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Phouthong “Airr” Kinsky

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Traditional Buddhist services for Phouthong “Airr” Kinsky, 43, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Cremation will follow immediately after the service.

Mr. Kinsky died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.

He was born Dec. 10, 1967, in Vientiane, Laos, the son of Bouppha and Kong Phaopacheurth Sengsathevane. His family came to the United States from Laos in 1981. He later graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, Kan.

Mr. Kinsky was employed in production at Amarr Garage Doors at the time of his death, and had 15 years of service with the company. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include two daughters, Cassandra and Andrea Kinsky, of the home; his father, Lawrence; a brother, Noy Powkom, Lawrence; and five sisters, Somboun Byer and Souvanna Ardong, both of Lawrence, Kanhnika Khanthavixay, Valley Park, Mo., Patthana St. John, Overland Park, and Somphanh Sengsathevane, England.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

William A. Wilson

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Private graveside services for William A. Wilson, 87, rural Overbrook, were held at Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Mo.

Mr. Wilson died Friday, July 29, 2011, of old age at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Arthur, Mo., the son of Earl and Emma Marie Vogt Wilson.

Mr. Wilson served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged. He served with the 48th Squadron, 313 Troop Carriers.

After the service, he went to work for U.S. Postal Service and retired after 30 years of service.

He married Mary Margaret Liles. She preceded him in death.

They had six sons: Lynn Wilson and infant son Jackie who preceded them in death, Bill Wilson and wife Cheryl, Vinland, Ron Wilson and wife Cassie, Whitewright, Texas, Larry Wilson and wife LaDonna, Worden, and Bob Wilson and wife Teresa, Jefferson City, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and Crematory, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS 66044.

John Francis Kapfer

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Memorial services for John Francis Kapfer, 85, Lawrence, will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Chaplain Wilton Detweiler officiating. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Kapfer died Sunday, July 31, 2011, at his home.

He was born February 10, 1926 in Page City, Kansas, the son of George Lewis and Ruby Pauline Lowe Kapfer. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1943 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1949.

Mr. Kapfer served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1945. He owned Kapfer Construction company for many years. He was employed by Lawrence Unified School District No. 497 as the director of maintenance and operations. He was a dedicated alum of Phi Gamma Delta at KU and a member of the Big Blue Sportsmen’s Club.

He married Johanne Marie Vaughn June 12, 1949 in St. Joseph, MO. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, John Francis Kapfer Jr., and a brother Charles W. Kapfer.

Survivors include a son, Mark Kapfer and wife Linda, Olathe; two daughters, Kelley Kapfer and partner Leslie Dumke, Guilford, Conn., and Kerry Kapfer, Lawrence; a brother, Ronnie C. Kapfer, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Mark II, Trey, and Madison; and three nieces, Jennifer Wyatt, Sarah Whittington, and Amy Blankenbiller; and caregiver Jana Snyder, Lawrence.

The family suggests memorials to Grace Hospice or the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

Roberta Maxine Olsen

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Commendation for Roberta Maxine Olsen, 90, rural Lawrence will be during the regular 11am Sunday Service August 14, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Olsen died July 29, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born June 13, 1921 in Kirbyville, Missouri the daughter of Patterson Fletcher and Minnie L. Thompson Coggburn.

Mrs. Olsen graduated from high school in Branson, MO. She obtained a bachelors degree in California and studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology through Stanford University. She preformed accounting and computer services. She worked for FMC in California and for Lockheed in Seattle and Washington. Mrs. Olsen worked on top secret projects at the time designing three navy ships and the Bradley Tank for the Army, which are still in use today. She had lived in Lafayette, California, and Seattle, Washington.

She married Quince J. “Ole” Olsen in July 26, 1946, he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1990. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Dale, Dirk, Leo, Willard and Manford (Bud).

Survivors include 2 daughters, Cheryl Olsen of Lawrence and Sharon Anderson of Napa, CA, one grandson, James Neil Anderson of UC Berkeley, and many nephews and nieces.

It was Maxine’s wish to be cremated and to have her remains buried at sea by the Navy as were her husbands.

The family suggests memorials in her name to be distributed by her daughter to local charities, in care of Olsen Memorials, 681 E. 1300 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046-9243.

Norma Lee Akins

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Funeral services for Norma Lee Akins who was called home on July 26, 2011 at the young age of 64 will be 3pm. Friday July 29th. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the funeral. The family will receive friends after the services at the home of Debbie Kelley, 2925 Whitmore Dr., Lawrence, Kansas.

Norma was born on January 30, 1947 in Macomb, IL to Howard Elston and Violet Carter; she was the oldest of seven children. Norma along with her family moved to Lawrence, KS in 1962 where she attended Lecompton schools and received her GED in 1986. In 1987 Norma moved to Kansas City, MO where she met the love of her life, Orville Cameron who survives of the home. Norma worked for the Yellow Cab Company for many, many years back in her younger days. Norma enjoyed many things, but nothing more than family. She was the rock of the family (some like to call her the mother hen!). She also enjoyed attending state fairs, staying in a cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks, auctions, yard sales, and meeting new people. She had a passion for crossword scratch tickets, even though they didn’t feel the same about her! In 1985 Norma decided to enter the Douglas County Demolition Derby and won her heat race! This was a highlight for her because she attended that derby every year till the year of her passing.

Survivors include her Husband at heart and best friend of 24 years, Orville Cameron. Two daughters, Tammy Archuleta and her husband Morris and Nancy Kelch both from Lawrence, KS. 3 grandchildren Kristy, Steven, Joseph. Three sisters, Debbie Kelley and her husband Craig Springer of Lawrence, KS, Glenna Holst of Kansas City, MO and Pam Harkness of Osawatomie, KS. Three brothers, Lanny Elston and his wife Sally of Lawrenceville, GA, Bill Elston and his wife Terry of Pamona, KS and Rick Elston and his wife Eleda of Topeka, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents Franklin “Speedy” and Violet Dressler, her father Howard Elston, her brother Rex Elston and a step-brother Butch Dressler. She was loved by several aunts & uncles, nieces & nephews.

Friends may call Thursday noon to 8pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6pm. to 7pm.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.

Robert Lee “Bob” Allison

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Memorial services for Robert Lee “Bob” Allison, 80, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton officiating. Private inurnment will be later in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Allison died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Medicalodges Eudora.

He was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Arkansas City, the son of Vern R. and Charlotte Harp Allison. He graduated from high school in Warrensburg, Mo., and later attended Central Missouri State College.

Mr. Allison was a pipeline and utility contractor in Missouri, and a residential contractor in Arkansas City before moving to Lawrence, where he was employed by Kansas Public Service Co. for 23 years. He was also part owner of Mobile Villages mobile home park. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Noon Kiwanis Club, and the Cosmopolitan Club. He enjoyed traveling and working with tools.

He married Laurie V. Jones on June 6, 1953, in Warrensburg, Mo. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Jeff Allison and wife Georgeanne, Hillsboro, Ore.; a daughter, L. Janet Allison, Eudora; and one grandson, Jay Allison.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Medicalodges Eudora Activity Fund, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the American Cancer Society, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044

Dale Ann Fabriz

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A memorial visitation for Dale Ann Fabriz, 63, Lawrence, will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mrs. Fabriz died Friday, July 22, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

She was born Mar. 14, 1948, in Emporia, the daughter of John O. and Margaret Sattler Wagner. She graduated from Lawrence High School.

Mrs. Fabriz was employed by Hallmark Cards as a multi-press operator, and retired in 2004 after 38 years of service. She enjoyed playing softball at an early age, and later enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with family and her dog, Jack.

She married John Fabriz on Aug. 4, 1978, in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1983. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tracy Fabriz, a brother, Johnny Wagner, and a sister, Linda Jones.

Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Fabriz, Lawrence; a brother, Jay Wagner (Betty), Lawrence; a granddaughter, Maya; 3 nieces and 9 nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Maya Perez Education Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044

Eileen Ellenbecker

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Eileen “Babe” Agatha Ellenbecker(90) passed away at her home in Lawrence, Kansas on July 18, 2011 from heart failure.

Eileen was born in Hanover, Kansas on September 18, 1920. She was the youngest daughter of Jerome and Catherine (Greiveldinger) Brychta and from an early age became known as “Babe” to both family and friends. Babe attended country schools near Bremen, Kansas and graduated from Hanover High School. After high school she joined her older sisters in Kansas City where she received her teaching certificate and returned to her home town to teach in a one room school house. She moved to Lawrence in September, 2000.

Babe married Leo Ellenbecker on June 5, 1946 in Hanover. They lived on the family farm west of Marysville where they raised three sons and five daughters: Joe of Lawrence (wife Sherry); Mike of Eagan, Minnesota (wife Barb), Philip of Joplin, Missouri; Sandra File of Lawrence (husband Brad); Celeste Pierce of Overland Park (husband Hal); Robyn Ice of Lawrence (husband Lee); Mary Kay Scanlon of Lenexa (husband John), and Denice Guthrie of Fredonia (husband Alan). Babe’s 18 grandchildren are Bix, Ginger and Max Ellenbecker; Ben and Jack Ellenbecker, Coleman and Adam File, Hallie, Zack and Aaron Pierce, Austin, Sydney and Allison Ice, Casey and Shea Scanlon, and Colby, Dylan and Emily Guthrie. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws Buena Ellenbecker, Dolly Ellenbecker, Ann Brychta and many nieces and nephews.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, infant sons, Dennis and Dwight and her siblings, Arnold Brychta, Sydonia Brychta, Laura Brychta Russell, Leon Brychta, Nell Brychta, Cecilia Brychta, Marie Brychta Benda, Eveline Brychta Duncan, Elizabeth Brychta Jueneman Hasse, Millie and Marcella Brychta Finn.

Eileen was known as a prolific gardener and was a wonderful cook and baker. Grandma’s fried chicken was a favorite among the grandchildren who always knew there would be fried chicken, fresh home baked bread and plenty of cookies whenever they visited. The birth of each grandchild was welcomed by grandma who came to spend at least a week – she delighted in giving each their first bath at home.

Eileen was an avid KU fan and loved gathering with the family to watch
the Jayhawks. She was delighted to be part of the Mass St. celebrations
as KU marched to their NCAA Championship in 2008.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Marysville, KS., inurnment in St. Gregory’s Cemetery.

Donations in her name can be made to Visiting Nurses, 200 Maine St. Lawrence, KS 66044, or to St. Gregory’s Grade School, Marysville, KS.

Augusta “Gussie” Flory

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Graveside services for Augusta F. “Gussie” Flory, 83, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Washington Creek Cemetery in southwestern Douglas County.

Mrs. Flory died Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 12, 1927, in Clinton, Kan., the daughter of Vitus and Fern Augusta French Hadl. She attended Liberty Memorial High School, and graduated from Lawrence High School.

Mrs. Flory was a secretary for the Kansas Department of Revenue, and retired in 1992 after 15 years of service. She was a member of Lone Star Church of the Brethren, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She married Francis C. Flory on June 10, 1944. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1975. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Carter.

Survivors include a son, James Flory and wife Donna, Lawrence; a daughter, Marilyn Gibbs and husband Roy, Suwanee, Ga.; two sisters, Marjorie Wilson and husband Earl, Lawrence, and Jeanette Auchard and husband Dr. V. Allen, Bucyrus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Fred Smith, Louise Flory, Mindi Raby, and Lisa Richardson; and four great grandchildren, Alton and Ashley Chaney, and Lily and George Raby.

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 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The casket will remain closed.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Lone Star Church of the Brethren, or Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Ann Kirkpatrick Mackie

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Memorial services for Ann Kirkpatrick “Onna” Mackie, 87, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall Ave., Mission, Kan.

Mrs. Mackie died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Bridge Haven Care Cottage, Lawrence.

She was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Neosho, Mo., the daughter of Voyle Vernell and Mariana Wills Kirkpatrick. She was raised in Kansas City, Mo., attended Border Star Elementary School, and graduated from Southwest High School. She later attended the University of Missouri, but returned to Kansas City before graduating and went to work for Woolf Brothers. It was then that her mother decided to fix her up with William R. “Bill” Mackie, whom she married on Aug. 5, 1949.

Mrs. Mackie went back to college, and in 1987 at the age of 63, she graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Art History, on the exact date of the 50th anniversary of Bill’s graduation from KU. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

Survivors include four children, Elizabeth Orrick, Omaha, George Mackie and wife Pennylea, Boise, Mary Ann Mackie, Seattle, and Willie Mackie, Baldwin City; eight grandchildren, Jenna Mackie, Lindsay Wall, Scott Orrick, Timothy Mackie, David Orrick, Gaelan Mackie, Halley Mackie, and Hannah Mackie; seven great grandchildren, Lola Wall, Lena Mackie, Annabelle Wall, Simona Mackie, Carina McCall, Meira McCall, and Emmaline Wall; a sister, Jane LaPlante; and many nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Care Alternatives Hospice, 1420 NW Vivion Rd., Suite 105, Kansas City, Mo., 64118, or the charity of the donor’s choice.