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James Randolph (Randy) Kidd

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James Randolph (Randy) Kidd, DVM, PhD left this life on January 15, 2024.

Randy never met a stranger, and always shared his humor for life. He was a shepherd for all of nature, caring for and protecting the great outdoors and its animals. He believed in taking a walk
every morning to greet the sun. He encouraged his creative mind by writing and teaching. Most importantly, The Great One, (a nickname he earned from great nieces and nephews) was a
wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, and mentor to many. His greatest joy was supporting their successes.

Born in 1942, to Col. James and Helen Fullerton Kidd at Randolph Field, Texas, Randy would say, “they named Randolph Field after me.” He lived life seeking challenges and sharing this
love of life in the many places he called home.

A natural leader and encourager, he served as president or leader of most of the organizations he chose to support including: the Lancaster High School Class of 1960, veterinary student
groups, community service clubs, bird and wildlife conservation groups, and writers’ associations.

Randy excelled as a student and football player at Iowa State University. His career included many pursuits in a variety of fields: Veterinarian; Veterinary Pathologist; Chiropractor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Acupuncturist, and Homeopathist; Commercial Flight Instructor; and Pilot for United Air Lines. He was also journalist and published author for publications including Runners’ World, Mother Earth News, Kansas Magazine, journals of Veterinary medicine, and multiple “how to” articles. His memoir, Nature Walking with Cancer, will be released soon.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue Stratton Kidd; daughters, Kris (Rob) Shaw, Karen (Jeff) Frey, and Kimberly (Kevin) Muff. Grandchildren Zach Shaw, Bret (Tara) Shaw and Grant
(Morgan) Shaw; Madelyn (Eric) Parsons and Connor Frey; Alexandra (Jake) Doller, Skyler (Oistin) McCaughan, and Taylor Muff. Great grandchildren Rowen Shaw; Jordy, Mason, Drew and Reese Doller; Sophia Shaw; and one great grandchild on the way. Randy is also survived by his favorite sisters Sandra Blackburn and Jenny Mann, great niece Traci (Eric) Mahler and many great nieces and nephews.

Randy truly lived his motto: Reuniting the Human Spirit with the Soul of Nature.

A gathering will be held for Randy Kidd on June 7, 2024, at Branchwood Village Cooperative, 651 Branchwood Dr, Lawrence, from 4p-5p. The Celebration of Life will follow at the same location from 5p-6p.

For donations in Randy’s name, please give your time, talent, or contribution to the charity of your choice.

Margaret Darlene Herzog

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Memorial services for Margaret Darlene Herzog, 81, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Thursday May 2, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be from 1-2 pm on Thursday May 2, 2024. Private family Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery.

She died April 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born August 2, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of James Ray and Ella Foster Ray.

She worked for 19 years at Berry Plastics. Before Berry she worked at Hallmark Cards for 34 years.

Margaret was a hard worker and was the sweetest nicest person around. She always said if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband John Herzog, parents James and Ella, her 2 sisters Nancy Bosze and Esther Reese, and her precious great grandson Caisen Alan Hatch.

Survivors include 2 daughters Kimberly Norton Hatch of Lawrence, Tammy Ireland Pike (Charlie) of Warner Robins, GA and a son Lloyd Dean Wampler of Lawrence, 4 sisters Martha LaRue (Glen), Bonnie Hughes, Della Osburn (Bobby), and Rosemary Munger all of Lawrence.

Margaret has 9 grandchildren Brandy Coble (Lester), Amy Doudna (Lee), Justin Hatch (Mindy), James Hatch (Crystina), Mandy Patterson (Scott), Devon Pike (Nadia), Whitney Pringle (Shaun), Kylie Robson (Brock) and Travis Wampler (Katherine), 20 great grandchildren and 2 on the way and 3 great great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses (Hospice) in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Carolyn Diane Jones

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Carolyn Diane Jones, 74 years of age, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on April 25, 2024. Carolyn was born on October 15, 1949 to Richard C. and Delores R. Miller in Lawrence. After graduating from Lawrence High School in 1968, she went on to marry Charles L. Jones, Jr. on December 24, 1969 and worked primarily as a homemaker.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Charles; children, Jason (Jessica) and Justin and grandchildren, Calvin and Adelaide. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Pioneer Ridge Activity Department in memory of Carolyn Jones.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Pioneer Ridge and Elara Caring Hospice for their dedicated care and support. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Morris Faiman

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Morris Faiman, 91, passed away on April 23rd, 2024. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and was the son of Beatrice and Samuel Faiman. While growing up in Winnipeg, he braved the winters, played ice hockey, and curled with his many cousins.

Morris received his Master of Science and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and began his career in 1965 as a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Kansas. He had the privilege of teaching thousands of students over the years and continued his tenure until 2024. In addition to teaching, he also conducted research at the Life Span Institute where he was a recognized leader in the fields of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology. His research programs focused on the development of drugs to treat alcohol abuse and drug addiction, and he holds several patents related to his research.

During his professional career, Morris served on many committees including the Board of Directors of DCCCA (a non-profit organization that provides social and community services to improve the well-being of the local community), the National Institute of Health, and the Center for Disease Control, and was a visiting professor at Duke and the University of North Carolina. He was the recipient of several awards and honors and received numerous grants for his research from the National Institute of Health.

Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Morris’ greatest joys in life were spending time with his wife of 62 years, Lynne, his children, Jeff and Janis, and his grandchildren, Leah, Carson, and Abby. He was a master magician and loved to perform his illusions for his family at countless holiday gatherings. He had a love for hamburgers, peach cobbler, his book clubs and magic club, ROMEO club (Retired Old Men Eating Out), the Kansas City Chiefs, and of course, his beloved Kansas Jayhawks. He loved visiting Napa Valley, where he enjoyed sitting in the sunshine in his backyard, watching his peach tree and roses grow, chatting with his neighbors, and sipping very small glasses of wine.

Survivors include his wife, Lynne, (Overland Park, Kansas), son, Jeff Faiman, and daughter- in- law, Christine, (Vienna, Virginia), daughter, Janis Condon, son- in- law, Brian Condon, (Napa, California), and grandchildren, Carson Faiman and Leah and Abby Condon.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 1st, at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth Torah, 6100 W. 127th Street in Overland Park, Kansas.

May his memory be for a blessing.

“This experiment is over. It’s time to go home.” – Morris Faiman, April 21st, 2024

If you care to donate in Morris’ memory, please consider a contribution to DCCCA @ www.dccca.org.

Grace Elizabeth Cooper

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Grace Elizabeth Cooper died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas.

Grace was born February 27, 1928 in New York City, New York, the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Cimszak) Peto.

Grace graduated from Walton high School in 1945. She attended Catawba College in Salisbury North Carolina where she met and married Peter Penn Cooper II on September 28, 1947 at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Salisbury. She and Pete raised three children.

Grace worked as a credit manager for Zimmerman’s Department Stores, served as the executive director of the American Freedom Association, executive director of H.S. World Peace Study and Speaking program, and taught at Salisbury Business College. She studied business courses and management skills with New York University School of Business, Wake Forest University, and the American Management Association. She earned her BA in English from Catawba College in 1977.

She joined Ingersoll Rand in 1975 as Executive Secretary/Editor. In 1981 she was awarded the Ingersoll Rand Davidson Management Award of Excellence for her outstanding work as a published writer, structuring the Ingersoll Rand newsletter, the Rand-O-Rama, into one of the finest publications in the Ingersoll Rand network. She retired in 1986.

Grace’s husband Pete preceded her in death November 3, 1982. Upon retiring from Ingersoll Rand she moved to Lawrence Kansas where she worked as an Administrative Aide to Senator Wint Winter Jr. of the Kansas Legislature.

Grace was active in the Kansas Authors club, Lawrence Men and Women Widowed Group, Lawrence Community Theatre, Women’s Transitional Care Services Advisory Board, American Association of University Women, Kaw Valley Quilter’s Guild, Plymouth Congregational Church Peace Committee, and St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church.

Grace was a talented seamstress, quilter, and cook. She loved and appreciated classical and jazz music, fine art, thought-provoking literature, world-wide travel, photography, spirited debates concerning world events, politics, education, and religion. She loved the outdoors and animals, especially horses and dogs. She was the best horse groomer her horse-crazy daughter could ever wish for, and bravely pulled a rented two-horse trailer behind her Chevy station wagon so they could attend local horse shows. She loved her dogs, who lived royally under her love and care. She was a member of the National Arbor Day Foundation and loved growing things. She was a master at maintaining a beautiful yard and happy house plants.

Grace’s brother, Walter Peto, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Alexis Chambers (Dean) of Kansas, sons Peter P. Cooper III of North Carolina, Mark R. Cooper (Cindy) of North Carolina, grandson Dylan P. Cooper of North Carolina, and her beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Pioneer Ridge Independent Living, Rapid Recovery, and Assisted Living, Dr. Gregory Schnose and his staff, Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence, the angels of Ascend Health Lawrence, and our friends, acquaintances, and extended family whose friendships, compassion, and support is deeply appreciated.

Grace will be interred in the National Cemetery in Salisbury North Carolina with her late husband.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society or Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Ottawa, Kansas, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044 or, to contribute to “A Tree To Remember” at www.memorialtree.com where trees are planted in national forests as a living memorial to loved ones. Online condolences may be sent as www.rumsey-yost.com. Cards may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Dr. Paul Kendall Kincaid Jr

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Memorial Services for Dr. Paul Kendall Kincaid Jr, 79, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

In 1945, Paul Sr. and Mary moved with little Paul Jr. to a house down from the old Turner Hall on Rhode Island Street. It was a great place to be at the age of 3, as you had protective neighbors, lots of alleys to explore, and all the popcorn (that was swept up from the floors of the Granada and Varsity Theater) you could eat.

After moving to 50 Winona, all of Haskell became Paul’s playground. With many steam tunnels to explore, tons of army surplus sitting around outside, and a working dairy farm all the way to the Wakarusa River. While at Cordley Elementary, Paul and his little brother Charles could have been the poster children for ADHD, but it was Paul’s sense of humor that would keep them out of trouble…most of the time.

After graduating from LHS, Paul got lucky and married Nancy Altic. He worked nights, went to Baker University, and he and Nancy were blessed with a little boy, David. After graduating from Baker, Paul sold real estate for 10 years before deciding to become a chiropractor. As a chiropractor, Paul worked in Oskaloosa for thirty happy years. His ability to diagnose and his willingness to refer patients to the right place saved many lives.

Paul’s true passion has always been to fix things. Whether it was rebuilding a 1966 Mini Cooper, a Volkswagen “Bug,” or a truck, the finished product was always immaculate. Paul would be upset if Don, Bob and Tim Baxter weren’t given credit for showing him the right way to do things and where to go to get things done right.

The last few years of Paul’s life were filled with cancer, “defective” body parts, and atrial fibrillation, but it never stopped Paul from donning his signature headband and making sure he got his steps in for the day. Paul’s resilience was partly due to his unwinding ritual that had to be done at 6:00 p.m. sharp, where he would drink his “libation” (usually a cold IPA), followed by reading a book (his favorite being Moby Dick, which he had read about nine times). Saturday nights were a special occasion where Paul would watch Svengoolie until it was time for bed.

Paul’s son David Kincaid, his wife Sherrie, and their daughter Clarus would like to thank some of the many people who helped Paul to the finish line: the Baxters, David Griffith, Paul Claypool, and especially Jane Getto. We would also like to thank Zen Zero for all the good times Paul spent sitting at their bar, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, for always being there for Paul. We would also like to thank Meals on Wheels and Lawrence Presbyterian Manor for being his home as he made the pass to heaven. For all these people and institutions, we are grateful.

Paul Jr. is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Mary Kincaid. He is survived by his son David, David’s wife Sherrie, and his granddaughter Clarus. Paul Jr. also leaves behind his younger brother, Charles, a sister-in-law, Claudia, and six nieces and nephews: Jeff, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Ivan, Aurora, and Charles Jr., as well as a grandnephew, Owen.

The family suggests memorials instead of flowers go to his granddaughter, Clarus Kincaid’s 529 Education Fund.

Anne L. Locke

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Graveside inurnment for Anne L. Locke, 87, of Lawrence will be 1 pm, April 1, 2025 at Sunset Memory Gardens—10254 K-7, Atchison, KS 66002.

Mrs. Locke died April 22nd, 2024 surrounded by loved ones, including her husband, Arden Kay Locke.

She was born August 19th, 1936, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd Norman Cooley and Dorothy Louise Cooley (Harris).

Survivors include her husband, Arden Kay Locke, her son, Michael Locke, her sister, Evelyn Burkheart, her brother, Ralph Cooley, her brother-in-law, Tom Locke (wife Linda), her sister-in-law, Twyla Arlington, and many nieces and nephews.

Keith Michael “Mike” Shoemaker

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Keith Michael “Mike” Shoemaker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, died April 22, 2024, in Lawrence, KS, of complications from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68.

Mike was born Oct. 4, 1955 in Webb City, MO, to Howard and Joan Clyma Shoemaker. He grew up in Kansas City and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in education. He received a master’s and a doctorate in pharmaceutical science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he met his future wife, Kelley Schafer, a fellow pharmacy student. Mike and Kelley were married in 1985 in Salem, MO. They lived in Lee’s Summit, MO, until 1996, when they and their two sons moved to Long Valley, NJ.

Mike had a 35-year career in the pharmaceutical industry before retiring from Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, where he was a team leader in clinical quality and compliance. Mike’s career took him all over the world, including frequent trips to Japan, France, and Germany.

He belonged to Valley View Chapel in Long Valley, where he played guitar in the church’s praise band. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed fishing and grilling. His barbecued brisket, ribs, and pork belly were legendary. After retiring, Mike and Kelley moved to Lawrence in 2021 to be closer to family.

Survivors include sons, John (Casey Boyles) of Alexandria, VA, and Joe of Philadelphia, PA; a granddaughter, June Kelley; a sister, Karen Goodell of Lawrence; two nieces; seven nephews; four great-nieces; four great nephews; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kelley; his parents; and a sister, Kathy.

After cremation, a memorial service will be held 3 p.m. April 27 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to  Douglas County Visiting Nurses, 200 Maine Street, Suite C, Lawrence, KS, 66044 or donated directly at https://www.kansasvna.org/donate