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Jerry Dean Retter

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Memorial visitation for Jerry Dean Retter, 65, Lawrence, will be from 2-4 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment will follow at Clinton Cemetery. Jerry died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at his home.

He was born Jan. 15, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Kenneth G. and Juanita O. Fisher Retter. He graduated from Lawrence High School and later attended several universities, majoring in Fine Arts. Jerry owned Lawrence Drywall for many years, and was later employed by the Facilities Services department at the University of Kansas, where he became the supervisor of the Paint Shop. He was an avid KU basketball fan, and was very artistic. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, music, and Native American culture.

Survivors include two sons, Branden Dean Retter, Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Cassidy Cole Retter and wife Alicia, Lawrence; two daughters, Alisha Dee Christian and husband Jonathan, and Monica Nicole Retter, all of Lawrence; a brother, Kenneth Retter and wife Karen, Lawrence; and five grandchildren, Cobin Cole Retter, Cameron Chase Retter, Savannah Julieanne Christian, Caroline Rose Christian, and Taisha Monique Retter.

The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Humane Society, or Just Food, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Timothy ‘Tim’ Thomasson

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Memorial services for Timothy Lane ‘Tim’ Thomasson, 46, Lawrence, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Tim passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his home.

He was born Dec. 8, 1966, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of U.O. Jr. and Mary Jane Armstrong Thomasson. He graduated from Chanute High School, attended Pittsburg State University, and earned an Associate’s Degree from Neosho County Community College. Tim was a supervisor in the Facilities Services department at the University of Kansas for 12 years. He was a skilled carpenter, and was actively involved in his son’s activities.

He married Teresa Kay Jump in September, 2002. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son Jacob Thomasson, of the home; a stepson, Brandon Laing, of the home; two brothers, Andy Thomasson and wife Tammy, Wellsville, and Matt Thomasson, Chanute; and a sister, Callie Jane Thomasson, Garden City.

The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Carol Joan Kiefer-Housworth

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Memorial services for Carol Joan Kiefer-Housworth, 70, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Angela Lowe officiating. Private inurnment will be later at Oak Hill Cemetery. Carol died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her home.

She was born July 29, 1943, in St. Louis, the daughter of Harry and Helen Curtis. She graduated from McKinley High School in St. Louis. Carol worked in the insurance and medical industry for many years, most recently for Dr. Matthew Buxton. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, and enjoyed Bingo, her dog Sugar, and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She married Dary H. Housworth on June 17, 1995. He preceded her in death in 2011, as did three sisters, Dorothy Barrett, Joyce Curtis, and Phyllis Curtis. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Greco and husband Don, and Cheryl Arnold and husband Bruce, all of Lawrence, and Dani Hulings and husband Nate, Meriden; two brothers, Johnny Curtis, St. Louis, and David Curtis, Bowling Green, Ky.; a sister, Pat Laux, St. Louis; a sister-in-law, Sarah Peters and husband Sonny, Lawrence; eight grandchildren, Laticia VanNatta, Dustin Davis, Jennifer Butler, Donald Greco, Joe Greco, Larry Tuthill, and Darian and William Housworth; and 15 great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in memory of her beloved husband, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044

Marvin “Larry” Walker

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Marvin “Larry” Walker, 65, died peacefully at his home in Galena, KS, on Thursday August 8th 2013. Larry was born February 27th 1948, in Okalahoma.

Larry lived in Lawrence, Kansas most of his life before moving to Galena, KS, about 7 Years ago.

Larry was preceeded in death by his father, Marion Walker, his mother Ada Walker, and his sister Jewell Garcia. Survivors include, his wife Rhonda Singleton Walker of Galena, KS, His daughters Cammy Foster of Texas, Tammy Walker of Lawrence, Sabrina Walker of Perry, and his sister Sue Ireland of Perry.

No services will be held.

Wilworth Harold Kincaid

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Wilworth “Harold” Kincaid, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1925 in Price Hill, West Virginia to Porter and Mary Kincaid.
Harold grew up in Price Hill, West Virginia and graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1942. After high school he worked in the grocery business until he was inducted in the United States Army Air Corps later to become the Air Force.
He served in England two times, Germany, Japan and Thailand serving during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In all he gave 30 years of service to our country. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation medal, multiple good conduct medals from the Army and Air Force, multiple campaign ribbons and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1973.
In 1970 he moved to Lawrence, Kansas where he accepted the position as the Technical Director of a local radio station, KLWN and KLZR until 1984.
Harold married Edith on July 1, 1945 in Mount Hope, West Virginia. They were happily married for 68 years.
Harold was a member of the Church of Christ and a devout Christian. He had a passion for classical music and opera. He was an avid reader and had a great knack for technology.
Harold is survived by his wife, Edith, his five children, Regenia, Victoria, Patricia, Rebekah and Steven, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and his brother Jimmy.
A visitation will be held at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm.
A memorial service will be held at the Southside Church of Christ at 1 pm on August 15, 2013. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed or in lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

Alex James Lindsey

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Memorial services for Alex James Lindsey, 46, Eudora, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Clinton Cemetery. Alex died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1966, in Lawrence, the son of Ronald H. and Cheryl L. Robson Lindsey. He graduated from Eudora High School, and later attended Kansas State University. Alex was employed in commercial shipping with UPS and FedEx for many years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas State Wildcats fan. He enjoyed gardening.

He married Cherrie Ann Lawrence. They later divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Natalie and RyLee, both of Wamego; his mother and stepfather, Cheryl and Larry Evilsizor, Lecompton; a brother, Ron (Nino) Lindsey and wife Kristi, DeSoto; his paternal grandmother, Mildred Lindsey, Eudora; two step brothers, Mark Evilsizor and wife Jodi, Lawrence, and Billy Evilsizor and wife Kristi, Baldwin City; two step sisters, Laura (Lollie) Cook, Baldwin City, and Karen Liebig, Gardner; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald H. Lindsey, and his paternal grandfather, James H. Lindsey.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Come in the main entrance and veer to the right.) Memorial contributions are suggested to Harvesters – The Community Food Network, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Anna Mae Andersen

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Graveside services for Anna Mae Andersen, 85, Baldwin City, will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Clinton Cemetery.

Mrs. Andersen died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 3, 1928 in Clinton, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Anna Hellstrom Brown. She graduated from Vinland High School in 1947 and has lived in the area her whole life.

Mrs. Andersen has worked as homemaker and a linen clerk for Lawrence Memorial Hospital before her retirement. She enjoyed reading and taking care of her dogs. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

She married Harold Elmer “Andy” Andersen, September 2, 1950, in Lawrence. He died in 1981.

Survivors include sons, Darrell Andersen and wife Virginia Sommerville of Topeka, Allan Andersen of Baldwin City; daughter, Ila Russell and husband Vern of Lawrence; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

George William Stevens

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A visitation for George William Stevens, 77, Topeka, will be Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 10am to 12pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, Kansas. Cremation is planned following the visitation.

Mr. Stevens died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born January 22, 1936 in Winchester, Kansas to Roy William “Pete” and Iva Lee Tarr Stevens. After school he entered the United States Air Force where he eventually retired after 20+ years of service.

Mr. Stevens enjoyed NASCAR, mowing, playing pool, going to car shows, and watching the animals in his yard. He was a member of the VFW and Knights of Columbus.

He married Velma Turner in December of 1956. She died in April of 1996. He married Geneatha Ann Turner in November of 1997. She died August 5, 2013.

Survivors include a son, Mark Stevens of Clarksville, AR; daughters, Sherie Doran of Paris, AR, Terie Elkins and husband Alfred of Lecompton, KS, Angela Allen and husband Ricardo of Topeka, KS; brothers, Roy Lee Stevens and wife Wilma of Winchester, KS, Dennis Stevens and wife Ethel of McLouth, KS; grandchildren, Christina Goodrick and boyfriend Dusty Gruver and his son Haven Gruever, Carly Miller, Bradley Goodrick, James Goodrick, Christopher Stevens, Rebecca Wincle, Jenna Luckie; great grandchildren, Kristopher Sprengeler, Karissa Goodrick, Donovan Miller, Austin Goodrick, Harley Farrier, Mara Miller, Wyatt Goodrick, and Laeson Wincle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Velma, and infant sister Shirley Stevens.

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