James Stephen Ashe
James Stephen "Steve" Ashe, 58, died Dec. 27. He was chief curator in the division of entomology at the Museum of Natural History and Biodiversity Research Center and professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Survivors include his wife, Aagje; a son, Thomas; and his mother and stepfather, Leah G. Ashe Puckett and Gene Puckett. The family suggests memorials to the Steve Ashe Scholarship Fund to be designated through the KU Endowment Association, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 1003 John L. Williams Dr., Eudora, KS 66025.

Mildred Clodfelter
Mildred Clodfelter, 88, died Jan. 9. She worked for the KU Alumni Association for 42 years. Survivors include two nieces, a nephew and 15 grandnieces and grandnephews. The family suggests memorials to support the Mildred Clodfelter Award, sent in care of the KU Endowment Association or Warren-McElwain Mortuary 1003 John L. Williams Dr., Eudora, KS 66025.

James Clemont Canole
James Clemont Canole, 80, died Jan. 7. He was a former state architect and director of Facilities Planning at KU and was state architect who co-designed Fraser Hall. Survivors include his wife, LaVonne Julian; a daughter, Susan Canole Crooks; a brother; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the American Legion Dorsey-Liberty Post 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. Lawrence, KS 66049; or Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.

Mary J. Crouse
Mary Jule Ross Crouse, 73, died Dec. 14. She was a housemother for Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at KU. Survivors include a daughter, Julie; a son, Kenneth; four grandchildren; a brother; and three sisters.

Marie Flaming Rupp
Marie Flaming Rupp, 97, died Dec. 26. She was head of patient admissions at the KU School of Medicine. Survivors include a daughter, Carla; a son, Larry; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

John M. May
John M. May, 74, died Dec. 5. He worked for Robinson Gymnasium at KU. Survivors include a daughter, Karrie Botello; three brothers; five sisters; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Sadie May Educational Fund, sent in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary, 1003 John L. Williams Drive, Eudora, KS 66025.

Francis M. Orzulak
Francis M Orzulak, 57, died Dec. 4. He was a program manager with KU Continuing Education. Survivors include his wife, Marian Aleski; two sons; two daughters; a brother; and four granddaughters. The family suggests memorials to Midwest Organ Bank, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 1003 John L. Williams Dr., Eudora, KS 66025.

Arnold Janousek
Arnold Janousek, 75, died Dec. 1. He was an assistant instructor in the math department and an assistant director of the computational center at KU. Survivors include a son; two daughters; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Boy Scouts of America troop of the donorÕs choice.

Evelyn Chrystine Goodrich
Evelyn Chrystine Goodrich, 78, died Nov. 30. She was a secretary for the chemistry department. Survivors include a son; a grandson; and a step-granddaughter.

Minnie Pearl Thomas
Minnie Pearl Thomas, 84, died Dec. 11. She worked for several fraternity and sorority houses. Survivors include a son; two daughters; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Carla Ray Simmons
Carla Ray Simmons, 62, died Dec. 12. She worked as a readmission adviser at KU. Survivors include three sisters.