Celebration of Life Services for Marie Jennings, 78, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died August 8, 2026, at home.
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Marjorie Carrie Markley
Funeral Services for Marjorie Carrie Markley, 93, Lawrence will be 2 pm, Saturday August 8, 2026, at the First Christian Church. Visitation will begin at 1 pm.
Marjorie went home to be with her Lord on August 5, 2026.
She was born to Harry and Martha Pasley Denewiler in Lecompton but soon became a proud North Lawrence ”sand rat” along with her other 4 siblings. She attended Woodlawn Elementary and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1951.
In 1955, she went from city girl to country homemaker with grace when she married Bill Markley, the love of her life. She adored him until the day she died.
Marjorie was a faithful and joyful stay-at-home mom to three kids, an avid gardener like her father, a talented alto singer and an artist who painted and crafted with excellence. Over the years, she also became an enthusiastic quilter. “Everlastings” was a business she ran, crafting all types of dried arrangements and wreaths from flowers she harvested in the fields and along the country roads. She could build a beautiful rock fence and enjoyed finding just the right rock to fit the proper spot.
She and Bill farmed the family land near Lone Star. After Bill retired from KP&L, they moved to 240 acres in the Flint Hills near Alma where they spent 18 years creating a beautiful existence. This became a wonderland for all their 10 grandchildren who enjoyed roaming the hills experiencing nature and pioneer life, a special interest to Bill and Marj. Together, they designed and built 3 original homes, 2 in Douglas County and one in Wabaunsee County.
Marjorie loved God and was a people person. She was energized by people and served in many churches through the years, most recently First Christian Church in Lawrence, being a welcoming presence. Through the years, she helped teach young children and served international KSU students through World Friendship with University Christian Church in Manhattan.
She is preceded in death by her parents; parent-in-laws, Solon and Mildred Markley; 2 brothers; husband, Bill and one great grandchild, Ezra Sweat.
Marjorie leaves behind her three children, Matt (Sandy), Marty (Rebecca) and Jennifer (Greg Boyle). Her grandchildren are Nathan (Laura), Tyler (Kelsey), Emma (Steve Sweat), Caroline (Chase Hoag), Zach Boyle (Maggie), Sam Boyle (Quinci), Ben (Maddie), Hannah (Mac Maser) and Drew (Caroline). She was very proud of her family and had a hard time keeping track of all of her beautiful …. great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made in her honor to Alpha Christian Children’s Home in Lecompton.
Medardo Cazun Monterrosa
Our dear friend Medardo Cazun passed away on Tuesday, July 28th. Born in El Salvador in 1965, he was a kind, gentle, and loyal friend to so many in the Lawrence community. We relied on him for his dedication, integrity, strong work ethic, and incomparable skills—and he asked for very little in return. We will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Melva Kay Hodge
Graveside Services for Melva Kay Hodge, 84, Overbrook, will be 10 am, Monday, August 10, 2026, at Memorial Park Cmetery. A Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died August 3, 2026, at Brookside Retirement Community.
Bruce Charles Sauer
Bruce Charles Sauer, 71, of Lawrence, died Monday, August 3, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
He was born August 17, 1954, in Kabul, Afghanistan, the son of Charles August Sauer Jr and Alma Leona Enns Sauer. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1972. He worked for Schlumberger for many years and retired in 2012 when he was diagnosed with cancer. He put up a 14-year battle with the disease and maintained his strength and sense of humor through it all.
He married Diana Lynn Guenther on May 21, 1977, in Lawrence, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Jaime Lynn Gillman (Mike), a son, Joel Allen Sauer (Brooke), a son, John Charles Sauer (Sabrina); 9 grandchildren, Mika Hagan, Sora Gillman, Landon Gillman, Ethan Sauer, Mason Sauer, Bryce Sauer, Colin Sauer, Alyssa Sauer, Derek Sauer; 2 great-grandchildren, Slater Hagan and Aurora Hagan; 3 siblings, Mary Yoder (Steve), Ted Sauer (Gay), Stan Sauer (Jean) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death his mother, Alma Leona Enns Sauer and his father, Charles August Sauer Jr.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who have had the privilege of knowing him.
A visitation will take place from 5-7p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place the following day, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. at River City Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, KS 66047. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave., Lawrence, KS 66044.
The family suggests memorial contributions to KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com
Leo J. Pisani
Private Family services for Leo J. Pisani, 87, Lawrence will happen at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.
He died August 2, 2026, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.
Kenneth Way Treadway
Ken Treadway, 96, passed away quietly on July 31, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was in the loving presence of his family, Bettie, wife of 75 years, and daughter, Tanya. He was a most excellent husband and father. Ken was happy, funny, kind, generous, and open-hearted, making friends with everyone he met, from children to heads of state.
Ken was a proud Chickamauga Cherokee. His ancestors traveled the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma. Born in Muskogee, Ken was one of seven children, whose parents were sharecroppers. When he was very young, his ornery brothers sent him swimming in the ponds to clear the snakes. Thus began his very exciting journey into the international swimming world, which took him to all 50 states and 44 countries.
His exuberance, excellent communication skills, creative problem solving, and forward thinking allowed him to succeed in every endeavor. He was a trend setter and innovator in amateur sports. But most importantly, he positively impacted everyone he met.
Ken won virtually every major accolade in competitive swimming, including being inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1950, he founded the longest, most successful swimming program in history, the Phillips 66 Splash Club in Bartlesville, OK, serving as its first coach. He managed three Olympic swimming teams in Tokyo, Mexico City and Munich. In 1973, Ken persuaded his employer, Phillips 66, to become a national sponsor of swimming, now the longest continuous corporate sponsorship of any amateur sport in America.
In his spare time, Ken was a beekeeper, vegetable gardener, tree planter, and avid sports fan. He also made the best country breakfast on Saturdays and popcorn balls at Christmas.
Although there will be no services, the family encourages those who knew and loved Ken to remember and tell favorite stories about him. And, if you wish to continue his life-long work of teaching children to swim, please consider contributing to the International Swimming Hall of Fame Drowning Prevention and Youth Learn to Swim projects: 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Douglas “Doug” L. Mole
Douglas “Doug” L. Mole, 59, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2026.
Born and raised in Lawrence, Doug was a true original. He lived life on his own terms, valued his independence, and never felt the need to be the loudest person in the room to make an impression. Beneath his tough exterior was a man with a generous heart, quick wit, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Doug is survived by his wife, Lori Reimers; his daughters, Dara Sailler, Melissa Eye, and Rebecca Mole; and his grandchildren, Peyton Eye, Klaire Baskins, Hartley West, and Kai Sailler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Linda Mole.
Doug spent over 3 decades with the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority before retiring in 2022 as Director of Maintenance.
Doug was happiest when he was casting a line into the water, hunting for morel mushrooms, cooking, playing poker, and riding his Harley-Davidson down an open Kansas road. He wasn’t interested in attention or recognition. He found happiness in simple moments.
More than anything, Doug loved his family. He was proud of his wife, daughters, and grandchildren, and treasured the time he spent with them.
Those who knew Doug will remember his unmistakable smile, sharp sense of humor, and his generous heart. He could make people laugh when they least expected it and was always willing to lend a hand. Streetwise, practical, and resourceful, he was the kind of man who could solve a problem, fix what was broken, and help someone in need without asking for anything in return. He enjoyed sharing what he had with others and never expected anything back. His family and friends will cherish the memories, laughter, and good times they shared with him.
A visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Nancy Elizabeth (Golden) Perkins
Nancy Perkins, 75, of Lawrence, passed away on July 31, 2026. Services celebrating Nancy’s life are currently being planned and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Nancy Elizabeth Golden Perkins died peacefully on July 31 with family and friends by her side. A Celebration of Life for Nancy is currently being planned and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at Rumsey-Yost.com.
Nancy is survived by her spouse, Sam Perkins, daughters Harri (Leawood) and Clara (Lawrence), her sister Gail Golden (Sun City, AZ), her cousin Nancy Young (Olympia, WA) her cousin-in-law Nancy Draffkorn (Janesville, WI), and many friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Robert Arnold Golden (1951-1994), her cousin, Joseph Arnold Draffkorn (1942-2023), her mother Bette (Jacobs) Golden (1926-2019), and her father, George Arnold Golden (1915-1997).
Nancy was born on August 5, 1950 in Glen Ridge, NJ. Her family moved when she was six months old to Seattle, WA, where her brother was born August 6, 1951. Subsequent moves with her family were to Bellevue, WA and then to Northbrook, IL prior to her senior year in high school. After graduation she moved to Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas.
Nancy learned from her mother to sew clothes and to swim and ski. She later became a strong runner, swimmer and cyclist. Nancy pursued varied interests, always with enthusiasm and a bent toward service. She served as a referee at bike races. She loved birdwatching, gardening and making tofu with friends. She volunteered at The Willow Domestic Violence Center. She sang with the First Methodist Church choir as an undergraduate at KU. She performed the bell chant at Kansas Zen Center, where she was given the Buddhist name Dae Ja. She volunteered at Saint John the Evangelist Church. She loved being mom to Harri and Clara.
A central theme of Nancy’s life was her love of dogs. When she was young, she convinced her dad to bring home a family dog, Happy. After graduating from KU, she had two bloodhounds that she took to dog shows. She helped organize dog shows and volunteered at the Lawrence Humane Society. Dogs she adopted include her Irish wolfhounds Max and Toby, labradoodle Lucy, and golden retriever mix Goldie.
At the University of Kansas, Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Drama in 1973. After graduating, she followed career paths in teaching and watchmaking. She taught at Hilltop Child Development Center in the Gold Room, where she truly loved her work with children, and inspired her assistants in their own teaching careers. She was beloved by her pre-school students, many of whom are now having children of their own. She returned to KU in 1985 to combine her classroom work with graduate studies. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Human Development in 1991, and she wrote her thesis on “A use of modeling and role playing to teach assertiveness against peer aggression in four- and five-year-old children.” She continued integrating her classroom work with studies at KU in Special Education for teaching children with special needs. She learned American Sign Language to better serve her children at Hilltop.
Nancy’s career in watchmaking began as an apprentice, repairing watches for Horace Masden in downtown Lawrence. She later ran her own business, Golden Watch Repair, about which she was interviewed on local public television.
Nancy and Sam married on January 13, 2001. They raised daughters Harri (b. Aug 8, 2003) and Clara (b. Jul 20, 2010). Nancy cherished family time, whether it was making crafts and meals at home, reading books to Harri and Clara, bike rides and walks in the neighborhood, attending
school activities like band and choir, or regular family trips to enjoy hiking, bicycling and swimming.
Suggested donations in Nancy’s honor are to The Willow Domestic Violence Center at willowdvcenter.org, Lawrence Humane Society at lawrencehumane.org, and to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
William Edgar “Eddie” Lehman II
William Edgar “Eddie” Lehman, age 60, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence.
A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. Cremation will follow with inurnment to be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society and sent c/o Webb Family Funeral Service, 4069 CR 3900, Independence, KS 67301, of made through webbfamilyfuneralservice.com.
Eddie Lehman was born in Olathe, KS, on August 23, 1965, to William Edgar and Nina Geraldine (Utley) Lehman. He grew up in Fontana, KS, and graduated from Prairie View High School (La Cygne) in 1983. He also attended Haskell Indian Junior College and was a veteran of the US Army and Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In 1990, he married Vida Fox in Lawrence, KS and she passed away in 2020. He had worked as a Human Resources consultant, recently for Haskell Indian Nations University. He was a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation.
Survivors of William Edgar Lehman, II, include: His daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Zach Webb, Lawrence, KS. A nephew and nieces, Dewayne Holland, Yvonne Holland Ferguson and Melissa Holland. His dear friend, Kelly McGinnis, Lawrence, KS, and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, former wife and a sister, Loretta Holland.
The family of Eddie Lehman has entrusted the arrangement of the services to Zach and Dee Webb of locally owned Zach Webb Family Funeral Service of Independence, KS
