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Penelope (Penny) Ely Eckler

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Penelope (Penny) Ely Eckler, passed away on January 31st, 2013, in the company of her family. Penny was born in Rochester, New York to Margaret Wright Ely and Glen Ely on May 17th, 1942. She graduated Webster High School in 1960, and married Gerald Schneider in the same year, but then later divorced. She reconnected and married her childhood sweetheart, Louis James (Jim) Eckler in 1974, and they eventually made Lawrence, KS their home. Jim survives of the home.

Penny was active with her church in Rochester, New York, as well as volunteering with her local schools as a homemaker and mother. She later finished her career with Hallmark Cards in Lawrence, KS.

Penny is also survived by her children Theresa (Teri) Schneider Nachreiner, Cheri Schneider Corpening (James), and Rachel Schneider as well as a brother, William Fletcher. Her grandchildren are: Shane Shogrin, Kacey Corpening, Karah Corpening, Amanda Nachreiner and Robert (Bobby) Nachreiner, with two great grand-children Camille Shogrin and Elliana Bonzo.

Penny requested there be no services. The family would like any tributes to be donated to the Lawrence Humane Society, or to perform a random act of kindness on her behalf.

Steven Michael “Mike” Wantland

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Memorial services for Steven “Mike” Wantland, 62, Lawrence, will be 4pm to 6pm, Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Smith Center on the campus of Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Mr. Wantland passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, after a short fight with lung cancer.

He was born August 12, 1950 in Monett, MO to William Joseph and Helen Lucille Shaffer Wantland.

Mike enjoyed fishing, spending time at the lake with his dogs, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed the 15 years he spent at Brandon Woods at Alvamar getting to know the residents and his co-workers.

He married Linda Kunkle February 4, 2006 in Lawrence. She survives of the home with their faithful dogs Shelby and Buster.

Other survivors include a son, Adam Wantland of Neveda City, CA; sister Phyllis Martin and brother in law Jeff of Lawrence, KS; step sons, Brian, David, and James; grandson, Sirius Wantland of Neveda City, CA; nieces, Kathryn Kimbrell of Irving, TX and Tonia Day of Oklahoma City, OK.

The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, Grace Hospice, or Lawrence Memorial Hospital 3rd Floor West, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Sharon Kay Wadhwa

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Funeral services for Sharon Kay Wadhwa, 58, Lawrence will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, 3655 W. 10th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.

Mrs. Wadhwa died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her home.

She was born February 25, 1954 in Lawrence, the daughter of Harold Jefferson and Betty Lou Lee Cannon. She graduated from Lawrence High School and has lived in the community her whole life.

She worked for and retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as a greeter for 13 years. She enjoyed puzzle books, playing Skip-Bo, and watching her granddaughter grow. She also attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.

She married Duane Allen Robinson in 1985, he died in 1998.

She is survived by two sons, Clinton Edwards and wife Tralissa of Lawrence, William Jack Cannon of Lawrence; brothers, Harold Jefferson Cannon, Jr. of Baldwin City, Tom Cannon; sister, Billie Arlene Brohard of Lawrence; and granddaughter, Alizia LeAnn Edwards of Lawrence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Guy Raymond Edwards, Jr., a brother, Paul David Lee, and a sister, Dorothy Cannon.

Friends may call from noon to 8p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Sharon Wadhwa Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home.

Duane Raymond Lathrop

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Funeral services for Duane Raymond Lathrop, 36, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 28, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

He died January 23, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Lathrop was born May 14, 1976 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Raymond Francis and Joanne Catherine Hess Lathrop.

He graduated from high school in Wisconsin. Duane worked as a Die Cut Operator in the packaging industry. He has been a resident of the area for 10 years.

Duane enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, being outdoors, spending time with family, and riding motorcycles. He also was a huge Green Bay Packers Fan.

Survivors include his fiancé, Brenda Tipton and her three children, George, Matt, and Shania, all of Lawrence; father, Raymond Lathrop; brother Dan Lathrop and wife Lisa; sister, Donna Trimmer and husband Wayne; nephew, James Lathrop; and nieces Alexis and Mackenzie Trimmer, all of Kenosha, WI.

Duane was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne Lathrop.

A visitation with the family will be Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Sherman Eugene Tolbert

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Funeral services for Sherman Eugene Tolbert (Sly-Dog, Chess Master), 59, Lawrence, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Ninth Street Baptist Church in Lawrence.

Mr. Tolbert passed away January 22, 2013 after a long struggle from medical issues.

He was born November 24, 1953 in Lawrence, Kansas, to Gilbert Wesley Tolbert, Jr. and Edna Mae Logan-Rice. He attended Lawrence High School, and received his GED sometime later. He then graduated from technical school.

Mr. Tolbert lived in California, to work as a printer, serving the homeless and preached at Solano Community Crisis Center. He served at the Salvation Army and spoke at the Douglas County Jail, to inmates to let them know that they too can change their lives and that it is never too late. He was called the Chess Master and played Chess at 10th and Massachusetts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Tolbert, Jr. and Edna Mae Logan Rice.

Mr. Tolbert leaves to survive him, two children, Tammara Tolbert of Kansas City, Kansas, Dominick Harrell of Kansas City, Kansas; step-father, Spencer Rice of Vallejo, California; brother, Jimmie Tolbert of Topeka, Kansas; a stepbrother, Ronnie Lee of Lawrence, Kansas; a sister, Catherine Tolbert-Gladney of Sikeston, Missouri; two stepsisters, Kay Nash of Lawrence, Kansas and Troi Daniels of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Jordan, Jishaun, Jay`Ana Tolbert; three nieces, Marquita, Marqwuesa, and LaShawndra; three nephews, Brent, Tyronne, and Justin; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Sherman Tolbert Memorial Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Estelle Mae Toman Lipscomb

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Mrs. Estelle Mae Toman Lipscomb, 97, a resident of Lawrence for the past several years, and formerly of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at her son’s home.

Funeral services will be held 2pm Friday, January 25, 2013 in the chapel of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Entombment will occur at Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro, Virginia.

A daughter of the late Robert Walker Toman and Betty Grace Reid Toman, she was born on January 25, 1915, in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She lived the majority of her life in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Mrs. Lipscomb was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Shenandoah Valley Garden Club, and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro where she was former Elder, a life member of Women of the Church, and a Sunday school teacher for a number of years. She was also a former member of Waynesboro Woman’s Club.

On June 18, 1938 she married Richard Henry Lipscomb, Sr. at the Tinkling Springs Church in Fishersville, Virginia. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1982, after celebrating 43 years together.

Survivors include son, Richard H. Lipscomb, Jr. and wife Sallie of Lawrence; grandchildren, Sallie Lipscomb and Jerry Knetzke of Ozark, Missouri, Rick Lipscomb of Noblesville, Indiana, Mary C. Lipscomb and Kevin Clark of Lees Summit, Missouri; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Wiseman of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and daughter, Mary Taylor Lipscomb Garrity.

Friends may call from 9am to 2pm Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community, First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, or the charity of donor’s choice, in care of, Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Deborah Sue “Debbie” Boehle

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A Celebration of Life visitation for Deborah Sue ‘Debbie” Boehle, 60, Baldwin City, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Debbie passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Big Spring, Tex., the daughter of Richard Paul and DeLoris Mae Weeks Hunt. She graduated from Lawrence High School.

Debbie worked as a toll collector for the Kansas Turnpike Authority for many years. She enjoyed bowling, baseball, and watching her grandkids play sports.

She married William A. ‘Bill’ Boehle on Jan. 11, 2001, in Eudora. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Shaun Tate and wife Beth, Aledo, Tex.; a daughter, Danielle Emanuel and husband Drew, Omaha, Neb.; a step son, Larry Foland and wife Wendy, Olathe; her mother, DeLoris Gordon, Lawrence; a brother, Rick Hunt and wife Marty, Mauldin, S.C.; two sisters, Patty Faulkner and husband Len, Albuquerque, and Cyndi Rodriguez and husband Stan, Topeka; and six grandchildren, Roch Emanuel, Nate Tate, Marissa Robinson, Miranda Robinson, Emma Foland, and Kaylor Cruz.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Deborah Sue “Debbie” Boehle

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A Celebration of Life visitation for Deborah Sue ‘Debbie” Boehle, 60, Baldwin City, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Debbie passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Big Spring, Tex., the daughter of Richard Paul and DeLoris Mae Weeks Hunt. She graduated from Lawrence High School.

Debbie worked as a toll collector for the Kansas Turnpike Authority for many years. She enjoyed bowling, baseball, and watching her grandkids play sports.

She married William A. ‘Bill’ Boehle on Jan. 11, 2001, in Eudora. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Shaun Tate and wife Beth, Aledo, Tex.; a daughter, Danielle Emanuel and husband Drew, Omaha, Neb.; a step son, Larry Foland and wife Wendy, Olathe; her mother, DeLoris Gordon, Lawrence; a brother, Rick Hunt and wife Marty, Mauldin, S.C.; two sisters, Patty Faulkner and husband Len, Albuquerque, and Cyndi Rodriguez and husband Stan, Topeka; and six grandchildren, Roch Emanuel, Nate Tate, Marissa Robinson, Miranda Robinson, Emma Foland, and Kaylor Cruz.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Madison Allen “Al” Self

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Funeral services for Madison Allen “Al” Self, 91, Hinsdale, Ill., will be 10:00 am. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A brunch in Al’s memory will follow the graveside service at Spooner Hall, 1340 Jayhawk Blvd. on the University of Kansas Campus.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013, at 11:00 am. at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, Ill. 60523, (630) 654-1882.

Al died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at King Bruwaert House, Burr Ridge, Ill.

Mr. Self was commonly known as “Al” by his friends and business associates, except for his Self family relatives who have remained loyal to his boyhood nickname, Matt.

Al was born June 30, 1921 in Ozawkie, Kansas, the son of Benjamin B. and Margaret Allen Self. He spent his boyhood years on the family farm and attended a one-room grade school nearby. He attended high school in Meriden, Kansas and on graduation in 1939 served as class valedictorian. He graduated from The University of Kansas in 1943 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Al met his wife, Lila (nee Reetz), in college. They were married soon after his graduation and celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last September, She survives of the home.

In 1947, Al co-founded Bee Chemical Company in Chicago and served as the company’s CEO over a 37 year period (prior to its sale to Morton Thiokol in 1985). Bee Chemical Company grew from a staff of 3 people to a sizable company with several manufacturing locations in the US and international operations in Japan, Canada and England. Bee Chemical became a leader in developing and supplying polymer coatings and transfer finishes designed for application on plastics for automotive and numerous other industrial uses.

After the sale of Bee, Al founded Allen Financial, Inc. and served as President until his death. In 1989, he joined with three associates and founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Tioga International, Inc., a diversified research and development company that supplied industrial sealants, plastic extrusions and related products for numerous industrial uses. Tioga International was sold in 1999.

Al is a past International President of the Young Presidents’ Organization, has served as Chairman of the Chief Executives Organization and was a founding member of the World Presidents Organization – professional associations that provide their members with opportunities for education and idea exchange.

He is a past Director of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. He is a past President of the National hearing Association. He is a Life Trustee and Regent of the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Al has maintained a lifelong interest in education and leadership development. Al and Lila created and provided endowed funding to support two leadership fellowship programs at their Alma Mater, the University of Kansas; the Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship Program for doctoral students, and The SELF Engineering Leadership Fellows Program at the School of Engineering for undergraduate students. They also initiated and provided endowed funding to establish the Leadership Academy at the Illinois Institute of Technology for undergraduate students.

Al was awarded a Distinguished Service Citation by the University of Kansas and the KU Alumni Association, the university’s highest honor. He also received the Distinguished Engineering Service Award from the School of Engineering at KU. In 2010, Al was recognized as a Life Trustee of the KU Endowment Association.

Al received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He served as a trustee or a life trustee for many years and has served as a Regent of the Illinois Institute of Technology. In 2007, Al was presented the first annual “Al Self Award” by the Chicago Chapter of World Presidents’ Organization for lifetime contributions and achievements.

Al spent most of his working years living in the Chicago area since 1947 and resided in Hinsdale since 1966.

Al is preceded in death by his son, Murray. Al is survived by his loving wife, Lila, his daughter-in-law, Anne (Mueller), two grandsons; Milo and Aran.

Earl Wilbur Goodrich

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Funeral service for Earl W. Goodrich, 71, Lawrence, will be 2 pm Saturday January 19, 2013, at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church.

Mr. Goodrich passed away on Tuesday January 15, 2013, at his daughter’s home.

He was born February 4, 1941, in rural Clinton MO, the son of Frank and Ruth Greeson Goodrich. He graduated high school at Clinton High in 1961. He later attended college to become a Mechanical Designer.

Mr. Goodrich served in the U.S. Navy in 1958. After his tour he returned to Clinton, MO to work with his father.

He Married Dorothy Martin on November 24, 1967. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2012.

Survivors include one son, Earl Goodrich and wife Laura, South Africa; three daughters, Felicia Thornhill and husband Jim, Belton MO., Patricia Cole and husband Jim, Lawrence, and Penny Goodrich, Lawrence.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, James Goodrich, Liberty MO., Frank Goodrich, Breman, TX.; one sister Mary Johnson, Bolivar, MO. He was preceded in death by his brother Clarence Goodrich and his sister Frances Anders.

Friends may call from Noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The family suggests memorials made to the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, sent in care of the funeral home.