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Donald L. Bailey
Funeral services for Donald L. Bailey, 85, Baldwin City, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Vinland United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Nick Woods officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona.
Mr. Bailey died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 25, 1925, in Quenemo, the son of Arthur E. and Florence Brann Bailey. He attended Quenemo schools and graduated from Quenemo High School in 1943. He later joined the United States Army in 1944 and served in the South Pacific.
Mr. Bailey was employed in the construction industry. He also worked at Lehigh Printing, and was a custodian for First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid fisherman, and had served as the Creel Clerk at Douglas County State Lake.
He married Geraldine Pearce in 1948. They later divorced. He married Talitha E. Wiseman in 1982. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Debbie Rice and husband Steve, Smithville, Mo., and Nancy Devers, Pomona; a son, Deely Bailey and wife Vicky, Omaha; a brother, Larry Bailey, Fort Worth, Tex.; eight grandchildren, Dina, Devyn, Deely D., Rustin, Casey, Stephanie, Gene, and Christopher; and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Bill Bailey.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vinland United Methodist Church, or Veterans of Foreign Wars, in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Stanley Ray “Stan” Schneck
Funeral services for Stanley Ray “Stan” Schneck, 51, Lawrence, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Schneck died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at his home, from complications of liver cancer.
He was born Dec. 16, 1958, in Lawrence, the son of Merle Roy and Donna Rae Carlson Schneck. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1977, where he participated in wrestling, football, band, jazz band, Thespians, student council and was the class president his sophomore and junior years. He later attended Kansas University after receiving the McDanield scholarship. He was also on the Lake of the Forrest swim team, and played summer baseball. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 149 in April, 1975.
Mr. Schneck started his own company, Senor Stan’s Salsa in 1996. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Kaw Valley Mycological Society.
He married Christine Ridpath on Sept. 24, 2010, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Angel Dawn and Jessica Lauren; two grandchildren, Emma and Parker Story; his parents, Merle and Donna Schneck, of Bonner Springs, formerly of Lawrence; three brothers, Marlon and wife Michele, and Monty and wife Maria, Lawrence, and Glenn, Bonner Springs; a grandmother, Lucy Schneck, Lawrence; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Maurice and Edna Carlson and Gaylord Schneck.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the service.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Johns-Hopkins Liver Transplant Program, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Janet “Jan” Hibbert
Janet “Jan” Hibbert, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 23, 2010, in Lawrence, Ks, eighteen days before her 92nd birthday. Jan was preceded in death by Jack, her husband of 66 years who passed away May 8, 2010 (b May 17, 1918). As were their wishes, a private, family service will be held to scatter their ashes together at their grave site in Eureka, IL. Jan was born November 10, 1918, in Eureka, Illinois, to Flossie May (Petri) and John Emery Harper. She graduated from Peoria High School and attended Brown’s Business College of Peoria, IL. She was married January 1, 1944, to John “Jack” Salmon Hibbert at her grandparent’s farm in Elmwood, Illinois. After a few moves, Jan and Jack settled in Topeka, Kansas, in 1957.
One of Jan’s legacies is the value of hard work. Unlike the majority of women in her time, Jan worked full-time after graduating high school until her retirement. Her final career was as a devoted employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 28 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers until her death. After selling their store in Topeka, Jack’s Paint & Wallpaper, Jan and Jack enjoyed their retirement in Green Valley, AZ for 16 yrs.
Until retirement, Jan enjoyed preparing and hosting family holiday meals. After retirement and having prepared daily meals for her family for so long, Jan took great joy in eating out with family members, often picking up the tab. In retirement, Jan was a consummate reader, crossword puzzle master, and card player, enjoying playing cards with the family up until a few weeks before her passing.
Jan took great pride in her family. She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Lind and husband John White, Mary and husband Larry Patch, and Sandra and husband Bill Hemstreet. Her family includes 8 grandchildren: Brandon and Steven (Krystal) Lind; Sarah (Derek Kleinmann) and Michael Patch; Scott, Matt, Mitzi, and Brett (Jennifer) Hemstreet. Jan’s legacy continues in 7 great grandchildren: Reyna, Jackson, Chloe, Kayleigh, Jacob, Starr, Quinton, and 1 on the way: Baby Boy Kleinmann.
Jan is also survived by two beloved sisters and their husbands: Carol & Bill Hawkins of Springfield, MO and Marietta & Joe Christman of Green Valley, AZ; as well as 2 nieces & 2 nephews along with their families. A, niece Reverend Elizabeth Hawkins (age 49) preceded her in death.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Pioneer Ridge of Lawrence, KS; the nurses & aides of Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Dr. Cheryl Rice; and a special note of gratitude to Dr. Charles Yockey whose medical care of & heartfelt concern for our mother and father were very appreciated and of great comfort to the family.
In appreciation, the family designates Grace Hospice at 1420 Wakarusa, Ste 202, Lawrence, KS 66049, for memorial contributions.
Ronald Leroy Buerman
Services for Ronald Leroy Buerman, 65, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 23, 2010 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Vinland Cemetery.
Mr. Buerman died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at his home. He was born October 20, 1945 in Lawrence, the son of Everett L. and Ruth Genevive (Colman) Buerman. He grew up and attended schools in Eudora.
He married Shirley Reekie on August 23, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. They shared over forty-seven years of marriage. She survives of the home.
Mr. Buerman worked at Penny Ready-Mix from 1963 to 1978 and N.R. Hamm Construction from 1978 to 2008, retiring due to illness. He was a member of Topeka Local Teamsters Union 696.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Was an avid K.U. sports fan and loved animals, especially horses.
Other survivors include a son, Monte L. Buerman and wife Shelly of Baldwin City; a daughter, Brenda L. Shockley and husband Jeremy of Baldwin City; a sister, Mary Lois Galyardt of Topeka; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Buerman was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Sandra Alverson, Judith Romines and Diane Buerman.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Humane Society or Kansas Dialysis Service sent in care to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Tomiko Mehl
Tomiko Mehl was born on November 14, 1930, in Fukuoka, Japan.
She was the daughter of Asao and Tozaburo Suga.
She was a nurse in Japan when she met Harry Lee Mehl during the Korean War.
They married in Fukuoka in 1951, and after living in several locations settled in Harry Lee’s hometown of Beloit, Kansas.
He preceded her in death in 1958.
Tomiko lived in Beloit until 1988 when she moved to Lawrence to be close to her sons. Survivors include 3 sons, Charles and wife Mary, McLouth; Joe and wife Kathy, Lawrence; Ray and wife Pam, Lawrence; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A small memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday at Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont, in Lawrence.
David C. Head
A celebration of life gathering for David C. Head, 50, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the South Park Gazebo.
Mr. Head died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at his home.
He was born Jan. 28, 1961, in Junction City, the son of Roy and Shari Johnson Head. He is survived by his parents, and cousins Chip Mathes, South Korea, and Mary Liz Bachard, Junction City, and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Shari Head, 1416 Conn., Lawrence, 66044, for establishment of a fund to help others in need.
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mark E. Kelley
Services for Mark Eugene Kelley, 55, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.
Mr. Kelley died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorials may be sent to the Lawrence Humane Society.
Charles E. Cullumber
Charles E. Cullumber was born on May 19th, 1928, son of Mary Brown and Clinton Cullumber. The loving husband to Geraldine Hannigan Cullumber for 60 years. The father to Charles Clinton and Gerald Cullumber; Grandfather to Alex Cullumber. Charles served in the Korean War and was later employed at Santa Fe Railroad as an electrician. He retired at the age of 62.
He and his wife were residents of Linwood, KS for 40 years before moving to Baldwin City in 1999. He was a member of American Legion Post 228, Baldwin City. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
The family will host a memorial service for Charles on Saturday, January 14th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the American Legion, 803 High, Baldwin City, KS 66006.
