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Sarah Jeanne Somerville

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Memorial services for Sarah Jeanne Somerville, 88, Lawrence, will be held at a later date at Rogers Chapel in Freeport, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Somerville died Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Valley Falls, Kansas.

She was born November 4, 1924, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Anna Hiwiller Johns. She graduated from high school in Kittanning and later moved to Lawrence, Kansas.

Mrs. Somerville started working for the draft board and later went on to work at the Social Security Administration. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and baking delicious pies. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Lawrence.

She married Reverend John William Somerville. He died in 2001.

She is survived by a son, Dan Neal and wife Janet of Valley Falls, KS; a daughter, Chris Neal and husband Carl Shivers of Little Rock, AR; step sons, Bob Somerville of Kittanning, PA, Rev. Mike Somerville and wife Linda of Akron, OH, Jeff Somerville of Phoenix, AZ; step daughter, Barbara Dougherty and husband Walter of Valparaiso, IN; sister, Nadine Cravener and husband Earl of Indiana, PA; granddaughters, Lauren Newell and husband Chris, and Christina Rogers both of Little Rock, AR; and a great granddaughter, Sophia Rogers of Little Rock, AR.

She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Linda Rath; and brother, Howard Johns.

Donnis June McCall

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Memorial service for Donnis June McCall, 70, Olathe, will be 10 am Wednesday Feb. 20, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. McCall died Sunday at Olathe Good Samaritan Center, Olathe, KS.

She was born March 27, 1942 in Wetmore Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Wilma Rannebeck Klahr. She graduated from Netawaka High School in 1960.

She married Melvin George McCall on May 22, 1964. He survives of Lawrence.

Other survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Vitt and husband Joe, Eudora; one son, Brian McCall and wife Jenny, Lawrence; two brothers, Delwin Klahr and wife Norma, Holton, Duane Klahr and wife Barbara, Holton; three sisters, Delores Vitt and husband Gerry, Auburn, Darlene Wulfkuhle and husband Hubert, Topeka, Donna Porter and husband Roy, Holton; five grandchildren, Jordan and Katelyn Vitt, Amanda, Allison and Andrew McCall.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 am Wednesday before the service.

The family suggests memorials made to the Good Samaritan Society in care of the funeral home.

Claude Duval “Skip” Chappelle III

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Services for Claude Duval “Skip” Chappelle III, 63, Baldwin City, will be 5:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mr. Chappelle died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Skip was born November 17, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Claude Duval and Mary Jacqueline Alexander Chappelle II. He graduated from Columbus High in Waterloo, Iowa, and later earned his Associate’s Degree in waste water management from Ft. Scott Community College.

He served as a United States Marine during Vietnam. He also worked for the City of Lawrence as a Water Plant Operator before his retirement.

Skip was a member of the American Legion and Eagles Club, he also enjoyed golfing, traveling, gambling, and playing board games with his family.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Christopher Chappelle and James (Gus) Chappelle.

Skip married Debbie Ruth Watson January 8, 1988 in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Jason Chappelle (Kelli) of Baldwin City, Kansas, and Joshua Chappelle of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, J.P. Chappelle (Becky) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sisters, Claudia (Virgil) Brown of Charlotte, South Carolina, Jane Ann Curtis (Victor)of Hutchinson, Kansas, Sandy Chappelle of Baldwin City, Kansas, Milessia Dorenkamp of Seattle, Washington; and two grandchildren, Brayden and Payton Chappelle.

Friends may call from 9:00am to 8:00pm Tuesday, January 19, 2013 at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of the funeral home.

Sandra Sue Hayes Behymer

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A Celebration of Life Service for Sandra Sue Behymer, 65, Lawrence, will be 6 to 8 PM, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Cremation will take place following the service.

Mrs. Behymer passed away Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 24, 1947 in Iuka, Arkansas to Joseph R. and Helen Leona Stewart Hayes. She worked as a custodial at KU as well as a babysitter to many children, who lovingly referred to her as “Aunt Sandy”.

She married Fred Behymer in 1996. He died January 15, 2010.

Sandy enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching western movies, traveling, camping, and watching children. She was also a member of the Cherokee Nation.

Survivors include stepsons, Mark Behymer of Tonganoxie, KS, and Fred Behymer of Thornton, CO; stepdaughters, Donna Bartkoski and husband David of Tonganoxie, KS, and Cheryl Bryant and husband Tom of Ottawa, KS; brothers, Charles R. Hayes and wife Mae of Topeka, KS, and Daniel L. Hayes and wife Gayle of Lawrence, KS; sisters, Lillie L. Beck and husband Ronald of Ft. Smith, TX, Marcella K. Gorden and husband Bob of Perry, KS, Beverly J. Hayes of Sulphur Springs, AR, and Nancy J. Roberson and husband Dick of Ozawkie, KS; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, George E. “Pud” Hayes in Vietnam.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Sandy had a capacity of love that was boundless.

Bill Edward Garrett

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Services for Bill Garrett, 86, will be at 2 PM Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Bill died Feb. 2, 2013 in Overbrook.
Mr. Garrett was born Nov. 25, 1926 to Edward Earl and Nancy Ann Grammer Garrett in Lawrence. He attended Oak Ridge school in Grant Township and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School.
Mr. Garrett served in the United States Navy during WW II. He owned and operated Garrett’s Market for over 50 years. He was also President of Garrett & Son, Inc. Mr. Garrett build and started the Lawrence Tennis Club at Alvamar. He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church, American Legion Post #14, and Eagles FOE #309 all in Lawrence.
He married Barbara Hoskinson on Oct. 13, 1950. She died Aug. 13, 1982. He married Patti Rathbun Glenn on Sept. 3, 1983. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a son, Michael Garrett; daughter Michele Simpson (Maurice); grandson, Kevin Horch, one sister, Blanche Timmerberg; step-sons, Charles, Gary & Tony Glenn; step-daughters, Barbara Glenn, Kathleen Steele (Bob), & Deborah Carrier (Andrew); step grandchildren, Charles Jr., David, Travis & Jessica, Shelly Glenn, Mark & Russell Lavin; step great-grandchildren, Skylar, Andrew, Kailea, Darion, Aron, Makayla, Erika, Austin, Bradly,Sabrina, Michael & Clarence.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Barbara; twin sister, Betty Ann; sister, Thelma Erline; and daughters, Kathy Garrett and Andrea Horch.
After retiring, Bill enjoyed traveling, and selling his produce at the Lawrence Farmers Market. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee for several years and actively participated in the parades. In 2009 he was the Grand Marshal.
Bill & Patti have resided at Brookside Retirement Community in Assisted Living for ten months, Bill at the Brookside Manor the last month. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire Brookside Staff for their excellent and loving care.
Friends may call from 8 AM to 7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brookside Memorial Fund, Brookside Retirement Community, LINK, in Lawrence or St Patrick’s Day Committee in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Albert ‘Al’ Brynds Sr.

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Funeral services for Albert ‘Al’ Brynds Sr., 74, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lawrence Heights Christian Church, with the Rev. Bill Wealthall officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Brynds died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 5, 1938, in West Mineral, Kan., the son of William James and Lavana Pearl Deckard Brynds. He grew up in Cherokee, Kan., and graduated from Crawford Community High School in 1957. He later attended four years of trade school for sheet metal workers union local #2. He worked for Norris Brothers for 22 years, and later worked for the University of Kansas. He was past president of Eudora Little League. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was a member of Lawrence Heights Christian Church.

He married Violet Nadine Pickel on Mar. 15, 1958, in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, William Allan Brynds, Earl Wayne Brynds and wife Adrianne, and Albert Brynds Jr., all of Lawrence; a daughter, Vicki Sue Hegeman and husband Mike, Lawrence; two brothers, Ted Brynds Sr. and wife Arelva, and Bill Brynds, all of Cherokee; seven grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Al Brynds Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Frederick Lee Viebrock

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Funeral services for Frederick Lee Viebrock, 90, Lawrence will be 2 pm. Friday, February 8, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Reverend Matthew Sturtevant will officiate.

Mr. Viebrock died Sat., Feb. 2, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10, 1922 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Louis Frederick and Ella Louise Oelrichs Viebrock.

Mr. Viebrock was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran serving from 1942 to 1946. He attended the University of Missouri for 2 years.

He worked for Sunshine Biscuits Inc. for 31 years, living in several cities including Clinton, & Sedalia, MO, Leavenworth, and Lawrence for the past 48 years.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church.

Mr. Viebrock married Shirley A. Parks on Nov. 26, 1950 in Calhoun MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a great-grandson Connor.

Survivors include sons Mike and wife Diane of Tulsa, David and wife Connie of Overland Park, Paul and wife Anna of Austin; daughter Julianne and partner Kathy of Lawrence; sister Kathryn Pahlow of Sedalia; grandchildren Lisa and husband Justin, Andrew and wife Kayla, Matthew and fiancee Lindsey, Blake and wife M.C., Dustin and wife Sarah, and Dima; and great-grandchildren Jackson and Noah.

Mr. Viebrock will be in state from 9am. to 8pm. Thursday where the family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 pm. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Property and Support Fund at First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Richard L. ‘Dick’ Farran

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A Celebration of Life for Dick Farran, 70, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Farran died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his home.

He was born June 18, 1942, in Parsons, Kan., the son of Charles W. and Edith L. Guy Farran. He attended schools in Parsons. Dick was a cement finisher in the construction industry, and later retired from Hy-Vee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his two Chihuahuas, Chigger and Sammy.

He married Betty Lou Rhoades on Apr. 21, 1961, in Parsons. She preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2008. Survivors include four daughters, Kim Springer, Lawrence, Shara Basel and husband Rodney, Eudora, Kyra Flummerfelt, Lawrence, and Kellie Farran-Greenwood and husband Tim, Lawrence; a brother, Chuck Farran and wife Sonya, Miami, Okla.; three sisters, Janet Cloke, Baxter Springs, Kan., Charlotte Merrill, Parsons, and Judy Corey, Kansas City; ten grandchildren, Lynly Craig, Morgan Hoss, Michael Braden, Allison Cabay, Brian Braden, Robyn Flummerfelt, Cole and Gavin Greenwood, Zaxary Flaherty, and Preston Greenwood; and seven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials are suggested to Douglas County Visiting Nurses/Hospice, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.