Shakuntala D. Patel (S.D.) age 77 formerly of Lawrence, Kansas is survived by her husband of 53 years, Divyakant C. Patel, her daughters Preeta and Darshika Patel, her son-in-law Rasesh Patel, and grandson Anish Patel.
A loving wife, mother, a grandma this is the legacy we have from you
Your love in ours hearts we will eternally keep
So go in peace you’ve earned your sleep
A memorial service for James William Mullins, 79, will be held at Christ Community Church on March 7th at 1pm, in Lawrence, KS.
Jim passed away on February 25, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Jim Mullins was born on February 9th1941 in Osawatomie, KS, to Loren James and Virginia Belle Mullins. He graduated from Dalhart high school Dalhart, TX in 1959. He later received a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wichita State University with a major in Economics.
Jim served in the United States Air Force where after receiving his discharge, he met and married Judith Ann Alefs on June 13, 1964 in Great Bend, Kansas. Jim and Judy recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Jim is survived by his wife Judy of the home; two children, Travis Mullins of Lawrence, KS and Christy Evans and husband Greg of Wheaton, IL; sisters, Barbara Kennedy of Osawatomie KS, Brenda Sheets of Guymon, OK; and three grandchildren Jamey, Christian, and Hailey Evans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Virginia Mullins; brother, Randall Mullins of Pickering LA; sisters, Priscilla Moore of Tulsa OK, and Martha Dushay of Claremore, OK.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
A memorial visitation for Susan Kay Transmeier, 62, Lawrence, will be 2-4pm, Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Ms. Transmeier died Monday, February 24, 2020, at LMH Health.
She was born May 23, 1957, in Lawrence, the daughter of Marvin and JoAnn Johnson Transmeier. She graduated from Lawrence High School and has lived in the Lawrence area most of her life.
Ms. Transmeier worked as an assembly line worker for Kansas Color Press, King Radio, Davol, and Plastikon. She was an animal lover, enjoyed shopping, and waterskiing in her younger years.
She has been with her common law husband John Johnson, since 1991. He survives of the home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sandy Arvizu.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home.
Funeral services for Wincel Dean (Butell) Jehle, 93, Baldwin City, will be at 2 pm Saturday at Worden United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joshua Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s UCC Cemetery. Wincel died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Vintage Park in Baldwin City.
She was born Dec. 19, 1926, in Prairie City, Kan., the daughter of Ernest and Vilo Hemming Butell. She graduated from Baldwin High School and later from Baker University. She was a homemaker and a farm wife. She taught school in Williamsburg for two years, and later co-owned and operated the Worden Store with her husband. Wincel was a church pianist for many years and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Worden United Methodist Church and of the Lloyd Beaton American Legion Post 228 Auxiliary in Baldwin City.
Wincel married Harold C. Jehle on Feb. 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on Mar. 13, 2018. Survivors include two sons, Ron and wife Linda, Hurst, Tex., and Charles and wife Janet, Baldwin City; a brother, Ernie Butell, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Ted Jehle and wife Kayla, Mark Jehle and wife Danielle, and Sara Munoz and husband Gabe; and four great grandchildren, Amber and Isabella Munoz, and McKade and Emmette Jehle.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Neighbor Helping Neighbor, an outreach of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Baldwin City, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
Walter Allen Stroker, 83, Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born January 10, 1937, in Williamsburg, Missouri, the son of Charles and Elsie Hopper Stroker.
Mr. Stroker worked as a loan officer in the banking industry. He enjoyed reading and studying the Bible.
He married Charlotte Joyce Kentzler on August 27, 1958, in Shawnee, Kansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a son, Allen Stroker and wife Evelyn of Atlanta, Georgia; daughters, Shelley Ezell and husband Neal of Lawrence, Kansas, Tonia Anderson and husband Morgan of Lawrence, Kansas, and Collette Manzanares and husband Carlos of Topeka, Kansas; a brother, Ben Stroker and wife Elaine of Shawnee, Kansas; a sister, Mary Jane Fernandez of Roland Park, Kansas; and 10 grandchildren.
A Visitation for Catherine Ann (Cathy) Skrtic, 70, Lawrence, will be 6-8 pm Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died February 17, 2020, at LMH Health.
Cathy was born February 8, 1950, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Paul G. and Caroline D’Annunzio Skrtic. Cathy graduated from Mon Valley High School in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in 1969, and was employed for 20 years at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence until her retirement in 2012. She was a member of the Natural Ties student organization at the University of Kansas, a member of the THRIL Horseback Riding Club, and a member of St. Mark Parish in Port Vue, Pennsylvania.
Survivors include her brother Tom Skrtic, Lawrence; aunt, Judy Kapuska of Brainerd Minnesota; many cousins; and her many, many friends in Lawrence and around the country and world.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc of Douglas County, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Arrangements are also made at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
Roxie Sumner, 53, Lecompton, lost her fight with cancer in the early hours of Sunday, Feb.16th, 2020. She was born in Topeka, KS. and lived her entire life in Lecompton. She was the daughter of Gerald Powell and Mary Walter Powell. They both preceded her in death.
Roxie graduated from Perry Lecompton High School in 1984. After high school she was employed by Reser’s Fine Foods for several years where she met the love of her life, Teddy Sumner. They were joined in marriage in 1996. Later she was employed by the Kansas Turnpike Authority for many years.
Roxie was a huge race fan and raced street stock cars at Topeka Raceway for a number of years.
She is survived by her husband Teddy of the home. Roxie had 2 sons, Jordan Sumner of the home, and Teddy Sumner of Lawrence, and a daughter, Becky Sumner of Ottawa. She survived by 2 brothers, Gary (Deb) Powell and Kevin Powell, both of Lecompton. Roxie had 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. They were the light of her life. Roxie was full of life and fun. Always a smile on her on face. She will be greatly missed by all.
The family will receive friends and family Thursday, Feb. 20th, from 5 till 7 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Services will be Friday Feb. 21st at 10:00 at the Lecompton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Rob Ernest officiating, Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lecompton, KS. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Kevin Lee Rainbolt was born October 28, 1972 in Lawrence, Kansas. He is the son of Robert M. and Rosalee (Willoughby) Rainbolt. Kevin attended McLouth and Lawrence Schools, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1991.
He passed due to an accidental death at his home, on January 21, 2020
Kevin worked at Allen Press in the IT Department for many years. He was a computer genius and could solve nearly any computer problem. Many family members and friends often sought his assistance with their computer-related problems because we knew he wouldn’t quit until he’d figured it out – and he always did.
He and Christine Fosher have two children together, Brodey and Brenna. His children were one of the greatest joys of Kevin’s life. Anyone who had been inside Kevin’s house knew this within moments of stepping inside the door from the stacks of games, puzzles, critters, and other child-related items that filled his home. Kevin frequently enjoyed many outdoor activities with his kids. They maintained vegetable gardens in the back yard and often preserved their harvests by canning and fermenting foods. Kevin and the kids loved to play in a creek behind his sister’s house near McLouth and always went home with new additions to their collections of critters, rocks, fossils and other interesting finds. They were always seeking out new adventures and experiencing nature together. Kevin loved warm weather, fishing, and camping at Clinton Lake, biking Clinton Lake trails, and watching Chiefs football. He would also ride the Lawrence bike trails with Brodey and Brenna. He never met a hot sauce that was too spicy or a steak that he couldn’t grill.
Kevin was preceded in death by his brother David M. Rainbolt. He is survived by his children Brodey and Brenna Rainbolt of Lawrence; parents Robert M. and Rosalee (Willoughby) Rainbolt of Arkansas; sisters Tonya (Dave) Ketchum of McLouth, Sonya Rainbolt of Utah; a number of nieces and nephews, Matt (Amber) Tate of Oklahoma; Mike (Sunnie) Tate of Texas; Morhia Rainbolt of Washington; Meaghan Tate of Tonganoxie; Alexus (Jesse) McAfee of Wellsville, along with a seven great-nieces and nephews. A celebration of life is to be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, Kansas.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Lawrence Humane Society or Lawrence Memorial Hospital, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Services for Stanett Louise Torneden (Hipsher), 79, Overbrook, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Stanett Torneden died Friday, February 14th, 2020, at Olathe Health Hospice. She went to the Lord after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She loved knitting afghan blankets for all her kids, baking with her grandchildren and gardening. She loved large family gatherings with all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Stanett, born to Stanley and Ethel Hipsher of Linwood, KS, was married to the late Carl Torneden on December 28, 1957. Together they had 8 children; Rodney, Wellington; Gregory, Overbrook; Leticia (Tisa) (Pelton), Kingston, OK; Troy, Winchester; Jerry, Ottawa; Sherry (Sajkowski), Shelby Township MI; Darren, Baldwin; and Rebecca (Becky) (Johnson), Lawrence; and 27 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include 4 sisters; Sandie, Shirley, Sherry, Reta and 2 brothers Ronnie and Roger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Torneden and her sister Nancy Bryant.
Friends and family may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17th at the funeral home where the family will receive them from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family suggests memorials to Morningstar Care, 232 Elm Street, Baldwin KS and Olathe Health Hospice, 15310 Marion Street, Olathe KS, or in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Torneden, Bryce Torneden, Trevor Rasmussen, Jesse Torneden, Tyler Torneden, Brandon Torneden, Caleb Torneden, Casey Torneden, Jacob Torneden and Tanner Torneden.
Stephen Holless Allen passed away February 13, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born May 31, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo. Steve loved his life. He loved his family. He loved God. He aimed to impart who He was and who God was into everyone he met, but most especially his family. As an Eagle Scout, he first embodied the Scout motto to be prepared and upheld that motto throughout his life.
Steve graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1960. He earned a bachelor’s degree of science in wildlife techniques and conservation from South Dakota State University in 1964. He earned a master of arts in zoology from the University of Missouri in 1968. After graduation, he moved to North Dakota and became the state furbearer biologist at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, a position he held for 33 years until retirement. He was world-renowned in his field and published in numerous scientific journals. He also served in the Army Reserves where he became a cook, a skill he used to feed his family every holiday and develop his famous sourdough biscuits and fried walleye fish, just to name a few.
Steve married the love of his life Beverly (Storlie) Huettl in 1971. He is survived by Beverly; his brother Greg Allen; his children Elizabeth Allen Koepp (Jason), Michelle (Huettl) Herst (Stan)and Mike Huettl; his grandchildren Katie Herst, Amy Herst, Jake Huettl, Pete Huettl, Kari Huettl, Jonas Koepp, Sophie Koepp, Lucy Koepp.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur Holless Allen and Elizabeth Tracy Allen; his brother Doug Allen; his sister Laurie Allen.
Steve was a member of the Bismarck Mandan Rifle and Pistol Association.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.
