Paul William Ellis
Paul William Ellis, age 65, of Baldwin City, KS passed away March 9, 2015. He was born December 1, 1949 in Nevada, Missouri, the son of James Thomas Ellis and Lucille Irene (Newell) Ellis.
Paul moved to Baldwin City, KS as an infant. He graduated from Baldwin City High School with the class of 1967. For 25 years, he worked for the K-Mart Distribution Center in Lawrence, KS in the security department. He also worked as a butcher at Baldwin IGA for several years.
Paul was a charter member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Baldwin City. He was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America for several years, a member of the Baldwin City Jaycees, and a volunteer firefighter.
Paul enjoyed many hobbies. He loved gardening, both flowers and vegetables. He was a collector of coins, marbles and pocket knives. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking. He liked caring for his calves, pigs, chickens, dogs and cats. He was a reader and loved watching western movies. Each year you could find him attending the Vinland Fair as well as the Maple Leaf Festival, of which he never missed one.
Paul was united in marriage to Terri Elaine Kepple on July 25, 1969 at the Vinland Church of Christ. He was a loving husband and provider. She survives of the home.
Paul is also survived by three sons, Shawn Ellis and wife, Jo, Baldwin City, Ryan Ellis, Kansas City, MO, and Jason Ellis and wife, Rebecca, Baldwin City; three granddaughters, MacKenzie Ellis, Paige Ellis and Isla Ellis, all of Baldwin City; a sister, Laura Barron, Sumpter, South Carolina; a brother, James "Jim" Ellis, Alexandria, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Cecil Ellis.
Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Baldwin City. Family will greet friends after the service at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Douglas County Hospice, c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family through http://www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Julia Monique Gillespie
Julia Monique Gillespie, 45, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away March 14, 2015 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Julia was born in Fort Ord, CA on November 28, 1969, the daughter of Lewis Bourgeois and Marilyn Ruth (Burkhart) Bourgeois. She grew up in North San Diego County, California. She moved to Baldwin City, KS in 1992 and recently to her current rural home of Ottawa.
Julia worked as a student para professional at Baldwin Intermediate Center at for five years, Mediacom for three years and was a homemaker for her family.
She was a member of the Worden United Methodist Church, a Douglas County Relay for Life volunteer, a member of Women of Faith and was very active in her church.
She was united in marriage with David (Hank) Gillespie on February 2, 2002 in Quinter, Kansas. He survives of the home.
Julia is also survived by her parents, Lewis and Marilyn Ruth Bourgeois; two sons, Cole Anthony Ingram of Lawrence and Joshua Paul Ingram of Lawrence, a daughter Joslyn Ruth Monique Ingram of Ottawa; two brothers, Jason Andrew Bourgeois of Burleson, TX and Jonathan Michael Bourgeois of Kansas City, KS; one sister, Sarah Ruth Jones of Lawrence, KS and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hannah Faith Allen, father-in-law Wallace Piper and Grandfather John Francis Burkhart.
The family will meet with friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Worden United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Worden Methodist Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to be given to the Julia Gillespie Memorial Fund c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through http://www.lamb-roberts.com
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Roy Richard Hargett
Roy Richard Hargett, age 65, of Baldwin City, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Richard proclaimed his faith in the Lord and was baptized in 2014.
Richard was born January 14, 1950 in Windsor, Missouri to James Franklin Hargett and Olive Lorene (Miller) Hargett. He moved to Baldwin City in 1958. Richard was a dairy farmer most of his life and in his later years he enjoyed running his own lawn mowing service.
Richard had a big heart along with a witty personality. He loved inviting people over for his cook-outs, telling jokes and going on family vacations, including Branson, MO. He also loved staying at local hotels, going to the zoo and going to the Plaza for a carriage ride. He was content to have picnics at the lake with his children. Some of his hobbies were being a sharp pool and poker player and watching WWE wrestling, westerns and The Waltons.
Richard is survived by his daughter Ashley Hargett and fiancé, Joe Cochran; his son Richard Hargett and wife, Madison; his former wife, Penny Hargett; his father- and mother-in-law, Truly and Viola Schlup; two brothers, Junior Hargett and wife, Hilda, and Dallas Hargett, both of Baldwin City; three sisters, Betty Porter and husband, Gene, Salsbury, MO, Bernice Howell, Westminster, Colorado, and Edith Murray and husband, Gary, Baldwin City; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hargett; many nieces and nephews; and Sparky, his best friend.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Kathleen Harris and Marjorie Winchell; and a brother, Kenneth Hargett.
Richard will be greatly missed by many.
Family will greet friends on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 Ninth St., Baldwin City, KS. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City. Burial will follow at Prairie City Cemetery, Baldwin City.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Prairie Paws Animal Shelter or New Life Assembly of God Church of Baldwin City, c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family through http://www.lamb-roberts.com.
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Dale Frederick Heiserman, Sr.
Mass of Christian Burial for Dale Frederick Heiserman Sr., 89, will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 20 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will have visitation from 9:00-10:00a.m at the church. Dale died March 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in a rural farmhouse in Marshall County, east of Marysville, KS, on September 10, 1925, the son of Frederick Daniel Heiserman and Thelma Agnes Graham Heiserman.
Dale graduated from Marysville High School in 1943 and served in the United States Army in the latter part of World War II, 1944-46. He later attended the Southwest Photo-Arts Institute in Dallas, TX and then opened the Heiserman's Photography Studio in Marysville, KS. In July of 1949, he moved to Kansas City, Missouri where Dale worked for the Kansas City Transit Company. In 1953, he moved back to Oketo, KS where he farmed for four years. On August 5, 1957 Dale joined the Kansas Highway Patrol where he remained until his retirement in February 1985. He then worked as a Court Security Officer for the U.S. Marshal Service in Topeka, KS for nine years. Dale belonged to the American Legion, Post No. 14, served as an instructor for several years at Cadet Law Enforcement Academies, and helped with Boys State on many occasions. He was also a member of the Kansas Trooper's Association, Kansas Sheriff's Association, Jayhawk Model Masters R.C. Club, and the Douglas County Amateur Ham Radio Club.
A man of many talents, Dale spent his days taking photographs at Club 36 (Marysville) during the Big Band era, communicating around the world on his ham radio equipment, restoring his 31 Ford Model-A, working in his garden, flying remote control airplanes, listening to music, taking wedding and portrait photography, tinkering with electronics, beekeeping, woodworking, and enjoying astronomy.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Charlotte M. Cudney Heiserman; two sons, Fred and wife Jane, Oskaloosa, KS, Gary and wife, Lynn, Lawrence, KS; two daughters, Linda and husband, Eric Schrock, Julie and husband, Kevin Allmon, all of Lawrence; grandchildren, Jenny Heiserman, Amber and Scott Rowland, Sommer and Cameron Taylor, Ben and Maegan Heiserman, Kristie Hazlett, Mike Schrock, Chris Allmon, and Alex Allmon; great-grandchildren Brayden, Adriana, Daisie, Cooper, Elijah, and Lukas; and brother LeRoy and wife Marilyn. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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Randall S. Kessell
Randy Kessell, 56, of Lenexa, KS passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home. Private services at a later date. Arr. Alden-Harrington Funeral Home
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Brian Ross Paxton
age 63, passed Feb 27, 2015. Survived by wife, Jean, brothers, Dennis and Steven, sister, Shawn Paxton, mother, Ethel Ferne Paxton. Preceded in death by his brother, Owen Paxton and father, George Durnford. Graduated Bonner Springs High '69. Memorial to be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Agricultural Hall of Fame (front door), Wyandotte Co Park. All who knew him are welcome, blue jean casual.
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Brian Ross Paxton
age 63, passed Feb 27, 2015. Survived by wife, Jean, brothers, Dennis and Steven, sister, Shawn Paxton, mother, Ethel Ferne Paxton. Preceded in death by his brother, Owen Paxton and father, George Durnford. Graduated Bonner Springs High '69. Memorial to be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Agricultural Hall of Fame (front door), Wyandotte Co Park. All who knew him are welcome, blue jean casual.
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Michael Gale Shinn
Passed away on 3/17/15. Husband to Joyce Shinn, & brother-in-law of Carolyn & Ron Lang. View full obituary at: http://www.efboyd.com
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Laura J. (Bergman) Todd
Survivors include her children Melissa Griffin & James. Her Lawrence sisters are Joanne, Mary Ellen Kriegh & Jeanette Walther. Obit: kc star legacy.com
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Dr. Virginia Lee Tucker
Dr. Virginia Lee (England) Tucker, 84, passed away March 16, 2015 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS. Her body was donated to the Willed Body Program at KU Medical Center. A joint memorial service for Virginia and husband Donald will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Aberdeen Village, 17500 W 119th St, Olathe, KS. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cherokee Children's home, Cherokee, NC, Al-Anon or the charity of your choice . Donations may be sent to Bruce Funeral Home, PO Box 192, Gardner, KS 66030, 913-856-7111. Condolences may be left at http://www.brucefuneralhome.com
Virginia was born April 16, 1930 in Newton, KS to Ruth Frasier (Walton) and John L. England. Virginia married Donald Ray Tucker on September 1, 1955 in Pittsburgh, KS. At the time of her retirement, Dr. Virginia Tucker was a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical School. She strove to provide and advance the best medical care for children. She will be sorely missed by her former colleagues, patients, friends, and especially her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald in 2014 and by her parents. Virginia is survived by three siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
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Philip Shaw Yelton
Mr. Philip S. Yelton, 84, of Taneyville, MO, died Friday, March 13, 2015 in the Forsyth Nursing and Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, in the Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS.
Philip Shaw Yelton was born Saturday, November 22, 1930 in Bonner Springs, KS to Paul Rex and Venice Louise (Shaw) Yelton. He attended the Bonner Springs schools and graduated from high school in 1948. On July 15, 1950 he married Catherine Mary Thul in Bonner Springs. Philip was a dairy and crop farmer in the Bonner Springs area for many years. In 1992 he and Catherine moved to Taneyville, MO. Philip began work for the Table Rock Construction Company as an equipment operator. He retired in 2005.
He was a country boy at heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending cattle auctions and in his younger year breaking horses. He was an avid reader, enjoyed country music and watching football and baseball. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs Baseball. He was of the Disciples of Christ Faith.
Although a little ornery and stubborn at times, he was very friendly and enjoyed having his family and friends around. He was very handy and could fix anything.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine of Taneyville; one son, Charles E. Yelton and wife, Linda of Lawrence, KS; three daughters, Phyllis Rambert and husband, Cliff of Boca Raton, FL, Patricia Schlagel and husband, Steve of Basehor, KS, Paula Selgelid and husband, Brian of Spokane, MO; sister, Martha Farr of Savannah, MO; seven grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Blake, Marsha, Sara, Stephanie and Brett, and twelve great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Yelton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial in memory of Philip Yelton may be made to the Preferred Hospice: 850 N. 25th St. Ozark, MO 65721
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home, Forsyth,
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DEREK JAMES ZARDA
Derek James Zarda, 30, of Shawnee, KS, San Francisco, CA, and most recently of New Taipei, Taiwan, passed away January 30, 2015, in Taiwan, from injuries suffered in a fall at his home. His Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, KS 66202 (corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Nall Ave). Reception following at the Sylvester Powell, Jr.
Community Center, 6200 Martway, Mission, KS 66202.
Derek was born February 27, 1984, in Merriam, Kansas, the son of Kathy and Dennis (DJ) Zarda. He was raised in Shawnee, Kansas, graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 2002, and then went on to graduate from the University of Kansas in 2009 with 2 degrees: BS in Journalism and BA in Film Studies and Theater. While in high school Derek was diagnosed with a chronic disease that flared up from time to time throughout his life, however, it did not hinder him from realizing his many goals and dreams. Derek was an Eagle Scout and was proud to be a warrior in the Tribe of Mic-0-Say. He excelled at soccer
and enjoyed following his teams in the World Cup, and was an avid KU Jayhawk fan As a student at KU, Derek and his friends, Zach and Katey, formed AbleHawks, a student organization to raise awareness of and to advocate for students with both physical and non-
physical disabilities. In 2007, Derek was instrumental in getting KU to obtain a new fleet of ADA-compliant campus buses, so that disabled students could use bus transportation together with the rest of the student body. He was active in the KU Asian American Student Union and was elected President of the group at a time when he was the only non-Asian member. In 2006 Derek was awarded a scholarship from KU to travel to Japan for 3 weeks with the Kansas Asia Scholars. Prior to leaving for Japan, he studied the Japanese language using books and DVD's and used his new language skills while in Japan.
In 2010, Derek moved to San Francisco so that he could be close to his long time sweetheart, Sydney Chang, who he had met and dated while she attended KU, however, she had moved to San Francisco to finish her college degrees. Shortly after his arrival, he became employed with a non-profit association, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco (ILRCSF), as the Assistive Technology Educator. Derek's passion was making sure people had the
technology they needed to lead independent lives. Jessie Lorenz, the Executive Director at ILRCSF and good friend of Derek's, said that "He had the rare ability to connect with people of all ages, and that although Derek was only 30 years old, he spent the time he had
on this earth making a difference for others. He touched my life and the lives of many and he will always be remembered with great warmth and fondness by all who knew him". Derek also served as a council member and co-chairman of the San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability.
In November, 2014, Derek moved to Taipei, Taiwan, to live with and marry the love of his life, Sydney, of 11 years. He was working as an English teacher at the TaipeiLanguage Institute.
Derek is and will be greatly missed by all: his smile, quick wit and humor, compassion, love for others and being a best friend to all who knew him. We love him dearly. Derek is survived by his parents, Dennis and Kathy Zarda; sister Heidi Zarda; and brother Christopher Zarda and wife Ashley; nephew Neale Zarda; niece Rowan Zarda; and Sydney Chang; aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and all who knew him. Derek was predeceased by his grandparents, George and Estelle Gunderson and Norbert and Lucy Zarda; and his cousins Gara Zarda and Donald Zarda. In lieu
of flowers, donations and/or fond memories and condolences may be submitted to Derek Zarda
Memorial Fund, http://www.gofundme.com/DerekZarda. Or may be sent to:13415 West 57th Street,
Shawnee, KS 66216.
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