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Judith Ellen Wulfkuhle

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Judith Ellen Wulfkuhle (Judy) gently passed on to her heavenly home on Monday, February 23, 2026.

She was born on September 26, 1937, to Harold and Carrie Ericson in Lawrence. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1954 and attended secretarial school in Topeka, which served her well throughout her life and career. Judy married Homer Wulfkuhle on September 23, 1956, in Lawrence, KS. She and Homer farmed and ranched in the Stull community after their marriage and until Homer’s passing in 1998, when Judy opted to build a house just down the road from the ranch.

Judy attended the Stull Community of Faith Church, where she was active in many ministries. She was a Stull Busy Beavers 4-H club community leader/volunteer and served on the Douglas County Fair Board. She was active in Kansas Young Farmers and a Douglas County Extension Homemaker Unit. Judy spent her later years at Pioneer Ridge Independent Living and Cedarhurst of Lawrence, where she took joy in the company of the many friends she made, especially her dear friend Elsa, the resident bus outings, and weekly Bingo games. Throughout her life, Judy enjoyed watching, listening to, and cheering on the K-State Wildcats. She had a deep love for reading, spending much of her free time listening to library books on tape.

Judy was extremely proud of her family, who survive her: daughter, Gayle Vannicola (Phillip) of Lecompton; daughter, Lisa Pearson (Clint) of Scott City, KS; son, Mark Wulfkuhle (Brenna) of Lawrence; son, Brian Wulfkuhle (Karen) of Purdon, TX; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Dill (John) of Kansas City.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am at Stull Community of Faith Church, 1596 E 250 Rd, Lecompton. There will be a luncheon immediately following the service and a private burial service at a later time.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Cedarhurst of Lawrence, Interim Hospice (especially Dylan, Marilyn, Val, and Teresa), and her granddaughter Kelsey for their care, love, and compassion given to Judy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Stull Community of Faith Community Cupboard or to the Douglas County 4-H Foundation – Homer and Judy Wulfkuhle Scholarship Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Clarence “Nody” Anthony Rayton

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Funeral Services for Clarence “Nody” Anthony Rayton, 66, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm.

He passed away on February 23, 2026 at home surounded by family.

Nody was born August 5, 1959, son of Harry Sr. and Freda Rayton. Nody was the 13th child out of 14 children. Gloria Brooks (Deceased), Harry Rayton Jr. (Deceased) Leonard Rayton (Deceased), Marvin Rayton (Deceased), Charles Rayton of Lawrence, Larry Rayton (Deceased), Jeanette Peterson of California, Barbara Barfield (Deceased), Donald Rayton(Deceased), Joyce Muhammad of Topeka, William Rayton (Deceased), Alfreda Rayton (Deceased), Gary Rayton of Topeka.

Nody married his high school sweetheart Kim (Guggisberg) Rayton February 14, 1980 and had 2 children.

Survivors include two children – James (Krystie) Rayton of Bourbonnais, IL and Kayla Rayton Lawrence, KS; 5 grandchildren– Denice Rayton, Tyrese Rayton, Samantha Barnes, Jordan Rayton, Destiny Rayton and 1 great grandson Alexander.

Nody worked at KU as a Landscaping Supervisor for 40 years and was their number 1 Football and Basketball fan. He also served in the National Guard for 25 years.

He was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to everyone.

Lewis Trinidad Nuñez Jr

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Lewis Trinidad Nuñez Jr., 50, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:22 a.m. in Texas.

A loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend, Lewis will be remembered for his steady presence, generous heart, deep devotion to his family, and playful nature.

Lewis was born on June 20, 1975, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Lewis Trinidad Nuñez, Sr. and Brenda Louise (Brown) Nuñez. He grew up in Lawrence and attended Lawrence High School, forming lifelong friendships and memories in the community he always called home.

Family was the foundation of Lewis’s life. He began his journey into fatherhood with his oldest daughter, Kayleigh Nuñez, who brought him immense pride and joy. He later married Adrienne (Johnson) Nuñez and together they built a family filled with love and laughter. From that union came Olivia Nuñez, Ashlee Nuñez, and Jaylen Nuñez, and he embraced his role as stepfather to Joseph Johnson with the same care and commitment. His children were his greatest accomplishment, and he carried deep love for each of them.

Lewis moved to Texas, after the dissolution of his marriage, where he built a life rooted in hard work and determination. He worked as a bus operator for Cy-Fair Independent School District, operated a chartered limousine, and later became a CDL over-the-road driver. Through long hours and many miles, he demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a strong work ethic, always striving to provide for his children.

Lewis is survived by his parents, Lewis Trinidad Nuñez, Sr. and Brenda Louise (Brown) Nuñez; his sisters Raquel (JyKeith) Thornton, Juanita (Tony) Armstrong, and Sandra Hayes-Coleman; his children; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memory.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence from 10:00am – 11:30am. Funeral services will be held immediately after at the same location. Graveside services will be immediately following. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.

Though his time here was far too short, Lewis’s love, strength, and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Robert Lee Frayser DO

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Services for Robert L. Frayser, DO, 75, of Lawrence, will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, at First Southern Baptist Church, 4300 W. 6th St, Lawrence, KS, 66049. Dr. Frayser died on Sunday, Feb 15, in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef.

He was born Sept 30, 1950, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He lived in many cities in many different states during his childhood, as his father was active duty in the U.S. Air Force. They settled in Richmond, Virginia, after his father’s death when he was 13 years old. He graduated from Hermitage High School in 1968 and later entered the Air Force, following in his father’s footsteps, in 1970. After completing his tour of duty and separating with an honorable discharge, he moved to Wichita, Kansas, with his family to attend Wichita State University, earning a degree as a physician assistant. He worked for 6 years in Seneca, Kansas, before entering medical school in 1983. After graduating from what is now known as Kansas City University in 1987, he started a private medical practice in Hoisington, Kansas, where he served the community for 15 years. In 2003, he moved his practice to join his daughter, Karen, in Payson, Arizona, where they worked together for 6 years. Later, he moved to Lawrence, Kansas, working at the Haskell Medical Clinic, and later to the Topeka VA medical clinic. He retired in 2020 only to return to practice with Karen at Lawrence Memorial Hospital primary care in 2022. He retired again, but continued doing FAA physicals for pilots, which he did for 38 years, and enjoyed tremendously.

During his many years of medical practice, he served in the National Guard for 18 years. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force auxiliary, in both Payson, Arizona, and Lawrence, Kansas. He was on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts for 8 years and served as President in 2000-2001.

He married Donna Michael in 1971. They shared 54 years of marriage. They had 2 children, Karen and Michael, both of whom followed in his footsteps, attending medical school at his alma mater and are practicing physicians. His hobbies included flying his Commanche 400 airplane, playing golf and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; his daughter, Karen; his son, Michael, and Michael’s wife, Jamie; and five granddaughters — Isabella, Olivia, and Emma, daughters of Karen; and Lilah and Ainsley, daughters of Michael and Jamie; and his sister, Mary Morris. Preceding him in death are his parents, Freddie Lee Frayser and Mary Lou (Frayser) Talley, and his brother Eugene.

There will be a private burial ceremony at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St, PO Box 60, Lawrence, KS, 66044. Contributions can be made for the Frayser Family Scholarship at Kansas City University, which provides financial assistance to medical students. Additionally, Bob supported Tunnels to Towers and would welcome your contributions to this organization. Bob also supported the spreading of God’s word through the printing and distribution of Bibles. Contributions for this fund may be made to the New Spring Outreach Fund for Bibles. Checks can be made to New Spring Church in Wichita, KS.

Kimberly Kay Wren

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Kimberly Kay (McCoy) Wren, 62, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1963 in Clayton, GA, to Mary Alice (Lee) McCoy and William “Bill” Ellis McCoy, later raised by her step-father Erwin Hilscher.

Kimberly was a hardworking, loving, generous and accepting person. She was quick to help, always ready to look out for her family and loved ones. She was kind, caring and inviting, surrounded by many who would call her family and friend. She was a wonderful mother who enjoyed being with her family and holding her girls every chance she had.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her father, William “Bill” Ellis McCoy; mother and step-father Mary Alice (Lee, McCoy) and Erwin Hilscher; brother, Billy Wayne “Butch” Long; sister, Ruth Ann Woolsey; and her nephew, Brandin McCoy.

Surviving are her daughters, Jessica (Joseph) Abbott and Taylor Breyann Wren; grandchildren Collin, Kynzington and Avery; her sister Alice Marie Lyming, brother Grant McCoy, sisters Sherry Lynn McCoy and Mary Hutchens; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her viewing will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. and services will follow after from 2-3 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Flowers and donations towards funeral expenses are welcome.

Charles Alan Seibel

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Charles Alan Seibel — Chuck to all who knew and loved him —passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, just shy of his 84th birthday.

In keeping with his sweet nature, he left this world quietly and without any fuss at home in the woods north of Lawrence. The home he started building in the ’70s. (It was never really done, but ever-evolving with lovingly crafted updates.) The home he shared with his wife Judy for over three decades. The home where his kids grew up. His favorite place to be.

Chuck was quiet but had a strong and calm presence, a deep and curious mind, and a kind and sensitive spirit. The words he spoke were worth listening to — whether a thoughtful insight or witty remark delivered with a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Born on February 25, 1942 to Gwen and Martin Seibel, he grew up in Central Kansas and graduated from Hutchinson High before heading to the University of Kansas. There he earned degrees in Philosophy and French in 1965 and a Masters in Applied Linguistics in 1981.

He devoted his career to the Applied English Center at KU, starting as an Instructor in 1981 and serving as Director from 2001 until his (reluctant) retirement. He truly loved what he did — connecting with other cultures and helping international students reach their full potential through the power of language.

Of course he was a grammar expert, but he also appreciated the beauty of words — a philosophical book, the poetry of a certain song lyric, a story that captures the human spirit.

Often up with the sun, he worked hard at home taking loving care of the big family he so adored. Grocery shopping, packing lunches, delivering coffee in bed, helping with homework — all those little bits of domesticity that make a life. He was a steady source of love and comfort, and a powerful example of what it means to be a good person.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his wife Judy, sisters Karen, Diane, and Shelly, children Ben, Jonah, Ella, Saida, Julia, and Katy, grandchildren Jeremiah, Jude, Mika, Lewis, Hazel, and Finn, great-grandson Kiko, extended family, and friends.

A celebration of life will be planned for the spring.

David Allan Roberts

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David A. Roberts, age 85, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas.  No services will be held.

Mr. Roberts was born January 23, 1941, in De Soto, the son of Charles “Rex” and Edna Penfold Roberts. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1959.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  After separating from military service, he later worked and retired from Lawrence Paper Company.

He met and married Linda Guenther Roberts on February 13, 1970, in Lawrence, Kansas.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include daughter, Jennifer, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; daughter Amy, of the home; and two grandsons, Evan Hulse and Caden Hulse.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Rex and Edna Roberts, and his sisters, Ann Helm and Lorene Hawk.