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Bessie Fay Foster

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Graveside service for Bessie Fay Foster, 55, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lecompton.

Mrs. Foster died Tuesday January 15, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 26, 1957, in Lawrence, the daughter of Floyd and Lottie Lotridge Rist. She graduated from High school at Lawrence High in 1975.

Bessie married Warren Foster on May 16, 1993, they later divorced.

Survivors include two daughters; Kristina and Kaitlyn Foster, Lawrence, her mother; Lottie Rist, Lawrence, two brothers; John and wife Terrie Rist, Surprise AZ, Richard and Janene Rist, Lawrence, Nieces and Nephew; Lauren Rist, Surprise, AZ, Jacob and wife Deni Barnes, Lawrence. Many Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Friends, and can’t forget Kitty.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to the Bessie Fay Foster memorial fund, sent in care of the funeral home.

Barbara A. “Granny” Wiggins

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Funeral Services for Barbara A. “Granny” Wiggins, 76, Lawrence, will be 2pm Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Rod Henkle will officiate.

Mrs. Wiggins died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her home.

She was born March 6, 1936 in Lawrence the daughter of Richard and Theda L. Oaks Higgins.

Mrs. Wiggins was born and raised in Lawrence, where she attended public schools. She worked for Sunflower Food Service at Lawrence School District 497 for many years.

She married James R. Wiggins, Sr. November 13, 1950 in Olathe. He died December 30, 1993.

Survivors include sons, James R. Wiggins, Jr. and wife Dianna, Roger A. Wiggins and wife Linda; daughters, Debra L. Muncy and husband Dirk, Nancy J. Oshel and husband Earnie, and Elizabeth A. Cross all of Lawrence; brothers, Donald “Red” Higgins of Williamstown, David Higgins of Lawrence, Darrell Higgins of Eudora; sisters, Betty Roberts of Silverton, OR, Shirley Freeman of Gervais, OR, and Sylvia Bigsby of Lawrence; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Michael George Wiggins, May 4, 1990; and a brother Charles Higgins.

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

The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Irene Rose

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Memorial services for Maggie Irene Rose, 97, who passed away on January 13, 2013, will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, on Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m.

Irene was born July 21, 1915, in rural Cowley County, Kansas, the second of three children of Frank F. Vollweider and Nellie Parker Vollweider. She was the granddaughter of Civil War veteran James Marion Parker, 7th Indiana Cavalry, and Jacob Friedrich Vollweider, who immigrated from Baden, Germany, in 1883; both grandfathers were Kansas farmers. Mrs. Rose attended Kellog rural school, Winfield High School, Southwestern College in Winfield, and Kansas State University. She received a B.A. in Education from the University of Kansas in 1960. Before her marriage, she taught for two years in a one-room rural schoolhouse in Cowley County, and later at McAllister School in Lawrence.

Irene married Kenneth E. Rose of Winfield on October 21, 1939. Ken and Irene were both valedictorians of their 1933 graduating class at Winfield High School and each received the American Legion citizenship award that year. They lived in Peoria, Illinois; Buffalo, and Ithaca, New York; Columbus, Ohio, and Norman Oklahoma, before settling in Lawrence in 1947, where Ken was a professor of engineering at the University of Kansas. They also lived for three years in Lima, Peru. Over the years they traveled to all 50 states and 31 foreign countries, especially enjoying the years after Ken’s retirement. After Kenneth’s death in October, 1994, Irene remained active and independent, living in her own home until her last few days. She was an avid reader, kept up with the news and KU basketball, and followed with great interest and affection the lives of family and friends.

Irene was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Zodiac Club, the University Women’s Club, Spanish Play Readers, the KU Alumni Association, and the Paul Endacott Society. She volunteered for various organizations including the Spencer Art Museum, Meals on Wheels, Audio Readers, and Watkins Historical Museum.

She is survived by a son, Frederick A. Rose and wife Mary Ellen of Overland Park, and a daughter, Carol C. Rose and husband Scott Campbell of Lawrence; grandchildren Alan Rose of Overland Park, Charles Rose of Boston, Massachusetts, Amanda Rose Miller of Olathe, Hernan Lopez and wife Adriana of San Diego, California, and Roberto Lopez and wife Jean Yancey of Panama City, Panama; and five great-grandchildren–Marlee Miller, Sebastian and Sofia Lopez, and Isley and Eva Lopez. Among the many who will miss her are several former KU international students whom she “adopted” and have stayed in touch with her for over 40 years.

Private interment will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Cowley County, Vernon Township on Saturday, January 19.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Friends of Hidden Valley, Inc., or Kansas Advocates for Better Care, sent in care of the funeral home.

Beverly A. Garcia

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Funeral Mass for Beverly A. Garcia, 63, Lawrence, Kan., will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ordway, Colo. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery, Ordway. Mrs. Garcia died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at her home in Lawrence, Kan.

She was born Apr. 10, 1949, in rural Ordway, the daughter of Miguel and Victoria Gonzales. She was a Nurse’s Aide and CMA at various Lawrence nursing homes, including Sterling Heights, The Windsor, and Presbyterian Manor, and also worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She married Ramon A. Garcia on Oct. 2, 1965, in Tribune, Kan. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Ramon F. Garcia, Lawrence, Terry M. Garcia and wife Erica, Cedar Park, Tex., Kerry McDaniel and husband Rob, Redmond, Wash., and Tracy Claycamp and husband Doug, Lawrence; six siblings, Rudy Gonzales and wife Debbie, Abilene, Tex., Richard Gonzales and wife Linda, Denver, Sam Gonzales, Denver, Arthur Gonzales, Leoti, Kan., Betty Ramirez and husband Junior, Roma, Tex., and Gloria Vega and husband Jose, Liberal, Kan.; and two grandchildren, Ryan Claycamp and William Garcia.

Emma Jayne Allen

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Graveside services for Emma “Jayne” Allen, 70, Eudora, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Eudora City Cemetery.

Ms. Allen died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at her home.

She was born August 1, 1942, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Ray and Mable Elizabeth Seale Funderburk.

Ms. Allen worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed planting flowers, playing cards, working on jigsaw puzzles, going to garage sales, watching KU basketball, and fishing.

Jayne was an 8 time cancer survivor. She had a strong fighting spirit and was loved by all who were blessed to be a part of her extraordinary life.

She married Jerry Allen. He preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by a son, Richard Allen and wife Tammy; daughter, Jeri Sledd and husband Brian; brothers, Ron Funderburk and wife Betty, Steve Funderburk and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Korie Allen and Chelsea Viray, Zachary Allen and Betty Allen, Tyler Allen, Dylan Rust, Chase Rust, Andy Sledd and Erin Mayer, Mike Sledd; great-grandchildren, Keaton, Chloe, Victoria, Zayden, Emma, and Danica.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Donald Boyd Herron

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Celebration of life service for Donald Boyd Herron, 69, Lawrence, Kansas will be held Monday January 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Brady Hall at the First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Herron died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Don was born April 17, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of R.Wayne and Marie J. Boyd Herron. He spent many summers working on the family farm near Spearville, Kansas. He graduated from Kinsley High School in 1961. Don, his brother, Bob and their father enjoyed restoring, showing and parading old cars.

Don received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Fort Hays State University. He married Vae Jene Bowman on August 1, 1965 in Smith Center, Kansas. He worked as a physical education teacher in Mullinville and Harper, Kansas where he coached football, basketball and track.

Working in sales for Farmland Industries took Don to Great Bend, Kansas where he lived for 24 years. During this time, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and AMBUCS. While volunteering as a Boy Scout leader for Troop #184 in Great Bend, Don was injured in a bus accident that resulted in quadriplegia. An ever-present positive attitude and loving support of family and friends extended his life beyond what is typically expected in his condition.

Don came to Lawrence in 1998. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and an avid fan of KU football, basketball and volleyball.

Don served in the U.S. Army as a Personnel Specialist during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Isis Shriners and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Jene, of the home; his daughter, Michelle Levy and husband Michael, Lawrence, Kansas; his son, Ty and wife Vickie Herron, Shawnee, Kansas; three grandchildren, Emma Levy, Hannah Levy, and Morgan Herron; and his brother, Bob Herron, Lampe, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to KSDS Assistance Dogs or Lawrence Community Shelter, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Wilma Ruth Volpe

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Wilma Ruth Volpe, 87, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the By Grace House in Lawrence, Kansas.

Wilma was born January 10, 1925, in Alamota, Kansas, the daughter of William Andrew and Rua Houghton Thomas. She graduated from Dighton (Kan.) High School in 1943, attended Kansas State Teacher’s College in Emporia (1943-46), and graduated from Montclair (New Jersey) Teacher’s College in 1948 with a B.A. in English. Wilma spent her entire career as a teacher, first as a 4th grade teacher at St. Theresa’s RC School in Paterson, N.J.; then, as a 7th & 8th grade Language Arts teacher for 21 years at Chapel Hill School in Lincoln Park, N.J. In 1980 she retired to Cape Coral, Fla., and later to The Villages, Fla., before returning to Kansas in 2011.

Wilma loved to knit and crochet sweaters and afghans for members of her family. A lifelong learner, she was an avid reader, researched family history, and enjoyed working on New York Times crossword puzzles. In her youth she sang at her church and played piano throughout her life.

Wilma married Louis Vincent Volpe on June 22, 1947, in Paterson, N.J. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Denise LaRosh and husband Kyle, Tonganoxie, Kansas; two sons, Vincent, St. Louis, Missouri, and Louis and wife Jennifer, New Market, Maryland; a sister, Arlene Smith, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Betsy Thomas, Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Michelle Roe and husband Brad, Andrew Volpe and wife Phoebe, Kara Volpe, Shane Howard, Teresa Volpe, Rebekah Volpe, and Sophia Volpe; four great grandchildren, Henry Roe, Augustus Roe, Ulysses Roe, and Andrew ‘Winnie’ Volpe; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leonard Thomas and Don Thomas, and a sister, Neoma Winter.

A Memorial Mass for Wilma Ruth Volpe will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, Kansas, with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to RS/Christian Relief Services, St. Joseph’s Indian School of Chamberlain, S.D., or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Ruth Winifred Lamke

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Services for Ruth W. Lamke, 102, Lawrence, will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013. A visitation for family and friends will follow the service.

Ms. Lamke died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.

She was born October 25, 1910 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Iola Burhle. She graduated from Waldo High School.

Ms. Lamke worked at Robinson Gymnasium on the University of Kansas campus for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, and spending time with family and friends.

She married Frank Salber in 1935. He died in 1972. She married Roy Lamke in 1979. He died in 1998.

Survivors include a son, Gene Salber and wife Jeanne of West St. Paul, MN; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Salber of Lawrence, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald “Bud” Salber in 2008.

Inurnment will be at a future date in Russell, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to Grace Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

The family wishes to thank both the staff at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, as well as Grace Hospice, for their loving care of Ruth.

June M. Osborne

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June M. Osborne, 80, Lawrence, passed away peacefully Friday, January 4, 2013 at Brandon Woods with her family at her side.

June was born January 31, 1932 in Nashville, TN, she was married to Charles H. Sims, who preceded her in death in 1954.

Survivors include sons, Charles “Ed” Sims and wife Coleen, Stephen Sims; daughter, Linda Osborne; brother, Ed White, all of Lawrence; sister, Ruby Thomas of Moreno, CA; as well as nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A private family memorial service is planned.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to United Cerebral Palsy, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Peggy L. Coffman

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Peggy L. Coffman, 84, Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.

Peggy was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Peoria, OK the daughter of Everett & Geneva Cowan. She married Dale Coffman on December 27, 1948. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Sandra
(Tom) White, Eudora; & Joyce (Jerry) Cromwell, Topeka. One sister, Pat Deay, Lawrence; 4 grandchildren, Kelly Case, Joel (Wendy) White, Brandon Cromwell, Travis (Erin) Cromwell, & 9 great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends, Sunday, 4 – 6 PM, at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to Douglas County VNA & Hospice.