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David Robert “Bob” Perkins

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Graveside services for David Robert “Bob” Perkins, 89, Lawrence, will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. The Reverend Doctor Peter Luckey will officiate.

Mr. Perkins died May 28, 2011 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 1, 1921 in Lawrence, the son of David Sanders and Elsie Belle Watson Perkins. He graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School.

He was a farmer in the Eudora and Wellsville areas. He served on the Miami County Farm Bureau Board of Directors as well as the Miami County Committee of the United States Department of Agriculture. After retiring from farming, he moved to Lawrence. He worked as a field assistant for the USDA Service Center in Lawrence from 1989-2004.

He married Betty Jo Wilson on December 16, 1942 in Olathe. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2010.

Mr. Perkins was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Perkins and Malcolm Perkins, four sisters, Mildred Smith, Velma Snyder, Frances Childs, and Martha Lou Robb.

Survivors include two sons, Perry Perkins and wife Joyce of Lawrence, and Jim Perkins and wife Brenda of Kansas City, MO., a sister, Jean Winters of Perry, three grandchildren, Laura Sampson and husband Cecil, Kimberly Davis and husband Jim, Mike Perkins and wife Jessie, eight great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, Lloyd Wilson and wife Colleen, and nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where family will receive them from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Presbyterian Manor and the Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care, sent in care of the funeral home.

Seth Emon’e Norwood

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Funeral services for Seth Emon’e Norwood, 42, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Leo Barbee Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Norwood died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 28, 1968, in Wichita, KS. the son of Lafayette and Betty Ann White Norwood. He Attended Lawrence High School and received his associates degree from Johnson County Community College while playing basketball for his father. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Communications from Avila College, Kansas City, MO. He continued to play basketball through his college years and was ranked 4th in the nation in free throw percentage in Division II basketball. Later, Seth coached the Kansas 76ers in AAU circuit where his team achieved many honors including a national championship in 1999.

Mr. Norwood worked at Hallmark Cards in Lawrence, Jostens in Topeka, and HP Pehzer in Eudora. At the time of his death he was employed at Amarr Garage Door.

Survivors include two daughters, Ashlyn Rae Norwood and Janae Nicole Norwood, both of Lawrence; his father, Lafayette Norwood, Lawrence; sister, Fayetta Norwood, Nashville, TN; and a brother Cory Norwood, Lawrence; and a Host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Norwood, on May 11, 2010.

Friends may view from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Norwood Children’s Educational Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Helen Betz Kampschroeder

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Services for Helen Betz Kampschroeder, 76, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Kampschroeder died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 26, 1934 in Glen Elder, the daughter of Perry and Mary Spurlock Betz. She attended Kansas University.
Mrs. Kampschroeder worked as a linotype operator for the Lawrence Journal-World, read and typed braille for Audio Reader, and retired as an independent proofreader for Allen Press. She was a member of AARP and was a sponsor for the Special Olympics and MADD.

She married Walter George Kampschroeder Jr. on July 4, 1959, in Danforth Chapel at KU. He died Aug. 1, 2005.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and George Betz, and two sisters, Katy Betz and Enza Betz.

Survivors include two sons, Karlin Kampschroeder, Lawrence, and Daryl Kampschroeder, Overland Park; a brother, Perry Betz Jr., Glen Elder; two sisters, Mary Duroche, Minneapolis, Minn., and Martha Butel, Overbrook; and two grandchildren, Maddison and Emma Kampschroeder.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The family suggests memorials to Caregivers Home Health, sent in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Edith Iona Wilson

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Funeral services for Edith Iona Wilson, 91, Lawrence will be at 1pm. Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, burial will follow at the Buster Cemetery.

She died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at her home.

She was born July 21, 1919 at Hoyt, KS, the daughter of Dave Walter and Orpha May Thomson Blevins.

She owned and operated Edith’s Place in downtown Lawrence in the 60’s and 70’s, after it closed she went to work at Johnny’s for over 20 years retiring in 2001. She enjoyed garage sales and her family.

She was a member of the VFW and Eagles Lodge, Lawrence.

She is preceded in death by a son, David E. Beers in 1997, grandson Casey Anzek in 2008, brothers George, Jim, Harold Blevins and a sister Clara Schlick.

She is survived by two sons, Ernest Allen Beers, Lawrence, Thomas “Tom” Wilson, Perry, a Daughter, Sandra J. Anzek, Lawrence, a Brother, Bob Blevins, AR., 14 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Douglas County VNA, Rehabilitation and Hospice in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Friends may call until service time at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

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.