Category: Obituaries

Lois R. Pringle

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Graveside inurnment services for Lois R. Pringle, 85, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Fr. John Schmeidler as Celebrant.

Mrs. Pringle died Monday, October 22, 2012, at the home of her daughter.

She was born June 18, 1927, in Lawrence, the daughter of Crawford Lee and Jessie D. Winchell McClung. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School.

Mrs. Pringle was a homemaker, and worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in admissions and as a PBX operator for 18 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and a lifetime member of VFW #852 Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, and playing marbles.

She married Kenneth D. Pringle on May 26, 1947, in Ottawa. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2006, as did a son, Joseph D. Pringle, in June, 1977, and three brothers, Carl, Milton, & Ed.

Survivors include a daughter, Kenna Rothwell and husband Don; grandchildren Lynne Rothwell, Rebecca Rockhold and husband Kyle, Paige and Whitney Rothwell; great grandchildren Gracelynne Mae Rothwell and Ziva Marie Rockhold; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alford-Clarke Post 852 of the VFW, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Buskirk

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Ronald E. Buskirk passed away on October 18, 2012.

Ron was born on August 9, 1925, in Hastings, Nebraska to Mary Ruth and Edgar Arnold Buskirk. He grew up in Juniata, Nebraska, and graduated from Juniata High School in 1942. He attended the University of Nebraska for one year prior to enlisting in the United States Army Air Force in September of 1943. He served as a navigator on a B-24 Liberator for two years prior to being honorably discharged in November of 1945. Ron enrolled in Hastings College in January of 1946, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. While at Hastings College, Ron met Jeanne Ruth Bancroft during the first fall mixer of her freshman year. They were married on August 16, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ron and Jeanne moved to Chicago where he received his Masters of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary and Jeanne completed her degree in Education at Roosevelt University.

Ron began a career of service in the ministry for the Presbyterian Church USA spanning sixty years. During those years he served five churches full time and, for thirteen years, was the Executive Presbyter of Southern Kansas Presbytery. He also received his Doctorate in Ministry from McCormick Seminary on June 11, 1985. He retired in 1989, but continued to serve as an interim pastor in churches as well as an interim Executive Presbyter.

Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Lawrence), and their three children, Linda Sue Niles and her husband Stephen (South Sioux City, Nebraska), Steven John Buskirk and his wife Debbie, (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida), and Paul Raymond Buskirk and wife Lauren (Lawrence). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Professionally, Ron will be remembered and respected for his ability to encourage and unite pastors and lay leaders in service to the church. He was a caring, supportive and loving husband and a kind and generous father. His love and dedication to his family and his steadfast faith in God were the hallmarks of his life.

Friend and family are invited to a celebration of his life on Monday, October 22, 1012, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Visiting Nurses, or Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Larry D. Breedlove

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Larry D. Breedlove, 72, rural Baldwin City, Kansas was born March 24, 1940, the son of Joe and Laura (Pierce) Breedlove, at home in Lamar, Arkansas, near Hagersville in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas. He was the youngest of 10 children.

When he was a young child, his family moved to the Sikeston, Missouri area to find a better living and to pick cotton. He left home at age 14 to find work in western Kansas, but was sent home because he was too young. At age 16, he returned to Kansas and lived the cowboy life. He learned the welding trade and worked in the oil fields of Wyoming. He later moved to Denver to weld and played guitar in a band. He moved back to Kansas in 1968, welding and hauling hay, where he met the farmer’s daughter, Clarice Hughey. They were married October 12, 1968, and recently celebrated their 44th anniversary. He became a full-time farmer and dairyman, raising cattle and hogs. He also was a welder and ironworker for American Construction.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brother, Henson, Hendricks, and Charley, and six sisters, Mamie, Geneva, Lucinda (Lou), Hazel, Nora, Eula, and Maudine. He is survived by his wife, of the home, three sons, and seven grandchildren: David William (Michelle Lanoue), Jade and Cheyenne; Matthew Dean (Michelle), Sierra, LillyAnn and Lora; and Andrew Grant (Angela), Jacob and Mariska. His greatest love was time with his grandchildren and working with his farm machinery.

Burial will be on the family farm in a private ceremony.

Memorials can be sent to the Franklin County Cancer Society in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

William “Bill” Roscoe Schott

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Graveside services with military honors for William “Bill” Roscoe Schott, 85, Overbrook, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Dr. Scott Hanks will officiate the service.

Mr. Schott died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Adams of Lawrence; a daughter, Carol Crane of La Mesa, California; a brother, Raymond Schott of Lawrence; 4 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Mildred M. “Molly” Freeman

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Graveside inurnment services for Mildred M. “Molly” Freeman, 102, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Friday at McPherson City Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.

Mrs. Freeman died Oct. 7, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas.

She was born Dec. 11, 1909, in Canton, Kansas, the Daughter of Dick and Maude Taggert Ganson. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1928.

She married Delbert F. Freeman in 1928. He was employed by Standard Oil and Gas, later named Amoco. They lived in several central and western Kansas communities before retiring in Ellinwood, Kansas in 1972.

While in Ellinwood she was an elementary school cook, an accomplished seamstress and an avid quilter. She loved to garden and play cards. She was an active member in Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood, KS.

Survivors include two sons; Kenneth Freeman of Kimberling City, MO, and Gary and Mary Freeman, Lawrence, KS; one sister; Dorothy Canton, Reno, KS; five grandchildren; Kim Ann Landreth, Karen Davis, Kaye and Bruce Garner, Angela and Rick Brandenstein, Allison and Bill Wishowski; and thirteen great grandchildren; two nephews Dick Flora, Sparks, KS, and Mark Flora Houston, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Delbert, an infant son, Ronald, and a daughter, Kathleen Gibbs; one nephew Bob Flora.

The family suggests memorials made to the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 701 N Fritz Ave, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Julie D. Cowdin

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Funeral services for Julie Dee Cowdin, 44, Lawrence, will be 10 am. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Monday at Kansas University Hospital, Kansas City, KS.

She was born May 24, 1968 in Lawrence, the daughter of Karl Bechard and Rhonda Self Young.

Julie graduated Lawrence High School and attended KCKCC. She began a 17 year career at Cutler Repaving Inc. in accounting while still in school where she worked until her death.

She was a member of Bosom Buddies, Young Survivors Coalition, Relay For Life, and Komen For The Cure. Julie enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, going to movies, her 3 Old English Sheepdogs, and spending time with her family.

She married Tim Cowdin on May 7, 1999 in Lawrence. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her parents, step-father, Charley “Poppy” Young; daughter Riley “Pie-Pie” Cowdin of the home; half-sisters Karen Gwin and Joey Jones.

She will lie in state from noon to 8 pm. Wednesday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8pm.

Memorials may be made to the Riley Cowdin Educational Fund in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Ada Mae Churchill

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Ada Mae Churchill, age 96, of Wellsville, Kansas entered the presence of her Savior on October 14, 2012, surrounded by her family at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1916 in Brown City, Michigan the daughter of Oscar and Elva Dell Fieger Engel.

She grew up in the Brown City, Michigan area and was a 1935 graduate of Lapeer High School, Lapeer, Michigan.

Ada Mae was active in church and youth work. She was a member of the Lawrence Wesleyan Church. She was a minister’s wife living in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Ada Mae was united in marriage with Ralph W. Churchill on October 14, 1940 in Brown City, Michigan. Ralph preceded her in death on June 30, 2004. Her parents, her son, Wayne, and her sister, Vida Westendorf preceded her in death.

Ada Mae is survived by her son, Keith (Sharon) of Wellsville, Kansas, two daughters, Ralda Wylie (David) of Lecompton, Kansas and Rachel Churchill (Ralph Smith) of Lake Ozark, Missouri, daughter-in-law Cindy Churchill of Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren: Natalie Churchill, Heather Trotter, Ryan Wylie and Christopher Dale and nine great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, Kansas. Visitation will be 30 minutes before the service.

The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Lawrence Wesleyan Church; c/o Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

David Leroy Smart

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Funeral services for David Leroy Smart, 34, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm. Friday, Oct. 12, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, south of Lawrence. David died Sunday in Douglas County. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

He was born Oct. 24, 1977 the son of Leroy E. Smart and Alice L. Brouhard-Bomberger. He graduated from McLouth High School, was a Air Force Veteran and worked at Amarr Garage Door for several years.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Smart and Alvin Stowe.

Survivors include his parents; sister, Debi Leonard and husband Steve, and their daughter Lily.

Memorials in his name may be sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Marcia Jean Robinson

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A Celebration of Life for Marcia Jean Robinson, 67, Lawrence, will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012, from 1-4 pm at the Brookwood Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 1908 E. 19th St., Lawrence.

Mrs. Robinson died Monday, October 8, 2012, at her home.

She was born November 4, 1944, in San Diego, the daughter of William J. and Barbara Sanders McDermott.

She was a homemaker, and the assistant manager for Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park, and retired in 2010. She enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She married James E. Robinson on February 14, 1984, in Leavenworth. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Brian Parson and wife Susan, Lawrence, and Chuck Robinson and wife Joyce, Overland Park; five daughters, Tina Christian and husband Jim, Lawrence, Diana Dissinger and husband Herb, Oskaloosa, Lisa Parson and fiancée Danny, Henderson, Nev., Patricia Robinson and fiancée Bobby, Lawrence, and Kelly Shedd, Topeka.; two brothers, Bill McDermott and wife Robin, St. Regis, Mont., and Donald McDermott and wife Marylee, Alpine, Calif.; a sister, Nancy Glasson and husband Henry, Alpine, Calif.; 22 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Gary Robinson, and a sister, Sandra Romaine.

Memorial contributions may be made to LMH Oncology, or Douglas County VNA, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

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