Obituaries Archives - Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. (2024)

Funeral Services for Khamhong Leuaxay, 53, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, Friday.

He died August 1, 2024, at his home.

Patricia Eileen Hoover, born on December 3, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at Brookside Nursing Home in Overbrook, Kansas. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence W. Mages and Marjorie Mckoon Mages.

Patricia attended Greendale Schoolhouse and Sacred Heart Middle School in Ottawa and graduated from Lawrence High School. It was in Lawrence that she met the love of her life, Carl Clarence Hoover, whom she married on November 27, 1965. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 1998.

Patricia dedicated a long career to the Lawrence Public Schools, where she worked in food services. She was known for her warm personality and her love of baking, a passion she shared with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Clarence “Sonny” Hoover, her parents, Lawrence and Marjorie Mages, and her oldest brother, Paul Frederick Mages.

She is survived by her loving family: son David Hoover of Stanberry, Missouri; daughter Debbie Babbitt of Overbrook, Kansas; sister Vicki Isaacs of Lawrence, Kansas; and brother Larry Mages of Ottawa, Kansas. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Paytan Hoover of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Amy Hoover of Stanberry, Missouri; and great-grandchildren Alora Eileen Osborn and Ivy Pearl Gage. Patricia is also survived by her four step-grandchildren and ten great step-grandchildren, who brought joy to her later years.

Patricia’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community will be remembered by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Graveside services will take place the following day on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 10:00AM at Washington Creek Cemetery: 609 E. 550th Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66047.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-memorial-giving

Laurance Lee (Larry) Rosdahl, 68, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center after complications from surgery. He was surrounded by his wife and family.

Larry was born March 21, 1956 as the youngest son of Lyle and Opal Rosdahl. He was raised in Nortonville, KS and attended Jefferson County schools. Graduating high school in 1974.

Larry Worked at Lawrence Paper Company for 46 years. Starting as a machine operator in the factory, moving into sales, and finishing his career in project management and customer service. He retired in April of 2021. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Shelley, daughter Abby (Tony) Johnson, Minneapolis, son Drew (Julio), Lawrence, and granddaughters Carys & Mirabel of Minneapolis. Other survivors include his sister Ann Bertels (Richard), Nortonville, KS; Kent Rosdahl (Bonnie), Topeka, KS; Kathy Thompson (Phil), Tonganoxie, KS, his sister-in-law Glenice Rosdahl, San Antonio, as well as many, many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Lyle & Opal Rosdahl, brother Lyle Herman Rosdahl, and his first wife Margaret Thum Rosdahl McNeil.

He was affectionately tagged Crazy Old Uncle Larry (COUL) by his many nieces and nephews. Always the life of family holiday gatherings- he was secretly very proud of his nickname!

When Larry was ready to leave a party, everyone heard, “It’s Go Time, Shel”. Well, Larry, this will be your final “go time”.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 5:00PM-7:00PM in Sully’s Bar & Grill at The Jayhawk Club: 1809 Birdie Way, Lawrence, Kansas. A celebratory toast will occur at 6:00PM. Casual/golf attire suggested.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Lawrence Humane Society, where his wife adopted his two “beloved” cats, Rowdy & Roxie. Donations may be made here: https://www.classy.org/give/409518/#!/donation/checkout

Shirley Kathryn Skinner, 87, of Lawrence, KS, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehab following a brief illness.

She was born December 21, 1936 in Lecompton, the daughter of Fred and Alice Carlson. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1954.

She married Thomas Skinner on March 4, 1955 in Lecompton, Kansas. She worked at Hallmarks, Capital Truck Lines and Watson Brothers Truck Lines as a secretary prior to starting her family and becoming a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Stevenson, and her sons, Robert and Ronald Skinner, all of Lecompton; three grandchildren Timothy McLees, Sarah Hall and Ryan Skinner, and seven great- grandchildren. She was expecting her first great-great-grandchild in December.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, Harold Carlson.

No services are planned.

Mary Place was called home on July 29, 2024, in Leavenworth, KS. Born to Edna Henrietta McClain Place Grimm and Louis Franklin Place in Soldier, KS on September 2, 1933. She was 1 of 10 children. Growing up on the farm she learned the value of a hard day’s work and the art of being frugal. She had three children; William Fish, Ronda Rader (Alan), and Loretta Posch (Mark). Eight grandchildren; Melissa, Derek, Michelle, Michael, Rachel, Rebecca, Ryan, and Richard and 13 great-grandchildren.

To know Mary was to love her. She had so much love in her heart and a zest for life. One of her greatest joys was teaching Sunday School. She loved telling all the bible stories in only the way she could. Gospel music was her favorite, and on Sundays, you could find her singing hymns to the heavens.

Even in her later years she wouldn’t let anything hold her back. Talking to her for 5 minutes, she would tell you her life story and all the different things she had to overcome. Her response was always “God has a purpose for me. He’s not done with me yet.”

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Ronda Rader and 7 siblings.

Visitation will be held at Eudora Baptist Church 525 W 20th St Eudora KS on August 5th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Funeral to follow at 6:30. In lieu of flowers, Mary wanted any donations to be made to the Eudora Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at Oak Hill Cemetery August 6th at 10 AM.

Kathryn Joyce Davis passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

Joyce was born September 22, 1931 in Lawrence, Kansas to Harold Clarence and Agnes Marion (Barton) Herschell. She grew up in the Clinton area, graduated from Liberty Memorial High School – Class of 1948 and attended KU majoring in PE. While at KU, Joyce participated in every women’s sport offered. She also played on a traveling women’s fast pitch softball team as their star catcher.

Joyce was a homemaker and later worked and retired from the State of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

Joyce and Richard “Dick” Davis married on April 8, 1956 at Danforth Chapel. They shared 57 years together before Dick passed away on May 28, 2013. Their home on Tara Street in Topeka is where they raised their family before moving to the “Farm” in Lawrence in 1985.

After retirement, Joyce and Dick enjoyed their home south of Lawrence. They raised paint horses and miniature ponies. The “farm” was a home with plenty of room for their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. All having many happy memories of celebrating birthdays, holidays, family get togethers, building forts in the pasture, hiding in the barn, playing basketball, 4-square and the wildly competitive Easter egg hunts.

Joyce loved to shop and always found a new treasure. She played Bunco with a special group of friends, volunteered at LMH and loved to travel. She attended every program or sports event for her grandchildren. Grandma Joyce was always there and was fiercely competitive. She was a longtime member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her children: Julie and Hal Jensen, Scott and Gayle Davis, Marcia and George Hersh, Ellen and Kent Townsend, Steve and Gisela Davis; grandchildren: Kelly (Randy), Katie, Stacy (Justin), Abby (Matt), Jenny (Matt), Becky, Jessica (Tom), Jamie (Drew), Mark (Jaclyn) Leslie (Mack), Steven (Haley), Melissa, Luke (Christie), Natalie and Jacob (Raiven); 29 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dick, parents and siblings, Mary Ann Chamberlin and Bill Herschell.

Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home from 6 to 7 pm; Graveside services will be Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30 am at Clinton Cemetery. All are welcome to join the family for lunch, provided by the Clinton Presbyterian Church, after the service.

The family suggests memorials to Clinton Presbyterian Church or charity of donor’s choice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Wayne “Beau” Barrick Jr, 81, passed away on July 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan in Olathe, Kansas. He will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind, and welcomed warmly by those who went before him.

Beau was born April 20, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Wayne DeBolt Barrick Sr and Gretta Beatrice Barrick (Bosley). He attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, where he graduated in 1961. During his time at the high school, Beau made it to State for pole vaulting where he won the State Championship, even receiving a full scholarship to a division one college in Oklahoma. After he graduated, he participated in track and field events for several years. He also contributed to the Kansas Relays and took pleasure in watching them.

On May 7, 1983 Beau married Janet Barrick, whom he was later divorced from in 2008, although they reconnected later on in life.

Beau went on to own and operate Beau’s Import Auto Service, where his expertise and commitment to excellence were well-regarded. Outside of work, he had a zest for life that was evident in his numerous hobbies and interests. An avid outdoorsman, he loved the mountains, camping, hiking, and snow skiing. His passion for basketball led him to coach his sons’ Michael and Ryan’s little league teams and to be a devoted fan of KU basketball, frequently attending games and following them on TV.

His adventurous spirit extended to racing; he raced minis, taught race car driving, and later enjoyed racing dirt bikes in Hair scrambles. One of his favorite pastimes was fly fishing at Bennett Springs in the Ozarks, a place he cherished for its serenity and natural beauty. He was accomplished in the sport of fly fishing, winning several recognitions and he loved to tie his own flies.

He is survived by his ex-wife Janet Barrick, sons Ryan and Scott Barrick, stepdaughter Brandy (Shaun) Elston, and stepson Michael Ousdahl. Also surviving is his sister, Suzan (Faust) Gray-Bianco, brother Tony (Tim) Barrick, as well as seven grandchildren (Elijah, Tucker, Elizabeth, Emmett, Kyler, Cameron, and Courtney [Montana]), two great grandchildren (Rhett and Brooks), nieces Jana (David) Gray-Goots and her family, Bryndle (Don) Gray-Jameson and her family, and Lisa Gray.

Beau is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne DeBolt Barrick Sr and Gretta Beatrice Barrick (Bosley), as well as his nephew, Kenton Gray.

A visitation for Wayne “Beau” Barrick will be from 6pm to 7pm Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to the Lawrence Humane Society.

Nadine L. Dolan, 91, Lawrence, died July 26, 2024 at Neuvant House.

Nadine was born to Harold James Schweitzberger and Leola Irene (Nutt) Schweitzberger on March 16, 1933 in Lawrence, Kansas. She graduated from Liberty High School with the class of 1951 in Lawrence. She went on to work at the Lawrence Journal World for thirty years as a proof-reader.

She married Dewey Ruben Farrier; he preceded her in death. She later married Dallas Dolan in 1974; he also precedes her in death.

She is also preceded in death by her parents Harold and Leola Schweitzberger, as well as a nephew David Henson

Nadine is survived by her sons, Rick Farrier and Jim Farrier.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews Debbi Henson Lowrey of Denver, Dianne Henson of Knotts Island, North Carolina, Denise Dunlap of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Danine Henson Ehn. Her great nieces and nephews Joel Ward, Blake and Chase Lowrey, Dannielle Casson, Connor Ehn, Paige, Nik Henson, Mindy Holcombe, and Melissa, Curtis, and Kelly Bachman.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Robert Farrier, Amy (Brandon) Robins, and Heather (Ethan) Bell. Great grandchildren Cheyenne (Walker) Newton, Madison Cease, Cadience Cease, Maci Bell, Bruce Bell, Harley Farrier, Austin Hunsaker, Manny Farrier, and Robert Farrier Jr. And great great grandchildren Hadley Newton, Harper Newton, and Amara Cease.

Graveside Services will be 10AM, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tom Black, 82, died July 21st, 2024. He was born July 13, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas, to Fred C. “Bunny” Black and Kathryn Sloan Black. Tom was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Kay Sloan Black.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Shellenberger Black; daughters, Kathryn Elizabeth Black and Ashlea Elizabeth Black; and sons, Thomas Harvey Black Jr., and Andrew Edward Black; Grandchildren, Nicholas Black, Kira Black, Kayla Lopuga; and great-grandchild, Mila Lopuga.

Tom grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball and baseball. The football team had the distinction of the longest winning steak in high school and college football at that time in history. He attended Wichita State, Pittsburg State and The University of Kansas and played on the football and basketball teams. Upon his father’s death in 1966, he assumed ownership of the Royal College Shop, a family-owned shoe store in downtown Lawrence. In 1984, the shoe business brought Tom to San Diego, California, where he represented several shoe companies. Tom and Joan retired and returned to Lawrence in 2016.

He was an avid sports enthusiast and lifelong fan of the University of Kansas. Rock Chalk Jayhawk.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s honor to Ascend Hospice and The Lawrence Schools Foundation (LHS Football), sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

The Black family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Keep Living At Home and the administration and staff of Neuvant House for their exceptional care and support.