Category: Obituaries

Carol Joan Kiefer-Housworth

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Memorial services for Carol Joan Kiefer-Housworth, 70, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Angela Lowe officiating. Private inurnment will be later at Oak Hill Cemetery. Carol died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her home.

She was born July 29, 1943, in St. Louis, the daughter of Harry and Helen Curtis. She graduated from McKinley High School in St. Louis. Carol worked in the insurance and medical industry for many years, most recently for Dr. Matthew Buxton. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, and enjoyed Bingo, her dog Sugar, and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She married Dary H. Housworth on June 17, 1995. He preceded her in death in 2011, as did three sisters, Dorothy Barrett, Joyce Curtis, and Phyllis Curtis. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Greco and husband Don, and Cheryl Arnold and husband Bruce, all of Lawrence, and Dani Hulings and husband Nate, Meriden; two brothers, Johnny Curtis, St. Louis, and David Curtis, Bowling Green, Ky.; a sister, Pat Laux, St. Louis; a sister-in-law, Sarah Peters and husband Sonny, Lawrence; eight grandchildren, Laticia VanNatta, Dustin Davis, Jennifer Butler, Donald Greco, Joe Greco, Larry Tuthill, and Darian and William Housworth; and 15 great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in memory of her beloved husband, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044

Marvin “Larry” Walker

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Marvin “Larry” Walker, 65, died peacefully at his home in Galena, KS, on Thursday August 8th 2013. Larry was born February 27th 1948, in Okalahoma.

Larry lived in Lawrence, Kansas most of his life before moving to Galena, KS, about 7 Years ago.

Larry was preceeded in death by his father, Marion Walker, his mother Ada Walker, and his sister Jewell Garcia. Survivors include, his wife Rhonda Singleton Walker of Galena, KS, His daughters Cammy Foster of Texas, Tammy Walker of Lawrence, Sabrina Walker of Perry, and his sister Sue Ireland of Perry.

No services will be held.

Wilworth Harold Kincaid

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Wilworth “Harold” Kincaid, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1925 in Price Hill, West Virginia to Porter and Mary Kincaid.
Harold grew up in Price Hill, West Virginia and graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1942. After high school he worked in the grocery business until he was inducted in the United States Army Air Corps later to become the Air Force.
He served in England two times, Germany, Japan and Thailand serving during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In all he gave 30 years of service to our country. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation medal, multiple good conduct medals from the Army and Air Force, multiple campaign ribbons and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1973.
In 1970 he moved to Lawrence, Kansas where he accepted the position as the Technical Director of a local radio station, KLWN and KLZR until 1984.
Harold married Edith on July 1, 1945 in Mount Hope, West Virginia. They were happily married for 68 years.
Harold was a member of the Church of Christ and a devout Christian. He had a passion for classical music and opera. He was an avid reader and had a great knack for technology.
Harold is survived by his wife, Edith, his five children, Regenia, Victoria, Patricia, Rebekah and Steven, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and his brother Jimmy.
A visitation will be held at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm.
A memorial service will be held at the Southside Church of Christ at 1 pm on August 15, 2013. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed or in lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

Alex James Lindsey

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Memorial services for Alex James Lindsey, 46, Eudora, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Clinton Cemetery. Alex died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1966, in Lawrence, the son of Ronald H. and Cheryl L. Robson Lindsey. He graduated from Eudora High School, and later attended Kansas State University. Alex was employed in commercial shipping with UPS and FedEx for many years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas State Wildcats fan. He enjoyed gardening.

He married Cherrie Ann Lawrence. They later divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Natalie and RyLee, both of Wamego; his mother and stepfather, Cheryl and Larry Evilsizor, Lecompton; a brother, Ron (Nino) Lindsey and wife Kristi, DeSoto; his paternal grandmother, Mildred Lindsey, Eudora; two step brothers, Mark Evilsizor and wife Jodi, Lawrence, and Billy Evilsizor and wife Kristi, Baldwin City; two step sisters, Laura (Lollie) Cook, Baldwin City, and Karen Liebig, Gardner; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald H. Lindsey, and his paternal grandfather, James H. Lindsey.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Come in the main entrance and veer to the right.) Memorial contributions are suggested to Harvesters – The Community Food Network, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Anna Mae Andersen

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Graveside services for Anna Mae Andersen, 85, Baldwin City, will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Clinton Cemetery.

Mrs. Andersen died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 3, 1928 in Clinton, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse and Anna Hellstrom Brown. She graduated from Vinland High School in 1947 and has lived in the area her whole life.

Mrs. Andersen has worked as homemaker and a linen clerk for Lawrence Memorial Hospital before her retirement. She enjoyed reading and taking care of her dogs. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

She married Harold Elmer “Andy” Andersen, September 2, 1950, in Lawrence. He died in 1981.

Survivors include sons, Darrell Andersen and wife Virginia Sommerville of Topeka, Allan Andersen of Baldwin City; daughter, Ila Russell and husband Vern of Lawrence; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

George William Stevens

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A visitation for George William Stevens, 77, Topeka, will be Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 10am to 12pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, Kansas. Cremation is planned following the visitation.

Mr. Stevens died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born January 22, 1936 in Winchester, Kansas to Roy William “Pete” and Iva Lee Tarr Stevens. After school he entered the United States Air Force where he eventually retired after 20+ years of service.

Mr. Stevens enjoyed NASCAR, mowing, playing pool, going to car shows, and watching the animals in his yard. He was a member of the VFW and Knights of Columbus.

He married Velma Turner in December of 1956. She died in April of 1996. He married Geneatha Ann Turner in November of 1997. She died August 5, 2013.

Survivors include a son, Mark Stevens of Clarksville, AR; daughters, Sherie Doran of Paris, AR, Terie Elkins and husband Alfred of Lecompton, KS, Angela Allen and husband Ricardo of Topeka, KS; brothers, Roy Lee Stevens and wife Wilma of Winchester, KS, Dennis Stevens and wife Ethel of McLouth, KS; grandchildren, Christina Goodrick and boyfriend Dusty Gruver and his son Haven Gruever, Carly Miller, Bradley Goodrick, James Goodrick, Christopher Stevens, Rebecca Wincle, Jenna Luckie; great grandchildren, Kristopher Sprengeler, Karissa Goodrick, Donovan Miller, Austin Goodrick, Harley Farrier, Mara Miller, Wyatt Goodrick, and Laeson Wincle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Velma, and infant sister Shirley Stevens.

The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, sent in care of the funeral home.

Dorothy Grace (Tasker) Hird

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An 11 a.m. Celebration of Life will be held for Dorothy Grace (Tasker) Hird, 91, of Conroe TX, on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Prior to the service, the family welcomes visitors for a “meet and greet” from 10 – 11 in the foyer at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home in Lawrence. Following the service, interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery with burial next to her husband, Eugene Hird. A sign-language interpreter for the Deaf will be provided. Dorothy passed away peacefully July 23, 2013 at her home in Conroe, Texas.

She is survived by her sister, Adelaide Fry, of Hutchinson KS, her son Carroll and his wife, Kaye, of Conroe TX, her daughter, Kathleen Hird Kostner and her husband Ricardo Kostner, Lawrence KS, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

On September 7, 1942, Dorothy married Otis Eugene “Gene” Hird. She joins her husband and their infant daughter, Julie Elaine, and her parents, Lester and Avis Tasker. She was a 1942 graduate of the Kansas School for the Deaf.

Dorothy was a long time resident of Lawrence, KS. For 54 years, she lived with her husband while raising two children in a country setting 5 miles west of town. In 2001, she moved to Conroe, TX to be close to her son and his family. With the daily help of Annie Williams, her caregiver, and her devoted dog Otis, Dorothy lived in her own apartment until her death.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Kansas School for the Deaf Endowment Association with payment to KSD Endowment: Dorothy (Dot Tasker) Hird Fund, 450 E. Park, Olathe, KS 66061 or to make contributions by credit card, please call the KSD Endowment, Jeanette Magathan, at 913-791-0570.

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Leda E. Rose

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A memorial visitation for Leda E. Rose, 84, Lawrence, will be Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Mrs. Rose died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Olathe, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Deffenderfer Ridlon. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School. Leda was a homemaker, and enjoyed antiques, reading, cooking, camping, boating, and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She married Robert E. Rose on Oct. 20, 1948, in Yellville, Ark., and together they shared 64 years of marriage. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Robert Rose and wife Wendy, Monte Rose and wife Sharon, and Randall Rose, all of Lawrence, and Joe Rose and wife Diane, Holton; a daughter, Becky Wright, Lawrence; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

SuZane Michelle Reed

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SuZane M. Reed, 44, passed away peacefully while at home on July 21, 2013. She was born December 23, 1968, in Sherman, TX, the daughter of Weldon and Janie Gray.

She graduated in 1987 from Cleburne High School, Cleburne, TX.

She married Gary Reed on May 23, 1997, in Lewisville, TX. They have one son Zakary Reed, 15, of Lawrence, KS. They moved to Topeka, KS in January 2001. She was employed by CoreFirst Bank & Trust in Topeka and was later promoted to Retail Market Manager in Lenexa, KS. They later relocated to Lawrence, KS.

Survivors include husband Gary, son Zak, parents Weldon and Janie Gray, brother Chad (Misty) Gray, niece Abbi, nephews Travis, Austin, Kaleb, and Lucas.

Services will be held at First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS, on Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 am. Visitation with family and friends will be held at the church beginning at 9:45.

Her infectious laughter and beautiful smile will be truly missed.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.