Category: Obituaries

Marvin O. ‘Bubba’ Wiedeman III

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Funeral services for Marvin O. ‘Bubba’ Wiedeman III, 36, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Lt. Matt McCluer of Salvation Army Church officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bubba died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Lawrence.

He was born July 5, 1979, in Lawrence, the son of Marvin Jr. and Susan Turner Wiedeman. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1998. Bubba was employed as a molder at Berry Plastics for the past two years. He previously worked at Diamond Everley Roofing for 15 years. He enjoyed bowling, kickball, camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his daughter. He was a Cub Scout leader, and attended Salvation Army Church.

Survivors include his parents, Lawrence; his daughter, Mikayla Wiedeman, Lawrence; a brother, Matt Wiedeman and wife Maria, Lawrence; a sister, Shelly Seitz and husband Ty, Maui, Hawaii; maternal grandparents, Don and Donna Turner, Lawrence; three nephews, one niece, and many friends.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Mikayla Wiedeman Educational Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Virginia Kreider

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Memorial services for Virginia Kreider, 94, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Saturday, November 7, at First Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held from 1 pm until service time. Inurnment will be 1 pm Sunday at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Kan. Mrs. Kreider died Monday at her daughter’s home in Kansas City, Mo. She was born December 3, 1920, in Atchison, the daughter of Aver Roy and Verna Elizabeth Simmons Schurman.

She married Harry Wilfred Kreider on May 30, 1939, in Horton, Kan. After marriage, they moved to Effingham, Kan. and lived there for 18 years, where she opened a beauty shop. After moving to Lawrence, she worked for Hallmark Cards for 10 years and then opened the beauty shop at Presbyterian Manor. She was an active 51 year member of First Presbyterian Church and held many positions over the years and was a member of several social groups. Harry preceded her in death on February 4, 2010.

Mrs. Kreider was also preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Lee Kreider, a granddaughter, Kimberly Hamon, and a son-in-law, Ray Smith.

Survivors include two daughters, Donna Smith of Kansas City, Mo.,and Harriett Hamon and husband Gary of Lawrence; grandchildren Troy Hamon and wife Amanda, Travis Hamon and wife Jennifer, Shannon Gotmer and husband Al, Shawn Smith; great-grandchildren Miranda, Mikayla, Tucker, Troy, Laney, Taylor, and Teagan.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Jennifer Renee Neuhaus Roller

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Jennifer Renee Neuhaus Roller passed away peacefully near her loved ones at her home in Lawrence, Kan. on Monday, November 2, 2015. At 41 years old, she was the most beautiful woman and always so full of life. Her sunny disposition, charm, and witness always made the people around her light up with joy.

Jennifer worked as a nurse for a little over 20 years where she had an exceptional skill to inspire trust resulting in successful care.

She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Glass, and is survived by her loving children, Ashlee Beck, Avery Beck, Nicholas Neuhaus, and Azalea Roller; her mother, Mary Lou Glass; her grandson, Anakin Howard; her brothers, Mark and Michael Glass; and her husband, Jacob Roller.

A memorial service will take place on Friday, November 27, at 1 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, followed by a gathering for close family and friends.

Wayne Lee Page Jr.

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Funeral services for Wayne Lee Page Jr, 45, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Friday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

He died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Wayne was born December 26, 1969, in Ft. Leavenworth, KS, the son of Wayne Lee Page Sr. and Judy Ann Kelly, and was raised by his mother and Max Wiglesworth.

He graduated from Lawrence High School, in 1988. Later worked as a Mechanic after that a Truck Driver.

Survivors include his mother Judy of Lawrence, daughters Samantha of Lawrence and Amanda of Topeka, two sons Jesse and Derrick both of Topeka. Also a granddaughter Aria.

He is preceded in death by his father Wayne Lee Page Sr. and stepfather Max Wiglesworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne L. Page Jr. Memorial Fund, or Bikers for Babies, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

Friends may call from noon-8pm Thursday, where the family will visit with them from 6-7pm at the Funeral Home.

Family and friends are asked to gather at Slowride Roadhouse following services.

DONNA JEAN JOHNSON

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DONNA JEAN JOHNSON MISSION, TX. – Donna Jean Johnson 71 born: Sept. 14, 1944 Died: Oct. 13, 2015 in Mission. Survivors include husband, Karl M. Johnson of Mission, Tx. Daughter Martha DuBose (Jeff DuBose) of Mission, Tx., Son Karl M. Johnson of Lawrence Ks., son Michael Johnson of Lawrence Ks. She was a beloved mother, and wife.
Vaughan Funeral was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Richard D. “Dick” Stephens

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Graveside services for Richard D. “Dick” Stephens, 76, McLouth, will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Ozawkie Cemetery in Ozawkie, Kansas.

Mr. Stephens died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Hickory Pointe Nursing Home in Oskaloosa, Kansas.

He was born July 6, 1939 in Valley Falls; the son of Alvora Ray and Caryl Ellen May Stephens. He graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1957.

Mr. Stephens was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for numerous years. He worked for the Jefferson County Highway Department for 11 years before retiring. After retirement in 1990, he was a self-employed grave digger for over 65 cemeteries. He and his wife, Barb, raised large exotic cats since 1995. He loved to spend time with his cats, Tuffy, Sugar, Little Man, Sassy, Stinky, Boo, Bud, Baby, Thunder, and Rosebud.

He married Barbara L. Bridgmon, November 16, 1979 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include sons; Kevin Stephens and wife Lea of The Dalles, OR; Danny Stephens and wife Brenda of Sparta, MO; Dale Stephens of Topeka, KS; Patrick Davis and wife Joyce of McLouth, KS; David Davis and wife Joy of Linn Creek, MO; daughters Denise Eggers and husband Roger of Ozawkie, KS; Diane Stephens of McLouth, KS; Debra Davis of Brumley, MO; Annette Choate of Gainesville, FL; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rollie “Rod” Stephens, Loren “Bud” Stephens, Clayton Stephens; sisters, Delpha Kirkham, Eleanor Seifert, Leola “Sis” O’Roke, and Ona Wells.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday.

The family suggests memorials to Serenity Springs Wildlife Center or Jefferson County Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.

Enid Laverne “Bud” Larson

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Memorial services for Enid Laverne “Bud” Larson, 95, Lawrence, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Salina.

Mr. Larson died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born, July 17, 1920, in Salina, the son of Oscar and Agnes Malmstrom Larson. He attended school until 8th grade. He quit school to work to help support his younger siblings and recently widowed mother. He later earned his GED in his 60’s and was very proud of this accomplishment.

Mr. Larson started working delivering groceries, then at Brown Welding Supply, next helping construct the Kanopolis Reservoir, and finally a System Operator at Kansas Gas & Electric for 35 years. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII, enjoyed watching his daughter’s softball games, helping his son become an eagle scout, and tinkering on things. Mr. Larson was a Mason, Presbyterian Elder, member of the American Legion, and avid KU fan.

He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn R. Pickard on August 7, 1946, in Abilene, KS. They have been blessed with 69 years together. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Warren “Mike” Larson and wife Georgia of Las Cruces, NM; daughter, Jill Bradney and husband Ed of Lawrence; sister, Jean Harlenske of Arvada, CO; grandchildren, Michael Larson and wife Janay, Amanda Root and husband Nate, Josh Bradney and wife Dawn, Tyler Bradney and wife Lindsey; great grandchildren, Gavin Root, Ashley Root, Carson Bradney, and Lauren Bradney. Other survivors include many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ernest and Harold Larson; sisters, Fern Lantry, Marjorie Beatley, and Phyllis Dolloff.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church Lawrence, and the Shriners Children Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home.

Lois Maxine Downing Gaines

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Funeral services for Lois Gaines, 84, Overbrook, will be at 10 am Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Twin Mound Cemetery. Lois died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook.

She was born Mar. 5, 1931, in Lone Star, the daughter of Elmer Lee and Iva Pearl Hasty Downing. She attended school at Apple Pie and Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence. Lois was a homemaker and a cattle rancher. She was a member of the Clinton EHU, a 50-year member of Fidelity #38 Order of the Eastern Star, Douglas County 4-H, a founding member of Kansas Taxidermy Association, and Clinton Historical Society. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lawrence, and recently attended Clinton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed taxidermy, cooking, gardening, sewing, canning, and traveling to all 50 states.

She married Floyd Edwin Gaines on Nov. 18, 1950, in Hoyt, Kan. He preceded her in death, as did her longtime companion after Floyd’s death, Ira Faust, a sister, Arletta Flory, and a brother, Leslie Downing. She is survived by five children, Linda Faust and husband Bernie, Overbrook, Saundra Hiller and husband Paul, Canton, Kan., Diana Skinner and husband Delbert, Lawrence, Jon Gaines and wife Betty, Overbrook, and Tommy Gaines, Overbrook; two brothers, Clifford Downing and wife Verna, Lawrence, and Marlen Downing and wife Carol, Prescott, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren, Julie and Jared Faust, J.R., Ryan, and Justin Hiller, Roslyn Mers, Danielle Skinner, Jeremy and Allen Gaines, Stephanie McNish, and Jessica Hadl; and 18 great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Clinton Historical Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

Ivan E. Wiggins

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Funeral services for Ivan E. Wiggins, 89, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Ivan died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Stormont-Vail Health Care in Topeka.

He was born Oct. 24, 1926, in Lawrence, the son of Otis and Mable L. LaDuke Wiggins. He attended Lawrence schools, and later served in the United States Army during World War II. Ivan was a carpenter for the Lawrence Union Local for 55 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking, especially making things for his kids and grandkids.

He married Lois I. Craig on May 30, 1947, in Ottawa. She preceded him in death in 1996. He was also preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Elwood Wiggins, Ray Wiggins, Carl Wiggins, Jim Wiggins, and Patty French. Survivors include five children, Sharon Thibodeau and husband Joe, Lawrence, Mary Burgert and husband Dennis, Afton, Va., Carol Knotts and husband Mike, Wichita, Linda Hoover, LaClede, Mo., and Charlie Wiggins and wife Pam, Lawrence; a sister, Doris Hughes, Lawrence; a sister in law, Betty Wiggins, Eudora; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-7 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

Robert James ‘Bob’ Edgin

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No services are planned for Robert James ‘Bob’ Edgin, 86, Lawrence, who died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Cremation is planned.

He was born Mar. 10, 1929, in Altus, Ark., the son of Grover Cleveland and Auda Marie Casey Edgin. He graduated from high school in Altus, and later attended the University of Arkansas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob was a mechanical engineer for E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. for 26 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Alford-Clarke Post 852 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lawrence, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He married Donna Duncan on Dec. 25, 1951, in Clarksville, Ark. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Debra Edgin, Lawrence; a son, Dale R. Edgin and wife Charisse, Lawrence; two brothers, Thomas Edgin, Ozark, Ark., and David Edgin and wife Sylvia, Ozark, Ark.; three grandchildren, Michael Scott Davenport, Robbin Renee Ward, and Brody Duncan Edgin; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Dianea Kramer, and three siblings, William ‘Billy’ Edgin, Freda Marie Ree, and Betty Watson.