Rex Eugene Sterrett, age 82 of Baldwin, passed away December 19, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.
Category: Obituaries
Sharon Arlene Eaton Hime Yeahquo
Sharon Arlene Eaton Hime Yeahquo, age 88 of Linwood, Passed away December 20, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.
Scot Joseph Schwartz
Scot Joseph Schwartz was born August 11, 1968, in Lawrence, KS. Being the youngest son of Don and Jane Schwartz, he grew up on the family farm west of Baldwin, with his brother Greg and sister Carrie. He went to Baldwin schools and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1986. He then attended Baker University, totally enjoying his college experience, graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in music education in 1991. He later earned a Masters of Education at Mid America Nazarene University and an endorsement for English Language Learners from Emporia State.
Scot learned the science of teaching but was a natural with the art of teaching. Beginning his career in Highland and then Douglas, he spent the majority of his time at Rising Star Elementary and then Shawnee Mission Northwest. He was known for the musicals he wrote for his sixth graders, his engaging teaching style, taking his high school choirs all over the U.S. and his multiple awards for being an outstanding educator. He was also an adored and beloved colleague.
Vacation Bible School was a summer highlight. He shared his talents leading the music and was the reason some kids may have been told to go on Monday but then chose to go back the rest of the week. It was a revival for all who participated.
Scot finished his professional life in real estate, finding great joy in helping families find just the right home. He also shared his talents by singing with the KC Symphony Chorus and volunteering with the Silverlink Ministry, providing music for worship services at nursing homes.
He is survived by his parents, brother Greg, (Kelly) sister Carrie Enick, and faithful life friend Stephanie Hill, nieces and nephews, Charley Jo Pittenger (Brett), Camdon Schwartz (Madison), Hayley Schwartz, Jacob Enick (Jamie), Major Rachael Borrero, (Ericko), and Callie McDaniel, (Kyle). As well as 11 great nieces and nephews, and his constant four-legged companion, Lacy. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Dale Enick.
Many others were on the receiving end of Scot’s compassionate and caring nature. He was a giant beacon of light and life, filled with unwavering faith. His laughter and wisdom were a gift to those around him. Cancer took his body, but his legacy lives on in the thousands of students that will think of him when they sing, the friends and neighbors who will continue to gather on the patio for food and fellowship, the COR Delivery Saints who will now be delivering backpacks without him, and the family dinners where he always exclaimed, “oh, this is delicious!”
Two services will be held: Monday December 29, 10:30 AM at Worden Cornerstone Church, 294 E. 900th Rd, Baldwin City, KS. Livestream available on the church Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064794128261
Tuesday December 30, 4:00 PM at Church of the Resurrection, Leawood – Wesley Chapel 13720, Roe Ave., Leawood, KS. Livestream available at cor.org/memorialsonline
The family suggests memorial contributions to A Cure in Sight (acureinsight.org), supporting research, patient services and raising awareness of Ocular Melanoma and Baker University, music education scholarship.
Sharon Louise Musick
Funeral services for Sharon Louise Musick, 80, Eudora, will be 11 AM, Monday, December 29th 2025, at Eudora United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the services at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6-7 PM, Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.
Sharon was born June 30, 1945, in Lawrence Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Alvena Tuggle.
Sher worked at TG&Y, a home daycare, then retired from Quaker Oats.
Sharon married LaVerne Musick on July 27, 1963.
Other survivors include sons: Robert Musick (Anita)Eudora, Donald Musick, Eudora; sibling Pam Snively, Maryville, Mo. Grandkids: Autumn Musick, Bossier City, LA, Dennis Musick, Eudora, Tiffany Musick, Lawrence, KS. Great Grandkids: Trinity Hankins, Topeka, KS , Duncan Lancon, Harrah, OK, Salim Smith, Eudora, Izaiah Smith, Eudora, Rilliey Smith, Eudora, Ayden Musick, Eudora, Jericho Smith Lawrence, Isabella Musick, Eudora, Nevaeh Musick, Lawrence, Alana Wood, Lecompton, James Musick, Eudora. Great Great Grandkids: Kinzley Clark, Valley Falls, KS, River Fox, Harrah, OK.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Dudley Steffen, Raymond Steffen, Darryl Steffen, Richard Tuggle, David Tuggle, and great granddaughter Aftyn Hankins.
Memorial is to The Methodist Church of Eudora in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Norman Daniels
Services for Norman Daniels, 95, of Lecompton, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Norman passed Friday, December 19, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born May 15, 1930 in Lawrence, the son of Levi and Lucy Daniels. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings: Mildred Weibel, Alvin Daniels, Danny Daniels, Clarence Daniels, Bob Daniels, Virginia Hadl, Darlene Wingert and Don Daniels and their spouses.
He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1948 and attended railroad school until he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then attended Kansas University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1958. He was first employed by Union Pacific Railroad, then to Kansas Insurance Department in Topeka, later on to Standard Mutual Life Insurance in Lawrence and then lastly at CBW Automated Systems. After relocating to Fort Collins, Colorado with CBW, he retired in 1994 and returned home to Lecompton.
He married Elaine Banks on July 18, 1953. They celebrated 55 years together.
Survivors include a son, Norman Edward Daniels, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Lecompton and a daughter, Kay Taylor and her husband Terry of Russellville, Kentucky. Grandchildren, Beau Daniels & Hailey Neumueller of Crystal, Minnesota, Cheris & David Messerly of Lecompton, Brad Taylor of Paducah, Kentucky and Alex & Nicole Taylor of Auburn, Kentucky and great grandchildren, Barrett and Myles Daniels, Eliska, Esmarin and Damon Messerly and Violet Taylor.
A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am, Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence VNA or the Lecompton Historical Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044
Joseph Pennewell
Services for Joseph Pennewell, 62, of Lawrence, KS, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday December 27, 2025, at North Lawrence Christian Church.
He was born February 5,1963, in Kansas City, KS, the son of William ‘Bill’ Pennewell and Barb Pennewell.
Storm Chaser Joe was a reliable ‘eye in the sky’, alerting family and friends to changes in the weather. He enjoyed discussing being ”Weather ready; Weather Safe”. He was a storm spotter and was actively involved with several NOAA programs.
He married Louise Wedge on Feb. 21, 1981 in Lawrence,KS. They divorced June 25th, 1986, remarried in 1987 in Las Vegas, and divorced again on Sept. 9th, 1998. He married and divorced Vicki Street. He married Dianna Fourke (Ikenberry) on July 2017. All three survive in their homes.
Mr. Pennewell died after a brief illness, Friday December 19, 2025, at KU Medical Center, with his son Joseph by his side.
Other survivors include three brothers, Bill, Jim and Ed; a son, Joe Henderson and a daughter, Lucy; as well as 2 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, a Brother, Vernon a Sister, Barb and twins that passed in birth.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday December 27, 2025 at 4 p.m. at North Lawrence Christian Church 647 Elm St Lawrence, Kansas. A meal will be hosted by the church immediately following the service.
The family suggests memorial contributions, to go towards his services, be given directly to Rumsey-Yost Funeral; or to the Mount Washington Observatory (teaching middle schoolers to use real weather to gather scientific data.)
Eugene “Gene” David Jacobson
Gene was a talented storyteller and painter, an honored veteran, and a beloved father, grandfather, and husband.
Eugene “Gene” David Jacobson was born on March 21, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dan and Ruby Mary (Clark) Jacobson and passed away, surrounded by family, on October 22, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, where he had resided since 1999. Gene is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russell Dan Jacobson.
Gene attended his primary education in the Kansas City area. Gene went on to pursue higher education at Westminster College and Kansas City University (now the University of Missouri-Kansas City, UMKC), as a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Gene served active duty in the United States Army Anti-Aircraft Command from 1954 until 1956 as a communications specialist and cryptographer, designing, developing, and implementing encryption methods to secure information. After discharge from the army, Gene earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri in 1958.
Gene married his wife of 63 years, Martha Lynn (Kew) Jacobson, on August 11, 1962, in Atchison, Kansas. Gene and Martha lived in Gladstone, Missouri, and raised their family there until 1999, when they moved to Lawrence.
Employed by several companies, including Farmland Industries Advertising in the Sales Promotion Division from 1963 to 1983, Gene spent his professional career working in copywriting, broadcast, print, publishing, and advertising development.
Gene served in a variety of philanthropic capacities within his community, including coaching Little League Baseball and other athletic teams. Gene also served as Chairman of the Board of the Voluntary Action and Information Center for the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was a member of the VFW.
Gene spent his retirement years painting, creating arrowhead art, and spoiling his cats.
Gene is survived by his wife, Martha Lynn Jacobson; children, David Lance Jacobson (Jennifer), Damascus, MD, and Melinda Diane Downs (Michael J.), Lawrence, KS.; and grandchildren, Caleb and Mikayla Downs, and Emma and Noah Jacobson. Gene is also survived by a few beloved pets.
We celebrate his life and the love he shared with his family through memories, stories, art, and donuts (lots of donuts). Gene will be so dearly missed by his family, friends, and pets, though we cherish all the moments we were lucky enough to share.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Kansas.
Randolph C. Moredock
Randolph C. Moredock peacefully passed away after a short illness on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at home with his partner Elizabeth (Liz) Black at his side.
Randolph (Randy) Charles Moredock was born on August 18, 1950 to Wanda (Koslofsky) Moredock and William D. Moredock in Jefferson, Pennsylvania. The family later moved to Roswell, New Mexico. Randy earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of New Mexico, a Master’s in Psychology at the University of Miami in Ohio, and a PhD in Counseling at the University of North Dakota in 1981. He married Nancy Carol Mason in 1974. Two daughters, Anne and Julie, were born while they lived in Galveston, Texas from 1982-84.
For most of Randy’s career, he worked as a psychotherapist for the State University of New York at Brockport, near Rochester. In addition to counseling students, he enjoyed supervision and adjunct teaching. Randy was a member and clinical supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Randy loved music, especially jazz, and in his spare time was a disc jockey at WGMC, Rochester’s jazz radio station. The highlight of his time at the station and his claim to fame was chauffeuring jazz artists, including Dave Brubeck, and attending hotel jam sessions with them during the annual Rochester Jazz Festival. At WGMC, Randy was known for putting together spectacular Christmas jazz programs. He was the ultimate holiday guy. He absolutely loved all things Christmas—from the movies, music, decorations (he custom-made an extensive Christmas village including special shops for his grandkids) gifts, and the general gestalt.
In 2010 after his divorce, Randy spent a year helping set up a counseling department and provide couples and individual therapy to students at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. After his time in Saudi Arabia, he took time off to travel in Europe for several weeks, visiting jazz clubs in each city he visited. Upon returning, Randy moved to Lawrence, Kansas to be near his daughter Anne’s family, where he set up a private practice in marriage and family therapy. Shortly after arriving, he met his longtime partner, Liz Black.
Randy was well ahead of his time supporting gay and lesbian couples in his work as a psychotherapist both in Rochester and later in Lawrence. Specializing in marriage and family therapy, he created a safe space for couples and families to reconnect and repair relationships. The work he did has left a multi-generational lasting impact.
Randy had a hearty, distinctive, and incredibly contagious laugh. He was unapologetically himself, and his loss leaves a huge hole for his family, especially as Christmas approaches. They will watch some Christmas movies, munch on some popcorn, and know he is smiling down on them.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by Elizabeth Black of the home; daughter Anne (husband Steven) Koprince, and grandchildren Natalie and Ryan Koprince of Lawrence; his daughter Julie Zurbrick and grandchildren Dominic, Sophia, and Luca Capolino of Cedar Park, Texas; and his sister, Rebecca Hernandez and family of Florida, as well as extended family throughout the country.
To sign the online guestbook or leave condolences, visit the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home website at https://rumsey-yost.com/. The family suggests donations in Randolph Moredock’s name to Visiting Nurses Association, Hospice Division, care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at 601 Indiana, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 or online at KansasVNA/donate. All donations stay in the Douglas County area.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Zjaiton Lee (Zate) Lewis
Celebration of Life Services for Zjaiton Lee Lewis, 21, Lawrence, will 4 pm, Wed, Dec. 17, 2025, at Broken Arrow Park Park.
He died December 8, 2025.
Crystal Jo Cunningham Krause
Crystal Jo Cunningham Krause, 69, died in her home in Lawrence, Kansas of natural causes on November 17, 2025. Born in 1956 and the daughter of the late Arthur L Cunningham and the late Mary Cunningham of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Crystal grew up in Ponca City, graduated from Ponca City High School in 1975, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas in 1979. She is survived by her sisters, Carole Cunningham and Patti Cunningham Riley and their families.
Celebration of Life Services will happen at a later date.
