississippi, the daughter of Virgil and Elizabeth Atkins Brockman.
The family has suggested memorial contributions made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, sent in care of the funeral home.
Patricia Ann (Robinson) Alumbaugh
A Celebration of Life for Patricia Ann (Robinson) Alumbaugh, 56, Lawrence, will be at 4 pm Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Family Church of Lawrence, 906 N. 1464 Rd., with Pastor Ron Channell officiating. Patty died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 8, 1958, in Lawrence, the daughter of James Edward and Donna Marie Bigelow Robinson. She attended Tonganoxie schools, and was a homemaker. She attended Family Church of Lawrence, where she was baptized. Patty’s friends and family will miss her laughter and witty charm very much.
Survivors include his life partner, Bobby E. Daniels, Lawrence; a son, Kyle Eric Lux, Tonganoxie; a step daughter, Jessica M. Holding, Lawrence; her father, James Robinson, Lawrence; her life partner’s mother, Janet L. Daniels, Lawrence; a brother, Chuck R. Robinson, Overland Park; a step brother, Brian L. Parson, Lawrence; a sister, Kelly D. Shedd, Topeka; three step sisters, Tina A. Christian and Diana L. Dissinger, both of Lawrence, and Lisa L. Parson, Henderson, Nev.; and two step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Bigelow Robinson, her step mother, Marcia Robinson, and a brother, Gary Robinson. The family suggests memorial contributions to Family Church of Lawrence.
Isabelle ‘Issy’ Erichsen
A visitation for Isabelle ‘Issy’ Erichsen, 98, Lawrence, will be Tuesday from 7-8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Mrs. Erichsen died Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Graveside services will be at 1 pm Wednesday in White City, Kan.
She was born June 20, 1916, in White City, the daughter of James Edward and Myrtle Marie Weirich Warneke. She graduated from high school in White City. She was a homemaker, and had worked as a seamstress and a beautician. Issy was a member of the Council Grove Methodist Church, and the Clown Club of Lawrence.
She married Emil John Erichsen on June 8, 1938, in Junction City, Kan. He preceded her in death in 1975. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jimmy Erichsen, a brother, Lawrence Warneke, a sister Udene Lassetter, and a great grandson, Jesse Lee Peterson.
Survivors include a daughter, LeMyra Allen, Lawrence; two grandchildren, Deb Peterson and husband Duane, Lawrence, and Dan Allen and wife Cathy, Naples, Fl; four great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, and five nieces.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Dream Factory, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
Gerald Allan Easum
Memorial service for Gerald Allan Easum, 65, Lawrence will be 11 am. Monday, June 8, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 2, 1949 in Lawrence the son of Allan Carlisle Easum, Jr. and Dorothy Louise McCall Easum.
Gerald graduated Perry High School in 1967 and attended the University of Kansas. He worked for Hamm Construction as a surveyor and joined the family business at Ace Steering & Brake Service in 1979. He retired in 2013.
He was a member of the Heart of America German Shorthaired Pointer Club, Quail Unlimited and a former member of Douglas County Trail Riders. Gerald participated in and served as a field trial judge for numerous AKC field trial events throughout the midwest. He was an avid hunter and fishermen. Gerald liked to play cards and chess with family and friends.
Gerald married Linda Davis on Sept. 6, 1969, they later divorced but continued a very close friendship.
Survivors include daughters Stacy Potter and Erin Easum both of Perry, brother Danny and wife Sue Easum of Perry, grandchildren Allison Potter of Lawrence and Dylan Potter of Perry, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 7th. from 2 to 4 pm. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Easum Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
