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Harold R. Fuller Sr.

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Funeral services for Harold R. Fuller Sr., 81, Lawrence, will be at 11am. Saturday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Verdell Taylor officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Mr. Fuller died Monday, May 9, 2011, at his home.

He was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Chicago, the son of Fred W. and Rose Matthews Fuller. He graduated from Evanston Township High School, and later attended Little Rock Junior College. He also served in the United States Army Air Force.

Mr. Fuller was a field representative in the construction industry for Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill for 20 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where he served as Trustee. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Ottawa, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

He married Wilna Delores Woods on Sept. 14, 1951, in Waukegan, Ill. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Lance E. Fuller and Harold R. Fuller Jr., both of Ottawa; a daughter, Kim D. Fuller, Lawrence; 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Friday noon to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 11am at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10am to service time.

The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Luke A.M.E. Church in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Marie Williams Decker

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Memorial service for Marie Elizabeth Williams Decker, 90, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt. Burial of ashes will be at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Decker died Monday, May 9, 2011, due to complications of breast cancer.

She was born Sept. 25, 1920, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Joseph Campbell Williams and Nona Herrick Williams.

Mrs. Decker graduated from Stephens College and the University of Texas-Austin.
She was a member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Drury University Women’s Auxiliary (president in 2001). Mrs. Decker also served the Episcopal Church as a licensed lay reader, Eucharist minister, altar guild member, Sunday School teacher and elected vestry member.

She married Dr. Albert I. Decker on Feb. 28, 1946, in San Francisco. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Jeffrey Williams Decker, Jackson, Wyo.; a daughter, Linda Diane Decker, Truro, Mass.; and a grandson, Brett Shannon Decker and wife Katelyn.

The family suggests memorials to The Food Pantry at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt., Lawrence, KS 66044, or to the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., Lawrence, KS 66046, or in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Kenneth Allen Olson

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Memorial services for Kenneth Allen Olson, 77, Lawrence, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dr. Gary W. Teske officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Olson died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

He was born July 17, 1933, in Lawrence, the son of Oscar and Mabel Stewart Olson. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and later served in the United States Navy.

Mr. Olson worked as an instrument technician in the biochemistry department at the University of Kansas for 43 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and was an amateur radio operator and longtime member of the local amateur radio club.. He also enjoyed repairing electronic equipment.

He married Dorothy L. Goodrick on June 6, 1957, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son Eric, Phoenix; a daughter, Brenda Kappelman, Lawrence; and four grandchildren, Colin, Nolan, Derek, & Nathan Kappelman.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Winona Elsie Dingman, and a son-in-law, Clay Kappelman.

Friends may call from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Carma G. Gideon

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Graveside services for Carma G. Gideon, 44, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Lawrence.

Ms. Gideon died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at her home.

She was born May 11, 1966, in Stockton, California, the daughter of Oliver Edmound Gideon Jr. and Connie Sue McMillin. She attended high school at Lawrence High. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister, and was loved by many.

Carma was a homemaker. She enjoyed nature, flowers, and gardening.

Survivors include a son, Steven Oliver Desch, Topeka; mother, Connie Sue McMillin, Lawrence; brother, William Gideon, Ozawkie; sisters, Diana Gideon, Pomona, Catherine Prochnow, Pomona, and Tammy Gideon, Lawrence.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to the Carma Gideon Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home.

Doris Marcella Winters-Moore

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Funeral services for Doris Marcella Winters-Moore, 91, Baldwin City will be at 10am. Tuesday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, burial will follow at Deay Cemetery, south of Eudora, with Don Cashatt officiating.

Mrs. Moore died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab, Richmond, Kansas.

She was born December 6, 1919, in Vinland, the daughter of Will and Lota Belvoir Winters. She attended Stoney Point Grade School and graduated from Vinland High School in 1939. She has been a life long resident of Douglas County.

She married Max B. Moore, August 7, 1940 in Lawrence. They have been married 70 Years and he survives of the home.

Doris enjoyed the farming operation that she and Max established and built. She was one of the founding ladies who created the Palmayra Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She donated her time in fund raising efforts to get the new Volunteer Fire Department furnished with fire equipment and gear for the firemen. She also enjoyed animals, flowers, gardening, music, her grandchildren, and helping her neighbors and friends however she could.

Doris’ CB handle was “Harmonica”, of which she played with the country music groups around Vinland and Baldwin. She and Max took great pride in developing the Music Tent at the Maple Leaf Festival. Doris was also involved with the Vinland Grange Fair and organized the food booth for the fair for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Vinland.

Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Etcil Winters.

Other survivors include, a daughter, Donna Kay Slusser and husband Louis; a son, Danny Jay Moore and wife Rhonda, both of Baldwin City; grandchildren, Michael L. Slusser, Overbrook, Christina D. Barritt, Lawrence, Mandy Jo Kelly and husband Dave, Wellsville; great-grandchildren, Ashley M. Slusser, Lexington, KY, Chance T. Barritt, Lawrence, Lauren C. Slusser, Fayetteville, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas, sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044

Joseph R. McLaughlin

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Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph R. McLaughlin, 88, Lawrence will be at 10am. Thursday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be held on Friday at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, KS.

Mr. McLaughlin died Saturday at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. He was born March 5, 1923 in Cambridge, Mass. the son of Cornelius R. and Louise D. Gerry McLaughlin.

He worked for the US Postal Service for many years and retired as Post Master at Stafford, Kan.

Mr. McLaughlin served in the Army Air Corp serving during WWII. He subsequently served in the Kansas National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1983.

He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence, and a life member of the American Legion and the V.F.W.

He married Grace McCarthy on Feb. 2, 1946 in Hays, KS. She preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 1999. He married Bernice Alexander on Sept. 30, 2006, in Lawrence and she survives of the home.

He was preceded in death by his wife Grace, 5 brothers Charles, John, Francis, Paul, and Edward McLaughlin, and a sister Margaret Moeder.

Survivors include sons Kenneth M. McLaughlin and wife Arlinda of Pinedale, WY, Donald R. McLaughlin of Great Bend, KS, Lawrence E. McLaughlin and wife Sharon of Phoenix, AZ, Daniel J. McLaughlin and wife Julie of Olathe, KS, and Patrick C. McLaughlin of Overland Park, KS, a daughter Kathleen A. McLaughlin Rathbun and husband John of Lawrence, sisters Mary Skipton of Rockville, MD, and Regina Quinn of Danville, OH, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday noon to 8pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at Corpus Christi Catholic Church Thursday from 9am to service time. A rosary will be said prior to the mass.

Memorials may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, or the Catholic Community of Great Bend, KS. in care on the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044

In Great Bend, the family will receive friends on Friday May 6, from 1pm. to 3pm. at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, Kansas

Graveside service will be at 3:30pm. Friday at the Great Bend Cemetery.

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

Mae Anna Bell Hoffman

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Funeral services for Mae Anna Bell Hoffman, 99, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Worden Cemetery, Worden.

Mrs. Hoffman died Saturday, Apr. 30, 2011, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.

She was born July 11, 1911, in Worden, the fourth child of John Henry and Dollie Ida Kauffman Pippert. She was raised in the Worden community.

Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker, and had worked at Rusty’s IGA on 23rd Street for many years as the Deli Manager. She was a member of Worden United Methodist Church and the India Home Demonstration Unit. She was a 4-H leader, and enjoyed gardening, quilting, flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She married Charles William Hoffman on Mar. 8, 1933. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ralph Pippert and Albert Pippert, and two sisters, Elsie Pippert Hoffman and Helen Pippert Strong.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Wright and Charlotte Sparkes, both of Lawrence; five grandchildren, James Sparkes Jr., David Sparkes, Bradley Wright, Lisa Sparkes Hughes, and Sheri Wright Geer; eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Worden Cemetery Association, or Grace Hospice, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Jerry (Brad) Grant

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A remembrance reception for Jerry (Brad) Grant, 57, Lawrence will be held at 2pm. Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, #309, 1803 West 6Th. Street, Lawrence.

Mr. Grant died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at his home.

He was born January 3, 1954, in Lawrence the son of Jesse Mack and Wanda June Martin Grant.

Brad worked for the City of Lawrence in the Water Department for 30 years. He retired in January 2009. He recently worked for Transport Truck Sales in Kansas City.

He married Linda Sue Staus on June 29, 1973 in Lawrence, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children Marty Grant, Fort Riley, Jessica Grant-Helmert, Tonganoxie, and Nick Grant, Lawrence, five grandchildren Grace, Dylon, David, Hailey, and Justin, his mother June Grant, Lawrence, three sisters and two brothers Linda Faler, Ann Norris,
Rick Grant, Kelly Otterman, and Mack Grant.

The family suggests donations may be made to a college fund set up for his
grandchildren at Douglas County Bank or in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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

Cheryl Ann Garrett

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Services for Cheryl Ann Garrett, 53, Lawrence, will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at 9th Street Baptist Church, Lawrence with Pastor Delmar A. White officating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Garrett died, Monday April 25, 2011 at her home.

She was born July 18, 1958 in Lawrence, the daughter of John Steve and Clara Belle Garrett. She has lived in Lawrence her entire life.

Ms. Garrett was employed with Scotch Cleaners, the Lawrence Holiday Inn Holidome, and very much enjoyed working at the Kansas University Campus at Mrs. E’s. She enjoyed helping raise her many nieces and nephews, while their parents worked.

She was preceded in death by her beloved father John Steve Garrett, Sr.

Survivors include her only son, Damien Garrett; her mother, Clara Garrett, Lawrence; four sisters, Sondra Garrett, Debra Garrett, Rose Garrett, all of Lawrence, Beatrice Brown Scott, Ottawa; five brothers, John Garrett, Jr., Lawrence, Phillip Garrett, Topeka, Tommy Brown, Ottawa, Michael Garrett, Denver, CO, and James Garrett, Lawrence; two granddaughters Dearah Garrett, Lawrence, and Amarie Stevicks, Topeka; forty-eight nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Friends may call Sunday 9am. To 8pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The family suggests memorials to the Ninth Street Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.

Eva Myrtle Lancaster

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Graveside services for Eva Myrtle Lancaster, 92, Eudora, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hesper Cemetery, southeast of Eudora, with the Rev. Steve Klinedinst officiating.

Mrs. Lancaster died Sunday, Apr. 24, 2011, at Medicalodges of Eudora.

She was born July 5, 1918, in Eudora, the daughter of Ralph & Ethel Westerhouse Votaw. She was raised and attended schools in the Hesper Community.

Mrs. Lancaster was a homemaker and a snack bar manager at Kroger’s. She also worked at Rusty’s IGA as the bakery manager, and in the Eudora Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria.. She was a member of Hesper Friends Church, and enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and growing flowers.

She married Paul Frazier in 1936 in Eudora. They later divorced. She married Meville L. Lancaster in 1957 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Vernon Votaw, and two brothers-in-law, Moreland Baldwin and Harold Morley.

Survivors include two daughters, Helen Jackson and husband Jim, Topeka, and Evelyn Cotton and husband Hank, Lawrence; two sisters, Dorothy Baldwin, Clinton, and Lela Morley, Eudora; three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hesper Friends Church, or the Eudora United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home. 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.