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Edna J. Van Schmus

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A memorial service for Edna J. Van Schmus will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15 at Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence. Edna passed away in her home in the presence of family on Thursday morning, February 23, 2023, after a prolonged illness.

Edna was born in July of 1938 to Arthur and Elizabeth Evison. She grew up in Liverpool, England during and following WWII. Although the years were difficult, Edna had fond memories of growing up surrounded by a close-knit extended family. Edna did her primary and middle schooling in Liverpool, then emigrated with her family to Montreal, Canada and then Chicago, where she graduated from Kelly High School.

After graduation, Edna worked for United Airlines, then transferred to Los Angeles where her father moved the family once again. In 1959 Edna resumed schooling, enrolling in the Nursing School at Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena & Pasadena City College. At this time, Edna also became a U.S. Citizen

In 1960 Edna met her future husband, William R. (Randy) Van Schmus, who was a Senior at Caltech in Pasadena. They were married in Monterey Park, CA on June 30, 1961, and made their home in Pasadena where Edna completed her schooling in 1962. She then worked as a Registered Nurse for Huntington Memorial Hospital while Randy finished his PhD at UCLA. In 1964 the couple moved to Bedford, Massachusetts where Randy served on active duty as a research officer in the United States Air Force and Edna enjoyed the comradery of the other young Air Force families.

In August 1967 they moved to Lawrence where Randy took a faculty position in Geology at the University of Kansas. Edna became an active member of the community lending her time and talents to local schools, scout troops, the university, and Plymouth Church. She also enjoyed several social groups, through which she made many treasured friends. She resumed her professional career as a nurse at the Pediatrics office of Drs. Branson & Gilles and continued pediatric nursing until 1996, when she retired after more than 20 years.

Edna was a woman of many talents and interests. She was a skilled craftswoman and is especially remembered for her beautiful needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidering and quilting. She also enjoyed both cooking and baking and took great pride in entertaining and serving traditional holiday meals. An avid traveler, Edna enjoyed adventures throughout the U.S. and England in addition to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil.

Edna was beloved by many and is survived by her husband, Randy, of the home; daughter-in-law Nina Van Schmus; son, Derek (Pam) VanSchmus; daughter Jennifer (Michael) Chartier; grandchildren Emily, Anthony, Devin, Molly, and Olivia and a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by son Brian Van Schmus, sister Pauline Dolinski, and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to VNA & VNA Hospice of Douglas County or Lawrence Habitat for Humanity sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences may be left at rumsey-yost.com

Steven Jewell Bruce

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A Celebration of Life for Steven Jewell ‘Steve’ Bruce, 58, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Born in 1964, son of Anita (Crewe) and J Bruce.  Preceded in death by his father, J Marshall Bruce.  Survived by mother Anita Moske of Lawrence; son Todd Bruce, daughter in law Sara Bruce, and grandchildren Addison Tyler and Ryder Steven all of Lansing; also an uncle, James Crewe of Lynchburg, VA; an aunt Ellen Becker and uncle Darryl Becker, cousins Theresa Teufel, and her husband Will Teufel, of Nickerson KS, Mica Stites, and her husband Britain Stites, of Junction City, KS and Mallory Teufel of Nickerson, KS.

Raised in Junction City, Steve moved to Salina for a number of years before settling in the Lawrence area.

Steve had many talents, interests, hobbies and enterprises.  Beginning young, he raced moto-cross – stopped by a compound fracture, he moved on to his passion for music.  Joining local bands just wasn’t enough – he became the impetus to start new bands and outfit them with sound systems. Band life was replaced by his obsession for racing, when son Todd was of age to begin racing quarter midgets.

Steve was a self-made man, building upon his dreams and aspirations.  Racing in his bloodstream, Steve built the SBRC company, building high performance custom race cars and racing his own, and then joined by son Todd and his own car, when time and money allowed.  As Steve always said, “racing is a lifestyle, not a hobby.”

Always on the lookout to maximize his business, Steve began Steve Bruce Welding and Fabrication, serving the Lawrence area, closely followed by Bruce Precision Arms Company.

Steve greatly enjoyed time outdoors, stocking and fishing his pond, taking care of the property, target shooting and being with the people he loved.  The arrival of his granddaughter Addie brought new joy and sparkles to his eyes, and then when his grandson Ryder arrived, he was overjoyed.  These youngsters were a source of joy in his last years, as were his mother, son and daughter in law.

Steve will be missed.  His love of life, his laughter, his complex knowledge – his love for his family – there is now a void that cannot be filled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Jack Ray Snodgrass

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Graveside inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery for Jack Ray Snodgrass, 66, Eudora are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Snodgrass died Friday, Dec 10, 2021, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 29, 1955 in Lawrence, the son of Barbara Simmons (Wise) and Ellis Snodgrass.  He was a lifelong resident of Lawrence until he moved to Eudora in 2021.

Mr. Snodgrass enjoyed playing drums in a band alongside a group of friends, operating dump trucks, and spending time at his favorite coffee shop in downtown Lawrence.

He is survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons, Jenta Connor, Hillsboro (Andy-husband); Josh Snodgrass, Festus; Jessica Davidson, Bonne Terre (Harley-husband); Jacob Snodgrass, Festus (Crystal-wife); Susan Snodgrass, St Louis; 8 grandchildren, Brendan, Brayden, Tyler, Kassidy, Cijae, Jacob, Isaac, and Shelby; 2 sisters, Roxie Todd, Lawrence and Arlene Woods, Gaines, MI.

He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Wise and a brother Glen Snodgrass.

Jaime Ignacio Terrazas

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Jaime Ignacio Terrazas, 40, passed October 8, 2021, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas. He is being cremated at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Memorial Services for Jaime Ignacio Terrazas will be Saturday, October 23, 2021 , at the W Banquet Hall, 704 Connecticut, Lawrence, KS at 5pm. Dinner will be provided following the Memorial Service.

Family and Friends will honor Jaime with a Celebration of Life directly following the services. Everyone is welcome to stay and celebrate his life with the family.

Jaime was born on November 19, 1980, in Escondido, California to Penny Terrazas Hughes and Keith Pedersen. He later moved to Lawrence, KS where he resided most his life. Jaime’s passions were his wife, his kids, family, the CHARGERS, BBQ, mechanics, spending time at the lake with family and friends, and people in general. He was a “social butterfly”, a selfless man, & would always help anyone who was in need.

On September 4, 1999, he married Vilayvanh “Maly” Rattanavongsy in Lawrence, Kansas. They later divorced in 2007.

On July 4, 2014, he married Amanda Kate Lee in Maple Hill, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his Great-grandmother, Clara Truelson Smith;

Grandparents, Ignacio and Connie Smith Terrazas, Eleanor Agnes Salcido Pedersen;

Parents and Stepparents, Mark and Penny Hughes, Keith and Vanita Pedersen;

Siblings, Kory Pedersen, Kyle Pedersen, Joshua Terrazas, Brandie Lynn Mann and Nicole Moore;

Children include, Keyrra Roberts, (daughter of Heidi Roberts); Christian Miller, (son of Cheryl Miller); Jaime Terrazas Jr., Malyssa Terrazas, Angelina Terrazas, Kymberly Bernard, Alexandria Bernard, and Isabell Bernard.

The Family suggests any memorials be sent to the Go-Fund Me, created to support the families unexpected expenses. Memorials can also be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, In care of Amanda Terrazas.  https;//gofund.me/1c42d8d9

The Family requests that any Flower donations be sent to the Funeral Home closer to the Memorial Services on Saturday, October 23, 2021

Caisen Alan Hatch

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Caisen Alan Hatch, 1, Lawrence, KS services will be held on Friday, October 8 at 3pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home  with cremation afterwards.

Caisen Hatch peacefully passed away October 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born August 26, 2020 in Lawrence, the Son of Crystina Hatch (Gonce) and James Hatch.

Caisen is survived by both of his parents of the home, a brother Chase Derby (5) of the home. Other survivors include  grandparents Tim Gonce(Lawrence), Ernest Hatch(Topeka), Lonnie Ray(Lawrence), Kimberly Norton & Bobby Goins (Wamego, KS), Lisa Rothwell (Lawrence),  great grandma’s Margret Herzog (Lawrence) and Bonnie Rothwell (Lawrence),  Great grandpa Sidney Gonce(Lawrence). Caisen also has other survivors that include  uncles Justin Hatch(Mindy), Shaun(Wanda) McKenzie , Steven Sorenson (Dana), and Bubby Mike,  aunts Samantha Gonce, Brandy (Lester) Coble, and Amy (Lee) Doudna, and 21 cousins.

He was welcomed to Heaven with open arms by Sara Harris,  Robert Rothwell, Casey Anzek, John Herzog, Leroy Hatch, Gertie Heston.

Caisen was one of a kind boy that was always happy, loved to be with his brother and do everything with him nothing stopped the two of them from doing anything. Caisen would learn everything from his brother and he thought he had to teach his cousin (Bentlee) that he was very close with how to do it. Caisen was very intelligent and such a little racer to everything that he thought he had to beat you too.

A visitation will be from 6pm to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Any Donations can be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Melsena Ann Stowe

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A celebration of life service for Melsena Ann Stowe, 44, Lawrence, will be 3-10 pm Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, 66044.

She died August 20, 2021, at her grandparent’s home.

Melsena was born December 28, 1976, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ronald Dean and Joyce Ann Morris Stowe.

She attended Lawrence High School.

Survivors include her children, Landon Dean Stowe, CA, Kenyan Ronald Vernon, Lawrence; mother Joyce Stowe, Lawrence; grandparents Shirley Weeks and Ed Ramey; sister Lisa Stowe, CA; uncle Gary Stowe; nieces and nephews Evin Sullivan, Terrin, Cynclaire, Brynlee.

She is preceded in death by her father Ronald Dean Stowe and numerous family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Jasminben Ashishbhai Patel

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Funeral services for Jasminben Ashishbhai Patel, 47, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

She died August 8, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Someone who loved, laughed, and lived, that’s who Jasmin Patel was. She was an impactful person with each of her actions. She was the first to know of any hardships we’d face, and would transfer her strength to us. She radiated positivity and her personality was always singing. She was fearless and she gave life meaning. She was a person that would watch the flowers bloom and in her heart there was always room for you. She cared for everyone, and we love and appreciate her every day. We will honor her wishes in every which way. From us, she will never truly be away. Although she was taken from us far too soon, we carry on her memory by living as she would, with a smile on our faces.

Doris Brandt Sullivant

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Doris Brandt Sullivant, age 95, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home with her son and grandsons at her side.

She was born February 6, 1926 in Ottawa, Kansas and baptized at Tauy Church.  Her parents were Louis and Grace Turner of Ottawa.

Doris grew-up in Ottawa. She met Royce Brandt at a Church of the Brethren young adults gathering in Lone Star.  They married in 1945 and began farming at Lone Star.  Their children, Robert and Susan, were born in Lawrence, Kansas. The family moved to Southern California in 1951 due to Royce’s health.  They returned to Kansas in 1964 and settled in Ottawa.  In 1970, Doris and Royce returned to their farm at Lone Star.  She worked as the bookkeeper at Lawrence Public Library, and Royce worked with the Army Corps of Engineers at Clinton Lake.  Following Royce’s death in 1980, Doris continued to live at her farm.

Over the years she participated in Crop Walk, Business and Professional Women (BPW), needle work group, book group, women in prison support group, and often attended annual conferences of the Church of the Brethren.  She retired from the library and married Milton Sullivant in 1987.  Following Milton’s death in 2000, she remained in their home in Lawrence.  Doris enjoyed attending church regularly, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

She is survived by her son Robert Brandt and his wife Shirley, of Lawrence, Kansas; her daughter Susan Heck and husband Christoph of Berlin, Germany; as well as her grandchildren Ryker Brandt, Ryan Brandt and his wife Brandy, Sarah Heck, and Leah Heck; and two great-grandchildren Beth Brandt and Emily Brandt.

There will be no public service or visitation but she will lie in state at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6 for those who would like to visit.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of her three favorite organizations:

Crop Walk at Church World Service at https://cwsglobal.org/donate/

Heifer International at https://www.heifer.org/give/one-time

Lone Star Church of the Brethren at https://www.lonestarbrethren.com/givingA

Charles Michael Rascoll

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Charles Michael Rascoll died July 29, 2021, at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Oceanside, NY, to Doris Meyer and Thomas Rascoll. He grew up on Long Island and graduated from Baldwin, NY High School. Charlie attended several universities, most notably Kent State, where he was an anti-Vietnam War activist. He worked in restaurants from an early age and was a self-taught chef. At the age of 21, he opened his first restaurant, Top of the Falls, in High Falls, NY.  In 1985 after several months of exploring and absorbing the foods and cultures of Europe, he returned to the Hudson Valley and became a Chef/Instructor at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  In 1987 he married Debbie Howe. Their daughter Lucy was born in 1992. Charlie and his family moved to Lawrence in 1994 where he was a founding partner and general manager of WheatFields Bakery and Cafe. He returned to teaching at the CIA in 2000 and was Associate Dean of Global Cuisines at the time of his retirement. In 2012, Charlie & Debbie moved back to Lawrence where they became founding partners in Limestone Pizza Kitchen Bar.

Debbie and Lucy Rascoll currently live in Lawrence.  Charlie is also survived by his brother Thomas, his wife Jackie, their daughters Kim, Kristine, Kelly and their families, Charlie’s mother- in-law Wilma, sister-in-law Peggy, her husband Paul, sister-in-law Susan, her husband Galen and their family.  Charlie had a unique gift for friendship and a winning smile. He will be missed by many.

Charlie was known for the community he built around great food. He understood that cooking is more than a vocation – it is a way of life, a way to connect with one another. He used this philosophy in his teaching and mentoring of young chefs. He was deeply interested in the relationship between food and culture — how geography, history and politics influence cuisine.  Charlie was an early proponent of partnering with farmers and cooking that focused on local, seasonal ingredients.

A memorial celebration will be held at Limestone on Aug 21 for fully vaccinated family & friends.

Contributions can be made in his name to The Alzheimer’s Association in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.