Category: Obituaries

David P. Fugett

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A memorial service for David Potter Fugett, 61, Lawrence, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

David died Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 27, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Marion Franklin and Patricia Jean Potter Fugett. He graduated high school in Lawrence and attended some college.

David worked as an industrial mechanic for Hercules, Inc. – Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, and later at Huhtamaki in DeSoto Kansas. He enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing, photography, traveling, reading, and nature. Family was an important part of David’s life. He was a proud father and adored his grandchildren. He loved how large his family had grown over the years. He had a special place in his heart for all of his children, and his “Bride’s” children, and his grandkids. He was known by his grandkids as “Papa and Grandpa.” He was also an avid Jayhawks Basketball Fan. He loved his Beaks and Feathers.

He married the love of his life, Vicki Vola Babcock Beers on February 2nd 1991 in Lawrence, Kansas. He loved his “Bride” more than anything in the world. He enjoyed spending every free moment with her. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include children, Marc Fugett and wife Amanda of Smithville, MO, Karyn Orth and husband Tim of Wathena, KS, David Wayne Fugett and wife DeeAnn of Lenexa, KS, Jill Torchia and husband Jeff of Olathe, KS, Jason Fugett and wife Karina of Olathe, KS; step children, John N. Beers Jr. and wife Wendy of Gardner, KS, Angela Dey and husband Erik of Baldwin City, KS; siblings, Steven Fugett and wife Bonnie of Lecompton, KS, Lonnie Fugett and wife Debbie of Perry, KS, Jani Christenberry and husband David of DeSoto, KS; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah, Melissa, Haley, Kalynne, Andrew, Dayton, Brandon, Hayden, Grayson, Brogan, Nathan, Emma, Adam, Tanner, Samuel F., Samuel B., Jonathan, Joel, Tristan, Zander, and Jagger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patsy Dale May; and brother, Mike Fugett.

The family suggests memorials to Education of the Grandchildren sent in care of the funeral home.

Marvin Edward Copp Sr.

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Graveside services for Marvin Edward Copp Sr., 77, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. A potluck lunch will follow from 1-3 pm at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence. Marvin died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 24, 1938, in Lawrence, the son of Melvin A. and Anna G. Holladay Copp. He attended Lawrence schools. Marvin had worked at J. West Feed Store and the University of Kansas before becoming employed by Yellow Cab as a driver. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos.

He had married and divorced Ellen Whitaker, Sarah Gonce, Ruth Locke, and Theresa Harrell. He married Edna Marie Foster on Apr. 29, 1997, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include children Deborah Carter and husband Terry, Topeka, Brenda Slifer, Lawrence, Jamie Copp and wife Becky, Lawrence, Marvin Copp Jr., Parsons, Michael Copp and wife Kelly, Ozawkie, and Crystal Copp, Iola; 17 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; siblings Melvin E. Copp, Lawrence, Ronnie R. Copp and wife Patty, Lawrence, Richard L. Copp and wife Linda, Lawrence, Larry D. Copp and wife Linda, Lawrence, Guy D. Copp, Topeka, Vivian A. Ryan, Lawrence, Sandra K. Mock and husband Dale, Lawrence, Linda S. Buckner and husband Stanley, Lawrence, and Charlotte A. Vick and husband Bill, Dardanelle, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gary L. Copp.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6-7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin Copp Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Robert Leroy ‘Bob’ Patterson Sr.

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Graveside services for Robert Leroy Patterson, Sr. “Bob”, 68, Lawrence, will be Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10am at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence following services.

He died December 4 at his home surrounded by his children after a long battle with lung diseases.

He was born August 26, 1947 in Lawrence, son of Art and Edna (Corbin) Patterson. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1965. He was a self-employed mechanic and many years ago was a member of the Painters Union.

Bob will be remembered as a fan of hot rods and classic rock music. He also enjoyed Lone Star Lake with his family. He enjoyed traveling to Colorado and his favorite spots included Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Limon.

He married Wanda Mooney in 1967. From that union came daughter Candy and sons Robert, Jr. and Kenny. They divorced. He married Linda Schaumburg in 1981 and they had a son Samson. They later divorced.

His parents preceded him in death as did brother Raymond and infant brother Larry and sister Marilyn. He is survived by brother Galen.

He is survived by daughter Candy, Lawrence; sons Robert and wife Lisa, Tonganoxie; Kenny and wife Lynda, Basehor; Samson and finance Tara, Lawrence and stepdaughters Michelle Davis, Lawrence and Amy Baughman-Kitzman and husband Shawn, Lawrence and stepson Wayne Baughman, Punta Gorda, FL.

He is also survived by grandchildren Stephen Patterson, Lawrence; Felicia Patterson (Mannie), Lawrence; Robby, Grace, Audrey, Ashleigh, Austin and Alicia all of Tonganoxie and Amber (Brian) of San Diego; Austin (Hannah) and Courtney both of Basehor. Great grandkids are Cole, Peyton, Elaynha, Elyjah, TiaKia and Melina.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to Visiting Nurses Association, 200 Maine St., Suite C Lawrence, Ks 66044.

Johnny Oliver Nichols

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Graveside services for Johnny O. Nichols will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 2:00 pm in Tonganoxie, Kansas at Hubbel Hill Cemetery.

John Nichols, 62, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Medicalodges in Eudora, Kansas.

John was born on July 29, 1953, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of James Oliver Nichols and Alveena Rosemary Mooney. He lived in Lawrence, Kansas until he was 2 and then moved to Missouri. He proudly served in the United States Army returning to Lawrence, Kansas after his service was complete. He worked for the City of Lawrence for 18 years and then for Dahlsten Trucking Company for several years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

John married Betty Darlene Carr on September 28, 1982 in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives the home.

Other survivors include John’s mother, Aleevna Nussbaum of Union, Missouri; a son, Christofer Lee Carr of Lawrence, Kansas; a daughter, Tammy Lynn Strong and her husband, Scott, of Olathe, Kansas; a daughter, Sue Ann Snodgrass (Nichols) of Missouri; a son, Jacob Snodgrass of Missouri; a sister, Jauneita Carol Nickelson and her husband, Gerald, of Union, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; nieces and nephews; many other family members and friends.

John is preceded in death by his father, James Oliver Nichols and his brother, James Edward Nichols.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Hospice or Cancer Research, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044.

Miriam L. Spray

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Funeral services for Miriam L. Spray, 91, Lawrence, will be 11 am Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 10 am to service time. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Miriam was born June 2, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Chris and Rose Nuffer Kraft. She lived her early life in the Stull community where her father owned and operated the Kraft Mercantile Store and a farm implement business. In 1940 Miriam moved with her parents to Lawrence. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1942. There she met Carl Spray and they were married October 3, 1942, for 69 years. Carl preceded her in death January 31, 2012.

At the time of World War II Miriam was employed at Robert’s Jewelry Store (now Kizer-Cummins Jewelry Store). After her two sons were grown she took a job at the Medical Arts Building where she worked in medical records.

Miriam did volunteer work with the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and also volunteered for LINK. For many years she belonged to the Twice a Month Coffee Group. She was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church.

Miriam was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Duane (Sonny) Kraft. Her survivors include two sons, Gary and wife Kate Gillispie, Topeka, KS, Larry and wife Tammy, Lawrence; grandsons, Jason and wife Sarah, Lawrence, Justin and wife Tuesday, Parkville, MO, Eric, Madison, WI, Corbin and fiancée Kristyn Morris, Topeka; great grandchildren, Freeman, Ellis, Gabriel, Vivienne, and Harlow; sister-in-law Midge Kraft, Lawrence; two nephews Norman Kraft, Overland Park, Roger Kraft, Sedona, AZ.

She will lie in state Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses or the Salvation Army, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences may be sent at Rumsey-yost.com

Dorothy Lee Knudson

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Dorothy Lee (Arnold) Knudson, 78, died Nov 25, 2015 after a brief illness in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on August 14, 1932 to Lois and Harold Arnold of Rozel, Kansas. After graduating from Rozel High School she attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS and earned a B.S. in 1954. While at Bethany, she met and married Vernie Anton Knudson. Both were teachers for a number of years before moving in 1971 to Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While living in Sault Ste. Marie, Dorothy taught at McKinley and Washington elementary schools. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, teaching classes, providing organ music for services and assisting with the annual bazaar. She also served two terms as president of the women’s organization, WELCA. Dorothy and Vernie moved back to Kansas in 1999 to be near their children and relatives. They became members of Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Lawrence.

Dorothy was pre-ceded in death by her husband Vernie and a sister Wilma Ogle. Her children survive her: daughters Joleen of Salina, KS and Bethanne of Hendersonville, NC, a son Arnie and his wife Karla of Lawrence. Also surviving are a sister: Norma Blake of Rozel, KS, four grandchildren: Emily, Myles, Kristofer and Annika, four great grandchildren: Anthony, Dorothy, Douglas, and Gwendolyn, as well as several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lawrence on Saturday, January 16 at 1:30 pm. Dorothy’s family requests no flowers. Memorial Gifts may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047

Arthur Ernest “Art” Schumann

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Services for Arthur Ernest “Art” Schuman, 88, Lawrence, will be 3 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at Bethel Cemetery near Abilene.

Mr. Schumann died Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 24, 1927, in Moonlight, KS, the son of Albert E. and Helen P. Ramseyer Schumann. He attended Kansas State University and Brown Mackie College.

Mr. Schumann began working as a farmer and after college he became the head comptroller for the state of Kansas, retiring in 1991. After retirement he was a real estate agent. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Manhattan, the Gideon’s, Lion’s Club in Paola and Manhattan, 4-H, and AWANAS children’s ministry. Art truly loved the Lord and loved his neighbor as he loved himself. He was very involved with the church, managing the food pantry at Grace Baptist, teaching 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school, mentoring young married couples, prison ministry, and ministering to international students.

He married Doris Marie Hosie December 4, 1949, in Talmage, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include sons, Paul Schumann and wife Cynthia of Denver, CO, David Schumann and wife Barbara of Athens, GA, Tracy Schumann and wife Stephanie of Ashland, KY; daughters, Ann Goodman and husband Corby of Humble, TX, Sharon Struve and husband Jeffrey of Lawrence, KS; former son in law, Michael Albrecht and wife Joni of Emerson, NE; 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A daughter, Mary Albrecht and sister, Alberta Blair preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.

The family suggests memorials to Manhattan Christian College or charity of donor’s choice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Estell O. Johnson

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Graveside services for Estell O. Johnson, 65, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lawrence, with the Rev. William Dulin officiating. Mr. Johnson died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 28, 1949, in Lawrence, the son of Lincoln H. and Vie Della Farmer Johnson. He attended Lawrence schools.

Survivors include a sister, Renee Johnson, Lawrence, and several cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church of God in Christ, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Doris I. Nottingham

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Funeral services for Doris I. Nottingham, 86, rural Lawrence, will be 10 am Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Tom Brady will officiate. She died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 29, 1928, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ward E. and Edith M. Oehlert Landis.

Mrs. Nottingham was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1948, United Methodist Women, Sunny Valley E.H.U. since January of 1948, and held several offices, Douglas County Farm Bureau, a 4-H Leader for many years, 4-H improvement leader, worked for 50 years on the Sarcoxie Election Board and was the supervising judge for 40 years. She was recognized by the State of Kansas for her many years with the Election Board.

She married Everett L. Nottingham on Oct. 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2009. They lived on the family farm their entire married life and Doris lived there for 68 years. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale A. Nottingham and a brother, Donald L. Landis.

Survivors include sons Lyle D. and wife Cortnee of Paris, TX., David L. and wife Jeanne of Lawrence; daughter-in-law Linda Nottingham of Sharpsville, IN.; grandchildren Gatz, Scott, Jack, Paige, Braxton, Conner, Paris, and Mylee; great-grandchildren Jackson, Tyler, Brooklynn, Kenzi, Alexia, Adaleigh, Lane, and Ella.

Friends may call Tuesday 9 am to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will meet with friends from 6 to 8:00pm.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Sunny Valley E.H.U., in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Donald Mac Owens

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No services are planned for Donald Mac Owens, 70, of Lawrence. Cremation has taken place.

Mr. Owens died Monday, November 9, 2015, at the Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born January 23, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, to James William and Mamie Anne Cook Owens. He attended school through the 10th grade and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 12 years.

After his career in the Navy, Mr. Owens worked as a boiler operator at the Hercules Ammunition Plant. He was a member of Family Church of Lawrence, and loved fishing, traveling, and watching western movies.

He married Diana Mae Carter, December 26, 1981 in Lawrence. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a brother, Pete Owens of Ozark, Missouri and a sister, Ruby Agee of Springfield, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Maxine Cimino, Elma Walker, Lucille Wheeler, Gerry Best, Thelma Doig, and Fern Richardson; as well as one brother, James Owens.