Category: Obituaries

Daniel (Dan) Timmons

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Daniel “Dan” Timmons, 65, passed away unexpectedly on July 6th, 2023 in Lawrence, KS. Born in Wichita, KS to parents Robert and Patricia Timmons. The family moved six years later to Lawrence, KS where he grew up with his three sisters. Dan is survived by his two daughters, Sarah and Loren as well as his sisters, Tammie, Rebecca, and Priscilla.

Dan had a passion for helping others and for making people laugh. Those that knew him well, knew that he could always be counted on in a moment of need or for a good joke. In his free time he enjoyed hiking, kayaking, exploring, and cooking. He was a talented landscaper and worked in construction for most of his life.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Susanne Elwood Houston

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Susanne Elwood Houston, 94, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on July 11th, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living with loving family and faithful cat (Molly) by her side.

Sue was born August 24th, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Samuel Harold Elwood and Pleasant Maria (Holyoke) Elwood. While growing up, she attended The Barton School just northwest of the city in remote and beautiful Topanga Canyon.  Later, her family moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she graduated from Brownell Hall, after which she attended Stanford University in California.  At Stanford, Sue met the love of her life and future husband, Clay.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Relations, and later attended graduate school at Fort Hays State University in Kansas where she developed a passion for medieval history

On the same day as their university graduation, June 19th, 1950, Susanne Holyoke Elwood and Alexander Clayton Houston were married in the Stanford Memorial Church.

Sue and Clay lived in California for a few years, and then in Hawaii while Clay served in the United States Army.  They eventually relocated and raised their family in Hays, Kansas. While there, she helped to found the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. After her husband’s retirement, they moved to a country home near Baldwin City, Kansas, where they enjoyed raising goats and other animals, before eventually settling in nearby Lawrence.

Sue was an avid gardener who also enjoyed cooking, travels to England, and researching family genealogy.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband Clay, and her sister Ruth. She is survived by her daughter Laura (Edward) Weaver of London, Canada; her son Peter Houston of Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren Clayton, Holly, Alex, Eleanor, and Mariah; and great-grandchildren Theodore and Joshua.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Public Library or the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Carol Ann Newman

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A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday July 23, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Carol died Saturday July 15, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital

She was born April 16, 1952 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Ralph and Virginia (DePlue) Nelson. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1970 and attended Nursing School not long after high school. She was a medical assistant at Lawrence Family Practice Center for 20 years and retired in 2003. After her retirement she cared for her granddaughter Kaitlyn for several years. They had a special bond that no one else could fill and it was apparent that whether as a nurse or caregiver it was her calling.

She married her high school sweetheart John Herschell in May of 1970 and he passed June 19, 1974. Later she married the love of her life Duane Newman on July 2, 1977 and he survives of the home in Eudora, Kansas.

Other survivors include two daughters Rachelle (Herschell) Griffin (Dennis) and Sarah (Newman) Gentry (Troy) all of Eudora. Four grandchildren Ryan McCabe (Katie Feretti), Kaitlyn Gentry, Rylee Griffin, and Kamden Gentry. Twin sister Cheryl Nelson (Ross McGrew) of Emerson IA, Brother Jeff Nelson (Lana) of De Soto KS as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Carol’s greatest loves were her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and chatting about their accomplishments and how proud she was of each of them from Ryan and his kind nature and time with the Airforce, Kaitlyn being her mini me and so proud of her, Rylee and her softball and school accomplishments as well as her artwork, and Kamden’s witty personality and vast knowledge of all things sports. She would say it was hard to keep up with his knowledge. If you were willing to listen, she was always willing to talk about the four people she considered her greatest joys.

Carol also loved quilting and each quilt was a labor of love for whom she was making it for. She could spend hours at the quilt stores and in her quilting room making sure each stitch was perfect. Her family and friends will be wrapped in her love each time they use one of her quilts.

She loved spending time with Duane at tractor pulls. She learned how to do the books so she was a part of the fun and has many fond memories of the good times and friends they met along the way.

Her forever best friend was her twin sister Cheryl. Being a twin was special to her. Spending time with them you could see their bond was deep. Always laughing and enjoying their hobby of finding the best antique and polish pottery stores. She adored her younger brother Jeff and loved dancing and listening to him sing with his bands through the years. She would always say his version of the song was better than the original.

Carol was always up for game night and loved playing cards and board games with her family or watching a KU Basketball game.

As a child she was diagnosed with diabetes and struggled with the illness throughout her lifetime. She was later diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which also took a toll on her body. Despite her health struggles she lived a full and productive life until her body could not fight any longer.

Friends and Family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Lawrence KS on Sunday July 23, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The family encourages you to dress casual or in your favorite KU Jayhawk t-shirt in true Carol fashion.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Mickey Joe Bradshaw

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Mickey Joe Bradshaw passed away on July 15, 2023 at home in Lawrence, KS. Mickey considered Galveston, TX his second home, having spent winters there for the last decade. Mickey was diagnosed with ALS on June 30, 2022. He faced this with grace and humility. He showed us how to live each day with gratitude.

Mickey was born on June 24, 1945 to Joe Roy Bradshaw and Effie Marie (Ward) Bradshaw in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from East Carter High School, Ellsinore, MO in 1963. Mickey proudly served his country as a member of the US Army in Vietnam. He earned his BS in Business at Missouri State University in 1972 and his MBA from Southeast Missouri State University in 1980.

He married Mary Susan “Mert” Dugger on Aug 16, 1980 she survives of the home. He is also survived by son Brian (Cherish) Bradshaw and grandchildren Alexandra, Benjamin, and Isabella Bradshaw all of Houston, TX. Sister Diana (Steve) Lake, sister-in-law Sharon (Ron) Boden. Brother-in-law JL Taylor, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends considered family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings Leon Eudaley, Bill Eudaley, and Gloria Virginia (Eudaley) Taylor.

Mickey spent his career as an executive in the Medical Supply Chain field for forty plus years. After his retirement from St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS he spent the next seven years consulting at hospitals across the US. He was highly respected for his affable personality and ability to implement cost saving solutions.

Mickey had a servant’s heart. He most recently volunteered for Community Village Lawrence where he provided an array of services to Senior citizens. He thrived on hearing their stories and sharing life experiences. In addition, he and Mert were longtime volunteers at TARC in Topeka. Mickey took pride in tending to the landscape and assisting Mert in cooking class. Mickey and Mert were honored as TARC Volunteers of the Year

Mickey was an avid outdoorsmen. He cherished the deer hunting trips with family on the farm in Ellsinore, MO. He enjoyed adventures in Colorado, hunting for elk, and fishing for trout. Mickey and Mert shared a passion for hiking and snowshoeing. They trekked the INCA trail to Machu Picchu, followed by an adventure on the Amazon river where the sighting of pink dolphins, sloths, and jungle hiking made for great memories.

Mickey took every opportunity to dance. He and Mert spent countless hours listening to live music and dancing with friends. His friends who didn’t share Mickey’s passion for dancing, appreciated Mickey’s willingness to be dance partners for their wives. Mickey embraced his golf buddies, playing as much as he could in both the Lawrence and Galveston areas.

Mickey will be remembered for his fun spirit, his gift for storytelling, his love for family and friends, and his unbridled devotion to Mert, his wife, best friend, companion and adventurer.

Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday July 19th 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church 946 Vermont St, Lawrence KS. Reception to follow at the church. Memorials can be made to FUMC 946 Vermont St, Lawrence KS 66044.

Celebration of Life for Mickey Joe Bradshaw -Livestream

Scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 2:00 pm

First United Methodist Church, Lawrence, Ks.

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Michael Roy Reynolds

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Michael R. Reynolds, 71, passed away peacefully at home from renal cancer on July 12.

He was born November 19, 1951, son of Don and Phyllis Reynolds.

Michael graduated from Lawrence High School in 1971. From there he joined the US Air Force for 4 years. Upon returning to Lawrence, he went to work for ICL, retiring after more than 40 years.

He was married to Barbara (Cheek-Harper) for 25 years.

Michael had 2 stepchildren that he loved as his own, Heath Morris, Lawrence, and Penny (Morris) (Joe) Candrilli of Tampa, Florida.

His pride and joy was his granddaughter, Kyla Candrilli, of Tampa, Florida.

Michael’s favorite pastimes were going to any casino, the yearly car swap meet at the fairgrounds, watching old westerns, and laughing. He was a wonderful husband, father, and papa. He left all of us with lots of happy memories we will be laughing about forever.

A celebration of life will take place at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10am. An inurnment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses Hospice, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Gunvantlal Mulchanddas Patel

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Funeral Services for Gunvantlal Mulchanddas Patel, 79, Mehsana Gujarat, India, will be 10 am, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

He died July 13, 2023, at His son’s home.

Gunvantlal is the Father of the Dunkin Donuts Patel Family.

 

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Robert Ellis Jones

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Robert E. Jones, aka “Bob, Jonesy, Buck” joined his predeceased wife, Joanne Jones on July 10th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with his children, Steve, and Deb by his side after a brief illness.

He was born January 18, 1932, to Vivian and Melvin Jones and sibling, Donald Jones. He spent his years in both Lawrence and Alhambra California. Robert served in the Army of the Korean War and upon returning to Lawrence, he married Eleanor Joanne Lady on October 26, 1952. He was a lithographer with the Journal World for over a quarter century. He filled his leisure time with photography, boating and working at the “farm” near Signal Oak.

He will always be remembered for his gentle spirit, his humor, and his everlasting tenacity to live his life to the fullest.

A special thanks to the LMH staff who supported him on his last days and the Pioneer Ridge community who welcomed him with open arms.

No services are planned at this time.

Michael Lloyd Cone

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Mr. Michael Lloyd Cone left us peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 surrounded by his family in his home in Lawrence, Kansas.

He was born January 20, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas the son of Harold Herbert Cone and Lila Lorraine Evans. He graduated from Wichita High School South in 1965 where he was a member of the golf team.

He married Connie (Strand) Walden August 31st, 1968, and had a daughter, Kelly (Cone) McReynolds in 1969. They divorced, and Mike later married Audrey (Dean) Cone on October 1st, 1977. They were married for 45 adventure-filled years.

Mike began his career in sales, working originally for David’s, Macy’s, and General Electric. He later owned and operated his own business called Safeguard Business Systems.

Mike was an avid golfer, dancer, ski bum, charmer, and lover of beaches and classic country music. He and his wife Audrey were active members of Rolling Hills Country Club in Wichita, Kansas from 1987 to 2009 where Mike served as President in 1993. Mike had the best classic country music soundtrack for his life and the perfect drink to pair it with, inviting all to join.

A self-taught historian, geographer, and traveler, Mike was known for his jovial spirit, quick wit, and candid conversation. A friend to many, a Cone to all.

Mike is preceded by his mother Lila Lorraine Evans, father Harold Herbert Cone, sister Sandy (Cone) Smith, brother Richard Cone, brother James Cone, wife Audrey (Dean) Cone, and stepdaughter Sandy Hurlbutt. He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Cone) McReynolds, son-in-law Michael McReynolds, three grandchildren – Matthew McReynolds, Megan (McReynolds) Reinardy, and Morgan McReynolds – sister Leisa (Cone) Milford, and beloved dog, Pepper.

Please follow the links below to enjoy some of our favorite memories of our dear Daddy, Grandpa Mike, and friend.

If you would like add a memory or share a story of your days with Mike (we bet there are some great ones out there) please add them in the comments section at rumsey-yost.com. We would love to hear them!

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Robert Stephan (Steve) Dick

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Robert Stephan (Steve) Dick, 76, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2023 at his home near Perry, with his wife by his side.

Steve was born in Great Bend Kansas on June 23, 1947. He was the son of Robert A. and Betty Nowlin Dick. Steve attend Ellinwood Schools which he was a proud graduate of the Class of 1965 Ellinwood High School. Steve was a member of the Argonne Rebels Drum and Bugle Corp, Great Bend. He is a veteran of the US Army serving in the Southern Command Network, Panama. He had been an active member of several Corvette Clubs in which he and his wife enjoyed auto crossing Steve’s 1970 Chevy Corvette. He also was an active and charter member of the Free State Fly Fishers in Lawrence. He is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and Kansas University.

He married Margaret Bergin on August 29, 1976 in Emporia, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his two children, Amy (Lance) Hoover and Matthew (Ashley) Dick, three granddaughters Addison Hoover, Brynlynn Hoover and Harper Dick all of Lawrence. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Larry Griffin, of Overland Park.

Steve was a photojournalist for the University of Kansas for 3 decades. He loved photographing the Jayhawks. He was an avid fly fisherman, loved reading, and following his Jayhawks, no matter what sport was playing.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Johnny’s West, 721 Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Everyone encouraged to wear their favorite KU clothing. Memorial services will be at 6:30pm, July 21, 2023 at Danforth Chapel on KU campus.

In lieu of flowers family suggests your local Human Society, Jefferson County Historical Society, Oskaloosa, or Ellinwood Historical Society, Ellinwood.