Category: Obituaries

Emma Jayne Allen

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Graveside services for Emma “Jayne” Allen, 70, Eudora, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Eudora City Cemetery.

Ms. Allen died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at her home.

She was born August 1, 1942, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Ray and Mable Elizabeth Seale Funderburk.

Ms. Allen worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed planting flowers, playing cards, working on jigsaw puzzles, going to garage sales, watching KU basketball, and fishing.

Jayne was an 8 time cancer survivor. She had a strong fighting spirit and was loved by all who were blessed to be a part of her extraordinary life.

She married Jerry Allen. He preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by a son, Richard Allen and wife Tammy; daughter, Jeri Sledd and husband Brian; brothers, Ron Funderburk and wife Betty, Steve Funderburk and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Korie Allen and Chelsea Viray, Zachary Allen and Betty Allen, Tyler Allen, Dylan Rust, Chase Rust, Andy Sledd and Erin Mayer, Mike Sledd; great-grandchildren, Keaton, Chloe, Victoria, Zayden, Emma, and Danica.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Donald Boyd Herron

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Celebration of life service for Donald Boyd Herron, 69, Lawrence, Kansas will be held Monday January 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Brady Hall at the First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Herron died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Don was born April 17, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of R.Wayne and Marie J. Boyd Herron. He spent many summers working on the family farm near Spearville, Kansas. He graduated from Kinsley High School in 1961. Don, his brother, Bob and their father enjoyed restoring, showing and parading old cars.

Don received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Fort Hays State University. He married Vae Jene Bowman on August 1, 1965 in Smith Center, Kansas. He worked as a physical education teacher in Mullinville and Harper, Kansas where he coached football, basketball and track.

Working in sales for Farmland Industries took Don to Great Bend, Kansas where he lived for 24 years. During this time, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and AMBUCS. While volunteering as a Boy Scout leader for Troop #184 in Great Bend, Don was injured in a bus accident that resulted in quadriplegia. An ever-present positive attitude and loving support of family and friends extended his life beyond what is typically expected in his condition.

Don came to Lawrence in 1998. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and an avid fan of KU football, basketball and volleyball.

Don served in the U.S. Army as a Personnel Specialist during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Isis Shriners and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Jene, of the home; his daughter, Michelle Levy and husband Michael, Lawrence, Kansas; his son, Ty and wife Vickie Herron, Shawnee, Kansas; three grandchildren, Emma Levy, Hannah Levy, and Morgan Herron; and his brother, Bob Herron, Lampe, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to KSDS Assistance Dogs or Lawrence Community Shelter, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Wilma Ruth Volpe

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Wilma Ruth Volpe, 87, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the By Grace House in Lawrence, Kansas.

Wilma was born January 10, 1925, in Alamota, Kansas, the daughter of William Andrew and Rua Houghton Thomas. She graduated from Dighton (Kan.) High School in 1943, attended Kansas State Teacher’s College in Emporia (1943-46), and graduated from Montclair (New Jersey) Teacher’s College in 1948 with a B.A. in English. Wilma spent her entire career as a teacher, first as a 4th grade teacher at St. Theresa’s RC School in Paterson, N.J.; then, as a 7th & 8th grade Language Arts teacher for 21 years at Chapel Hill School in Lincoln Park, N.J. In 1980 she retired to Cape Coral, Fla., and later to The Villages, Fla., before returning to Kansas in 2011.

Wilma loved to knit and crochet sweaters and afghans for members of her family. A lifelong learner, she was an avid reader, researched family history, and enjoyed working on New York Times crossword puzzles. In her youth she sang at her church and played piano throughout her life.

Wilma married Louis Vincent Volpe on June 22, 1947, in Paterson, N.J. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Denise LaRosh and husband Kyle, Tonganoxie, Kansas; two sons, Vincent, St. Louis, Missouri, and Louis and wife Jennifer, New Market, Maryland; a sister, Arlene Smith, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Betsy Thomas, Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Michelle Roe and husband Brad, Andrew Volpe and wife Phoebe, Kara Volpe, Shane Howard, Teresa Volpe, Rebekah Volpe, and Sophia Volpe; four great grandchildren, Henry Roe, Augustus Roe, Ulysses Roe, and Andrew ‘Winnie’ Volpe; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leonard Thomas and Don Thomas, and a sister, Neoma Winter.

A Memorial Mass for Wilma Ruth Volpe will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, Kansas, with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to RS/Christian Relief Services, St. Joseph’s Indian School of Chamberlain, S.D., or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Ruth Winifred Lamke

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Services for Ruth W. Lamke, 102, Lawrence, will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013. A visitation for family and friends will follow the service.

Ms. Lamke died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.

She was born October 25, 1910 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Iola Burhle. She graduated from Waldo High School.

Ms. Lamke worked at Robinson Gymnasium on the University of Kansas campus for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, and spending time with family and friends.

She married Frank Salber in 1935. He died in 1972. She married Roy Lamke in 1979. He died in 1998.

Survivors include a son, Gene Salber and wife Jeanne of West St. Paul, MN; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Salber of Lawrence, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald “Bud” Salber in 2008.

Inurnment will be at a future date in Russell, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to Grace Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

The family wishes to thank both the staff at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, as well as Grace Hospice, for their loving care of Ruth.

June M. Osborne

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June M. Osborne, 80, Lawrence, passed away peacefully Friday, January 4, 2013 at Brandon Woods with her family at her side.

June was born January 31, 1932 in Nashville, TN, she was married to Charles H. Sims, who preceded her in death in 1954.

Survivors include sons, Charles “Ed” Sims and wife Coleen, Stephen Sims; daughter, Linda Osborne; brother, Ed White, all of Lawrence; sister, Ruby Thomas of Moreno, CA; as well as nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A private family memorial service is planned.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to United Cerebral Palsy, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Peggy L. Coffman

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Peggy L. Coffman, 84, Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.

Peggy was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Peoria, OK the daughter of Everett & Geneva Cowan. She married Dale Coffman on December 27, 1948. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Sandra
(Tom) White, Eudora; & Joyce (Jerry) Cromwell, Topeka. One sister, Pat Deay, Lawrence; 4 grandchildren, Kelly Case, Joel (Wendy) White, Brandon Cromwell, Travis (Erin) Cromwell, & 9 great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends, Sunday, 4 – 6 PM, at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to Douglas County VNA & Hospice.

Ricky Reno

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The “Celebration of Life” service for Ricky Reno, 57, Lawrence will be Saturday January 5, 2013 at 2:00pm at Lawrence Heights Christian Church. His family will have a private memorial for his ashes at a later date. Mr. Reno died Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home after a battle with lung cancer. He was born April 16, 1955 in Wichita, the son of Donald and Geneva (Treat) Reno of Pittsburg.

Mr. Reno worked as a truck driver for several years and as a house painter for over 15 years. He recently worked at Standard Beverage for over six years. He was an active member of Lawrence Heights Christian Church.

He married Sally Marie Matney on May 24, 1977. Survivors include his wife, Sally Reno of their home. His four daughters, Marie Jordan of Chanute, Toni Martin, Alicia Reno and April Reno, all of Lawrence and four grandchildren, Nikita Watts, Tapainga Watts, Austin Reno and JD Martin, all of Lawrence. His parents, Donald and Geneva Reno of Pittsburg. Two sisters, Judy Prince of Pittsburg and Jeanine Deichler of Lenexa and a brother, Claude Reno of Pittsburg. He is preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Reno.

Please make memorials to: The Ricky Reno Memorial fund, c/o Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Verlin Udell Vines

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Verlin Udell Vines, 88, Eudora, passed away December 29th, 2012 at home in the loving company of family. Verlin was born September 3rd, 1924 in Arkansas, the son of Jesse and Virgie Vines.

Verlin served in the US Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific he was a Sgt in the 762 MP Battalion. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Verlin worked for the MO Pacific Railroad before moving to Eudora in 1952 to work at Hercules Ammunition Plant until it closed. He then worked at Meyer Lumber Company in Kansas City until his retirement in 1984.

On December 10th, 1949 he married Maxine Gillihan, she survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Glenda Goodpaster (Paul), Marion, Indiana, his son Richard Vines (Marcella), Coffeyville, Kansas, daughter Linda Davison, Eudora, daughter Brenda Chase, Burnsville, Minnesota. His grandchildren, Andrea Gannaway-Halsted, Lawrence, Douglas Vines (Shannon), New Mexico. His great grandchildren, Katherine Halsted, Collin Vines and Hayden Vines, sister’s Bonna Strout and Essie Gillihan in Arkansas. He was preceded in death by grandson Richard Vines, II and son in law Ray Chase.

Family graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm. Friday, January 4th at Eudora Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or Hospice Advantage of Kansas City, Kansas and may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Evelyn L. Pliler

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Graveside funeral services for Evelyn L. Pliler, 68, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Evelyn will lie in state from noon to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Evelyn died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at her home. She was born Mar. 29, 1944, in Ottawa, to Alvin and Margaret Marsh Youngman. She worked as a dispatcher for A-1 Taxi Service for more than 10 years. She was a longtime Lawrence resident, and babysat many local children, who considered Evelyn their mom or grandma. She enjoyed KU basketball.

Survivors include a son, Timothy Pliler, Lawrence; two daughters, Donna Pliler, Bozeman, Mont., and Patricia Pliler, Lawrence; two brothers, Robert Youngman, Dodge City, and Donald Youngman and wife Sharon, Wichita; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Evelyn Pliler Memorial Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.