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Cynthia Parker Hardman

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Funeral services for Cynthia Parker Hardman, 72, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Rivers officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Cynthia died Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

She was born Dec. 27, 1940, in Lawrence, the daughter of Thomas B. and Peggy Katherine Schenk Parker. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1958, and later attended Gulfpark Jr. College in Gulfport, Miss., and Kansas University. She worked in the family business, Jayhawk Bowling and Trophy, for many years. She later owned and operated The Type Shop, and ended her working career by following her father’s footsteps into the automobile sales and leasing business. She enjoyed cooking and reading and studying the Bible. In her earlier years, she enjoyed boating and waterskiing.

Survivors include two sons, John Hardman and wife Amy, Lawrence, and Bryan Hardman and wife Stashia, League City, Tex; two daughters, Mary Sites and husband Tim, Wichita, and Kari McCune and husband Brad, Manhattan; a brother, Tom Parker Jr. and wife Marty, Clarksville, Tenn.; and 8 grandchildren, Nathan, Alex, Thomas, Katie, Madison, Halle, Peyton, and Keller.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Brandon Woods Employee Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS, 66044.

George Kenneth Radin

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A memorial service for George Kenneth Radin, 55, Eudora, will be 2 pm Sunday March 24, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died Friday, March 15, 2013, at his home.

He was born in Detroit, MI., the son of George and Wilma Wagoner Radin.

He married Lorie Gassek for 7 years and later they divorced.

George and Christine met in 1984 and dated a year before he proposed. George married Christine Smith on November 1, 1985 in Milan, MI.

In 1978, George started working for General Motors. He was 21 years old. George and Christine Radin had their only daughter in 1988. Three years later in 1991 George, Christine and Starr moved to Burleson, TX to another General Motors Plant to further George’s career. George then transferred his family again in 1994 to Eudora, KS where they remain. He was able to see 35 years with the company.

Some of George’s likes were riding his Harley with family on beautiful summer days, spending time with friends, and exercising on his days off.

Survivors include his wife, Christine, Eudora; a daughter, Starr H., Lawrence; two grandchildren, Andrew H., and Jesse Jr. H., Lawrence; a sister Connie H., MI; a nephew Josh H., MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bikers For Babies, or Toys For Tots. Sent in care of the Funeral Home.

Marilyn P. Pratt

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Lawrence – Marilyn P. Pratt, 77, passed in peace on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Brandon Woods Retirement Community in Lawrence.

She is survived by a daughter, Bickell Lund of Eudora; a son, Wesley Pratt of Durham, North Carolina; two sisters, Judy Ruffing of Naples, Florida and Martha Carleton of San Francisco; a brother, Dewey Hughes of Ohio; four grandchildren and many friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pratt.

Born and raised in Ohio, the daughter of Eva and Ralph Bunker, Marilyn also resided in San Jose, California; Kansas City; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; as well as travelling extensively during her lifetime.

Marilyn attended Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She was fortunate enough to turn her love for literature into a career as a reading teacher.

Marilyn will be fondly remembered by her loved ones as a passionate and enigmatic woman known for her love of reading and her exotic garden, which was a celebrated part of the Gimghoul neighborhood in Chapel Hill. She never met a stranger, and her memory will live on through her many dear friends all across the world.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in memory of Marilyn P. Pratt to either of the following organizations: Kansas VNA Hospice, 200 Main Street, Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044; or Reach Out and Read Kansas City, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 1051, Kansas City, KS 66160.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Virgie Ella Pine

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Born 1915 in Louisville, Kansas, to Martha C and Frank Fox. Died in Lawrence on March 12, 2013 at the age of 97.
She attended Lawrence Public Schools and graduated from the University of Kansas.

She taught in the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Schools and retired from the Lawrence Public Schools, where she taught for 23 years as an elementary teacher and then served as an elementary school librarian.

She enjoyed traveling both in the U.S. and abroad. Survivors include her sons Ronald and Richard, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Private burial.

Robert W. Ridgway

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A celebration of life for Robert W. Ridgway, 89, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive in Lawrence. The service will be preceded by visitation with the family beginning at 10:00 AM.

Dr. Ridgway died Monday, March 11, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born December 19, 1923 in Emporia, Kansas. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1941 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Baker University in Baldwin. He moved with his family to Lawrence in 1953, where he earned Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Education from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Ridgway served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was awarded a Purple Heart after suffering an injury during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium.

He married Evelyn Warner on June 7, 1944 in Baldwin. Bob and Evelyn raised their four children to adulthood before she preceded him in death. He married Mary K Palmquist on April 1, 1983. She survives of the home.

Other survivors and their spouses are Susie and Dale Deere, Lake Waukomis, Missouri; Steve and Emily Ridgway, Palo Alto, California; Cathy and Dick Johnson, Leawood, Kansas; Dave and Dagmar Ridgway, Branford, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three stepchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Presbyterian Manor, Good Samaritan Fund, Lawrence.

Harry Thomas Bennett

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No services are planned for Harry Thomas Bennett, 82, of Lawrence.

Mr. Bennett died Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 27, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of seven children to Frank and Christine Clancy Bennett. He graduated high school in Kansas City. He moved to Lawrence in 1962.

Mr. Bennett served in the U.S. Navy during Korea and was self employed in the lawn care industry. Harry enjoyed sailing, working in his yard, playing with his dog, and having coffee with his friends.

He married Elizabeth Louise Lazenby on June 16, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son Darrell Bennett of Leawood, Kansas; a daughter, Cheryl Lincoln of Lawrence; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Murlin G. Heffner

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Graveside services for Murlin G. Heffner, 75, rural Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Worden Cemetery, with Pastor Bud Tuxhorn officiating. Mr. Heffner died Monday, Mar. 11, 2013, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

He was born Apr. 30, 1937, in rural Baldwin City, the son of Arlie A. and Laverna L. Price Heffner. He graduated from Overbrook High School. He was a painter for Kansas University Facilities & Operations, retiring in 1999 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Murlin married Neota ‘Dutch’ Kelch on Mar. 17, 1961, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Kellison and husband Brian, and Stephanie Rodman and husband Todd, all of Lawrence; a brother, Leonard Heffner and wife Roxy, Baldwin City; four grandchildren, Joshua Kellison, Kara Blackwell, and Emilie and Conray Rodman; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Evan Vernon

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Evan Vernon, 77, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 26, 1935 in Oberlin, Kansas, the son of Cloyce and Nettie Leake Vernon. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in Oberlin in 1953, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University. He served three years in the Army, 27 months of which was in Germany. He was employed by Kansas University Continuing Education for 14 years. For most of that time he was manager of the KU Extension Center in Colby, which served 19 counties. He later was employed by the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs as director of the Colby office for 12 years and the Lawrence office for 5 years.

He married Carol Ann Anderson on August 8, 1964. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Gary of Lawrence, a daughter Pam Waldren and husband Garry of Salina. Evan was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed.

There will be no service in Lawrence. Private inurnment will be in Oberlin, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Hospice or the Lawrence Humane Society sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Charlet V. Bryan

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Graveside services for Charlet V. Bryan, 78, Lawrence, will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Brad Wheeler will officiate.

Mrs. Bryan died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House.

She was born August 19, 1934 in Rayborn, Missouri, the daughter of Andrew E. and Lydia F. Riley Lathrom.

Mrs. Bryan worked in food service for the Lawrence School District. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with her family.

She married William D. Bryan, March 18, 1951 in Arkansas. He died in 1987.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda May and husband Mark of Mission, KS; sister, Fern Spanier and husband Bob of Atchison, KS; brother-in-law, Calvin Bryan of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, Brian Holladay and wife Sandy of Kansas City, KS, Brandon Holladay and wife Katie of Wellsville, KS, Brent Holladay and wife Casey of Basehor, KS, Brenna Hewins and husband Matt of Flower Mound, TX, Chase Bryan and wife Ashley of Wichita, KS; 7 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Donald E. Bryan; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Senior Wheels, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Charles A. “Charlie” Mills

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Funeral services for Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Mills, 78, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clinton Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Pat Yancey officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Cemetery. Charlie died Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013, at his home.

He was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Mayview, Mo., the son of Charles J. and Mary E. Everhart Mills. He attended school in Higginsville, MO, and Lawrence. He worked at Kaw Motors for ten years, owned and operated Mills Auto Salvage for over 30 years, and later owned and operated Mills Auto Center in North Lawrence. He was a member of North Lawrence Christian Church, and attended Clinton Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #6, Lawrence, and a past member of two square dance clubs. Charlie enjoyed cars, working on tractors, casino trips, and spending time with his children, grandkids and great grandkids.

He married Janet I. Hodges on Apr. 19, 1954, in Oskaloosa, they would celebrate 59 years of marriage next month. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Debra Shafer and husband Harry, and Mary Ann Wieneman and husband Richard, all of Lawrence; a brother, John Mills and wife Susan, Wildomar, Calif.; a sister, Gweneth Emerick, Ava, Mo.; two grandsons, Jason and Christopher Shafer; seven great grandchildren, Charlie, Mckensie, Carter, Dallas, and Brianna Shafer, Jessica Church; a step great grandson, Jaden Rawlings; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the church following the burial. Memorial contributions are suggested to Clinton Presbyterian Church, or North Lawrence Christian Church, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.