Obituary: Michael Lee "Mike" Troute

Michael Lee “Mike” Troute, age 56, of Manhattan KS, died November 18, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

He was born July 4, 1962, in Carthage, IL, the son of Larry L. and Gloria Jean (Ikerd) Troute.

Mike grew up in Dallas City, IL, and graduated from Dallas City High School.

Mike served for 12 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1994 at the rank of First Sergeant. Following his discharge from Fort Riley, he stayed in the Manhattan area. He was an owner/operator of several local businesses over the years and currently owned and operated O’Malley’s, Salty Rim and Porter’s.

Mike was a gym rat, enjoyed playing basketball, watching K-State football, boating and loved spending time with his boys. He attended the TRU Community Church in St. George, KS. Mike loved being around people and everyone that he knew was his best friend.

Survivors include his two sons: Tyler Troute of Manhattan, KS, and Teagan Troute of Baldwin City, KS; his mother Gloria Troute of Dallas City, IL; three siblings: Thomas Troute of Golden, IL, Larry Troute of Oakdale, MN, and LeeAnn Unruh of Midland, TX; and many, many friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father and by his sister-in-law Martha.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Romero officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Harris Cemetery in Dallas City, IL.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan or the TRU Community Church of St. George. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Obituary: Brenda Sue Rice

Funeral services for Brenda Sue Rice, 72, rural Baldwin, will be at 10 am Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Dave Olmstead officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Brenda died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family.

Brenda Sue Rice

She was born April 7, 1946, in Lafayette, Georgia, the daughter of Temple T. and Irene Hales Hale. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964. She began working at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, and later worked for ServiceMaster as an Environmental Services Manager. She enjoyed home decorating and cooking, and watching HGTV and various cooking shows. But most important to Brenda was her family.

She married Frank Molby in 1964. They divorced in 1976. She married Dan Morrow in 1977. They divorced in 1985. She married Virgil ‘Bear’ Rice in 1987. He preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, Geneva, Jeanette, BettyJo, and Sonny. She is survived by three children, Sean Molby and wife Christy, Grain Valley, Mo., Daniel Morrow, North Kansas City, Mo., and Shawna Vandebuerie and husband Luc, Baldwin City; a brother, Oscar Dee Hale and wife Donna, Burlingame; a sister, Frances Bates, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Carol Hale, Overbrook; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brenda Rice Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Obituary: Aden Huggins

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Aden Keane

Aden Keane Lee Huggins, age 17, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away June 30, 2018. He was born August 24, 2000, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Laura Huggins.  Aden was a lifelong Baldwin City resident and a member of the upcoming Senior class of 2019 at Baldwin High School.

 Aden was an incredible son and friend.  He and his mother Laura were very close.  Aden was her protector and confidant through much of his life. His Grandmother Ivalee was Aden’s shoulder. Aden and his grandmother spent a lot of time going to movies, shopping and supporting one another. Stan Cromer was Aden’s best buddy, mentor, and guardian throughout his life. He was always there for Aden. Aden and his stepfather Scott loved solving puzzling problems, learning about history and working on projects together. His love for his family was unwavering. 

 Aden, a very active member of the class of 2019, was a Tight End and Defensive End for the Baldwin Bulldog football team and Center on the Bulldog basketball team.  He was a member of National Honor Society and this summer was very happy to be a delegate at Kansas American Legion Boys State. 

 Even through his own struggles Aden always took time to help others. Talking through problems, making everyone laugh or surprising a family member with a well thought through gift, Aden went out of his way to lend a hand. His gentle spirit and kind soul brought many others to him for guidance and a kind ear for listening. He was always there to help someone through any issue no matter how small. Aden had time and patience to be there and focus on you first.  He was a great counselor for many of his friends; he will continue to look over them now from heaven.

 Aden leaves his mother and stepdad Laura Huggins and Scott Young, his maternal grandmother, Ivalee Crockett, best friend Stan Cromer, brothers, Jake Huggins, Anthony Pierce, Nuely Huggins and Kyle Young, nephew, Alaric Aden Huggins, grandparents Ron and Loretta Young  and very supportive family consisting of many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly.

 He is preceded in death by his father Arick Huggins.

A Celebration of Aden’s Life will be held 3:00p.m. -  7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Stony Point Hall, 1514 N 600 Rd., Baldwin City, KS.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Aden Huggins Memorial Fund c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64 , Baldwin City, Kansas 66006.  Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com. 

Obituary: Sherry Anne Mowrer Newell

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The visitation for Professor Emerita Sherry Anne Mowrer Newell will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home; her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1313 SW D Avenue (Lawton, OK).

Sherry Anne Mowrer Newell

She died at 2:05 a.m. on May 26, 2018. The daughter of Mary Lillian (nee Sandefur) and Claude Newell Mowrer of Baldwin City, Kansas, Sherry was born on 11 June 1931 and is survived by her daughter, Kenni Lee (Kenwa Li) Newell of Los Angeles, California; two nieces, Mary Yvonne and Jackie Marie, of Overland Park, Kansas, and a nephew, Andy Green, of Overland Park; and twenty cousins. She is also survived by her beloved cat Sobi. In addition, she leaves behind a number of dear friends including Meg Deal-Saul, John G. Morris, Susan Luke, Sue Burpo, Roy Morgan, Steve Johnson, Ray Jackson and others too numerous to mention.
A teacher for thirty-four years before she retired, she taught grade school subjects at Gardner Elementary School in Gardner, Kansas; English at Indian Hills Community College in Indian Hills, Iowa; English at Kansas State University--Pittsburgh; and English at Cameron University, where she attained the rank of assistant professor, from 1975 to 1994. After graduating from public schools in Argentine, Kansas, and Baldwin City, she earned an undergraduate degree in psychology at Baker University in Baldwin City, serving as an intern in a private psychiatric hospital in Olathe, Kansas; she also earned an undergraduate degree in education at Baker and was certified for life as a teacher of elementary education. She later earned an MA in English at the University of Kansas. An outstanding student who graduated second in her class at Baker, she was a member of several honor societies: Alpha Delta Sigma, an interdisciplinary honor society at Baker that recognized academic achievement as well as involvement in university life; Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society; Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society; Kappa Delta Pi, the international education honor society; and Phi Kappa Phi, the international interdisciplinary honor society.
Sherry's dedication to service her entire adult life resulted in her lifetime membership in the Humane Society, the Southwest Oklahoma Opera Guild, and Star Fleet International; the Leigh Holmes, John G. Morris, and Sherry A. Newell Endowed Lectureship for Classic Films at Cameron honors her service as the faculty co-advisor to the Cameron University Magic Lantern Film Society for twenty-seven years, a period of service that extended well after her retirement from Cameron. As a member of St. Andrew's, she was also an active volunteer in the St. John's Baptist Church's feeding program as well as the Salvation Army. A talented singer, she sang in several choirs: the Baker University Acappella Choir, the Kansas State University Symphony Choir, the Cameron University Messiah and Spring Concert Choirs, The Lawton Philharmonic Concert Choir, the Evening of Praise Choir, and the St. Andrew's Chancel Choir. Sherry loved learning, knowledge, her students, and any opportunity to serve and honor others. She was also deeply devout and faithful to her Lord. Memorials may be made to the St. Andrew's Music Program at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, P. 0. Box 1256, Lawton, OK, 73502.
An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com

Obituary: Marilyn June Davault

Marilyn June Davault was born to Ada Tot (Minnick) and Ellsmere Merle(Joe) Davault, on May 2, 1939, in Vineland, Kansas. Marilyn passed peacefully from this life, on January 18, 2018. At her time of passing, Marilyn was 78 years old and resided at The Citadel, in Mesa, AZ.

Marilyn June Davault

As a child, Marilyn grew up in both Kansas and Missouri. Her mother Ada, was a homemaker and her father Joe, owned and operated the Springfield Equipment Company. Marilyn attended Central High School, in Springfield, Missouri and graduated with a scholarship in music. She also received the title of Seven Star Thespian, in dramatic arts. Marilyn attended Hamlin Baptist Church, as a girl, also in Springfield, where she was baptized and an active member of the church choir. She also sang for weddings and many other special events. Marilyn was a very talented singer/actress and played the piano with great joy and enthusiasm, throughout her life.
Instead of pursuing a college career, in 1957, she married Charles Elvin Smith and they had three children from this union: in 1958, Candice Olivares-Prangley of Apache Junction, Arizona, in 1960, David Joseph Smith of Phoenix, Arizona, and 1962, Gregory Allen Smith, Peachtree, Georgia.
Marilyn had a very full and colorful life. She was later married to Air Force Master Sargent, James D. Dockens. They were stationed abroad, in both Spain and England, when her children were young.
While in England, she was very interested in antiques and visited many historical places. Upon her return to the United States, she resided mainly in Phoenix, Arizona, for the remainder of her life, working as a care provider.
In her later life she loved to go fishing on the boat, traveling around and visiting beautiful places in Arizona, coloring in her coloring books and enjoying playing the piano, singing, and enjoying good food family and friends. She always wanted to have a party and invite all of the kids!
She is survived by her daughter Candice, her son David, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her son Gregory Smith, of Peachtree, Georgia, both parents, Ada and Ellsmere (Joe) Davault of Springfield, Missouri, and a brother, Larry Joe Davault, of Blueye, Missouri. Also, a half brother and half sister, Norman Dee Spring of Kansas and Norma Jean Tabor, of Kansas City, Missouri.
May the Lord be with her and bless her... and may she rest in eternal peace.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92

Kevin Surbaugh

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Credit: Maria Rachel Melchor | Defense Imagery
Management Operations Center |
Date Taken: 06/10/2012
Former first lady Barbara Bush smiles for a
photograph aboard her husband's namesake ship and the U.S.
Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush
(CVN 77), June 10, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship
hosted Bush, her husband and members of their family,
including former President George W. Bush, for the ceremony
in the ship's hangar bay. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Maria Rachel D. Melchor)

Houston, TX - Just after 7 p.m. last on April 17, 2018, the news broke that former first lady Barbara Bush had passed away early Tuesday evening.
CNN reported,

Barbara Bush, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died Tuesday, according to a statement from her husband's office. She was 92.

She was only the second woman to have had both a husband and a son who was elected President.
It had been announced Sunday that the former First Lady had chosen to not receive any further medical treatment, instead to focus on "comfort care".
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin's Episcopal Church (717 Sage Road) in Houston, which she and former President George H.W. Bush regularly attended, according to the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library's website. She will lay in repose on Friday at the church from noon until midnight. Burial will be at the Library College Station.

She is survived by her husband and their children George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy.  Barbara Pierce Bush was born June 8,1925.

Obituary: Earle Brown

Earle passed away on 11/14/2017 due to complications from throat cancer. Though Earle never smoked, he had two kidney transplants, and that weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to other ailments.

Earle appreciated every day and was a joy to all around him. He was always cheerful and had an amazing sense of humor.

Earle Brown

Earle graduated from Washburn University then moved to Wichita in 1980 to become a sportscaster for KWCH Channel 12. After three years with Channel 12, Brown entered the business telephone equipment industry with Tele-Systems Inc. While continuing to work part-time in the media for 14 years, including seven years for The Wichita Eagle, Brown became President of Tele-Systems.

Earle had two careers in Wichita: his first was in the sports media for 20 years and he was in the business telephone equipment industry for 20 years.

Earle had a passion for sports, especially golf and KU basketball. He was an avid KU fan as well as loving the Royals and the Chiefs. Earle also loved dancing with his wife, Steph. They met dancing and spent many years taking lessons.

He is survived by, as he always liked to joke, his three “much older” sisters, Camilla, Cathy, and Ellen as well as many nieces and nephews.

Earle has two beloved children, Reed (Abbygail) Brown, 32, who lives in Wichita and works in the aircraft industry, and Kelsey Brown, 29, a traveling nurse currently in Connecticut.

Earle also has a wonderful spouse, Stephanie Davis, and loved her many pets. He also leaves behind two step-children, Ariel Davis and Maeson Davis.

He will be greatly missed by all of us.

The gathering will be held Friday, November 17 from 5-6:30pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church a short service will follow. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 20 at 11am at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stephanie Davis Donation Account via Skyward Credit Union, 4 Cessna Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215, for medical expenses. The family encourages everyone to attend in KU attire.

Obituary: JANICE WELLS RICE

JANICE WELLS RICE

Janice Wells Rice, 82, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away November 13, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner.  Cremation.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Arrangements by Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, KS (913) 856-7111.    Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Janice was born May 26, 1935 in Myrtle, AR to Edger Lee and Leona (Dennis) Wells. She grew up in Monett, MO and moved to the Kansas City area in the late 1950’s.  She was living at Vintage Park, Baldwin City, KS. She married William Lewis Rice on February 11, 1978 in Avondale, MO.  Janice worked for 29 ½ years at North Kansas City Hospital as a Unit Secretary.  She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edger and Leona and husband, William.  Janice is survived by children: Kerri Buckley, Portland, OR, Jami Buckley, Kingsville, MO, and Stacy Buckley, Baldwin City, KS; siblings: Newton Wells, Carolyn Evans, Barbara Porter, Joann Nelson, Dennis Wells, Bruce Wells and Barry Wells; four grandchildren: Matthew Boinski, Kellie Beverly, Aleah Romer and Alex Romer and four great grandchildren: Kylee, Randi, Lindley and Matteo and former husband, James Buckley.

Obituary: Lloyd Lacer

Lloyd Lacer
August 21, 1924 - October 18, 2017

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Lloyd Lacer, age 93, of Baldwin City, Kansas died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Wellsville Manor Care Center in Wellsville, Kansas. Lloyd was born in Bucklin, Missouri on August 21, 1924, to Grover and Marie Lacer. He married Rowena (Mauk) Poindexter on June 5, 1985, and she survives him.

Lloyd Lacer

Lloyd served 4 years in the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific theater
returning to a long and varied working life which included employment in the petroleum industry in oil production facilities in Libya and the Middle East. In 1985 Lloyd retired after a lengthy employment at the Hercules Ammunition Plant in DeSoto, Kansas and used his “retirement” years raising cattle, helping neighbors with farming chores and sharing life with his wife, Rowena. Lloyd enjoyed gathering with family and friends in the Baldwin community at the local feed store or pubs telling entertaining “true” stories and sharing bets on the latest sporting events. He considered
everyone a friend and if for some reason a wire got crossed, he usually figured out a way to set it straight.
Rowena would like to communicate her gratefulness for all the friends and relatives who attended Lloyd’s last birthday celebration in August and how much Lloyd appreciated that time.
A private gathering of family and close friends is planned at the Lacer home in Baldwin October 19-21.
A public memorial service is scheduled for October 28, 2017, at 1:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Baldwin City, Kansas. Opportunity after the service has been made for guests to share memories and condolences.

Obituary: Robert “Bob” L. Morse

Robert “Bob” L. Morse, 72, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, at St. Francis Health Center, Topeka, KS. He was born December 20, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Robert C. Morse and Bernice (Peterson) Morse, both deceased.

Robert “Bob” L. Morse

Bob served honorably as a Captain in the United States Army from 1968-1974. He served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. His military awards and decorations include The Soldier’s Medal; Bronze Star with ”V” device and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Medal; Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with 3 campaign stars; and Combat Infantry Badge.
Bob graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1973 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and in 1975 with a Juris Doctorate from the School of Law. He received a Masters of Law in Trial Advocacy from the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 1976. Bob became a criminal defense attorney, Olathe Municipal Judge, and a professor. He loved teaching at Johnson County Community College, Brown Mackie College and Kaplan University totaling over 25 years.
Bob’s most cherished titles were husband, father, and teacher. Bob was united in marriage to Bonnie Lauxen on July 10, 1971, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter, Michelle Morse of Mission, KS and his son, Ryan Morse, and wife, Christine, of Medina, Texas and many beloved students.
A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2017 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 Ninth St., Baldwin City, KS. Prior to the service, the family will greet friends for a visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org or Unleashed Pet Rescue & Adoption, www.unleashedrescue.com c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Townsend

Charles “Charlie” Townsend

Charles “Charlie” Townsend, longtime resident of Baldwin City, KS, passed away October 2, 2017 in Winter Haven, FL.  There will be services on October 7 at 10:00 AM at Auburndale Memorial Park, Auburndale, FL.

Charlie loved to farm and fly his small airplane, and enjoyed taking friends and family flying.  On his wheat and cattle farm west of Baldwin, he replaced pasture with a runway for his Cessna 172, which meant a roller coaster take-off  for his passengers.  Charlie was a member and volunteer with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and took many a child on their first flight through the EAA Young Eagles program.  After retirement he moved to Edgewood, NM where he built a RV 8 plane.

Charlie was a bit of a prankster.  A relative told the story of taking his two young children on a flight with Uncle Charles.  Not long after take-off from the Kansas farm, the relative noticed that the fuel tank was sitting close to empty.  He assumed that they would head straight for a real airport to refuel.  The relative started to panic as the fuel tank was getting closer and closer to empty with no airport in sight and his two small children in the back seat.  Just about that time Uncle Charles asked, “Do you think I should switch over to the other tank?”

He was also a gentle, kind and patient man.  Most of the time Charlie was quiet and did not speak much.  However, a Baldwin neighbor of his fondly recalls him saying, “A little more time and a few kind words.”

In the early 1950’s, Charlie was in the army and stationed in California.  During deployment overseas, he was one of the few men that could climb a light pole.  He was trained as a lineman to help build the powerlines in Korea and Japan.

Upon return to Kansas, Charlie worked in Lawrence for Kansas Power and Light for 37 years.  He was one of the crew to go out during the middle of the night and fix the power lines, regardless of the weather.  He was also a skilled craftsman.  When his daughter left for college, she told her friends in New York City, “My father can fix anything.”

In his later years, Charlie moved to Winter Haven, Florida with his wife Lovilla.  When asked how long they had been married he would respond, “Too long.”  They were married 64 years.

He always loved his females, starting with his wife and daughter, a special dog named Allie and the many cows he took care of on his Kansas farm.  He had an interest in science as did his sister and daughter who both studied science in graduate school.  In his pride, he often wore a University of Washington sweatshirt given to him by his daughter, which is where she got her Ph.D.  Just a few weeks ago, he sat holding hands with her son, his youngest grandchild, while regaling him with anecdotes of the best pocket knife for cutting the eye teeth out of hogs.

Charlie was vital and active to the end and kept an interest in politics.  He wanted Dolly Parton to be the first female president.  He worked in the garden and was always fixing something.  His youngest grandson noticed that Charlie still had a death grip handshake at 89.  Charlie replied, “I have cut a lot of wire.”  He befriended many a waitress in Florida and loved to eat ice cream and pie, especially if it was homemade.

He is survived by his wife, Lovilla of Winter Haven, FL, his children, Karl (Julie) of Dassel, MN, Jim (Betsy) of Muscatine, IA, Patricia (Christopher) of Seattle, WA, and  grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca, Andrew, and Dawson.  Charles has two surviving siblings, Shirley Wrinkle, Paducah, KY and Wayne Townsend, Sandpoint, ID and one deceased sibling, Noel Townsend, Federal Way, WA.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Bethany Center of the Good Shepherd Hospice.

Services 10:00 AM October 7, 2017

Auburndale Memorial Park

1889 W Derby Ave

Auburndale, FL

Obituary: ELMER SAMUEL "SAM" FISH

Elmer Samuel “Sam” Fish died in his home on August 31, in Vinland, KS. He was 86 years old.
Sam is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sarah Lea, of the home. Children Ted (Julie) Fish of Fayetteville, AR; Roni (Bill) Visalli of Baldwin, KS; Tim (Cynthia) Fish of Wichita, KS; Lisa (Shawn) Smith of Vinland, KS; Julie (Jeff) Porter of Little River, KS; Jason (Traci) Fish of McPherson, KS; 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren with one on the way. Siblings Melvin Fish of Bucoda, WA; and Louise Kelley of Davis City, IA. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Terri Fish, his parents Sherman and Bonnie, brother Keith Fish, sisters Kathleen McClellan and Lavaughn Waller.

Elmer Samuel “Sam” Fish

Sam was born May 30, 1931, in Hatfield, MO to Sherman Leland Fish and Bonnie Avis (Snipes) Fish. Sam graduated from Hatfield High School in 1951 and was married to the love of his life Sarah Lea Mathis on June 17, 1951. Sam joined the National Guard while in high school and served until 1952 when he suffered a knee injury. He was then drafted into the United States Army in 1953. He received training at Camp Carson, CO and Ft. Sill, OK, then was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX and Ft. Polk, LA. After his discharge from the Army in 1956, Sam moved the family back to Missouri to farm. In 1961 the family moved to Liberty, MO where Sam began work in the elevator industry. Sam retired from the International Union of Elevator Constructors in 1993 after more than 30 years of service. Despite a long and successful career as an elevator mechanic, Sam always considered himself to be a farmer at heart. In retirement, he enjoyed more than two decades of raising beef cattle and growing his own hay. It was the life he always wanted but could never afford while raising his family.
Sam’s hobbies involved growing and building. He cultivated large gardens to supply the family with an abundance of fresh vegetables all summer long with plenty left over for canning. He grew a wide variety of plants but especially loved homegrown sweet corn and tomatoes. He took pride in keeping his yard neat and trimmed and always had several flower beds full of colorful blooms. Sam was often found in his shop building or modifying some tool or implement for use on the farm. He also enjoyed making wind chimes and other gifts for family and friends. Sam also enjoyed watching sports on television. He was a big fan of Royals baseball, Chiefs football, and Jayhawk basketball.
Sam was a faithful Christian and served for many years as an elder in two congregations of the Lord’s church in Liberty, MO, and Eudora, KS. Sam will be remembered as a man of integrity who put the Lord and his family above all else.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 4, 2017, at Eudora Church of Christ, Eudora, KS. Burial at Vinland Cemetery, Vinland, KS, will follow services. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2017, at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City, KS.  Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses sent c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.  Condolences to the family may be sent through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: BUDDY "BUD" CHARLES JARDON

Buddy “Bud” Charles Jardon, 85, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Baldwin City, KS.

Buddy “Bud” Charles Jardon

He was born March 9, 1932, in Baldwin City, the son of Charles and Eva (Ehart) Jardon.  He was a lifelong Baldwin City resident, attended Prairie City Schoolhouse and graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of 1949.
Bud proudly served the United States of America aboard the U.S.S. Norton Sound while enlisted in the United States Navy from 1949 – 1953. He was a member of Baldwin City American Legion Post #228.
After serving his country, he returned to Kansas. In 1954 Bud went to work for Farmland Industries, retiring after 40 years.
Bud and Shirley (Miracle) were married on October 14th, 1955 & have been happily married for sixty-one years.
In 1961, they returned to the family farm where Bud and Shirley raised four sons. They harvested several crops and raised cattle and hogs.
Bud enjoyed spending time with family and truly cherished his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Billy Jardon and Betty Langrell. Bud is survived by his wife Shirley and four sons, Johnnie Jardon, Baldwin City, Gary Jardon and wife, Danna, Overland Park, KS, Galen Jardon and wife, Marta, Baldwin City, and Bruce Jardon and wife, Kimberlee, Overland Park; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Ford, Blue Springs, Mo.
 Visitation for the family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service, with Military Honors at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Ives Chapel United Methodist Church, 1018 Miami St., Baldwin City, KS.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ives Chapel United Methodist Church and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.  Condolences to the family may be sent through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: Ryan Timothy Hodges

Ryan Timothy Hodges, 26, of Baldwin City, KS passed way Saturday, August 12, 2017.  He was born August 1, 1991, in Chicago, Ill, the son of Tim Hodges and Lisa (Spannuth) Hodges.

Ryan grew up in the Chicago area specifically in Portage, Indiana for most of his school years. In 2010 Ryan moved with his family to Baldwin City where he graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of 2010.

Ryan attended Baker University after graduation for two years. After taking time off, he currently re-entered the academic world and was pursuing an Elementary Education Degree at Baker University. While at Baker he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He truly enjoyed his time in the fraternity, and his brothers had formed very close friendships with Ryan. He was also very active in choir, band, theater and the improv group, Loud Noises.

Ryan played bass for the Coal Creek Band. When the band played Credence Clearwater Revival, Ryan was able to show off his vocal skills as well as his bass skills. He could sing a pretty good John Fogerty. Ryan had a passion for music and was also a rabid Beatles fan.

Ryan worked for Helpers, Inc. in Lawrence. This job allowed Ryan to really thrive at what he did best, help others. His soft heart and kind soul was a perfect match for this work. He was also a para-professional at Southwest Middle School in Lawrence. This job showed him how important a role teachers play in the lives of young children and he was excited to join the teaching profession and make a difference in young lives.

Ryan was the family historian. He seemed to remember every detail about every event. He was one of the funniest people his family and friends knew and yet his soft heart never let his incredible sense of humor hurt anyone. He would never hurt anyone’s feelings in fact he often was there to help someone out of their discouraging moments. Ryan knew how to build people back up.

Ryan was also a foodie. He loved going out to eat, especially for sushi. And if the sushi, Mexican food or chili wasn’t spicy enough, he brought his own hot sauce.

Ryan is survived by his loving parents, Tim and Lisa Hodges, Baldwin City; his sister Meredith Hodges, Baldwin City; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Wendell and Eva Hodges and Warren and Billie Spannuth.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 18 at the First United Methodist Church, Baldwin City. The family will greet friends for a visitation Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ryan Timothy Hodges Memorial Fund c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com

Obituary: Mary Jane “M.J.” Boyle Mingus

Mary Jane “M.J.” Boyle Mingus, 81, of Baldwin City passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. M.J. was born October 8, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Edward Bernard Boyle and Mary Stewart Jennings (Woodard) Boyle. She grew up in Warren, Ohio as well as Sanford, FL where she graduated from Seminole High School.

Mary Jane “M.J.” Boyle Mingus

She attended Brenau University in Gainesville, GA for her undergraduate degree and then worked at the Dallas Theatre Center where she earned her Master’s degree from Baylor University, later she earned her  Ph.D. in Theatre from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH. That education and passion would lead to her career as a Theatre professor and costumer at Tarleton State University for over 30 years, retiring in 1997.   In 2008, M.J. moved to Baldwin City, KS to be closer to family and shared that experience and love for theatre with the Baldwin City Community Theatre, impacting the lives of many, young and old alike.
Mary Jane was named Professor Emeritus at Tarleton State University. She was a lifetime member of Alpha Gamma Delta and was the chapter’s founder at Tarleton State University. She was a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology; the Texas Educational Theatre Association, Inc., and the Purple Poo.  She was also a member of the Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City, KS.
Mary Jane was united in marriage to George Edward Mingus in July of 1967 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Warren, Ohio. They shared over 44 years of marriage until his passing on May 10, 2011.
She is also preceded in death by her mother and father, and a daughter, Amanda Michael Mingus.
Survivors include her daughter, Samantha Cheek and husband, Doug, of Baldwin City, KS; two grandchildren, Drew Cheek of Lawrence, KS and Sydney Cheek of Baldwin City, KS; a sister, Dr. Kathleen Boyle Bond of Parkville, Missouri; four nieces; and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday August 12, 2017 at Baldwin First United Methodist Church, 704 8th St, Baldwin City, KS.  A Celebration of Life service will follow at the Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High St., Baldwin City, KS. A second Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX.  Memorial contributions may be made to either the Lumberyard Arts Center, Baldwin City, KS or the Mary Jane Mingus Scholarship Fund at Tarleton State University and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: Opal Marie Cromer

Opal Marie Cromer

Opal Marie Cromer, 77, of Baldwin City passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Baldwin City.
She was born March 1, 1940 in Allen County Kansas the daughter of Roy Fultz and Ila (Broughton) Fultz. Opal was raised in Quenemo, KS and attended Quenemo rural schools and graduated from Quenemo High School in 1958.   After growing up in Quenemo, Opal moved to Topeka, and later to Edgerton and to Baldwin City in 1972.
She was employed at Baker University in the Maintenance Department for 32 years, retiring in 2004
Opal was a Brownie leader for the young girls when living in Edgerton, KS. She also coached girls youth T-ball and softball in Baldwin when the family maintained the city ball fields. She was always very supportive of all her children’s athletics and school events. Opal took a great deal of pride in her plants, flowers and yard work. Most of all Opal loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Her family was her greatest treasure and love.
She was an active member of Ives Chapel United Methodist Church and Lighthouse Baptist Church, both of Baldwin. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years at Ives Chapel and was always very active in both churches. She would find some quiet time in which she enjoyed reading spiritual literature and the bible. Her family will remember two important things about their beloved Opal. She loved ice cream and she was gifted with unconditional love.
Opal was united in marriage to Herb Cromer on May 25, 1961 in Eldorado, KS. They shared over 40 years of marriage until Herb’s death on March 4, 2002.
Opal is preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Herb Cromer and two sisters, Mary Goodon and Lavon Nabors.
Survivors include one daughter, Diane Greenway of Anderson, SC; two sons, Wesley Cromer of Olathe, KS and Stanley Cromer of Baldwin City, KS; one sister, Ginger Murphy of Clearwater, KS; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren that all brought great joy to Opal. Opal is also survived by her extended family members, Diane Jones and Kim Baldwin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday July 29, 2017 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Baldwin City.  Interment will follow at Oakwood, Baldwin City, KS.  The Cromer family will receive friends from 9:30a.m.to 11:00a.m., Saturday, prior to the service at the church.   In lieu of flowers Opal requested memorial contributions be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: Robert Lysle Case

Robert Lysle (Bob) Case, age 64, of Lawrence, KS passed away June 9, 2017, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was born February 9, 1953, in Lawrence, the son of Albert Franklin (Frank) and Phyllis (Goodrich) Case.

Born and raised in Lawrence, Bob was a Lawrence resident for much of his life, living also in Baldwin City from 1994 to 2007. He graduated from Lawrence High School with the class of 1971. Following high school, he attended Kansas University before completing his education in computer science and programming at North Central Kansas Technical Institute in Beloit, KS. He was employed with many companies as an Information Specialist throughout his lifetime, most recently with Topeka Transit Authority from 2012 – 2017.

Robert Lysle (Bob) Case

Bob married Mary Kinkaid in May of 1982. To this union, three children were born, Kyle, Mark, and Katie. They were divorced in 1991.

Set up by mutual and lifelong friends, Bob was united in marriage to Susan Plank on July 23, 1994 at the United Methodist Church in Baldwin City, KS. A perfect match, they shared nearly twenty-three years of marriage.

Bob was a lifelong KU Jayhawk fan, always ready with an “Ah, C’mon!” for a bad call. He was also an ardent sportsman, enjoying softball and golf with his friends and his sons. Bob was a long-time member and manager of the Who’s on First softball team, playing for more than 30 years, and became a well-respected umpire once his playing career ended. Bob was an avid golfer and a joy to play with. Although Bob loved golf more than golf loved him, he passed his passion for playing on to many.

Bob was a coach to many throughout his lifetime, always stressing the importance of sportsmanship and having fun, but took special pride in teaching his children and his grandchildren. When he was not coaching, he could always be found on the sideline or near the front of the stands for his children and grandchildren’s games, ready with words of encouragement. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, and caring Papa.

Bob could often be found deep in a novel, usually finishing a book or two each week.

He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Lawrence Masonic Lodge #6, elected as Worshipful Master, the most senior officer position of a Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Lawrence Umpires Association, and in his youth he was a member of the Douglas County Trail Riders and frequently showed horses.

Bob is survived by his wife Susan of the home; mother, Phyllis Case of Paola, KS; sons, Kyle Case and his wife, Kelly, of Eudora, KS, Mark Case and his wife, Kathryn, of Kansas City, KS, daughter, Katie McAleese and her husband, Nathan, of Lawrence, KS; siblings, Candice Teagarden of LaCygne, KS and Mike Case of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, Hailin McAleese, Justice McAleese, Landon McAleese, Casen McAleese, Tyler Case and Alexandria Case; step-brother, Lewis Case, Osawatomie, KS; and step-sisters, Leila Murphy, Centennial, CO and Lorna Garrison, Atchison, KS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Case.

Mr. Case’s family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home in Baldwin City, KS. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at The First United Methodist Church in Baldwin City. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Baldwin City.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Department or Lawrence Masonic Lodge #6, c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

Obituary: Shirley Dahlene Van Gaasbeek-Miller

 Shirley Dahlene Van Gaasbeek Miller passed away peacefully June 9^th, 2017.  She was born to Hazel Watts Weber Dahlene and August Denton Dahlene on September 28, 1934, in Lawrence, Kansas where she grew up and graduated from Lawrence High School.  It was in Lawrence where she met Arlen LaRue Van Gaasbeek and they were married Sept. 1, 1952 until his death in 1981.  Arlen was a Plumbing Estimator by trade but Home Builder by hobby.  Shirley enjoyed helping Arlen with building homes and became a very successful real estate agent with Hardin Stockton Real Estate. On September 26, 1981 Shirley married Dr. Robert G. Miller and moved to Baldwin, KS where Bob was a Professor at Baker University.  In 2011 Shirley and Bob moved to the Santa Marta Retirement community in Olathe, Kansas where they became very active members in many local clubs and truly enjoyed retirement.  Bob preceded Shirley in death in April, 2016.  Due to Osteoporosis Shirley had been cared for in a skilled nursing unit at Santa Marta for the last five years.  Even with her ailment Shirley remained upbeat and always smiling. 
   Shirley is survived by children, Melanie Van Gaasbeek Mc Reynolds, Diane Van Gaasbeek Lambie and husband Jim, Judy Miller Best and husband Chris and Beth Miller Neuman, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

   Family will be having a small graveside service but memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, www.nof.org/donate, Kidney Cancer Assoc., www.kidneycancer.org or Baker University, www.baker.edu.

Obituary: Betty Lou Dobbs

Memorial services for Betty Lou Dobbs will be at 2 pm Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Angela Lowe officiating.

Betty Lou Dobbs, 85, passed away on May 22, 2017 at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty Lou Dobbs

She was born Betty Lou Warner on July 10, 1931 in El Dorado, Kansas. She moved with her parents, Albert and Gladys Warner to Wichita, KS and attended East High School in Wichita. She worked as a Dental Assistant for many years and was also a homemaker and raised three children.

She met the love of her life, Larry Joe Dobbs Sr, and was married to him on January 22, 1950, at the home of her parents in Wichita. They were happily married for 62 years until his death on December 10, 2012.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert Warner and William Warner.

She is survived by her son, Larry Joe Dobbs, Jr (Ruth) of Chocowinity, NC and two daughters, Deborah Miller (Gary) of Sunrise Beach, MO and Angie Black (Kevin) of Baldwin City, KS. She also had 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. God speed, Betty Lou.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to KU Cancer Center at: kucancercenter.org/give

Obituary: Stephen and Alison Bauer

Mass of Christian Burial for Stephen Lee Bauer, 75, and Mary Alison (Daugherty) Bauer, 56, of Baldwin City, Kansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be held at a later date at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.  Steve and Alison passed away in a car accident on Friday, May 19, 2017 in Anderson County, Kansas.

Steve was born December 7, 1941 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Cyril Oliver and Virginia Mae (Cornwall) Bauer and Alison was born November 4, 1960 in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Joseph Peter and Catherine Anne (Evans) Daugherty. Steve became an Eagle Scout and went on to receive his B.A. from Iowa State University in 1967.  Alison received her B.A. from the University of Kansas in 1984.

Steve married Patricia Ann Seratt October 4, 1963 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.  She preceded him in death October 10, 1995. Alison was previously married to Michael Gerstner in 1983. Steve and Alison were married July 15, 1998 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Stephen and Alison Bauer

Survivors include Alison’s parents, Joseph and Catherine, Marietta, Georgia; Steve and Alison’s children Shawn Bauer (spouse Vickie) of Phoenix, Arizona; Tim Bauer (spouse Rachel) of Washougal, Washington; Stephanie (Bauer) Brennan (spouse David) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Brian Gerstner (spouse Christine) of Lenexa, Kansas; Catherine Gerstner and Shannon Gerstner, both of Lawrence, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Matthew Bauer (spouse Raeann), Emma Bauer, Patricia Brennan, Henry Brennan, Chase Bauer, Stephen Brennan, Chloe Bauer, Ryan Brennan, Jacob Bauer, Oliver Brennan and Ava Bauer; Steve’s siblings, Michael Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Susan Thorup, Mary Dandurand; and Alison’s siblings, Joseph Daugherty, Jr, Coleen Hosack, Susan Bragg, Jean Leapley, and Michael Daugherty; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Laurie Todd.

Steve and Alison were beloved members of the Baldwin City and Lawrence communities. They operated Bauer Inspection and Consulting Services for over twenty years. Steve’s civic contributions include serving as a Baldwin City Councilman since 2015; the Baldwin City Planning Commission; President of James L. Collins Catholic School Board in Corsicana, Texas and City Councilman in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Alison was on the Baldwin City School Board for ten years serving as President for four. Alison actively supporting numerous causes dear to her heart, most recently Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense.

Steve and Alison were avid Jayhawk fans. They were both active volunteers supporting the Baldwin City Habitat for Humanity Project. Steve’s passions included fishing, woodworking, classic cars, and his family. Alison loved to read, travel abroad, host friends and family, and was a devoted wife and mother. They often opened up their home to celebrate any occasion. Steve and Alison had a generosity of spirit that will forever touch all who knew them.

A Rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28^th with a visitation to follow until 5 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in their names to Habitat for Humanity and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13^th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044

Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.