Category: Obituaries

Mary Ellen Rausch Paulson

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 Funeral services for Mary Ellen Rausch Paulson, 75, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Grinter Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan.

Mrs. Paulson died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 29, 1934, in Olathe, the daughter of David and Dorothy Lee Chesney.  She attended schools in Clovis, New Mexico.

Mrs. Paulson was employed by Davol, Inc. until they closed.  She was previously employed by King Radio and Packer Plastics.  She was a member of the Eudora Assembly of God, the Eagles #309 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Women in the Moose Chapter #1091.  She enjoyed square dancing, traveling, camping, socializing, and being ‘Grammy.’

She married Alvin L. Rausch on May 5, 1956.  He died Feb. 28, 1971.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter.

Survivors include five children, Frances Alexander, Greensboro, N.C., Vickie Rausch, Lawrence, Dorothy Williams and husband Lloyd, Lenexa, David Rausch and wife Mary, Olathe, and Mary K. Dixon, Lawrence; a brother, Herb Chesney and wife Peggy, Parachute, Colo.;  eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehab, and Hospice Care, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Alberta Opal Snow

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A celebration of life for Alberta Opal “Bertie” Snow, 87, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  Private burial will be conducted in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Snow died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Care Cottage in Lawrence.

 She was born Oct. 21, 1922, in rural Jefferson County, the daughter of Oliver Richard and Ida Jane Daniels Garner. She graduated from McLouth High School in 1941.

Mrs. Snow worked for Douglas County Visiting Nurses from 1985-91.  Previously, she had worked at Kansas University in the Educational Placement Bureau and the Continuing Education departments, and also for the Lawrence Journal-World.  She was a member of First Christian Church, and a 50-year member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Past Noble Grand Club, a past president of Oldsters United for Responsible Service dance club, and was a volunteer caregiver to many family members and friends.  She was also known as ‘the cookie lady.’

She married Walter R. Snow in 1943, in Lawrence.  He died Mar. 11, 1969.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Snow, Overland Park; a daughter, Nancy Hale-Martinko and husband Ed, Lawrence; a brother, Raymond Garner, Shawnee; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehab, and Hospice Care, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Joseph E. Lown Jr.

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Joseph E. Lown Jr.

Graveside services for Joseph E. Lown Jr., 83, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Perry Michelson officiating.

Mr. Lown died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center.

He was born Apr. 10, 1927, in Lawrence, the son of Joseph E. Sr. and Goldie Sewell Lown.  He attended Lawrence schools.

Mr. Lown was employed by Lawrence Pipe & Steel for more than 30 years.  After his retirement, he worked at River City Car Wash.  He was a member of Church of God (Holiness), and enjoyed playing bingo and making cookies at the nursing home.

He married Barbara Jean Bell on June 25, 1982, in Ford County, Kan.  She died Apr. 27, 2004. 

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Sheila Lillard and husband Tom, Taylorsville, Ky.; a brother, Francis Leroy Lown, Thailand; two sisters, Linda Lown Lassen and husband Pete, Lawrence, and Izetta Countess, Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Trixie.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Joe Lown Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Fred Robert Rhoades

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Services for Fred Robert Rhoades, 52, Eudora, will be private.

Mr. Rhoades died Friday, August 27, 2010, at his home.

He was born April 25, 1958, the son of Fred A. and Mildred M. Harmon Rhoades.

Mr. Rhoades worked in the excavating business as a heavy machine operator.  He enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycles, and barbecuing.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Bryant, Oskaloosa, and Johnny Rhoades, Eudora; four sisters, Jerri Welliver, Ozwakie, Debbi Thompson, Perry, Diane Rhoades, Lawrence, and Tricia Rhoades, Ozwakie; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Fred Rhoades Memorial Fund, sent in care of the  funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

James W. “Jim” Vincent

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Memorial services for James W. “Jim” Vincent, 75, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Vincent officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

 Mr. Vincent died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.

 He was born May 11, 1935, in Lawrence, the son of John and Frances Smith Cole.  At age 16, he was adopted by his stepfather, V. Jack Vincent.

 Mr. Vincent lived most of his life in Lawrence, and was involved in a variety of ventures and touched many lives over the years.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

 He married Elizabeth A. “Betty” Allen on May 24, 1959, in Lawrence.  She survives of the home.

 Other survivors include two sons, J. Warren Vincent and wife Virginia, McKinney, Tex., and the Rev. Dr. Michael Vincent and wife Kathryn, Norfolk, Neb.; a brother, Charles “Bud” Vincent, Baldwin City; a stepsister, Sally Burgess, Seal Beach, Calif.; and five grandchildren, Jim, Bill, Abbie, Sam, and Debbie Vincent.

 The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

 Memorials in memory of Mr. Vincent can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Viola Carolyn Rolander Marino

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Viola Carolyn Rolander Marino

Viola Carolyn Rolander Marino, 91, Lawrence, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at her home.   Viola was born July 7, 1919 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of John and Alida (Peterson) Rolander. 

Viola married John Marino on September 2, 1943, in Columbus, Ga.  They were married for 65 years and lived for 55 years in Salina, Ks., where John managed the Salina Country Club.  After his death in February, 2009, she moved to Lawrence to be near her children.  Viola was a homemaker and privately also composed lyrics and music for hundreds of songs.  She enjoyed studying languages, particularly Latin.

In addition to her husband, Viola was preceded in death by one daughter Belle Marino, in 2007, and by her two brothers Lydon and Clarence, and sister Yolande.  Survivors include five children, Carolyn Malone, of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Rose Marino and husband David Hann, of Lawrence, John C. Marino, of Parsons, Lucille Marino of Lawrence, and Anthony Marino and wife Laura, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence 66044.  Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Olsburg Cemetery, Olsburg, Ks. 

Friends may call Tuesday noon to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. until service time, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.

 Memorials may be made to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice or Lawrence Humane Society, in care of  Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Earl “Butch” Silvers

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Butch Silvers

Graveside services for Earl “Butch” Silvers, 63, Perry will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lawrence.

Mr. Silvers died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at his home.

He was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Lawrence, the son of Charles and Opal Cobb Silvers. He grew up in Lawrence and California. He moved back to Lawrence as a young man, and went to work for the City of Lawrence in the Street Department and retired after many years as a Street Superintendent due to an accident.

He married Cynthia Caldwell in 1967, they later divorced in 1989, she survives of Tonganoxie.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Elaine Silvers in Apr. 1970.

Survivors include his wife, Twila Gayle King Silvers of the home; a daughter, Stephanie Silvers, Eudora; granddaughters Savanna and Tequila Ray of Eudora and a sister, Hazel Barber of Barstow, CA.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Condolences can be made to yost@sunflower.com.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Helen Bernice Curry

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Helen Bernice Curry

Funeral services for Helen Bernice Curry, 75, Overland Park, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Curry died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at her home.

She was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Harlan Paul and Almeda Alice Ross Castle.  She attended Liberty Memorial High School.

Mrs. Curry began working for Sprint in 1977, and retired in 2001 as an accounting supervisor after 24 years of service.

Survivors include three daughters, Valerie Curry, of the home, Cathy Fenton, Eudora, and Connie Hogard, Lenexa; a sister, Mildred Tryon, Lawrence, and four grandchildren, Brian Cletcher, Jason Hogard, Olyvia Rose Fenton, and Rachele Lynn Hogard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother-in-law, Harry Tryon.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Bernice Curry Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com

David Eugene Cox

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David Eugene Cox

David Eugene Cox

Funeral services for David Eugene Cox, 54, Linwood, were held at 2 p.m. Friday August 13th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Cox died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, on the family farm, from injuries sustained in a farming accident.

He was born Aug. 9, 1956, in Lawrence, the son of Howard E. and Lorene Reetz Cox. He graduated from Linwood High School in 1974, and later served in the United States Marine Corps.  He then graduated in 1994 with a Civil Engineering Degree from Kansas University. He earned his CE master’s degree from Kansas University in 2000 while working full time.

Mr. Cox was employed by the City of Olathe as a utilities engineering manager for the past 10 years. He had previously worked for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and also at a private consulting firm in Kansas City, Kan. He also farmed his family’s farm. He spent many years as a Douglas County 4-H project leader of forestry, geology, and horticulture.

He married Jodi Creque on Nov. 3, 1984, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Eudora and remained there as a member. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Jessica L. Reding and husband Gabriel, Linwood, and Mary Ellen, of the home; two sons, Jacob David and Alexander Eugene, both of the home; his parents, Linwood; two sisters, Marilyn Cox Whitenton and husband Philip, Yuma, Ariz., and Sheri Flory and husband Paul, Baldwin City; two grandsons, Matthew and Nicholas; and his mother-in-law,  La Jeanne Creque.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The casket will remain closed.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Douglas County 4-H, or to the David E. Cox Memorial Scholarship at Eudora High School for post-secondary engineering students, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS., 66044.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com