Obituaries

Services for Marilee P. Hurst, 88, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died September 23, 2025, at her home. continue reading

Graveside services for Supan (Inpata) Pratt, 83, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died September 19, 2025. continue reading

Arrangements for Kathi Joy Mapes, age 73 of Lawrence, who died September 19, 2025 are currently pending.  Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) R. Cheek, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Michael passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 21st, 2025,... continue reading

John M. Moon, 71, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on September 18, 2025. Born on September 15, 1954, in Evanston, Illinois, John spent his formative years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a devoted husband... continue reading

Michael Roy Falley, 79, passed away peacefully in Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by family on September 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his sons, Jason (Erin), Joshua (Cherry), and Jay (Hannah) Falley;... continue reading

Paula J. Hedges, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 67. Paula was... continue reading

Rodney Wayne Haeffner, 86, stepped into Heaven on September 20, 2025, at Overland Park Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. A celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 AM, with visitation at... continue reading

Celebration of Life Services for Edward Allen Martinko, 80, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died September 16, 2025. continue reading

Morilla Ann “Pud” Hursh Fothergill died on September 16, 2025 at her home in Baldwin City, KS after spending her final hours with nearly every member of her family. She was born May 14,... continue reading

Vicky Sue Climer, 70, Lawrence, died Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 30, 1955, in St. Charles County, Missouri, the daughter of Orville H. and Patsy (Markum) Price.... continue reading

Funeral Mass for John Eugene Blakey, 74, Ottawa, will be 10:30 am, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ottawa. Viewing starts at 9:30 am. He died September 10, 2025, at his... continue reading

Memorial Services for Myrle Marie Leavitt, 95, Linwood, will be 10 am Friday, September 19, 2025, at Tonganoxie Christian Church. Private family inurnment will follow the service. She died September 11, 2025. continue reading

Juda Josette Parks Marrs, age 78 of Lawrence, passed away September 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, preceded by a visitation from 1:00 P.M... continue reading

Daniel Lee Hacker, 74, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born January 12, 1951, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Janice Marie (Cowan) Cooke. Daniel... continue reading

Ralph Earles (June 21, 1942 – September 3, 2025) died of complications of prostate cancer at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Roma, his sisters Judith McKeig and... continue reading

Larry Eugene Isaac, 85, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 7, 2025, after courageously facing a number of medical challenges. Born on June 26, 1940, in a farmhouse near... continue reading

A Visitation for Terri Darlene Sheley, 53, Lawrence, will be from 6-8 pm, Friday, September 12, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Terri (TT) died Friday September 5, 2025, at her home. She was born... continue reading

No Services are planned at this time for Patricia Ann Vandiest, 81, Eudora. She died September 1, 2025, at her son’s home. continue reading

No Services are planned at this time for Nancy Jane Mosser,  85, Tonganoxie, She died September 1, 2025, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe.   continue reading