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Terry Mae Bowen

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Terry Mae Bowen was in the class of 1975 at Lawrence High. After completing cosmetology school, she was a hair stylist for many years. She lived out-of-state for a short time but always considered herself a Lawrencian. She wasn’t an avid sports fan, but did enjoy traveling with friends to and out-of-state to KU football games. Her last work positions were in shipping departments, for which she was very efficient at getting product out to customers.

In retirement, she devoted herself to her two grandkids she legally adopted. She loved her family to the moon and back, and was happy with her new rote as guardian, as well as grandma.

Terry was funny, fun to be with, and loved her friends like family. She will be so very missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Helen (Farley) Bowen, and her sister, Joyce (Bowen) Chamberlain. She is survived by two daughters, Cara Heath and Bailey Hill, and three grandchildren, Tyana, Amiiya, and Keyondre.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 13th at 2:00pm at Lecompton Community Building, 333 Elmore Street, Lecompton, KS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral home to assist the family in the expenses associated with Terry’s unexpected passing: P.O Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044, or by calling 785-843-5111.

William Scott Jeffress

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William Scott Jeffress, 66, of Baldwin City, KS passed away on May 30th, 2024.

He was born August 31, 1957 in Wichita, KS.

William, who went by Scott to family and friends, is survived by his wife, Sandra Diane Foreman, who he married August 30th, 1975.
Other survivors include his two sons, Christopher Loren of Overland Park, KS; Stephen Daniel of Lawrence, KS, and two sisters: Debbie Angleton of Peck, KS and Kelly Cox of Wichita, KS.

William served in the Army from 1976-1980 and worked for Kansas University for Research for over 20 years. He loved to fish and was an avid hunter.

At his request, no services will take place and a celebration of life may happen at a later date.

Richard Molina Aguilar

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Richard M. Aguilar, 83, died peacefully in his daughter’s arms May 23, 2024 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. He was born July 22, 1940 in Pima county, Tucson, Arizona. The son of Antonio and Hortencia (Molina) Aguilar.

Serving in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam from 1969-1973, he ended his military career as a rifleman sharpshooter, receiving a combination of seven various medals, awards and ribbons.

Married December 15, 1971 to Mary Lenora Casteel, together they celebrated 52 years in 2023. After being discharged from the USMC, he pursued a career in transportation, like his father. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver for 30+ years. Richard finally retired in 2013.

Richard had a comical personality and a sway when he walked. Devoted, loyal and hard-working he was always available to lend a helping hand. And although he was a fiercely stubborn man, the thing he cared about most was his family. His favorite pastimes included watching WWE wrestling and western shows with his wife. He loved playing the lottery and always had the biggest smile while playing with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Rudy Aguilar, Pauline Villalobos, Mary Lou Sanchez, and Lillian Navarette as well as by his daughter, Katy Simmons. Surviving in addition to his wife and one brother, Tony Aguilar, are his two daughters Kelly Aguilar and Ashley (Aguilar) Schumock along with his stepdaughter, Laurie (Wilson) Erskin. Survivors also include four grandchildren Jennifer (Aguilar) Ross, Christian Hall, Kristopher and Jacob Rogers among many step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside Services with military honors will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery on June 11, 2024 at 10:00 am, family and friends welcome.

Mona Kay Trybom

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A Celebration of Life for Mona Kay Trybom, 60, of Lawrence Kansas, will be Thursday June 6th, 2024 at 2:00 pm located at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence KS 66044. The family will greet guests from 1:00 P.M. till service time. Inurnment will take place following the service at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mona passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 24th, 2024 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Emil Jr. & Charolette Louise (Nightengale) Trybom, her older sister Rhonda (Nightengale) Helm, and her step-brother Jimmy Kuester. She is survived by her Step Mother Jeanette (Stoebener) Trybom, her brother Emil (Jake) Trybom, her son Justin Wilks, her Grandsons Justus and Anthony Wilks.

Mona was born April 3rd, 1964 in Lawrence Ks. She was a lifelong resident of Lawrence KS, and attended Lawrence High School. She was employed at Maximus in Lawrence KS, she took great pride in being able to assist people with their Medicare needs. She married Ricky Wilks but they later divorced. Of that union came her pride and joy, their son Justin.

She had a heart as big as the world, and a smile that could brighten any room. She had a sharp wit and a great sense of humor. She always had a great love for family and animals of any kind. When she was a child she would always bring home some stray she found. She was a true Chiefs fan and loved to watch them play. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her boys.

She was the best daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend anyone could ever ask for. She leaves behind a void in our hearts and will be sadly missed.

The family suggest memorials to Rumsey-Yost as help offsetting funeral expenses.

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

Marilyn L. Lahm

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Marilyn L. Lahm passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa to Ada and Herbert Happs. After graduating high school in Clinton, Iowa, Marilyn married Kenneth Lahm and they started a family of three boys and one girl.

In the mid 1950’s, the family moved to Lawrence, Kansas so that Ken could help start-up the new DuPont cellophane factory in Tecumseh, Kansas. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Marilyn’s dream was to become a nurse. In the mid-1970’s she completed nursing school and immediately began a career in nursing. Throughout her nursing career, Marilyn was employed by Lawrence Memorial Hospital and private-practice offices. She truly enjoyed every aspect of nursing. Marilyn’s faith was also very important to her. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended church regularly.

Marilyn enjoyed many activities throughout her life. She loved to sing. In the 60’s she became a member of the Sweet Adelines. Later in life, she joined the Lawrence Civic Choir and also sang in the church choir. Additional interests and activities included reading, playing bridge, and golfing with family and friends at her favorite golf course, Alvamar. She helped organize many ladies golfing tournaments at Alvamar and she was a past President of Alvamar Country Club. Marilyn especially enjoyed preparing lavish meals for family and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ken, her sister, Theo, and an infant brother. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Janet (Robert) Bell of Temple, TX, a brother, Gary Happs, of San Dimas, CA, and her four children: Raymond (Roberta) Lahm of Princeton, KS; David (Nancy) Lahm of Lawrence; Sandra (Keith) Gilliland of Lawrence; and Fred (Christine) Lahm of Broken Arrow, OK. Marilyn was blessed with 8 grandchildren: Jennifer (Paul) Pfeifer, Courtney Lahm, Jacob (Lisa) Lahm, Candice Lahm, Shelly (Matt) Johnson, Terry (Mendy) Gilliland, Charles Lahm, and Emily Lahm. Marilyn was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date in Clinton, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Visiting Nurses in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Robert R. Bright

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Robert (Bob) R. Bright, age 93, a resident of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024.

Bob was born in Lawrence, Kansas on October 6, 1930, the son of Ralph and Delta (Swain) Bright. Bob married Hazel Darlene Proctor of Lawrence on June 7, 1953, and they had two children: Terrence Lee Bright and Jeffrey Lynn Bright.

Bob served four years in the United States Air Force and was employed by Farmland Industries as Director of Sales at the Lawrence nitrogen plant until his retirement in 1987.

He is survived by his children: Terry Bright and wife Kathy (Carpenter) Bright of Duncanville, Texas and Jeff Bright and husband Steve Gass of Kansas City, Missouri; by his three grandchildren: Joshua Bright; Jacob Bright; and Jordan (Bright) Montasser and husband Rob Montasser; and by eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene, his parents, and his sister Barbara Zimmerman.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Lawrence Memorial Park. Friends may call at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The casket will remain closed.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, the First Christian Church of Lawrence, or any other preferred charity/non-profit organization. Memorials may be mailed to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. Online condolences may be made at www.rumsey-yost.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

James G. “Jim” Combest

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Jim Combest – July 7, 1948 – May 14, 2024
James G. “Jim” Combest lived a life that many people could never dreamed of.  Despite having physical and mental challenges, Jim traveled throughout the United States and Canada, enjoying the sights and scenes and fishing whenever and wherever possible.

He was born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on July 7, 1948, and lived for the first few years of his life in Eudora, Kansas.  He and his dad, Norman, and his mom, Esther, and his brother Mike, moved to Pomona, California in 1955 so that Jim could get more help in schools and for his dad to find better work.  Jim grew up loving to go to Yellowstone with his family, fishing whenever he could in Big Bear Lake, and watching his big brother race cars and play basketball.  He and his family moved several times over the next few years: Maryland, Utah and finally settling back in Lawrence, KS.  After finishing high school, Jim began working in the Sanitation Department for the City of Lawrence, during which time he earned several awards for his attendance.

Jim was married and divorced twice and owned his own home.  He loved to take bus trips with his family and loved going to Branson.  But he really loved fishing out at Clinton and would go often until he finally had to move into Assisted Living a few years ago.

Jim died on May 14, 2024, while living at Tonganoxie Terrace.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mike and a bunch of dogs and cats that he called his kids. He leaves behind his nieces, Lee Ann Combest Dyess (and her husband Scott), Elizabeth Combest Florence, Caitlin Combest and nephew Michael Combest and his sister-in-law Hannes Combest along with five great nieces and five great nephews and one great, great nephew!  The family will hold a private service to share “Jim stories” at a date in the future.

The family would like to thank Janice Miller of Lawrence, the staff at Monterey Village Assisted Living Facilities, Tonganoxie Terrace and the Interim Hospice of Topeka and Interim Hospice of Kansas City for their love and care of Jim during the last few years.  Jim – we hope you find the lakes are full of fish wherever you land and that you catch the biggest one ever!!

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Interim Hospice or to the Lawrence Humane Society.

Brian Shigeo Kubota

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Memorial services for Brian S. Kubota will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 3pm on Friday, May 31, 2024. Brian died Sunday, May 19, 2024. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.

Brian Shigeo Kubota was born in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii on March 16, 1943 to Shigeomi and Bernice Aiko (Hamamura) Kubota. He attended Koloa Grammar School and Kauai High School in Lihue, Hawaii. He graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, with a degree in Landscape Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning. He married Virginia (Ginny) Gutz on April 29, 1967. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Vicki, Chicago, IL and Jeff, Lawrence, KS. Also surviving are siblings: Adele (Don) Stevens, Honolulu, HI; Louella Rita, Makawao, Maui, HI; Sue Kubota, Honolulu, HI; and Burt (Debra) Kubota, Koloa, Kauai, HI.  He was also Uncle to eight nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Iowa State University, Brian was employed by Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff from 1966-1969. He then moved to Lawrence, KS and worked for the city as the Assistant Planning Director. In 1970 he joined the partnership of Robertson, Peters, Erickson, and Williams and also worked as Assistant Professor of Architecture from 1972-1973. In 1978 he established Landplan Engineering, a branch of Peters, Kubota, Glenn. Some of Brian’s well-known urban design projects are Downtown Lawrence, Maupintour Travel Service (International Headquarters Building), Lawrence City Hall, Alvamar Country Club, Broken Arrow and South Junior High Schools, Lawrence Public Library and Trailridge Apartments. Alvamar West Golf Course, Orchards Golf Course, Holcomb Park and Buford M Watson, Jr. Park are additional site plans he designed. Brian won awards for Maupintour, Lawrence Town Center, Lawrence City Hall, and the Federal Office Building, Topeka, KS.

Brian served as National President and Vice President of ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) and many boards and task forces throughout the years. He also served as ASLA Prairie Gateway Chapter trustee for several terms. He attained Fellowship status in ASLA due to his contributions, professional accomplishments, attitude, and character. He was President of the Boys’ Club, Board Member of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and Building Committee Member/Consultant of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was also a Consultant for Corpus Christi Catholic Church and St. Lawrence Catholic Center.

After retiring from Landplan Engineering, he developed The Villas, one of Lawrence’s first empty-nester, single-family home developments and The Cove, a townhouse empty-nester development. He’s been a consultant for numerous developers throughout his career.

Brian and Ginny spent many winters in Naples, FL. He also loved to golf and enjoyed trips on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Many family vacations were spent with relatives in Hawaii and exploring other parts of the country. A little-known fact about Brian is that he enjoyed singing karaoke.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2104 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence, KS 66049 or Visiting Nurses of Douglas County, P.O. Box 1260. Lawrence, KS 66044.

Walter Eugene Gibson

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Graveside services for Walter Gibson, 72, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6-7 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Gibson died Friday, May 17, 2024 at home. 

 

He was born July 1, 1951, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Walter R. and Dellane (Morrow) Gibson. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1970.

 

He joined the United States Airforce in 1970. He was honorably discharged in 1975. After returning from the service he went to Washburn Tech and got ASE certified and worked as a mechanic at K-Mart, LRM, Lawrence Bus Company, and Progress Vanguard. 

 

He married Sally (Sweet) Gibson on December 11, 1982 in Lawrence, KS. She proceeds him in death. 

 

Other survivors include two daughters Tamera and husband Jim, of Topeka Rebecca and husband Mark of Carbondale, a step-son John, Paola, 2 sisters Pat, Lawrence, and Frieda, Newton. 3 granddaughters, August Alexandra, Xaria and nephew Matt. 

 

He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, and a brother Cecil.

 

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Veteran Affairs, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.