Category: Obituaries

David Lee Dopp

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Services for David Dopp, 66, Lecompton, will be at Freedom Church: Viewing is Friday July 14 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm Funeral Saturday July 15 @ 3:30pm.

Mr. Dopp died Thurs. July 6, 2023, at home in Lecompton.

He was born May 3, 1957 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Charles Dopp and Bonnie Fuqua. Walter Puvogel and Bonnie raised him together in Sabetha, KS. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1976. He grew up with a brother John, three sisters Teressa, Lisa, and Lori. One story he and his siblings liked to tell us girls growing up when we would visit his parents house is about pancakes. He and his siblings would tells us stories about how many stacks of pancakes he would eat when growing up and it was a lot at least 2-3 stacks.

He served briefly in the Air Force. Shortly after that he worked at Dillons for three decades and retired.

David met Catherine Hernandez in Topeka, KS and they married in 8/23/1986. They had three girls Mariposa Martin, Mirasol Wooster, and Mariquita Dopp. They later separated in 09/09/2013 after 27 years of marriage. The greatest memory us girls all had of our dad growing up is our fishing trips, never on the water, but on the shores or at our pond on the 18 acres we grew up on. Everytime we would go my dad would talk the most, but when us girls would talk we would scare the fish. It was great times and great memories then for us.

David later met Linda through a tinder app. She says she was in a dentist chair and had a little help from the doctor picking him out. She and my dad both liked the tinder app. They decided to meet in early June halfway between where they both lived in Baldwin at a Mexican restaurant. They hit it off right away they both had a lot in common like motorcycles and the love of God in their hearts. So come labor day they made their announcement of their engagement and wedding 10/06/2018. Since they both had a love for motorcycles David joined the Christian Motorcyclists Association with Linda in March 2019. They were married 4 years and 9 months.

Other survivors include his wife Linda Ottinger-Dopp,  3 daughters Mariposa Martin significant other Zachary Smith and her son Marcus residing in Ottawa, KS, Mirasol Wooster married to Rob and 2 children Isabella and Catalina, residing in Indiana. Mariquita Dopp spouse Kyle Rash and daughter Ashlyn Rash Hiawatha, KS. His 2 sisters Teressa Plank and husband Jim, Lisa Werth and husband Kevin. John Dopp’s children Caleb his spouse and children, Jerib his spouse and children, his dad Walter Puvogel.He was proceeded in death by sister Lori Puvogel and his brother John Dopp.

The family suggests memorials to the V.A. or CMA, sent in care of the funeral home.

 

Shari Kunde Brush

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Shari Kay Brush, 69, died from cancer on April 19, 2023, in Lawrence, Kansas. Shari was born on July 20, 1953, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Clifton A. Kunde and Isla Mae (Becker) Kunde. When she was an infant, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where she and her sister Kathleen had an idyllic childhood.

Shari attended Stout State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For most of her adult life, she worked in retail management. She was married to and divorced from Timothy Liebmann and Edward Brush. Shari’s sons were born in Oakley, California. Edward Clifton Brush was born on November 29, 1984, and died on November 30, 1984. Daniel Ryne Brush was born on September 14, 1989. Shortly after Danny was born, the family moved to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.

Shari was a stay at home mom until Danny started school. When she returned to work, she combined her management skills and her passion for gardening. She ran a garden center in Twin Lakes until 2009 when she and Danny moved to Madison to take care of her parents. Shari and Danny were devoted to each other. They met the joys and challenges of life as a team until Danny died suddenly of natural causes on July 9, 2011. After Danny and her parents passed, Shari remained in Madison until 2021 when she moved to Lawrence, Kansas, to be near Kathleen and her family.

In addition to her sons and her parents, Shari was preceded in death by her nephew Benjamin Kunde Levy, friend and cousin Susan Heimlich, and special pets Dickins, Kipson, and Birdie. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Kunde Levy, brother-in-law Richard Levy, niece Erin Kunde Levy, her beloved cats Mew and Gracie, and many cousins and friends.

In the face of much loss during her life, Shari demonstrated great perseverance and resilience. She treated everyone with respect and loving kindness. She took care of all those around her—Danny, her parents, her friends and family, customers and co-workers, all animals who crossed her path, thousands of plants. She was a positive presence in the world every day.

May her memory be for a blessing.

Norma Ann Henley

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Norma Ann Henley died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home in Lawrence, KS.

She was born December 30, 1942 to Ina (Failor) and Charles Arnett and was raised on a farm near Waverly, Kansas. She graduated from Melvern High School and then attended Emporia State University and Ottawa University, graduating with a BS in Business. During the summers, she would work at Hallmark Cards in Emporia and Lawrence.

In 1964 she married John “Don” North and was married for four years until his death in 1968. At that time she started her long-term employment with The University of Kansas. For over 50 years Norma helped many students with their admission process to the university; starting in the Department of Admissions and ending her tenure in the school of Medicinal Chemistry. She was well known at The University of Kansas and received several awards for her service at the university: Honorary Membership to the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Appreciation Plaque from the KU Department of Athletics, and the Student Service Award from the KU Department of Athletics. She officially retired from the University of Kansas in April 2021.

In 1973 she married Jerome “Jerry” Henley. He survives of the home. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home with a large card shower from family and friends. Norma and Jerry had one child together (Tamara Heishman), but she also helped raise two stepchildren (Debbie Husted and Joanie Pearson).

Norma was known for being involved in the community and keeping busy with many activities. She was a foods project leader for 4-H, Matron for the Pleasant View Junior Grange, helped prepare photos for the Kennedy Elementary yearbook and classroom volunteer for six years, volunteered at the Lawrence Visitor Center and Red Cross, was the Kansas State Grange Deaf Activities Director, Kansas State Grange Lecturer, a KU/Haskell Mentor, and a number of community service projects. Her hobbies included camping, crafting, square dancing, and babysitting her grand dog (Gus).

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Henley; sister, Carol Arnett of Lawrence, KS; brother, Francis Arnett (Linda) of Lenexa, KS; daughter, Tamara Heishman (Richard) of Lenexa, KS; stepdaughter, Debbie Husted (Kurt) of Lawrence, KS; stepdaughter, Joanie Pearson (Michael) of Eudora, KS. Norma had seven step-grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.

Norma was proceeded in death by her mother Ina, father Charles and first husband John “Don”.

Family will receive visitors on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home from 9:00am-10:00am. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am following the visitation. All are welcome to join the family graveside at 2:00pm at Pleasant View Cemetery in Agricola, KS.

The family asks that memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses Hospice and American Cancer Association be considered, sent in care of the funeral home. Gifts of flowers can be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Virginia (Groninger) Thomas

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Virginia (Groninger) Thomas 78, died July 1st 2023 in Topeka Kansas

Virginia was born March 7th 1945 in Lawrence Kansas to Delbert and Mary (Clark) Groninger the youngest of six children. Virginia was a homemaker and raised five children. Later in her life she was the care giver for her disabled son for 30 years.

Virginia is survived by her long time partner Rex Sterrett. Other survivors included her Daughter Kandy (Brown) Lipp and son Donald Cannon. Grandchildren David and Benjamin Pennewell. Jonathan Brown, Ashley Holding, Melissa Alejandro, Jennifer Arnold, Mindy Stroda, Alicia Buras, Cody Mizell, Caleb Torneden, Carlee Torneden. Great Grandchildren Ali and Aubrey Pennewell, Destiny Pennewell, Landen Pennewell, Emmalynne Pennewell, McKeazie Pennewell, Taiya Smart, Thiana Brown, Amelia Brown, Alila Brown, Kalia Brown, Naria Brown, Maya Holding, Heather Childers, Donald Guice, Alissa Arnold, Maci Arnold, Lexi Butler, Jordan and Landen Buras, Abby Mizell, Jacob Mizell and Henry Mizell, Lydia and Oliver Torneden, And several Nieces and Nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Delbert (Sonny) Groninger, Glen Groninger, Donald Groninger. Sisters Lois Rizzo and Dorothy Groninger. Daughters Gina (Lathrom) Gardere, Lori (Nalley) Mizell, Christine (Knippen) Torneden. Granddaughters Venessa Childers, Chasity Mizell, and grandson Delbert Holding, Great granddaughter Alexis Gardere.

Graveside Inurnment is pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at a later date.

Danny Ray Vantuyl

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A Visitation for Danny Vantuyl, 75, Branson, MO will be 3 – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home in Lawrence, KS.

Mr. Vantuyl died Monday, June 26, 2023, in Lawrence, KS.

He was born July 27, 1947, in Monet, MO, the son of Billy B. and Dorothy E. Vantuyl. He graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Emporia State.

Over the years, Mr. Vantuyl worked at Associated Builders, Stephens Real Estate, Turner Chevrolet, Haddock Ford and Laird Noller Ford. He then owned Dan’s Motor Village, Complete Home Repair and Linda’s Liquor.

Mr. Vantuyl lived most of his life in Lawerence, KS; then moved to Port Lavaca, TX for several years; then moved to Branson, MO. Danny Always enjoyed boating and traveling in his motorhome to Magnolia Beach, TX each winter.

He married Barbara Burk in Lawrence, KS. They divorced. He married Linda McHugh on November 14, 1990. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Danny, Lawrence; a daughter, Kristen, Lawrence; a son, William McHugh, Big Spring, TX; a son, Michael McHugh, Big Spring, TX; a brother, Mike, Topeka KS; a sister, Veda, Plano, TX; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark.

The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Philip (Phil) Norman Anderson

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Private family services for Philip (Phil) Norman Anderson, 81, Lawrence, will take place at a later date.

Philip Norman Anderson died Thursday June 22, 2023. He was born June 30 1941 in Tracy Minnesota, the son of Kenneth Eugene Anderson and Dorothy Woodruff Smith Anderson. Phil graduated from Lawrence High School and the University of Kansas where he met his wife, Patricia McDuffie. They were married February 2, 1963 in Lawrence KS. After receiving his Bachelor of Engineering, Phil accepted a job with IBM and they moved to Poughkeepsie, New York. He worked as an Engineer from 1963 to 1969. IBM arranged for professors from Syracuse University to fly to Poughkeepsie so Phil completed his Masters of Engineering in 1969. On a visit to Lawrence, Phil learned that the School of Engineering had Training Fellowships from NASA. He applied and got a grant which led to his doctorate in 1972. From 1969 to 1985, he served as an Instructor for the KU Electrical Engineering School where he taught 16 classes, and as a Senior Research Engineer for the University Center for Research.

In 1972 he decided not to return to IBM, but to start his own company, Kantronics where he and his team designed and built products for the amateur radio world. Products were sold world wide for decades. His designs made it possible to connect a computer to an amateur radio and display morse code in words on the computer. His entrepreneurial spirit led to many products some of which are in use today. Over the years Phil applied for and was granted U.S. patents for his various product designs.

Among his honors is the Small Business of the year award from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. He chaired the Entrepreneur Development Committee for the Chamber and served on the Economic Development Committee. In 2023 Phil received the Distinguished Service Award from the KU Electrical Engineer and Computer Science Department for career achievements and dedication to the department.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home, daughter Rebecca Anderson Hewes (Randy) of Norman Oklahoma and son Kenneth Anderson of Lawrence as well as nephew Todd Anderson of Lawrence, cousins Mary Radloff of Rock Island Illinois and Jackie Johnson of Knoxville TN.

The family suggests memorials to Presbyterian Manor or Visiting Nurses Hospice, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Janet (Jan) Kay Girnius

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Janet (Jan) Kay Girnius, 83, passed away June 19th, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born January 30, 1940, in Lawrence, the daughter of Charles Riley Parker and Bessie Parker-Camp.

She served in the Navy and was a Yeoman to an Admiral in Memphis, TN and she worked at the University of Kansas as a Manager of all Resident Scholarship Halls. She later wrote for the Oskaloosa Independent.

Jan is survived by her son William (Ann) Girnius, Lawrence, KS; daughter Deborah Girnius-Hovind, Oslo, Norway; grandson Pete, granddaughters Philicia (John) and Christina (David) and 6 great grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her son James Michael Ingram, brother Charles R. Parker, son-in-law Kai Hovind, partner of many years Glen “Corky” Reed, her parents, and her sisters, Shirley and Darlene.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

“I’m Kansas Born and Kansas bred, and when I’m gone, I’ll be Kansas Dead”

–Author Janet Kay Girnius Date: unknown–

Steven Charles Wintermantel

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On Tuesday evening June 13,2023, Steven Charles Wintermantel left his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, while under the care of Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.

He was born March 9, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas to Charles and Louise (Anderson) Wintermantel. (His mom exclaimed to the three surviving siblings that he was the most beautiful, perfect babe ever.) Steve graduated from Baldwin High School in 1979 and proceeded to Kansas State University (EMAW!) for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, graduating in 1983. He then completed coursework for a Master’s in Education at the University of Kansas in 1989. During his time in the KU mission field, Steve heard the call of the Lord to serve in full time ministry, and he received his Master of Divinity Pastoral degree in 1994 from the International School of Theology (ISOT) in San Bernardino, California.

While attending ISOT Steve served as a pastoral intern at Wesley Community Church in San Bernardino, as well as working at a group home for young men. After graduation from ISOT, Steve returned to Baldwin City in 1995 and serving under the Evangelical Free Church of America, he planted Golden Valley Community Church while also working at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He served GVCC until 1999.

On August 11,2001, after years of searching, Steve married the answer to his prayers, Gina Lynne LaRocca in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their marriage was blessed by their Heavenly Father but had been set-up by Steven’s earthly father. Steve served at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin from 2001-2011 as Associate Pastor for Group Life and Single Life. In 2012, he was called to the role of Pastor of Discipleship at Buffalo Covenant Church in Buffalo, Minnesota. He served in that role until 2018. Then Steve, Gina, Hazel, Abraham, Josiah, and Cyrus joined Christian Veterinary Mission and Africa Inland Mission and moved to Torit, South Sudan to make disciples who will make disciples (through Kingdom Builders School) as commissioned by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:18-20.

Survivors include his wife, Gina, and children Hazel, Abraham, Josiah, and Cyrus. His mother, Louise, sisters’ Amy and Ellen (Steve Peterson), brother Michael (Kelly). Also, nephews and nieces: Clayton, Carter & Caden Wintermantel, Anjali & Jaiya Peterson, and Mitchell and Chloe LaRocca.

Steve was a loving father, husband, brother, and son. His children were a true joy to him. He enjoyed working on the farm as a young man, gardening, identifying plants and trees, hiking through God’s amazing creation, and drinking coffee on any porch. He could do each of these things while singing at full throttle. His heart’s desire was to be a man after God’s own heart, and he pursued this desire by drawing close to God through studying the Bible, praying without ceasing, and listening for guidance from the Holy Spirit. Steve valued relational discipleship-making throughout his life and counted himself blessed to have the opportunity this last 5 years to help prepare South Sudanese believers to go and make disciples in the under-reached villages of South Sudan.

Memorials can be sent to the nonprofit Steve and Gina started to prepare and equip Kingdom Builders in South Sudan.

Checks can be sent directly to:

Kingdom Builders Ministry Africa

1700 Hawk Trail

Buffalo, MN 55313

Or you can write a check to Worden Cornerstone Church, with KBMA in the memo line.

The visitation will be held on Friday June 23rd from 5 to 7 pm at Worden Cornerstone Church. The service will be on Saturday June 24th at 10 am, with lunch to follow.

The service will be live streamed on the Worden Cornerstone Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064794128261&mibextid=LQQJ4d Later, the recording of the service will be available on www.wordencornerstone.com

David Joseph Lutz

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David Joseph Lutz (also known Grandpa Dave) was born June 25th, 1934 in Olpe, Kansas to Andrew F. Lutz and Alice (Rossillon) Lutz. He is survived by two sisters, twins, Janice Mahonney of W. Bath, ME and Doris Meier, of Topeka KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Sister Geneva Lutz OSF and Lila Mullican of Indiana and grandson Andrew J. Mautz.

He was born on the farm West of Olpe KS. After graduation from Olpe Rural High, He attended Emporia State University and studied Industrial Arts and Engineering. He continued his studies in electronics in Biloxi, MS after enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the 85th Bomber Squadron and attained the level of Staff Sergeant. He was sent to Sculthorpe, England to work on Jet Bomber aircraft radar systems during the Korean War and traveled extensively throughout Europe.

He married Rose Marie Hagemann(Divorced) of Olpe, KS in December of 1959. He is survived by his five 5 children. Carmen Hicks (Jeff) of Argyle Texas, Kathy Lock (Duane) of Southlake Texas, Lorrie Neisler (Bobby)(Deceased) of Double Oak, Texas. Debbie Carlson (Skip) of Lawrence, KS, Darin Lutz (Cindy) of Lawrence KS and 12 grandchildren.

Dave spent a majority of his working career in the film industry as a Motion Picture Sound Engineer for Centron Corporation. His work as a Sound Engineer allowed him to travel extensively recording sound for many educational films, documentaries, and commercials. He fondly spoke of one of his favorite work endeavors, traveling with the film crew following presidential nominee, Bob Dole on his 1996 campaign trail. He was also proud of his involvement with the short documentary film and nominated academy award film, the Leo Beauerman Story.

Following his work at Centron Corporation he was employed by the University of Kansas for the Kansas Bureau of Child Research which is now Life Span Institute. He did freelance sound recording for some time after retiring in 1997.

During his life Dave spent many hours pursuing his many interests and hobbies. He was an accomplished mechanic and restored many classic cars himself. He competed in car shows around the state and won many awards. He was especially fond of his 1968 red convertible Pontiac Fire Bird. He was an avid photographer and was the family historian, always present to get beautiful photos of all significant events in the family.

The family will greet friends and family for a visitation from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Monday June 26th at Rumsey-Yost funeral home 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS.

A Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:30 am at Corpus Christie Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence, KS. Family and friends may gather at 10:00 am for a short visitation before the service. He will be laid to rest at the Oak Hill cemetery immediately following the service.

Flowers are welcome and the family suggests memorial Contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

The Mass will be live streamed at, cccparish.org, go to Livestream Liturgies or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83LO5u3AOxZCDRB6sRaPTA/videos .
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.