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Susanne Elwood Houston

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Susanne Elwood Houston, 94, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on July 11th, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living with loving family and faithful cat (Molly) by her side.

Sue was born August 24th, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Samuel Harold Elwood and Pleasant Maria (Holyoke) Elwood. While growing up, she attended The Barton School just northwest of the city in remote and beautiful Topanga Canyon.  Later, her family moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from Brownell Hall, after which she attended Stanford University in California.  At Stanford, Sue met the love of her life and future husband, Clay.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Relations, and later attended graduate school at Fort Hays State University in Kansas where she developed a passion for medieval history

On the same day as their university graduation, June 19th, 1950, Susanne Holyoke Elwood and Alexander Clayton Houston were married in the Stanford Memorial Church.

Sue and Clay lived in California for a few years, and then in Hawaii while Clay served in the United States Army.  They eventually relocated and raised their family in Hays, Kansas. While there, she helped to found the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. After her husband’s retirement, they moved to a country home near Baldwin City, Kansas, where they enjoyed raising goats and other animals, before eventually settling in nearby Lawrence.

Sue was an avid gardener who also enjoyed cooking, travels to England, and researching family genealogy.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband Clay, and her sister Ruth. She is survived by her daughter Laura (Edward) Weaver of London, Canada; her son Peter Houston of Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren Clayton, Holly, Alex, Eleanor, and Mariah; and great-grandchildren Theodore and Joshua.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Public Library or the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Carol Ann Newman

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A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday July 23, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Carol died Saturday July 15, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital

She was born April 16, 1952 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Ralph and Virginia (DePlue) Nelson. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1970 and attended Nursing School not long after high school. She was a medical assistant at Lawrence Family Practice Center for 20 years and retired in 2003. After her retirement she cared for her granddaughter Kaitlyn for several years. They had a special bond that no one else could fill and it was apparent that whether as a nurse or caregiver it was her calling.

She married her high school sweetheart John Herschell in May of 1970 and he passed June 19, 1974. Later she married the love of her life Duane Newman on July 2, 1977 and he survives of the home in Eudora, Kansas.

Other survivors include two daughters Rachelle (Herschell) Griffin (Dennis) and Sarah (Newman) Gentry (Troy) all of Eudora. Four grandchildren Ryan McCabe (Katie Feretti), Kaitlyn Gentry, Rylee Griffin, and Kamden Gentry. Twin sister Cheryl Nelson (Ross McGrew) of Emerson IA, Brother Jeff Nelson (Lana) of De Soto KS as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Carol’s greatest loves were her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and chatting about their accomplishments and how proud she was of each of them from Ryan and his kind nature and time with the Airforce, Kaitlyn being her mini me and so proud of her, Rylee and her softball and school accomplishments as well as her artwork, and Kamden’s witty personality and vast knowledge of all things sports. She would say it was hard to keep up with his knowledge. If you were willing to listen, she was always willing to talk about the four people she considered her greatest joys.

Carol also loved quilting and each quilt was a labor of love for whom she was making it for. She could spend hours at the quilt stores and in her quilting room making sure each stitch was perfect. Her family and friends will be wrapped in her love each time they use one of her quilts.

She loved spending time with Duane at tractor pulls. She learned how to do the books so she was a part of the fun and has many fond memories of the good times and friends they met along the way.

Her forever best friend was her twin sister Cheryl. Being a twin was special to her. Spending time with them you could see their bond was deep. Always laughing and enjoying their hobby of finding the best antique and polish pottery stores. She adored her younger brother Jeff and loved dancing and listening to him sing with his bands through the years. She would always say his version of the song was better than the original.

Carol was always up for game night and loved playing cards and board games with her family or watching a KU Basketball game.

As a child she was diagnosed with diabetes and struggled with the illness throughout her lifetime. She was later diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which also took a toll on her body. Despite her health struggles she lived a full and productive life until her body could not fight any longer.

Friends and Family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Lawrence KS on Sunday July 23, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The family encourages you to dress casual or in your favorite KU Jayhawk t-shirt in true Carol fashion.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Mickey Joe Bradshaw

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Mickey Joe Bradshaw passed away on July 15, 2023 at home in Lawrence, KS. Mickey considered Galveston, TX his second home, having spent winters there for the last decade. Mickey was diagnosed with ALS on June 30, 2022. He faced this with grace and humility. He showed us how to live each day with gratitude.

Mickey was born on June 24, 1945 to Joe Roy Bradshaw and Effie Marie (Ward) Bradshaw in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from East Carter High School, Ellsinore, MO in 1963. Mickey proudly served his country as a member of the US Army in Vietnam. He earned his BS in Business at Missouri State University in 1972 and his MBA from Southeast Missouri State University in 1980.

He married Mary Susan “Mert” Dugger on Aug 16, 1980 she survives of the home. He is also survived by son Brian (Cherish) Bradshaw and grandchildren Alexandra, Benjamin, and Isabella Bradshaw all of Houston, TX. Sister Diana (Steve) Lake, sister-in-law Sharon (Ron) Boden. Brother-in-law JL Taylor, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends considered family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings Leon Eudaley, Bill Eudaley, and Gloria Virginia (Eudaley) Taylor.

Mickey spent his career as an executive in the Medical Supply Chain field for forty plus years. After his retirement from St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS he spent the next seven years consulting at hospitals across the US. He was highly respected for his affable personality and ability to implement cost saving solutions.

Mickey had a servant’s heart. He most recently volunteered for Community Village Lawrence where he provided an array of services to Senior citizens. He thrived on hearing their stories and sharing life experiences. In addition, he and Mert were longtime volunteers at TARC in Topeka. Mickey took pride in tending to the landscape and assisting Mert in cooking class. Mickey and Mert were honored as TARC Volunteers of the Year

Mickey was an avid outdoorsmen. He cherished the deer hunting trips with family on the farm in Ellsinore, MO. He enjoyed adventures in Colorado, hunting for elk, and fishing for trout. Mickey and Mert shared a passion for hiking and snowshoeing. They trekked the INCA trail to Machu Picchu, followed by an adventure on the Amazon river where the sighting of pink dolphins, sloths, and jungle hiking made for great memories.

Mickey took every opportunity to dance. He and Mert spent countless hours listening to live music and dancing with friends. His friends who didn’t share Mickey’s passion for dancing, appreciated Mickey’s willingness to be dance partners for their wives. Mickey embraced his golf buddies, playing as much as he could in both the Lawrence and Galveston areas.

Mickey will be remembered for his fun spirit, his gift for storytelling, his love for family and friends, and his unbridled devotion to Mert, his wife, best friend, companion and adventurer.

Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday July 19th 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church 946 Vermont St, Lawrence KS. Reception to follow at the church. Memorials can be made to FUMC 946 Vermont St, Lawrence KS 66044.

Celebration of Life for Mickey Joe Bradshaw -Livestream

Scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 2:00 pm

First United Methodist Church, Lawrence, Ks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY_yi5cPMGg

Michael Lloyd Cone

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Mr. Michael Lloyd Cone left us peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 surrounded by his family in his home in Lawrence, Kansas.

He was born January 20, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas the son of Harold Herbert Cone and Lila Lorraine Evans. He graduated from Wichita High School South in 1965 where he was a member of the golf team.

He married Connie (Strand) Walden August 31st, 1968, and had a daughter, Kelly (Cone) McReynolds in 1969. They divorced, and Mike later married Audrey (Dean) Cone on October 1st, 1977. They were married for 45 adventure-filled years.

Mike began his career in sales, working originally for David’s, Macy’s, and General Electric. He later owned and operated his own business called Safeguard Business Systems.

Mike was an avid golfer, dancer, ski bum, charmer, and lover of beaches and classic country music. He and his wife Audrey were active members of Rolling Hills Country Club in Wichita, Kansas from 1987 to 2009 where Mike served as President in 1993. Mike had the best classic country music soundtrack for his life and the perfect drink to pair it with, inviting all to join.

A self-taught historian, geographer, and traveler, Mike was known for his jovial spirit, quick wit, and candid conversation. A friend to many, a Cone to all.

Mike is preceded by his mother Lila Lorraine Evans, father Harold Herbert Cone, sister Sandy (Cone) Smith, brother Richard Cone, brother James Cone, wife Audrey (Dean) Cone, and stepdaughter Sandy Hurlbutt. He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Cone) McReynolds, son-in-law Michael McReynolds, three grandchildren – Matthew McReynolds, Megan (McReynolds) Reinardy, and Morgan McReynolds – sister Leisa (Cone) Milford, and beloved dog, Pepper.

Please follow the links below to enjoy some of our favorite memories of our dear Daddy, Grandpa Mike, and friend.

If you would like add a memory or share a story of your days with Mike (we bet there are some great ones out there) please add them in the comments section at rumsey-yost.com. We would love to hear them!

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Robert Stephan (Steve) Dick

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Robert Stephan (Steve) Dick, 76, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2023 at his home near Perry, with his wife by his side.

Steve was born in Great Bend Kansas on June 23, 1947. He was the son of Robert A. and Betty Nowlin Dick. Steve attend Ellinwood Schools which he was a proud graduate of the Class of 1965 Ellinwood High School. Steve was a member of the Argonne Rebels Drum and Bugle Corp, Great Bend. He is a veteran of the US Army serving in the Southern Command Network, Panama. He had been an active member of several Corvette Clubs in which he and his wife enjoyed auto crossing Steve’s 1970 Chevy Corvette. He also was an active and charter member of the Free State Fly Fishers in Lawrence. He is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and Kansas University.

He married Margaret Bergin on August 29, 1976 in Emporia, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Amy (Lance) Hoover and Matthew (Ashley) Dick, three granddaughters Addison Hoover, Brynlynn Hoover and Harper Dick all of Lawrence. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Larry Griffin, of Overland Park.

Steve was a photojournalist for the University of Kansas for 3 decades. He loved photographing the Jayhawks. He was an avid fly fisherman, loved reading, and following his Jayhawks, no matter what sport was playing.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Johnny’s West, 721 Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Everyone encouraged to wear their favorite KU clothing. Memorial services will be at 6:30pm, July 21, 2023 at Danforth Chapel on KU campus.

In lieu of flowers family suggests your local Human Society, Jefferson County Historical Society, Oskaloosa, or Ellinwood Historical Society, Ellinwood.

David Lee Dopp

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Services for David Dopp, 66, Lecompton, will be at Freedom Church: Viewing is Friday July 14 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm Funeral Saturday July 15 @ 3:30pm.

Mr. Dopp died Thurs. July 6, 2023, at home in Lecompton.

He was born May 3, 1957 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Charles Dopp and Bonnie Fuqua. Walter Puvogel and Bonnie raised him together in Sabetha, KS. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1976. He grew up with a brother John, three sisters Teressa, Lisa, and Lori. One story he and his siblings liked to tell us girls growing up when we would visit his parents house is about pancakes. He and his siblings would tells us stories about how many stacks of pancakes he would eat when growing up and it was a lot at least 2-3 stacks.

He served briefly in the Air Force. Shortly after that he worked at Dillons for three decades and retired.

David met Catherine Hernandez in Topeka, KS and they married in 8/23/1986. They had three girls Mariposa Martin, Mirasol Wooster, and Mariquita Dopp. They later separated in 09/09/2013 after 27 years of marriage. The greatest memory us girls all had of our dad growing up is our fishing trips, never on the water, but on the shores or at our pond on the 18 acres we grew up on. Everytime we would go my dad would talk the most, but when us girls would talk we would scare the fish. It was great times and great memories then for us.

David later met Linda through a tinder app. She says she was in a dentist chair and had a little help from the doctor picking him out. She and my dad both liked the tinder app. They decided to meet in early June halfway between where they both lived in Baldwin at a Mexican restaurant. They hit it off right away they both had a lot in common like motorcycles and the love of God in their hearts. So come labor day they made their announcement of their engagement and wedding 10/06/2018. Since they both had a love for motorcycles David joined the Christian Motorcyclists Association with Linda in March 2019. They were married 4 years and 9 months.

Other survivors include his wife Linda Ottinger-Dopp,  3 daughters Mariposa Martin significant other Zachary Smith and her son Marcus residing in Ottawa, KS, Mirasol Wooster married to Rob and 2 children Isabella and Catalina, residing in Indiana. Mariquita Dopp spouse Kyle Rash and daughter Ashlyn Rash Hiawatha, KS. His 2 sisters Teressa Plank and husband Jim, Lisa Werth and husband Kevin. John Dopp’s children Caleb his spouse and children, Jerib his spouse and children, his dad Walter Puvogel.He was proceeded in death by sister Lori Puvogel and his brother John Dopp.

The family suggests memorials to the V.A. or CMA, sent in care of the funeral home.

 

Shari Kunde Brush

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Shari Kay Brush, 69, died from cancer on April 19, 2023, in Lawrence, Kansas. Shari was born on July 20, 1953, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Clifton A. Kunde and Isla Mae (Becker) Kunde. When she was an infant, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where she and her sister Kathleen had an idyllic childhood.

Shari attended Stout State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For most of her adult life, she worked in retail management. She was married to and divorced from Timothy Liebmann and Edward Brush. Shari’s sons were born in Oakley, California. Edward Clifton Brush was born on November 29, 1984, and died on November 30, 1984. Daniel Ryne Brush was born on September 14, 1989. Shortly after Danny was born, the family moved to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.

Shari was a stay at home mom until Danny started school. When she returned to work, she combined her management skills and her passion for gardening. She ran a garden center in Twin Lakes until 2009 when she and Danny moved to Madison to take care of her parents. Shari and Danny were devoted to each other. They met the joys and challenges of life as a team until Danny died suddenly of natural causes on July 9, 2011. After Danny and her parents passed, Shari remained in Madison until 2021 when she moved to Lawrence, Kansas, to be near Kathleen and her family.

In addition to her sons and her parents, Shari was preceded in death by her nephew Benjamin Kunde Levy, friend and cousin Susan Heimlich, and special pets Dickins, Kipson, and Birdie. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Kunde Levy, brother-in-law Richard Levy, niece Erin Kunde Levy, her beloved cats Mew and Gracie, and many cousins and friends.

In the face of much loss during her life, Shari demonstrated great perseverance and resilience. She treated everyone with respect and loving kindness. She took care of all those around her—Danny, her parents, her friends and family, customers and co-workers, all animals who crossed her path, thousands of plants. She was a positive presence in the world every day.

May her memory be for a blessing.

Norma Ann Henley

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Norma Ann Henley died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home in Lawrence, KS.

She was born December 30, 1942 to Ina (Failor) and Charles Arnett and was raised on a farm near Waverly, Kansas. She graduated from Melvern High School and then attended Emporia State University and Ottawa University, graduating with a BS in Business. During the summers, she would work at Hallmark Cards in Emporia and Lawrence.

In 1964 she married John “Don” North and was married for four years until his death in 1968. At that time she started her long-term employment with The University of Kansas. For over 50 years Norma helped many students with their admission process to the university; starting in the Department of Admissions and ending her tenure in the school of Medicinal Chemistry. She was well known at The University of Kansas and received several awards for her service at the university: Honorary Membership to the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Appreciation Plaque from the KU Department of Athletics, and the Student Service Award from the KU Department of Athletics. She officially retired from the University of Kansas in April 2021.

In 1973 she married Jerome “Jerry” Henley. He survives of the home. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home with a large card shower from family and friends. Norma and Jerry had one child together (Tamara Heishman), but she also helped raise two stepchildren (Debbie Husted and Joanie Pearson).

Norma was known for being involved in the community and keeping busy with many activities. She was a foods project leader for 4-H, Matron for the Pleasant View Junior Grange, helped prepare photos for the Kennedy Elementary yearbook and classroom volunteer for six years, volunteered at the Lawrence Visitor Center and Red Cross, was the Kansas State Grange Deaf Activities Director, Kansas State Grange Lecturer, a KU/Haskell Mentor, and a number of community service projects. Her hobbies included camping, crafting, square dancing, and babysitting her grand dog (Gus).

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Henley; sister, Carol Arnett of Lawrence, KS; brother, Francis Arnett (Linda) of Lenexa, KS; daughter, Tamara Heishman (Richard) of Lenexa, KS; stepdaughter, Debbie Husted (Kurt) of Lawrence, KS; stepdaughter, Joanie Pearson (Michael) of Eudora, KS. Norma had seven step-grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.

Norma was proceeded in death by her mother Ina, father Charles and first husband John “Don”.

Family will receive visitors on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home from 9:00am-10:00am. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am following the visitation. All are welcome to join the family graveside at 2:00pm at Pleasant View Cemetery in Agricola, KS.

The family asks that memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses Hospice and American Cancer Association be considered, sent in care of the funeral home. Gifts of flowers can be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Virginia (Groninger) Thomas

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Virginia (Groninger) Thomas 78, died July 1st 2023 in Topeka Kansas

Virginia was born March 7th 1945 in Lawrence Kansas to Delbert and Mary (Clark) Groninger the youngest of six children. Virginia was a homemaker and raised five children. Later in her life she was the care giver for her disabled son for 30 years.

Virginia is survived by her long time partner Rex Sterrett. Other survivors included her Daughter Kandy (Brown) Lipp and son Donald Cannon. Grandchildren David and Benjamin Pennewell. Jonathan Brown, Ashley Holding, Melissa Alejandro, Jennifer Arnold, Mindy Stroda, Alicia Buras, Cody Mizell, Caleb Torneden, Carlee Torneden. Great Grandchildren Ali and Aubrey Pennewell, Destiny Pennewell, Landen Pennewell, Emmalynne Pennewell, McKeazie Pennewell, Taiya Smart, Thiana Brown, Amelia Brown, Alila Brown, Kalia Brown, Naria Brown, Maya Holding, Heather Childers, Donald Guice, Alissa Arnold, Maci Arnold, Lexi Butler, Jordan and Landen Buras, Abby Mizell, Jacob Mizell and Henry Mizell, Lydia and Oliver Torneden, And several Nieces and Nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Delbert (Sonny) Groninger, Glen Groninger, Donald Groninger. Sisters Lois Rizzo and Dorothy Groninger. Daughters Gina (Lathrom) Gardere, Lori (Nalley) Mizell, Christine (Knippen) Torneden. Granddaughters Venessa Childers, Chasity Mizell, and grandson Delbert Holding, Great granddaughter Alexis Gardere.

Graveside Inurnment is pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at a later date.