Muriel "Bea" Abegg
Services 11 AM, Mon @ McLouth Baptist Church. Visitation 9:30 -11 AM, Mon @ Church. In state 12 -4 PM, Sun at F.H. http://www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Margie Ruth Boyer
Margie Ruth Boyer, 89, Tonganoxie, KS. Funeral service 11 am Saturday Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. Visitation1 hour before the service.
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Jeanne Louise Calkins
Celebration of Life for Jeanne Louise Calkins, 59, Kansas City, Missouri will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 13,2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas. She died February 8, 2015 at her home in Brookside.
Jeanne's childhood was spent in the Chicago suburbs and in rural Illinois where she first developed her love for animals, especially cats. in 1966, her family moved to Olathe, Kansas. he graduated from Olathe High School in 1974. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Kansas in 1978. She was married for fifteen years, her and her husband enjoyed a wonderful dog, purchased a home and Jeanne nurtured her love for gardening.
Jeanne loved long-legged, long-necked birds; she said she could identify with them since she was tall with a graceful neck. She loved to cook and never traveled anywhere without a fresh peppercorn grinder, candles, and wine, since she would often try to stay in boutique hotels or cottages. Her favorite travel destinations was the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. She enjoyed good food, eclectic restaurants, and the lifestyle offered by living in the Brookside area of Kansas City. Her cats, Fiona, Bogey, Miles, Helmsley and Cato, adored her and brought her joy, fun and companionship. On a fine summer day, you would find Jeanne on her balcony, cats in lap, sipping a glass of wine, reading her favorite book or writing in her journal. Creative writing, reading and the fine arts were some of her favorite hobbies. She was passionate about music-jazz, classical, R&B and big bands. She was ardently attached to Art Deco and she loved a good bargain. She was a progressive liberal. She was a strong advocate who promoted social equality and joined in many causes throughout her life.
A loyal, dedicated, involved, loving; daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. "Lucky You" to be loved by Jeanne!
Her career took her from Ice Cream truck driver to bartender to event coordinator at Kemper Arena(highlighted by coordinating the 1998 final four NCAA tournament). Jeanne also managed the contract aviation activities and served as a liaison with the law department and city council. She was a real estate negotiator and manager at Sprint.
Jeanne's Community involvement included Good Shepherd Hospice, National Breast Council Coalition, Board of Directors of Touched by Cancer Foundation, United Way Department Way department coordinator and member of International Right-of-Way Association.
She waged a courageous nine year battle with inflammatory breast cancer. BRAVE with surgeries, chemo, and radiation, she persevered with a healthy mind soul and spirit.
A life ending way too short. We will miss her with every breath. But a life of an incredible woman that will always bring a smile. We know she is now doing great things in God's heaven. She is back to that beautiful free spirit powerful, hippie girl of the seventies, helping those gals to get it right!
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Barbara and Bob Rieke of Olathe, Kansas; father and stepmother Bill and Patty Calkins of Springfield, MO; brother, Steve Calkins of Lawrence, KS; brother and wife, Lee and Jean Calkins of Wamego, KS and former sister-in-law Sheila Calkins of Magnolia, TX; brother Jim Calkins of Bloomington, IL; sister Cyndi Omiagbo of Des Moines, IA; Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; a goddaughter Teanna Totten of Lawrence, KS; Her two dearest friends Cathy Gilbert of Sacramento, CA and Joda Totten of Lawrence, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri, American Civil Liberties Union and Wayside Waifs of Kansas City, MO and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.warrencelwain.com.
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LaRane Grover Cobb
No public services are planned for LaRane Grover Cobb, 94, Lawrence, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Pioneer Ridge. Full obit at rumsey-yost.com.
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Thomas Henry Cunningham
THOMAS HENRY CUNNINGHAM
Thomas Henry Cunningham, Baldwin City, KS died suddenly at his home of complications from an automobile accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday February 13, 2015 at Visitation Catholic Church. 5141 Main, Kansas City, MO. Burial will be in Forest Hill/Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd, KCMO, where the rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m.
Thomas was born August 12, 1950 in Council Bluffs, IA. Thomas was the son of John R. (Jack) and Norma (Olsen) Cunningham. Thomas is survived by his wife of Jacqueline (Guignon) Cunningham of the home; daughter Marley S. Cunningham and two granddaughters, Khloe Polian and Reece Polian; sister, Aimee(Cunningham) Batten and Frank Batten, Jr. of Norfolk, VA; two brothers, Barry Cunningham and Christopher Cunningham, both of Tucson, AZ; two nieces and two nephews. Fond memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com.
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Helen Lindel
Helen Ruth Lindel, 99, Lawrence, KS, died Friday February 6, 2015. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday February 12, 2015 at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie.
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Charles "Jamie" Jameson Schwartz
Charles Jameson "Jamie" Schwartz was born on October 2,1942, in Salina, Kansas, the oldest son of Mary Ann (Jameson) and Albert John Schwartz. Jamie died peacefully at his home in Lawrence, Kansas surrounded by family on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne; son John and wife Anne of Fairway, Kansas; and son Matt of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by brother John of Portland, Oregon; sister Peggy Wallert of Baldwin, Kansas; brother A.J. of Wichita; brother Norb of Salina; sister Mary Boman of Bonner Springs; and sister Ethel Brightwell of Overland Park. He was preceded in death by brother, Fred in 1970.
Jamie was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kansas, and attended the University of Notre Dame on a National Merit Scholarship. He served in both the US Army and Navy and graduated from Marymount College, Salina, Kansas in 1969.
Jamie married Dianne Zoglo of Denver, Colorado, in 1970. He worked at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas, before attending Kent State University for graduate studies. He directed the Citizenship Center at Rock Springs Ranch in Geary County for the Kansas 4H Foundation. He was elected to the Kansas Legislature representing Junction City and Geary County Kansas. The family moved to Topeka where he worked in the office of Governor John Carlin as a Legislative Liaison. Jamie was appointed by the Governor to his Cabinet serving as Secretary of Economic Development. After leaving state government Jamie worked for the Kansas Savings and Loan Association and later ran a successful consulting business. Upon retirement he and Dianne moved from Topeka to Lawrence where Jamie continued working, volunteering as the Treasurer of the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty, volunteering as an election poll worker, and serving as the bookkeeper of his homeowners association. During this time he continued his lifelong business as a nationally known stamp and coin dealer.
Jamie loved his family, especially the large number of cousins who would frequently gather at the family home in Salina. He had a way of easily making friends - classmates, neighbors, co-workers - and he treasured his connections to all of them. Jamie loved to read, to sing, to learn, and to laugh. Ultimately Jamie will be remembered as a loving husband, a kind and inspirational father, a cherished cousin, a dedicated uncle, and a deeply-loved friend to so many people.
A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Salina.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider a donation to one of the following organizations that Jamie cared deeply about: The Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty, The Center For Action and Contemplation, KANU Public Radio or The Lawrence Public Library and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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John Allen Shoemaker
John Allen Shoemaker, 64, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away February 5, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service 10 am Tuesday February 10, 2015 at Cornerstone Family Worship, Tonganoxie. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Monday evening at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
John was born January 1, 1951 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Harlan (Bud) and Agnes (Theno) Shoemaker. He was united in marriage September 3, 1981 in Tonganoxie, KS, to Jan Stephenson, she survives of the home. He was previously married to Cheryl Travis, they divorced. John was past president of the Kansas Auctioneers Association and in 2003 was inducted into the Kansas Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. John and his brothers established the Kansas Auctioneers Association Scholarship Fund in 1997 in honor of their parents Harlan (Bud) and Agnes Shoemaker. Over $40,000 has been given in scholarships since its creation. He volunteered for Leavenworth County 4-H auctions, Ducks Unlimited Auctions, NRA Fundraising Auctions and other charity auctions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. Spending time with his 5 grandkids and vacationing in Colorado.
Other survivors include; two sons, Jeff (Dana) Shoemaker, Eudora, Kelly (Lynn) Shoemaker, Linwood; one daughter, Lori (Bryan) Winfrey, Eudora; two brothers, Steve Shoemaker, Lawrence, and Leo Shoemaker, Tonganoxie.
The family suggests memorials to Kansas Auctioneers Association Scholarship Fund C/O Cindy Ferguson 11345 W. Carr Ct. Wichita, KS 67209, or Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Center, Or another charity of your choice .
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Paul Kenneth Showalter
Paul Kenneth Showalter passed away on February 10, 2015 at North Pointe Skilled Nursing Care, Paola, Kansas. He was born June 26, 1933, the son of Lee Roy Showalter and Minnie (Hammel) Showalter and raised in Carroll County, Missouri, graduating in 1951 from Stet High School. He participated in sports and musical activities in high school. After graduation he went to Kansas City to work but returned to help his Mother on the farm following the sudden death of his father. He attended Missouri Valley College in Marshall before joining the Navy on March 22, 1953. After boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois he attended electronic school in Memphis, Tennessee. He was later stationed in China Lake, California before a tour in the Philippines and North Island, San Diego. Upon discharge he attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. He worked in Norborne, MO and later at Ford Motor Company in Claycomo. He reenlisted in the Navy in 1961. He was stationed at Olathe Naval Base in Kansas where he recruited and trained Naval Reservists. He served during the Korea and Viet Nam campaigns, retiring in 1978 with the rank of Senior Chief. He was stationed in Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia. He flew many training missions, making several trips to deliver supplies to troops in Viet Nam. Although he proudly spent over 23 years in the Navy and flew a great many miles, his sea duty consisted of only 10 days aboard the John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier.
After his Navy retirement, he worked for the U. S. Post Office in Lawrence, Kansas, retiring in 2000. He then spent time attending KU basketball games in Lawrence and made a great number of road trips. He organized trips for KU games and tournaments. He enjoyed the games but even more the companionship of other fans and players they met along the way.
He married Peggy Joyce Monroe on May 23, 1954 and they celebrated over 60 years of married life. They were the proud parents of three children, Paula, David and Deirdre. He was a great family man, always eager to help family and friends. He had many talents and whether it was cars, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, gardening or homework, he was always willing to help. He enjoyed working with his children's Scout troops and was active in church activities in the various places he lived.
He suffered a severe heart attack in 2010, necessitating a more sedate life. He moved to Paola in 2011 to be nearer to children and his doctors.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Roy Julian and wife, Alice, Emerson and wife Aileen. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of their home; daughter and husband, Paula Kay and Stephen Gish of Tonganoxie; son David Showalter; and daughter and husband, Deirdre (DeeDee) and Stephen Mars of Paola, his seven beloved grandsons, Morgan Showalter and wife Alyson of Olathe; Michael Showalter of Springfield, Missouri; Cooper Gish and Carter Gish of Tonganoxie, Kansas; Garrett Paul Mars, Skyler Kenneth Mars, and Quintin David Mars and his one and only granddaughter, Camille Alexandra Mars of Paola. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Marion Gentry and Dan Monroe and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers we ask that Memorial contributions be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.
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Alwilna (Willie) Burris Stoltenberg
Willie died peacefully February 10 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services pending.
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