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Carol Joyce Bell

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Carol passed away on July 19, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

Carol Joyce Ingle-Bell was born in rural Osage County Kansas on December 10, 1925. Her parents were Orville (Pete) and Ruth Foshay-Ingle. Carol graduated from Overbrook High School in 1944. Carol worked for a while in the family restaurant in Overbrook. Carol then moved to Lawrence and was hired at the Sunflower Ammunition Plant in Desoto, Kansas, which supplied materials for the World War II effort. Carol met her future husband Howard F. Bell while working in the plant. They married in 1946 in Overbrook, Kansas and moved to Hiawatha, Kansas where Howard had other family members living. Howard passed away in 1969.

In 1952 they moved to Baldwin and then Lawrence to find better employment opportunities. Carol was a homemaker during this time. In 1960 Carol applied for and was hired by F.W. Woolworths in downtown Lawrence. Carol moved from the merchandise side of the store to the small lunch counter in the store. For a brief time, Carol was promoted to manager. In the late 60’s the old Woolworths store was completely remodeled, and a large full-service restaurant was added with Woolworths popular cheesecake and fresh strawberry pie. Carol would work for almost 29 years for Woolworths before the store and restaurant closed.

Missing work and her Woolworths customers and friends, she went to work at Furr’s Cafeteria located at 23rd and Iowa. Carol soon became affectionately known as the “pie lady.” Not only did she prepare most of the desserts served, but she loved helping on the service line and talking with patrons and friends. Finally, after 12 years, in 2005, due to her health, she retired.

Carols husband Howard, sister June Shannon, brothers Raymond, Dean and Jay Ingle all proceeded her in death.

Carol is survived by her sons Doug and wife Cheryl, Gary, Grand Daughter Kristin, and husband Curtis and Great Grandchildren, Hayden and Faith.

A private family burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Celia McCann Stolts

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Celia McCann Stolts, 102, died peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Celia was born to James Arthur McCann and Bessie McKenzie McCann on January 6, 1922, near Woodruff, Kansas. Celia grew up during the Depression, which left an indelible mark on her, and taught her to “use it, wear it out, or do without.” She had many stories about Dust Bowl days.

In 1940, Celia traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, and married the love of her life, Orly Stolts. They had many adventures together living in pre-war California, where they danced to all the big bands, attended the Rose Bowl, and the opening of The Paladium, where a young Frank Sinatra sang. They returned home to farm in Nebraska during the war. Celia raised her own chickens, dug her own gas line, and entertained friends on poker nights. When the Harlan County Reservoir was built, she remembered traveling inside of her house, with her baby in her lap, as the house was relocated to Republican City, Nebraska.

After her divorce in 1952, she attended Hastings Beauty Academy, and held many jobs including receptionist at the Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company in Phillipsburg Kansas, where she raised her daughter, Mary. Later, she was employed by the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, where she worked as an aide, a seamstress, and in the laundry.

Celia loved to play piano, and did so daily until her death. She also enjoyed studying nutrition and cooking for herself, which she also did right up until the end. She was passionate about animals, and cared for hundreds over her century of life. Celia was a lifelong Democrat who admired FDR and Barack Obama. She did not admire Donald Trump.

She resided in her final years with her daughter in Lawrence, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Bessie McCann and her sisters Doris Poyser and Marjorie Rayfield. She is survived by her daughter Mary Susan Conn of Lawrence; her granddaughter Elizabeth Jane Franklin (Joseph) of Washington, DC; and her great grandchildren Theodore McCann Franklin and Celia Jane Franklin; as well as nieces and nephews.

There will be a private burial at the Woodruff, Kansas Cemetery at a later date. Donations can be made in Celia’s memory to the Lawrence Humane Society.

Karen Bookout Pearson

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Memorial Services for Karen Bookout Pearson, 78, of Lawrence will be held at 2 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS, where she has been a member since 1955. A link to video stream the service is located below.

Karen died peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home on hospice, surrounded by loved ones. Burial was Tuesday, July 23 at Underwood Cemetery 14828 US-24, Perry, KS 66073.

She was born to Margaret & Forrest Bookout on August 11,1945 at LMH. She graduated from Lawrence High School Class of 1963. 

Karen married Murvin Pearson on August 25, 1963, then moved to California with him while he finished his 4 years in US Navy.  They came back to Lawrence where they raised 2 daughters, Diana & Sheryl. She was a homemaker for many years. They took many trips together driving and later motorcycling. They later divorced. She worked at American Finance, Capitol Federal and later at Farmland Industries. She enjoyed her flower garden, sewing, and crocheting making many afghans for others. 

Her parents, Forrest and Margaret (Taylor) Bookout preceded her in death. 

Survivors include daughter Diana Brown, grandson Nicholas Brown of the home; daughter Sheryl Pearson (Jim Rector) Kingman, AZ; sister Janet Bookout Hanson (Keith) Ilwaco, WA; a niece Christina, Ilwaco, WA; grandson Zachary Brown & great-granddaughter Sophia Maxine Brown. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to help cover funeral costs be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home by calling 785-843-5111, and saying you would like to contribute to Karen Pearson’s funeral service. Checks may also be mailed to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044, Memo: Karen Pearson Funeral.

Karen Diana Pearson Memorial Service Video Link:

Brody Ray Minton

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Services for Brody Minton, 17, of Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Friday July 26th, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Brody passed Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, in a wooded area in the 900 block of North 1150 Road at Clinton Lake.

He was born September 15th, 2006, in Topeka. The son of Jennifer and Thomas Minton. He attended Lawrence High School where he was set to begin his senior year this upcoming August.

Brody had not had the opportunity to achieve his goal of attending University of Kansas to study accounting. He had been accepted in the TRIO and SES Program through the University of Kansas. The program advocated for access to higher education through comprehensive, personalized support services to empower eligible students to achieve academic success, after being nominated by his teacher at LHS for his abilities with mathematics.

Brody worked as a server at Burgers by Bigg’s in Lawrence, a locally owned restaurant.

He is survived by his father Thomas Minton, his mother Jennifer Minton, his brother Colton Minton 18, and his sister Evelyn Minton 16.

A visitation will take place from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday evening July 25th, 2024. Memorial contributions for Brody’s family may be made out to Jennifer Minton.

Buford E (Bo) Campbell

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Buford “Bo” Campbell, aged 71, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida. Bo was born in 1952 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Bo spent most of his life in Lawrence, Kansas, where he graduated from Lawrence High School in 1970. Shortly after graduation, he served in the US Air Force.

Bo embarked on a successful entrepreneurial journey. In 1979, Bo founded Beau’s Painting & Decorating, a business he owned and operated until 2011. He also co-owned C & L Transport, INC. from 1997 to 2010, showcasing his business acumen and commitment to providing quality services. His life was not all work; Bo’s personal life was rich with interests such as camping, boating, and enjoying a good movie or comedy show on a big screen, always seeking to make the most of his leisure time. Dining out was another favorite activity, reflecting his zest for life and love for good company and a good laugh.

Bo’s personal life was marked by love and loss. He married Beverly Lutz in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in August 1978. Her passing in 2010 was a profound loss. He found love again and married Vickie Hitchens in December 2012 in Cape Coral, Florida, where he spent his later years. Bo is survived by his wife Vickie; his children, Brandi (Tom) McNish, Mekell Stowe, Christi (Joe) Sciarrino, and Jeff Campbell all of Lawrence, Kansas; his stepchildren, David (Jessica) Gleason, Missouri, and Stephanie (Brian) Koomen of North Carolina; his siblings, Kathy, and Steve Gibler, also of Lawrence. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Bo was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly, his brother Mike Gibler, his mother Shirley Gibler, and his stepfather Kendrick Gibler.

A visitation will be held on July 17, 2024, from 6-8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, Kansas. Funeral services will take place the following day, July 18, at 11 am at the same location, followed by a procession to Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Brandi McNish, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements during this difficult time.

Bo’s life, marked by dedication to his family, service, and community, will be deeply missed and forever cherished by those who knew him.

Darryl Dale Vande Vooren

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Darryl D. Vande Vooren was born in Sioux Falls, SD 1948. He was the 1st born son of Henry Vande Vooren and Gladys Vande Vooren.

In 1972, he married Cary L. Vande Vooren and lived in Rapid City, SD, and Lawrence, KS, until his death.

Darryl proudly served and retired from the US Navy and US Army National Guard. He graduated from South Dakota State University in 1975 as an Electrical Engineer. He worked for Control Data Corporation, Magnetic Peripheral Incorporated, which he was very fond of, and then SCI-Sanmina Corporation.

Death came early Saturday morning, July 13, 2024, in Lawrence, KS.

A private family viewing and cremation will follow.

Survivors: wife, Cary; Son David (Amy) and grandson; Sisters and Brothers Linda (Jerry), Rhonda (Tom), Mark (Wanda), and families.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Contributions to:

Wounded Warrior Project:
4899 Belfort Road Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Or

https://tinyurl.com/mr32jyan

Kay Louise Hamilton

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Funeral Mass for Kay Louise Hamilton, 77, of Lawrence KS, will be at 10 am Saturday, July 20th at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, KS. Burial will take place at Ensign Cemetary in Ensign, KS. following the service. A Rosary will be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, KS on July 19th at 7pm.

Kay died Sunday, July 7th , 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, Lawrence, KS after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 26th , 1946, in Spearville, KS. the daughter of Paul and Vera Tully (Klenke). Kay graduated from Windthorst High School in 1964. She graduated from The Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend Ks on May 28th, 1967.

Kay dedicated her life to nursing for nearly 50 years. She often talked about one of her first jobs in Denver, Colorado where she took care of many patients with broken bones coming down the mountain on the train. Even when she was not working as a nurse, she took numerous phone calls from friends, neighbors, and relatives asking about their different ailments.

While working at Dodge City Medical Center, Kay met her husband in 1972 after being set up on a blind date by Richard’s Aunt who worked with Kay at the medical center. On February 9th, 1974, Richard and Kay were married at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, KS.

Kay enjoyed cross-word puzzles, reading, bowling league, cross-stitch, watching sports on TV, especially the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals. Kay loved cooking and was especially known for her delicious fried chicken and amazing pies.

She continued working part-time as a nurse and being a dedicated homemaker to her husband and 4 children. In 2014 Richard and Kay moved to Lawrence to be closer to their grandchildren. Most of all, Kay passed on her dedication to faith and serving others.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard; 4 children, Chad and wife Hilary (Lawrence, KS), Ramona (Kansas City, MO), Clint and wife Lisa (Cimarron, KS), Clark and wife Katlin (Topeka, KS); 3 grandchildren, Grant, Myra and Dynaste; 5 siblings,Peggy and husband Paul Conrardy, Dwight and wife Kathy Tully, Keith and wife Donna Tully, Tim and wife Cathy Tully, Tom and wife Scarlett Tully; numerous Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a niece, and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the LMH Health Foundation or American Red Cross, sent in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Thomas (Tom) G. Jerome

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Thomas (Tom) G. Jerome led a faith-filled life, born on August 15, 1939, in Seneca, Kansas to Clifford M. & Bernadine (Huerter) Jerome, and was raised in Buffalo, KS with 8 siblings and 5 half siblings.

Tom was an exceptional athlete, excelling in basketball, track, baseball, handball, racquetball, and later became an avid cyclist.

After studying at Neosho County Community College and Mortuary Science College in Dallas, TX, Tom worked at funeral homes in Chanute and Ark City before transitioning to education. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education from Pittsburg State University.

In 1967, Tom became the principal of Eudora’s Nottingham Elementary School, serving the community for 35 years. He also engaged in diverse roles including ambulance driver, body shop mechanic, mortician, and wedding photographer, and was an award-winning gardener.

Tom and his first spouse, Linda Campbell, had six children together. Following their parting, he remained deeply committed to his children into their adulthood with quiet generosity, never seeking recognition and always ready to offer more.

In 1989, he married Deloris Oliver (Thatcher) and gained a step-daughter, spending the next 35 years in a loving home filled with warmth and care.

Tom was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Eudora for decades, attending daily mass and serving as a communion minister and lector. He devoted his free time to exploring life’s deeper meanings through reading, devotion, and meditation.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, seven siblings, and five half-brothers. He is survived by his wife Deloris; children, Joe (Marilyn), Judy (Ed Odom), Pat, David, Diana, Michael (Angela); stepdaughter, Linzi; 14 grandchildren: Sarah, Matthew, Hannah, Lucas, Meghan, Alannah, Rebecca, Sofia, Maya, Rock, Amanda, Micaiah, Elliana, and Avery; and 3 great-grandchildren: Braedyn, Brecken, and Maddox; and brother, Jim, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Tom will be deeply missed by his family and community. He was our steadfast support and comfort in challenging times, always there to guide and uplift us. We are grateful for his enduring love, wisdom, and the inspiring example of faith, hope, and charity he set, which will continue to resonate in our lives.

Tom’s Rosary and visitation will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9-11 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Holy Family Parish, Eudora, 820 Birch St. Burial at Holy Family Cemetery and a luncheon in the parish hall will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Eudora Schools Foundation or the Eudora Food Pantry in memory of Tom Jerome, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Jean Lee Reiff

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Jean Lee Reiff, 80, of Lawrence, KS, died July 3, 2024 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, with family by her side. She was born August 1, 1943, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Enoch and Lucille (Roussel) Lundahl. After graduating from United Township High School, she married Alvin Reiff of Kewanee, IL, on September 23, 1961, residing in Silvis, IL, until moving to Cambridge, IL, in 1968 to raise their four children.

Jean held a variety of secretarial and administrative assistant jobs. In 1988, when the nest had emptied, she and Al left Illinois for sunny Florida where she worked at Walt Disney World the next 12 years. She then lived for five years each in Las Cruces, NM, Branson, MO, and Moline IL, working for Tresco, Inc, VHC Brands, and Grace Lutheran Church in Davenport. She retired to Lawrence, KS in 2014.

An empathetic listener, Jean connected easily with people wherever she lived. She loved to be useful and generously volunteered her time and talent, whether sewing elaborate costumes for high school musicals or church pageants, crocheting soft blankets for newborns, preparing Bible study lessons, or simply sharing a moment to chat with a neighbor.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Alvin Reiff. Survivors include sons David (Sharron Howard) Reiff, Prescott Valley, AZ, and Daniel (Mary Jo) Reiff, Lawrence, KS; daughters Debra Landt, Las Cruces, NM, and Diane Reiff, Lenexa, KS. Other survivors include her brother, George (Darlene) Lundahl, East Moline, IL; grandchildren Talia Harris, Ian (Zoe) Ginn, Melanie Landt, Bevan Landt, Megan Cage; and great-grandchildren Artemis, Briar, Marigold and Grey Ginn and Trinity Harris.

Services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, July 8, 2024, at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, with Reverend Mark Winton officiating. A public in-state visitation also will be available at Rumsey-Yost funeral home from 5-8:00 pm, Sunday, July 7.