No services are planned at this time for Cynthia K. Denton, 75, Lawrence.
She died March 1, 2025, at her home.
Author: RumseyYost
Logan Burgess Carland
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Logan Burgess Carland, who left this world too soon on March 1, 2025, only a week after his 33rd birthday. Logan was born on February 21, 1992 to Robin Burgess and John Carland in Lawrence, KS.
During his life, Logan explored and enjoyed playing the guitar, doing theater, and cooking. A creative chef, Logan was in culinary school at Johnson County Community College before his life was cut short. He played a mean game of Mario Kart.
Logan had a big, compassionate heart. He always loved animals, especially dogs. As a child Logan once stopped to pet a dog, who bit him on his face, right by his eye, requiring stitches. For many, this type of trauma at such a young age may have caused a fear of dogs. But not for Logan. He remained a lifelong dog lover, and once remarked how it wouldn’t be fair to blame the actions of one dog onto all the others.
Logan felt deeply. He cared about justice and equality. He believed in second chances. He was so smart, and excelled at math and science, which seemed to come easy for him. Logan wanted peace, for the world, but also for himself.
Logan is survived by his parents Robin Burgess and John Carland; stepfather Don Barber; daughter, Jackie Carland; partner Junes Robinson; sisters Amy Jackson, Lea Roselyn, and Maura Mitterbauer; brother-in-law Erskine Jackson and Michael Mitterbauer and niblings Rose Jackson, Delano Jackson, Elijah Jackson, Juniper Jackson, River Jackson, Will Roselyn, Jackson Mitterbauer, Forrest Mitterbauer, and Isabel Mitterbauer. We all love and miss him very much.
A burial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Natural Burial area at Oak Hill Cemetery at 1605 Oak Hill Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family has made a GoFundMe to help with the burial expenses. Contributions would be graciously accepted at www.gofundme.com/f/3tppvd-in-loving-memory-of-Logan
Frances Louise Lintecum
Frances Louise Henningson Lintecum passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas. We thank the wonderful staff there who were so kind and caring.
She was born May 26, 1933, in Oberlin, Kansas at Benton Memorial Hospital to Carl and Ruth Glad Henningson. She was baptized and confirmed at Enne Swedish Lutheran Church in Herndon, Kansas.
She took piano lessons from early childhood, won several awards, and was in demand as an accompanist. She also played the cornet in high school.
Frances graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1951 and enrolled at University of Kansas. She joined Alpha Chi Omega sorority and was a cheerleader. She was proud to have cheered at the first game in Allen Fieldhouse and remained an avid lifelong KU fan. She graduated in 1955 with a degree in education.
She met Dean Lintecum on a blind date on November 11, 1956. They were married in Oberlin on June 16, 1957, and enjoyed a life together in Prairie Village, Kansas until Dean’s passing in 2003.
Frances began teaching first grade at Overland Park Elementary School after college. She had 30 students in her class with no assistant. She later taught preschool at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church for 28 years where she had several second-generation students. You could say she was born to be a teacher, by nature and following in her mother’s footsteps.
She was multitalented and along with her skill on the piano she was a gifted seamstress and could work wonders in the kitchen, making a lot out of a little. She was an A-1 mother who emphasized and modeled learning and creativity.
Frances was an active member of PEO Chapter AZ. She volunteered at Children’s Mercy and Lawrence Memorial Hospitals. She was a member of the PTA and served as a Republican precinct committeewoman.
After nearly 50 years in Prairie Village, she moved to Lawrence in 2005. She stayed active with tai chi, bridge, mahjong, book and welcome clubs, as well as trips to theatrical and musical productions and Jayhawk sporting events into her 90’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Ruth, sister Irene Henningson Parr, brother Stanley Henningson, and husband Dean Lintecum.
Survivors include daughter Ann Lintecum (Steve McLane) of Prairie Village; son Neal (Julie Frick Lintecum), dearly beloved, lights of her life grandson Jackson Dean and granddaughter Annika Grace of Lawrence; brother and sister-in-law Bob and Sally Henningson of Oberlin; and several nieces and nephews.
Frances had a strong, lifelong faith that comforted her to the end. Her ready smile, warm sincerity and amazing cooking will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Always modest, she requested a private graveside service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Manor Resident Council Fund (please note Frances Lintecum in memo line) through Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044; or the Head Start program operating in the building where she taught first grade at 8155 Santa Fe, Overland Park, KS 66204 or Donate to Growing Futures – GROWING FUTURES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
Rosa Lee (Murphy) Newton
Rosa Lee (Murphy) Newton, 85, died at home on March 1 surrounded by loving family members after living for several years with dementia.
Rosa Lee was born June 28, 1939, in Troy, Kansas, and graduated from Troy High School in 1957. She completed teletype training in Omaha, Nebraska, and took a job with Capital Airlines in New York City in 1958.
She returned to Kansas after her beloved grandfather, Vachel Lewis, died and worked at Business Men’s Assurance in Kansas City. She then worked at Farmers Mutual in St. Joseph, Missouri, and married Otto Newton of Wathena, Kansas, on Oct. 16, 1959, in Troy, Kansas. She worked in a data entry position at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in Elwood, Kansas, before moving to Pensacola, Florida, where Otto completed helicopter flight training with the Navy.
The couple moved 16 times during their 65-year marriage, living in Chula Vista, California; Lawrence, Kansas; Bendena, Kansas; Houston, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Kingwood, Texas, before returning to Lawrence, Kansas, in 1994.
Rosa Lee worked in information systems at the University of Kansas while Otto attended law school there and later worked at the KU Endowment Association when the couple returned to Lawrence. While living in Houston, Rosa Lee worked for the Cypress-Fairbanks School District.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in anthropology at the University of Houston in 1994 and a master’s degree in social work at the University of Kansas in 2002.
The oldest of six siblings, Rosa Lee had a nurturing nature and loved spending time with family and friends throughout her life. She was a proud redhead and a wonderful cheerleader for her family, rarely missing any outing or activity. She served for several years as a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Lawrence, following in the footsteps of her father who had been a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Troy.
She had a great sense of humor, an infectious laugh and an adventurous personality. Rosa Lee enjoyed traveling, especially road trips, often riding shotgun in Otto’s Model-T. She visited 46 states, Canada, Japan and Mexico. She had a generous disposition and made celebrations of any size festive and memorable. She took excellent care of her plants and loved the color orange (her nail polish preference the past few years) and never lost her affinity for an ice-cold Coke. Rosa Lee was a lifelong learner, often taking community classes to gain new skills, and her nightstand overflowed with novels and magazines. Rosa Lee also enjoyed going to movies and was an excellent cook and baker. Her coconut cake and cheesecake were family favorites.
She is survived by her husband, Otto; two daughters, Kim (Dan) Gronniger (Topeka, Kansas) and Kelli (Kevin) Breer (Westwood, Kansas); three grandchildren, Joe (Lacey) Gronniger; Catie Gronniger; and Keaton Breer; a brother, Marvin Murphy; two sisters, Mary (Greg) Johnson, and Becky (Miles) Gibson; three sisters-in-law, Patricia Williams, Patricia Murphy and Judy Murphy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Urban and Veda (Lewis) Murphy, and two brothers, Vachel Murphy and Jerry Murphy.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church in Lawrence or the Visiting Nurses Association, whose fantastic employees provided excellent support to Rosa Lee and Otto and their daughters the past few months. Contributions can be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Visitation will be on March 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, Kansas. Rosa Lee’s Celebration of Life will be on March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lawrence, 1330 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. Lunch will be provided at the church following the service. After lunch, an interment of ashes ceremony at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. will conclude the services. The family welcomes you to attend any or all of these events to honor Rosa Lee and a life well-lived.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
Marideth (Carol) Ann Wilson
A beautiful voice has left this world. Marideth (Carol) Ann Wilson, 90, died on March 1, 2025 at her home in Lawrence, KS.
Marideth was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Robert E. Wilson and Mary Louise Snavely Wilson in Richmond, Indiana. There she began a life of singing and exploring the mysteries of the world. She was the oldest of four siblings and grew up with extended family close by. The family spent some years in South Carolina where her father was stationed during World War II. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1952 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford,Ohio.
Marideth married Raymond Golik in 1958. They had 3 daughters, Janice, Susan and Leslie, and eventually made their home at the beach in southern California. Marideth remained a California resident for 61years.
In 1969, Marideth married Thomas H. Mabin and added his children, Melody, Kathryn, and Marianne to her family. They spent many good years together singing, gardening, traveling, and eventually moving to northern CA where Marideth found her spiritual community. Music was their life long connection and they were partners for over 30 years. He preceded her in death December 4, 2000.
In 2001 Marideth met John (Jack) Tomkins while singing together in a Lake County, CA choir. They became loving partners for 23 years until his death December 25, 2023.
Marideth had a lifelong passion for music. She taught and wrote music for young children, she sang in numerous choirs including Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, as well as other church and community choirs. She performed in musicals and shows throughout her life and had an impressive listening collection that included multiple genres. That music could be heard playing all the days of her life. It was her joy.
Marideth’s spiritual life and community were the other great focus of her long life. She devoted herself to to her spiritual teacher and to her community, serving in the gardens, singing in the choir, and teaching music.
She is survived by her three daughters, Janice Poull (Daniel), Susan Adamek, and Leslie Warren, five grandchildren, Lauren Poull, Cee Poull, Kevin Warren, Kyle Adamek, Kristen Adamek, and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her three brothers, Bill Wilson (Marilyn), Bob Wilson (Sandy), and John Hartman (Valerie), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date
Linda Ellen Lester
Linda Ellen Lester, 81, of Lawrence, died Friday, February 28, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. At her request, no public service is planned.
Linda was born on June 11, 1943, in Wichita, KS, to Hiram B. McGee and Mary Ann (Hodges) McGee. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Ellen and James “Ed” Gregg, from the age of 11. She married Robert M. Lester and graduated from Wichita High School West. They had three children in Wichita and Houston, then moved to Cut-n-Shoot, TX, finally settling in Lawrence in 1978.
Linda and her friend, Linda Chaffin, started The Etc. Shop in 1981 in a 150 square foot building at 14 W. 9th Street. After Chaffin left the business, Linda moved the store to 732 Mass, doubled its size, and then moved to 928 Mass, a three-story building she purchased in 1991. She admired Ruby Mallot, the matriarch of Mallot Hardware, who was instrumental in making downtown what it is today. Linda was dedicated to the Lawrence Downtown Association, and in Ruby’s spirit, advocated for women entrepreneurs.
Although the shop was best known as a hub for Brighton accessories, her lifelong passion was finding, buying, selling, and trading jewelry, antiques, and Christmas paraphernalia, including on Ebay in her later years. She was also devoted to her dogs, who often traveled to the store with her, particularly Max, who became a mascot for the shop.
After Robert retired as an electrician, he worked with her for almost 40 years. Linda loved her employees and customers, and often made suggestions about gifts for their family and friends, who also frequented the shop. After 42 years in business, The Etc. Shop closed in Fall 2023.
She is survived by Robert M. Lester of Lawrence, her children Cyndy E. Lester (Kenn Peters) of Lawrence and Center, CO, and Hugh D. Lester (Ellyn) of Jersey Shore, PA, as well as her sibling, Donald R. McGee of Wichita, KS, and her grandchildren Seth, Kaitlyn, Erin, Dylan, Hayden, and Jake (Kimberli), as well as great-grandchild Walker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved aunt and uncle, her mother-in-law Betty and father-in-law Mac Lester, four siblings, Della, Joyce, Henry and Bill, her son Eugene E. Lester, and his former spouse Shelly Borland, who was devoted to Robert and Linda in the last years of her life.
The family is very grateful for the comprehensive care provided by her medical team, led by Sharon Soule, MD, over the years, and to the exceptional team at LMH, including Elara Caring hospice, since she was admitted on Tuesday. Linda may have succumbed to cancer, but she stayed true to herself to the very end.
A fitting and lasting tribute to her life and legacy will follow in due time.
Charles DuWayne (Chuck) Mead
Charles DuWayne Mead of Lawrence, Kansas, died Sunday February 9, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born April, 7, 1936, to Oliver Abner and Clara Mae Mead in Cherokee, Kansas. He grew up with his four siblings on East 13th Street in Pittsburg, Kansas, and graduated Pittsburg High School, where he was a star athlete, in 1954.
On March 15, 1955, Mr. Mead married Lois Faye Wynes of Nevada, Missouri.
Mr. Mead served in the US Army from 1954-1956 in the 32nd Infantry Regiment in Korea. Upon his return to civilian life he attended Pittsburg State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in education in 1960. He secured a teaching job in the Linwood (now Shawnee Mission) school district as a physical education and social studies teacher. In 1965 he earned his master’s degree from Pittsburg State University.
In 1970 Mr. Mead moved his family, now including Charles Lynn (1960) and Kristy Kay (1962), to Lawrence, Kansas, where he became physical education consultant for Lawrence School District 497, eventually establishing a PE program for all Lawrence schools.
He inspired and educated generations of students in Shawnee Mission and Lawrence over three decades of teaching, during which he remained dedicated to fairness and inclusion, becoming a beloved figure in the community. In 1992 he earned a Doctor of Education degree (PhD EdD) from the University of Kansas and acquired the nickname “Doc.” He retired from the school district in 1992 with the title of health and physical education coordinator, serving the entire
school district.
Over the years, Mr. Mead was active in Breakfast Optimist Club, Trail Riders Saddle Club, Elks Club, and Kanza 4-H Club. From 1973-1980 he played bass guitar with the family’s country music band, The Family Tree, consisting of his wife, Lois, his father-in law, JC Wynes, his brother-in-law Larry Wynes, and his son, Chuck.
His involvement in youth athletics and physical education extended beyond his role at Lawrence schools: He also served as an official at the Kansas Relays for many years, coached Little League Baseball, officiated high school basketball and football games, and umpired women’s fast pitch softball. An avid golfer after his retirement, Mr. Mead shot 12 witnessed holes-in-one.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lois Faye Mead, son Chuck Mead (Brenda Colladay), daughter Kristy Bailey (Scott Bailey), brother Harold Mead (Margaret Mead), brother-in-law Linn Wynes, (Linda Wynes), sister-in-law Shirley Wynes, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is also survived by members of the weekly poker game he began over 30 years ago, and the “Deck 9 Gang” on the annual Country Music Cruise.
Celebration of Life Services for Charles D. Chuck Mead, 88, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Raymond A Schwegler Elementary, in the Gymnasium, 2201 Ousdahl Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society at https://www.classy.org/give/409518/#!/donation/checkout
Francis Eugene “Gene” Supernaw
Visitation for Francis Eugene “Gene” Supernaw will be 4:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will be 12:30pm Monday, March 3, 2025 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Mr. Supernaw died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born September 14, 1933 in Agricola, Kansas, the son of Walter and Pearl Supernaw. He graduated from Ford Motor School, and being a mechanic was his only occupation until retirement. He moved to Lawrence in 1965 from Topeka, Kansas.
He served in the US Army and Army Reserves from December 17, 1954 until he was honorably discharged on December 16, 1962.
He married Marguerite Timmons in November of 1959, they later divorced. He then meet Sharon McGee, who was his partner of more than 30 years, and she preceded him in death February 9, 2022. He was also preceded in death by his father, Walter Supernaw on April 3, 1983; mother, Pearl Supernaw on March 22, 2006; brother, Clayton Supernaw on October 20, 2000; sister, Lois Riggs July 13, 1991; and son, Dennis Supernaw on March 23, 2022.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Osburn of Lawrence; brother, Donald Supernaw of Palmdale, CA; five grandchildren, Jamie, Joshua, Genia, and Brandy Supernaw all of Lawrence, and Brianna (Matt) Erickson of Natoma, Kansas; 10 great-grandchildren, Jacalyn Marcum-Supernaw of Overland Park, Kansas, Gabe, Kyla, Colton, and Emmitt Erickson, all of Natoma, Kansas, Haily Roberts, Joshua Supernaw, Jr., both of Topeka, Kansas, Markayla Millard, Jordan Supernaw, and Daniel Supernaw all of Lawrence; one great-great-grandson, David Supernaw of Lawrence; and his nephew, Clarence (Tammy) Riggs.
Gretchen “Lorraine” Beal
Arrangements are pending for Gretchen “Lorraine” Beal, who died February 22, 2025. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
Lawrence F. (Larry) Swinson
Lawrence F. (Larry) Swinson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Vernon N. and Margaret (Peggy) Swinson. His first year of school was in the Dallas, Texas, area where his father was training pilots for combat in World War II. While Vernon was on active duty in the Army, Peggy moved the family back to Pratt, Kansas, where Larry completed his secondary education and graduated from Pratt High School in 1955. Larry attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Business in 1959, after which he and wife, Barbara, moved back to Pratt where Larry was employed by Swinson Motor Company until Vernon and Larry sold the dealership in 1981. In 1981, Larry was employed in the Trust Department of The Peoples Bank in Pratt, where he became interested in and adept at managing investments, which led to a position at Kidder Peabody Investment firm in Lawrence, Kansas, in 1984. Even though that investment firm changed names several times, it was the same company from which Larry retired as branch manager of Stifel Nicolaus in 2011.
In 1988, Larry was privileged to participate with thirteen other like-minded persons to form what became a church plant whose purpose was and is to worship the God of the Bible in spirit and in truth. That church plant became Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church (GEPC), which is now Grace Presbyterian Church of America (Grace PCA).
In 1958, Larry married Barbara Johnson, who survives him, along with son, Timothy (Beth Ann), son-in-law, Kenneth Green; grandchildren, Kenny Green, Kevin Green, Maia Swinson, and Eric Swinson; brother, Kenneth Swinson; sister, Janet Swinson; along with much-loved fraternal cousins, Gary Swinson, Beverly (Brown) Bartscher, Fred Swinson, and Rob Swinson; and maternal cousins, Mike Shoop, Margaret Jean Shoop, and Mark Shoop; Terry Robertson and Kathy Robertson; a niece and nephews.
Preceding Larry in death are greatly-missed daughter, Cinda Green; parents, Vernon and Peggy Swinson.
Visitation for Larry will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. the following day at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3312 Calvin Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. Burial will follow at 1:00 P.M. on Friday at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1402 Stout Street, Pratt, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions to Grace PCA Building Fund.
