Category: Obituaries

Dr. Randel L. Wolfe

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Randel Lynn Wolfe, DMA, 52, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away April 14 following a long illness.

Wolfe was Director of Music & the Arts Emeritus at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, where he had served for 12 years.

He previously served as Director of Music with Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, Kansas.

A native of Bakersfield, California, he earned a bachelor degree in music from the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California; a master in sacred music from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio; and a doctor of musical arts in choral conducting and organ performance at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. He undertook post-graduate studies at Uppsala University in Sweden.

An accomplished scholar and musician, Wolfe was a member of the American Guild of Organists and past President of its local chapter. He was a member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and Chorus America. He served on the Board of Directors of the Royal School of Church Music in America, Princeton, New Jersey.

Locally, he was Chairman Emeritus of the Friends of Chamber Music, was Chairperson of the Fall Festival of the Arts Committee, served as an instructor at Alvernia University, and was a former section director with the Berks Youth Chorus. He was a member of the Worship and Music Team of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

He performed with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and the Kansas City Symphony, and sang with the Wheatland Chorale. An acclaimed baritone, he sang the National Anthem in Allen Field House before Kansas basketball games.

He is survived by two brothers, Robert in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Ronald in Bakersfield, California; by his mother, Donna, also of Bakersfield; and by his long-time partner, David B. Kersley, of Reading. He was predeceased by his father, Robert, of Bakersfield.

A Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, 529 Washington, on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m., His service will be web broadcast on the church’s website. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the organ fund at Trinity Lutheran, or to the Humane Society of Berks County. 935 Centre Avenue. Reading, PA 19601

Anna A. Drum

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Anna A. Drum, 91, of Lawrence, Kansas formerly of Mountain Home, AR passed away April 15, 2013 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility in Lawrence, Kansas. Born in Anna, IL October 25, 1921 to Oakley and Bessie Pitts. Anna married Robert Drum October 31, 1942, Robert departed this life October 16, 2008. They previously spent many happy retirement years in Mountain Home, AR. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, 8 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Claudia Jean and Rev. Bill Woodard of Lawrence, her son and his wife, Dennis Robert and Chris Drum of Peoria, IL, one grandson, Brandon Thomas Drum also of Peoria, IL and one granddaughter and her husband, Cynthia Kay and Jay Perdum of Creve Coeur, Il. Funeral services will be held at Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Arkansas at 11:00 am Thursday, April 18, 2013 with visitation 1 hour before the service. Pastor David Wiley to conduct services. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Norfork Baptist Church where she was a long time member.

Luey R. Bornheim

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Memorial services for Luey R. Bornheim, 69, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Angela Lowe officiating. Luey died Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, at his home.

He was born Aug. 14, 1943, in Denison, Tex., the son of Luey William Jr. and Martha Frances Smith Bornheim. He attended Lawrence schools, and graduated from Lawrence High School. He had been employed at Hallmark Cards, Dillon’s, and had owned a motel in Hutchinson before hiring on with the Lawrence School District as a Warehouse Supervisor, retiring in 2004 after 20 years of service. He was a member of KASBO, the Lawrence Corvette Club, coffee groups, and a past member of Wheelsport Motorcycle Club. Luey enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, motorcycles, and drag racing.

He married Judy K. Avery on Aug. 19, 1962 in Lawrence. They later divorced. He married Eloise Smith on Nov. 24, 1997, in Las Vegas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Dawn Thompson and husband Gregg, Salem, Ore.; a step daughter, Mischa Bell and husband Chris, Lawrence; a step son, Rich McCart and wife Jennie, Parker, Colo.; three brothers, Jack Bornheim and wife Judy, Colbert, Okla., Jerry Bornheim, Colbert, Okla., and Rickie Frame and wife Vickie, Nevada City, Calif.; a sister, Paulette Hathaway and husband Ted, Midvale, Idaho; and 8 grandchildren, Tyler Pracht, Teal Collins, Trevin Thompson, Allison, Aspen, and Jackson McCart, Aeron Stokes, and Lexy Bell.

The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044 Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Betty B. George

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Betty B. George, age 83, passed away April 6, 2013, in Port Charlotte, FL. Betty was born April 25, 1929, in Lawrence, KS., the daughter of Robert L. and Mayme Webster. She attended Lawrence schools and later worked for the Gas Company. She married Richard L. George on June 27, 1953. They were married for 59 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved traveling, bowling, and golf. Twice she was the golf champion at Lawrence Country Club. She was known by many for her sense of humor, smile, and generosity. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Norman Johnson.

Surviving is her husband, Richard L. ‘Dick’ George, her brother, Bill R. Webster, a son, Steven L. George and wife Eva, her daughter,1 Lynnie S. Kendrick and husband David, four grandchildren, Tyler, Sam, Joshua, and Patricia, and one great granddaughter, Madison.

No one can express our love for her nor our sorrow of her passing. The family will greet visitors on Saturday, April 13 from 10:30-11:30 at West Side Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

David Lee Fulkerson

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Funeral service for David Lee Fulkerson, 59, St. Marys, will be 2 pm Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Vinland Cemetery.

He died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 30, 1954, in Topeka, the son of James and Maxine Neely Fulkerson. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, and grew up in Auburn, KS.

David served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1975. He later worked for Andrews Asphalt for 15 years, and was a member of the Laborers Local Union 1290.

He married Paula Schutz on September 1, 2001, in Vinland, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Kyle and wife Rhonda Fulkerson, Willis, TX, and Marc and wife Sarah Carlson, St. Marys, KS.; two daughters Kathleen and husband Matt Gray, St. Marys, KS, and Heather and husband Chris Jackson, Baldwin City, KS; two brothers, James Fulkerson Jr. and John Fulkerson, both of Topeka; three sisters, Elva Williams, and Mary Gabehart both of Topeka, and Susan Hanna, Blue Jay, CA.; nine grandchildren, Nathaniel and Addison Gray, Bentley Fulkerson, Ashley and Jordan Jackson, Elizabeth, Trent, Trevor, and Alexis Carlson, many nieces and nephews and more cousins than you can count.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The family suggests memorials made to Grace Hospice or Vinland Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana Lawrence, KS 66044

John ‘Jack’ Williamson

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A Celebration of Life for John ‘Jack’ Williamson, 59, Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Mustard Seed Church 700 Wakarusa Dr Lawrence, KS 66049. Jack died Saturday, April 6, 2013, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Jack was born July 3, 1953, in Aurora, Ill., the son of John and Barbara Baker Williamson. He graduated from Ritenour High School and later earned his Bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University and a Master’s of Science and Education from the University of Arizona.

Jack worked as a UniServ Director and organizer for the Kansas National Education Association serving teachers and other education employees in Douglas, Miami, and Franklin Counties. Previously, he taught history and economics in Springfield, MO where he also served as wrestling coach. Jack was himself an accomplished wrestler and avid bicyclist. He took up motorcycling with the same enthusiasm and advocated for motorcycles legislation. He was a member of ABATE and the X WINOS Motorcycle Club.

Jack was also a member of the Holmes Brigade Union Civil War Reenactment Group, using his love of American history while participating in historical reenactments throughout the Midwest.

Jack loved politics and worked tirelessly to elect pro-public education candidates. His enthusiasm was contagious and brought many teachers in both Kansas and Missouri into political action.

Jack married Virginia ‘Ginny’ McQuaide on Apr. 17, 1987 in Joplin, MO. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons – Joe Williamson, Austin, TX; James Williamson, Columbia, MO; Aaron Snyder, Chattanooga, TN; Joel Snyder and wife Katie, Springfield, MO; and two daughters – Erin Williamson, Kansas City and Cara Snyder, Topeka. Survivors also include his mother, Barbara Williamson, Brighton, MI; six sisters – Mary Bischoff, Malvern, PA; Gail Hall and husband Warren, Del Mar, CA; Lynda Henderson and husband Phil, Colorado Springs; Diane Williamson, Brighton, MI; Karen Ruffatto and husband Jim, Chatham, IL; and Barbara Mekkes and husband Greg, Norfolk, VA; and one grandson, Evan Snyder.

The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to National Alliance on Mental Health, 3803 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste 100 Arlington, VA 22203, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

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Joseph Barry Arthur

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Graveside services for Joseph Barry Arthur, 66, Santa Barbara, Calif., will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Kan.

Mr. Arthur died February 28, 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Arthur, a brother, Vance Arthur, children and grandchildren.

Donations may be sent to Serenity House, 930 Miramonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Joseph Barry Arthur

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Graveside services for Joseph Barry Arthur, 66, Santa Barbara, Calif., will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Kan.

Mr. Arthur died February 28, 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Arthur, a brother, Vance Arthur, children and grandchildren.

Donations may be sent to Serenity House, 930 Miramonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Borislav March

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Borislav March –Died April, 8 2013

Bo was born June 30th 1963 in Zagreb, Croatia to Ljubica Mikovic-March and Bill March. When Bobo was 6, the family moved to Lawrence, Kansas where he resided since. Bo met the love of his life, Carol, in 1984 and they married in 1990 and she was with him when he passed. In 1993 he graduated from the University of Kansas School of Architecture at the top of his class. He was an accomplished craftsman, designer, and contractor. Some of his well-known renovations were Pachamama’s restaurant, Prairie Fire restaurant, and 901 Kentucky Building. He had a passion for restoring historical buildings. He also donated time and energy to Habitat for Humanity to create affordable housing. He leaves Lawrence with a fine artistic and architectural legacy.

Even as a young boy, Bo had a zest for life that was contagious. He lived every day with tremendous gusto – working hard when it was time to work, but he believed firmly in filling life with good times, too. He had many interests including art, sailboarding, boating, and travel. He was a devoted husband to his wife Carol and a loving father to his sons and generous to those in need. Well-known around town, his community and many friends were central to his life. He left a lasting impression on everyone whom he encountered.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ljubica Mikovic-March, his paternal grandparents, Herb and Jane March, and his maternal grandparents, Nikola and Zorka Mikovic.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, his sons, Isaac and Arlo of the home, his father, Bill, his brother, Stanimir, Erie, Co., his sister, Sara, Arcata, Ca, his brother, Vincent Walker, Iola, Ks, his brother Miroslav, and his uncles Robert and Richard, Madison,Wi., and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home at 2pm Wednesday, April 10th. In honor of Bo’s colorful spirit, please bring fresh cut flowers from your garden or perennials we can plant and enjoy year after year. If you wish, donations can be made to Unity Church of Lawrence or the charity of your choice in Bo’s name.

“My candle burns at both ends. It will not last the night; But ah, my foes and oh, my friends – it gives a lovely light.” -Edna St. Vincent Millay