Category: Obituaries

Jeanne Hollis McDowell

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Services for Jeanne Hollis McDowell, 89, Lawrence, will be at Overbrook United Methodist Church on Wednesday October 10th, visitation at 10AM, Services at 11:00AM.

Mrs. McDowell died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2012 at her home.

She was born Nov. 14, 1922 in Osage County, the daughter of William and Stella McCracken Hollis. She Graduated from Overbrook High School in 1939 and earned her bachelors degree at KU in 1945.

Jeanne married Harlan McDowell in March 1945 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Survivors include two sons; Steve and wife Kathy McDowell, Lawrence, Robert and wife Christina McDowell, Kansas City, MO., one sister Emily Pfitsch, Grinnell, Iowa, one brother; Robert Hollis, Lawrence, and 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, and brother William Hollis.

In lieu of flowers family suggest memorials made to Overbrook Public Library or the Overbrook United Methodist Church. Sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044

Rita L. (Bidinger) Harrison

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Graveside service for Rita L. (Bidinger) Harrison, 83, Clinton, will be at 11 am, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at Clinton Cemetery with Chaplain Noreen Lozano officiating. Ms. Harrison died Wed. Oct. 3, at her home.

She was born July 8, 1929 in Stull, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Gibler) Bidinger.

Ms. Harrison worked many years for Kansas State University in the finance department. After her retirement she moved back to Clinton where she lived until her death.

She is survived by 2 sons, Dana Macey of Lawrence and Curt Macey and wife Tiffany of Salina; 3 daughters, Diana Rothlisberger and partner Scott of Leonardville, Denise Modin of Lawrence, and Tina Savage and husband David of Greenleaf; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ms. Harrison was preceeded in death by her mother, father, brother Franklin, 2 grandchildren, Kenny Modin and Kimberly Rothlisberger and son-in-law Donald Rothlisberger.

Ms. Harrison will lie in state Sunday from noon to 8 pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm.

Memorial may be made to the Clinton Lake Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Eula Dean Reynolds

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Graveside services for Eula Dean Reynolds, 85, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Ogden officiating.

Mrs. Reynolds died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 6, 1927, in Dexter, Mo., the daughter of Charles Lee and Telsia Ivy Callahan Roberts. She attended Lawrence schools.

Mrs. Reynolds worked as a cashier at the downtown Raney Drug Store lunch counter. She enjoyed reading and crafts.

She married Donnie G. Reynolds on Feb. 17, 1945, in Ottawa. He preceded her in death.

Memorials may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Joe Robert ‘Bob’ Hamlin

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Professor Joe Robert ‘Bob’ Hamlin, 82, Lawrence, died peacefully on October 2, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Nashville, the son of John Edward and Arminda Barner Hamlin. He served in the United States Air Force.

He was a professor at the University of Kansas.

Survivors include a daughter, Tari Hamlin, and a son, Jeff Hamlin.

Howard Martin Rosenfeld

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Howard Martin Rosenfeld passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas, after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. Services will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, Kansas.

Howard was born on March 25, 1934, in Portland, Oregon, the son of Benjamin Rosenfeld and Miriam (Dubiver) Rosenfeld. He attended Grant High School and then went to Stanford University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with highest distinction in 1956. From there, he ventured east to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he received his Masters in Psychology in 1958 and his Doctorate in Social Psychology in 1961.

It was in Ann Arbor where Howard met Beverly Glick who charmed and won his head and heart, and after getting married there and honeymooning in the Bahamas, they moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he was hired as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and as Research Associate in the Bureau of Child Research at the University of Kansas, and then became a full professor in the Departments of Psychology and Human Development. His honors included Phi Beta Kappa; National Woodrow Wilson Fellowship; National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship; NIMH Special Research Fellowship; and Fellow, American Psychological Association. He was also a member of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, the Society for Research in Child Development, the American Association of University Professors, the KUEA Chancellor’s Club and the Lawrence Jewish Community Center. In addition, during his tenure at the University of Kansas, his extensive research was widely published in professional and academic journals.

Howard was known not only for his academic prowess, but his droll sense of humor – quick with a limerick, a pun, a good joke – and also his skills in ping-pong and Scrabble. He enjoyed hiking in the woods and on mountains, finding beauty in nature and wildlife, and capturing it through his amazing photographs. He was a talented musician and an avid fan of the arts, enjoying everything from Woody Guthrie to Woody Allen, Brubeck to the Beatles, Chagall to Chihuly and Kurt Vonnegut to Jules Feiffer.

Howard enjoyed traveling, and especially loved spending time in Carmel Valley and walking the beach with Beverly and his beloved Sheltie dog, Minnie.

But most of all, he was delighted and inspired by family and friends, near and far.

He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Lloyd.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Lawrence); daughter Shelle Rosenfeld and son-in-law Jeff Kuhr (Lawrence); daughter Lisa Rosenfeld (Chandler, AZ); daughter Jessica Rosenfeld (Albany, CA); and his grandchildren: Gabrielle, Jeremy, Joshua, Genevieve and Jacoby Geenen (Chandler, AZ), Noam Rosenfeld (Albany, CA), as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Lawrence Jewish Community Center and/or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Albert Pippert Jr.

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Graveside services for Albert Pippert Jr. 86, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 am, Monday, September 24, 2012, at Sutton Cemetery, west of Baldwin Junction. Albert Pippert died after a long illness at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS, September 20, 2012.

Albert was born August 25, 1926 in Worden, KS son of Albert Conard Pippert and Mary Catherine (Sutton) Pippert.

Albert married Betty V. (Allen) Pippert on August 27, 1949 in Ottawa, Kansas. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary in 2012.

Survivors include his wife Betty of the home, Sisters: Maxine Kirk of Wichita, KS, Delores Shelley (Bob) of Lawrence, KS, Mary Ann Kohler (Cecil) of Baldwin City, KS and Patty Ann Pippert Roper of CO, a brother Carl Kirk (Pat) of Raymore, MO. Sister-in-laws Carolyn Pippert & Dorothy Kirk, Lawrence, KS., Jean Pippert, Scranton, KS. Sons: Allan Pippert (Cindy), Bill Pippert (Terri) and Daren Pippert all of Lawrence, KS, Daughter Denise Willits (Richard) of Netawaka, KS, 8 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.

Those who preceded him in death are his parents, step-mother Esther Kirk Pippert, brothers Clifford Kirk, Jay Kirk, Ivan Pippert, and Stanley Pippert, & a grandson Joel Pippert.

In his early years he farmed in Vinland and Midland, Kansas. He loved working with animals, doing the farm chores and working with his hands. During World War II, he supervised German POWs on the Schultz’s farm. Albert was exempt from going to the war because of his farm status. He loved Country and Western music. Albert was the first of his siblings to own a motorcycle. He owned an Indian motorcycle. Albert’s love of farm & animals, music and motorcycle’s were passed on to his children. He worked for over 40 years for Martin-Marietta Quarry as a mechanic and a plant utility man. After retiring he was appointed a deacon of the LDS Church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is established through Rumsey-Yost funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044 in Albert Pippert’s name.

Mary Ann Traiger

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Mary Ann, age 66, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Union City, on Tuesday September 18, 2012. Born in Hoboken, she was a Veteran of the US Army. She worked for the FBI in Viriginia before becoming an Administrative Assistant for the Business Department of the University of Kansas from where she just retired. Beloved sister of Matthew Traiger and his wife Annette, John Traiger and his wife Arlene, and the late Dr. George Traiger and his wife Bernadette. She was adored by many nieces and nephews.
Services are being held in New Jersey.

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Barbara Wise

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Funeral services for Barbara Wise, 81, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Barbara died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, in Wellsville.

She was born August 3, 1931, in Lawrence, the daughter of Earl C. and A. Lucille Humphrey Simmons. She attended Belvoir school.

She had worked for Packer Plastics for 25 years. She later worked for McDonald’s on 6th Street, and at Muncher’s Bakery.

Survivors include three sons, Jack Snodgrass, Lawrence, Glenn Snodgrass, Larned, and Randy Snodgrass, Leavenworth; two daughters, Roxie Todd, Lawrence, and Arlene Woods, Michigan.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 3-4 pm at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Southern Care Hospice, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

John T. (J.T.) Russell

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A short memorial service followed by a visitation time will be Saturday at 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church to remember the life of J.T. Russell, Lawrence who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. A graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg, IL.

John T. Russell, 96, Lawrence, formerly of Charlotte, NC and Galesburg, IL, was born October 13, 1915, in New Orleans, LA, the son of Edwin T. and Mary B. Weaver Russell. When he was 5 years old, his family returned to Chillicothe, IL, where his father and mother had both grown up.

He married Rose Lee Arnold on April 20, 1941, in the Chillicothe Congregational Church, Chillicothe, IL. She died August 10, 1982. He married Marcella (Sally) Nelson Lytle on December 8, 1983, in the Central Congregational Church, Galesburg, IL.

Surviving are his wife, one son, Dr. Henry E. Russell (Lynn), John’s Island, SC., one daughter, Patricia L. Russell, Lawrence, KS., two stepsons, Jay S. Lytle (Pamela) Knoxville, IL., and Rodney D. Lytle (Julie), Galesburg, IL., four grandsons, John H. Russell (Leigh), Hilton Head Island, SC., William M, Russell (Lauren), Charleston, SC., Bradley A. Russell (Amy), Raleigh, NC., and Charlie Moffet, Lawrence, KS.; one granddaughter, Madeleine Moffet, Austin, TX.; three step grandsons, Justin and Tyler Lytle and Chrispatrick Burgin-Lytle of Galesburg, IL.; and a step granddaughter, Samantha Platz, Knoxville, IL. There are two great grandsons, Owen H. and Leo W. Russell, and also 4 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and only sister, Harriett R. Springer.

He attended schools in Chillicothe, IL and graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1933. He graduated from Knox College and their ROTC program, Galesburg, IL, in 1937. He was a member in the Golden Legion of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a member of the Knox-Lombard 50 Year Club.

He served in the Army’s 5th Division during World War II in the ETO from April, 1941, until January, 1946, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was the recipient of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Bronze Star. He accepted the surrender of Fort San Quentin near Metz, France in 1944.

He was employed by Simpson-Powelson Lumber Company, Galesburg, IL from February 1947 until November 30, 1983; the last 10 years as CEO and Senior Executive Officer. He served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Association.

He was a Life member of the VFW in Galesburg, IL, and a member of the George Washington Lodge #222 AF&AM, Chillicothe, IL, since 1936.

He was a member of Central Congregational Church, Galesburg, Il, from 1950 to 1992, serving several terms as a member of the Board of Trustees. He joined the Galesburg Covenant Church in 1992. He moved to Charlotte, NC. in 1997, and became an affiliate member of South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, and then attended the First Presbyterian Church when he moved to Lawrence, KS, in 2003.

Memorials may be made to the Covenant Church Camp Fund, Galesburg, IL, 61401; Central Congregational Church Historic Site Trust Fund, Galesburg, IL, 61401; or First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS, 66047. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS, and Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors, Galesburg, IL, are in charge of arrangements.