Celebration of Life Visitation for Janice “Jan” McConnell, Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. No graveside services are planned at this time.
Jan died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on February 20, 1947, the daughter of Alice (Mustain) Vantuyl and Warren Vantuyl.
She moved to Lawrence, KS in 1965. She worked for Barber Emerson Law Firm from February 1992 until retirement in February 2010. She moved to Florida to enjoy retirement before returning to Kansas.
Jan married James (Mike) McConnell on July 3, 1965, in Monett, MO. Mike passed away in July 1998.
Other survivors include two daughters, Julie Bond, Lawrence, and Jill Lavin (Russell) Perry. Two sisters Jeanie Douthitt (Florida) and Kerri Morgison (Lawrence). Jan has three grandsons, Justin (Justine) Bond, Bradly Lavin, Austin (Amber) Lavin. Three great grandchildren Ryleigh Bond, Tanner Chapin, and Justin (JT) Lavin, several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
