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Donna Laushman Obituary
No services are planned for Donna Mae Laushman, 87, Lawrence, She died Friday December 6, 2013, at her home.
She was born September 16, 1926, in Austin, MN, the daughter of Harold Thomas and Agnes Frances Klema Rochford. Donna graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1944, and went on to get her degree from Drake University in 1948.
Mrs. Laushman married Robert Paul Laushman on June 25, 1947, in Austin, MN. He survives of the home.
Donna enjoyed reading books in her spare time. She read for Audio Reader at the University of Kansas for 28 years. While working for Audio Reader, she did a cooking show and a cook book. She was the Director of Training for 10 years at Jayhawk Kennel Club. In 1993 she was voted Volunteer of the Year in Douglas County. Donna loved all animals great and small.
Survivors include her husband Robert Laush-man, Lawrence; three sons, Robert Laushman Jr. (Susan), Pittsburg, KS, Roger Laushman (Judy), Oberlin, OH, and Rusty Laushman (Ellen), New York, NY; one daughter, Karen Risner (James), Lawrence; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Randy Laushman (1975).
The family suggests memorial be made to Lawrence Humane Society or the Audio Reader Program at the University of Kansas, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
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Robby Steinhardt
December 10, 2013
You were always so good to me. You will be missed. With love.....
Fowler Jones
December 10, 2013
I worked with Donna in the 1980s at Audio Reader. I was her co-host on the At Home on the Range cooking program. It was a highlight for me and Donna made it easy. She brought in the articles and recipes. I twisted the radio knobs and repeated ingredients. The 30 minute radio show was syndicated in several states at the time (1989). Thanks Donna for all your dedication and remember Laushman kids, don't fill up on bread.
Fred Doores
December 8, 2013
I'll always remember Donna as a bright, lively spirit with a welcoming home and wonderful family. She will be missed.
Helen Pendleton Rumbaut
December 8, 2013
Bob, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family at this difficult time.
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