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Doris Jean Wingert

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Graveside inurnment services for Doris Jean Wingert, 82, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Thursday at Clinton Cemetery, with the Rev. Matt Sturtevant officiating. Doris died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

She was born Apr. 15, 1931, in Lawrence, the daughter of Hobart Lee and Daisy Mae Petefish Cox. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1948. Doris worked as a secretary for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. She had also worked at the Douglas County Extension Office, the Wakarusa Valley School cafeteria, and Marks Veterinary Hospital. She was a longtime member of Clinton Presbyterian Church, and recently attended First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, baking, bowling, playing Bunco, and especially spending time with her family.

She married Lloyd I. Wingert on Apr. 29, 1951, in Lawrence. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Larry Wingert and girlfriend Lynn Carlson Campbell, Lawrence; a daughter, Janice Miller, Lawrence; four grandchildren, Kyle (Shelbie) Miller, Troy (Jennifer) Wingert, Emily (Josh) Pritchard, and Matthew Wingert; and one great grandson, Caden Pritchard. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Leta Eckman, and a son-in-law, Jeffrey ‘Pooh’ Miller.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Irma Faye Fine

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A Celebration of Life visitation for Irma Faye Fine, 90, Baldwin City, will be from 2-4 pm Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial is scheduled for 11 am Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Mrs. Fine died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab in Baldwin City.

She was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Baldwin City, the daughter of Elmer W. and Jennie Johnson Hallmark. She graduated from Wellsville High School. Irma began working at Allen Press, and later worked in printing services at the University of Kansas for more than 20 years. She was a founding member of the Assembly of God Church in Baldwin City, and an active member of the Salvation Army Women’s Ministry Group in Lawrence. Irma enjoyed reading.

She married Jack Eugene Fine. He preceded her in death, as did her parents, a son, Howard Davenport Jr., a daughter, Glenda Bowlby, a step son, Warren Fine, and a brother, Leslie Hallmark.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Taylor, Lawrence, and Becky Jo Rich and husband Larry, Hartford; two sons, Jay Hamilton Fine and wife Sherry, Wichita, and Richard Davenport, Louisburg; a step daughter, Rita Fine, Lawrence; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Hallmark, McAllen, Tex.; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Francis H. ‘Frank’ Bissey

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Francis H. (Frank) Bissey was born October 26, 1939, in Raton, New Mexico, to Stanley O. and Nina P. Bissey, and died Monday, November 11, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Frank was an Eagle Scout and worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico prior to graduating from high school in 1957. After high school, Frank worked part-time at White Sands while attending college in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

In 1959, Frank began working for the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad as a clerk in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Two years later, the railroad consolidated operations and moved Frank to La Junta, Colorado, where he met his future wife, Brenda Miller. They were married December 15, 1962. In 1965, a daughter, Robin Lynn (Paulson) was born, and 4 ½ years later, a son, Bradley Francis joined the family.

Frank continued working for the railroad for 33 years and lived in rail towns in New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas. In 1991, the Bissey family moved to Lawrence. He began a 13 year career with the Lawrence Paper Company as a machine operator before retiring again in 2004. Frank was an avid Jayhawks and Broncos fan. He enjoyed fishing and camping throughout his life, especially with his family.

Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Lynn, son-in-law Greg Paulson, his brother, Everett Bissey, and both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, son Bradley, and daughter-in-law Melissa. Frank will also be greatly missed by his brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family may call from noon to 8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 6-8 pm. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence on Friday morning at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Greg and Robin Paulson Memorial Scholarship at Kansas State University, or the Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Sharon Lynn Chaney

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Funeral services for Sharon Lynn Chaney, 70, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Norwood officiating. Burial will follow in Underwood Cemetery near Williamstown. Mrs. Chaney died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at her home.

She was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Lawrence, the daughter of Worthy Ray Rogers and Ina Bernice Tobler Rogers. She graduated from Lawrence High School, and was an administrative assistant for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine for many years. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, and enjoyed quilting and needlepoint.

She married Donald Lee Chaney on Jan. 5, 1962, in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on Apr. 25, 2010. Survivors include three sons, Mark Allen Chaney, Michael Donnell Chaney, and Rodney Jay Chaney, all of Lawrence; her father, Worthy Rogers, Lawrence; a brother, Worthy (Wayne) Rogers, Lawrence; two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6-7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Judy Ann Metcalf

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Judy Ann Metcalf, 69, passed away Thursday evening, November 7th, 2013, in Lawrence, KS surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on March 1, 1944, in Ottumwa, IA to Emery and Phyllis Humphrey. She spent her grade school years in Pine River MN. Her family then moved to Mullen, Nebraska where she graduated from high school. She received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Nebraska in 1970.

She taught in Nebraska and in various schools on the east coast, completing her teaching career in Fairfax County Virginia. After retiring she pioneered new teaching methods in Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, participating in her cohousing community and she will be missed by many.

A celebration of her life will be held at the 7:00 PM on 11/24/13 at Delaware Commons, 1218 Delaware St. in Lawrence, KS.

Memorial donations may be made in Judy’s name to BrainGym International, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

She is survived by her two sons, Pete Boyer (Mona Russell), Will Boyer (Darla). Grandchildren Hailey, Jasmine, Avery and Drewe Boyer. Brother Gary (Joyce) Humphrey and Sisters Carol (Larry) Pearson, Leiloni (Mike) Young, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents Emery & Phyllis Humphrey, nephew Mark Humphrey, both sets of grandparents, and a cousin.

Robert J. Garcia

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Funeral services for Robert J. Garcia, 75, Lenexa, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be Sunday, November 10, 2013, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Mr. Garcia died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born November 29, 1937, in St. John, Kansas, the son of Salvador and Mary Alexandria Hernandez Garcia.

Mr. Garcia served in the United States Navy. He worked for Santa Fe and later was a printer for Phillips Electronics.

He married Vonda Bottom in 1967. She died December 16, 1978. He married JoAnn Bougher on July 24, 1981. She died November 5, 2010.

Survivors include daughters, Kay Rice & husband Stan, Lenexa KS, Kathy Garcia & husband Michael, Lawrence KS, Debra Beckham & husband Mike, Knoxville, TN, Dean McGaha, Knoxville TN, 9 grandchildren: Rachel, Nathan, Lauren, Jonathan, Robert, Jeff, Michael, Rachel, & Makayla, and 3 great grandchildren Halle, Raegan & Jacob.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador & Alexandria Garcia, his siblings Fidel, Mary, Carol & Manuel, son Alan & daughter Susan.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Harold Leroy Lutz

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Graveside services for Harold Lutz, 91, Lawrence will be at 11 AM Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Lutz died Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 3, 1922, in Berryton, Kansas, the son of Roy and Gertrude Hubener Lutz. He grew up in Topeka. He married Athalie “Peggy” Ryan on May 10, 1945 in Linden, KS. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his children, Janice Roseberry, Connie Quinn and husband Mel, Sandy Ratzloff and husband Keith, Jerry Lutz and wife Suzanne, Gayle Lutz and wife Cindy, a sister Leta Kilgore and husband George, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and a daughter, Beverly Campbell.

Mr. Lutz loved farming and raising his cattle and also enjoyed gardening and all outside activities. After working for Federal Crop and selling Moormans Feeds for several years he took a few trips to Colorado to go deer hunting.

His family will greet friends Saturday, November 2nd from 4 PM – 6 PM, at the funeral home. He will also lie in state Sunday, November 3rd from noon- 8 PM
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Virginia L. McGee

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Funeral services for Virginia Lee McGee, 89, Eudora, will be 11 am Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Eudora City Cemetery. Mrs. McGee died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Oct. 29, 1924, in Johnson Co., Kansas, the daughter of George and Roma Mills Austill. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and worked in final assembly at Boeing Aircraft. She later worked in food service for the Eudora School District for 20 years. She volunteered at Medicalodges – Eudora and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed gardening, genealogy, archery, and seamstress work.

She married Thomas S. McGee on June 6, 1942, in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 2013, as did her parents, and a brother, Cecil Austill.

Survivors include a son, Michael McGee, Baldwin City; two daughters, Carol Roper Clark, Mountain View, Ark., and Roma Tesch and husband Jim, Overbrook; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

Friends may call from 8 am to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time Saturday. The casket will remain closed.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Jesse Jacob Athey Jr.

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Funeral service for Jesse Jacob Athey Jr., 81, Midwest City, OK, will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Overbrook Cemetery.

Mr. Athey died Monday, October 28, 2013, at Sienna Extended Care and Rehab Center, in Midwest City, OK.

He was born May 18, 1932, in Lakeview, KS, the son of Jesse Sr. and Erma Desque Athey.

Mr. Athey enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War.

He married Bonnie Grammer on Feb 28th, 1958 in Lawrence KS. She preceded him in death in 2008. They were happily married for 50 years.

Survivors include three children; Bonnita Ann and husband John Albert Disch Jr., Oklahoma City, OK, Jeffery Scott and wife Jeanette L. Athey, Oklahoma City, OK , Anthony O’Neal and wife Jo Lynn Athey, Sapulpa, OK. three grandchildren; Timothy Scott and wife Sara E. Athey, Shannon Victoria Disch, John Albert Disch Jr., all of Oklahoma, OK, three great grandchildren; Charity Rose Athey, Josiah David Athey, John Albert Disch Jr.’s son, Liam. Timothy and Sara are expecting another baby in Jan 2014..

He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, his parents; Jesse Sr. and Erma Athey, two brothers; Ed and Don.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-7:30.

The family suggest memorials to the Jesse Jacob Athey Jr. memorial fund sent in care of the funeral home.

Travis Morgan Sanders

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A Celebration of Life for Travis Morgan Sanders, 23, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Lawrence Free Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob Leiste officiating. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Travis died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Osage County, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born June 4, 1990, in Lawrence, the son of Richard Morgan Jr. and Regina W. Waters Sanders. He graduated from Lawrence High School, where he played football and baseball. He later attended Pratt Community College, where he played baseball, and graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in health promotions. He worked as an intern strength coach for the Dodgers and Pirates minor league clubs before being employed by the Lawrence School District as a paraprofessional at South Middle School. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his parents, Lawrence; a sister, Allison Carnagie and husband Brent, Eudora; paternal grandparents Richard Morgan Sr. and Wanda Westbrook Sanders, Kaufman, Tex.; nephews Houstyn and Myric Carnagie; and his girlfriend, Hannah Carlson.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Carnagie Children’s Educational Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

An article about Travis appears in today’s online and print versions of the Lawrence Journal-World.