Funeral Services for Felepita Coho, 66, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died March 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jay Dee Brecheisen
Jay Dee Brecheisen, 87, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 surrounded by family in his home. A visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home the evening of March 25, 2026 and the funeral will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene.
Jay Dee was born July 7, 1938 in Clearfield, Kansas to Edith and Philip Brecheisen. He grew up with four siblings, Marcella, Marvin, Dale and Philip. As a young child he had a passion for sports and excelled at basketball and baseball, leading Baldwin to many winning seasons before graduating in 1956. On January 17, 1957 he married Barbara Anne Penny at age 18. They welcomed five daughters together and reached their sixty-nineth year of marriage in 2026. Jay Dee sustained a long career at Farmland, where he worked as an electrician for approximately 35 years. He was a pig farmer and enjoyed raising cattle on his family farm. Outside of work, he was dedicated to his church, Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene for over fifty years. Jay Dee was a man of few words but many actions. He was known to have supported many people in his community, never shying away from the opportunity to help those in need. His athleticism was passed down through generations, allowing him to spend his retirement traveling the state to watch his grandchildren compete in various sports. Jay Dee illustrated a life well-lived led by the Lord and exemplified the meaning behind a good father and grandparent.
Jay Dee is survived by his spouse Barbara Brecheisen, brother, Philip (Charlotte) Brecheisen, his five daughters, Penny Baxter, Jo Polk, Jeri (Rob) Pringle, Deena Green and Robyn (Danny) Savannah along with eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents Edith and Philip Brecheisen, Marcella Madl, Marvin Brecheisen, Dale Brecheisen and son-in-law Tim Baxter.
A visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place the following day Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene, 1470 N 1000 Rd. Lawrence, Kansas 66046. A procession will follow to the Clearfield burial site located in Eudora, Kansas.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene. Please send flowers to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home located at 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Della May Hayden Hadley
Della May Hayden Hadley passed away March 18, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 97. She lived a life of purpose in support of those on the margins of society, fighting for civil rights, fair housing, and the equal rights amendment. She had a quick wit, a ready smile, and kind words for all.
Della was born January 27, 1929, in Lawrence to Will H. and Mary R. Hayden. She is survived by her younger sister Vera Dellwig, and was predeceased by her older sisters Martha Milleret, Lucille Hansen and Pauline Nunemaker, all of Lawrence. She grew up on a farm in North Lawrence with her four sisters. She attended Oak Ridge School in Grant Township and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, Lawrence KS in 1946.
Della met Stephen D. Hadley at KU, and they were married in 1948 in Danforth Chapel on the KU campus. They lived briefly in Milwaukee and two years at Purdue University where she earned her degree in Political Science. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri until Steve’s retirement in 1983 and then returned to Lawrence. Steve died in 1990.
Della and Steve were active in Fellowship House, an interracial community group in Kansas City. Della served as President of the Missouri League of Women Voters. She was elected to the Kansas City School Board in 1970 and to three terms (1975-80) in the Missouri House of Representatives. After returning to Lawrence, she was active for many years in the Lawrence African Violet Club. She also participated in the Extension Homemakers Unit and attended the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lawrence.
She is survived by her four children: Susan Rothschild (Sandy) of St. Louis MO; Kathleen Taylor (Jeremy) of Lawrence; Thomas Hadley (Barbara) of Kansas City MO; and Stanton Hadley (Rosalie) of Knoxville TN. Della has 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the staff at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence for the kindness and consideration they gave to Della in her final years. Memorial contributions may be made to the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County, PO Box 1072, Lawrence KS 66044. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Gary Wayne Bartlett
Gary Wayne Bartlett, of Lawrence, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Aldersgate Care Facility in Topeka, due to complications from ALS and dementia.
Gary was born in Lawrence on August 23, 1950, to Margaret “Peggy” Elston Bartlett and Norman Bartlett. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1968 and began his career at the FMC Chemical Plant in Lawrence. After one year, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as an air freight specialist and was stationed in Texas, California, Okinawa, and Alaska. He was honorably discharged in 1973.
Following his military service, Gary returned to FMC, where he dedicated 43 years of service before retiring in 2011.
On November 15, 1975, Gary married Susan Durkin. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past November. They welcomed two daughters: Cathy in 1977 and Melanie in 1979.
Gary and Susan were active members of the River City Cosmopolitan Club, a service organization devoted to diabetes education and research. Together, they traveled throughout the United States and Canada attending international conventions and formed many lifelong friendships. Gary served the organization in numerous leadership roles, including Club President, Federation Governor, and International Vice President of Membership and Club Building. He also co-founded the Emerald City Club in Topeka.
Gary treasured time spent visiting Cathy and her family in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Melanie and her family in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. He especially enjoyed sitting in his driveway, listening to Jimmy Buffett music, and keeping a watchful eye on the neighborhood.
In January 2023, Gary was diagnosed with ALS and frontotemporal dementia. His health gradually declined over the following three years. After developing pneumonia and sepsis, he was cared for by the compassionate staff at Aldersgate until his passing.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Susie; daughter Cathy Jones (Stephen) and grandsons Dillon and Porter Jones of Fort Collins, Colorado; daughter Melanie Thomson and granddaughter Finley Thomson of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; sister Gaylene Beatty of Carbondale, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; and his Durkin brothers- and sisters-in-law: Dave and Phillis, John and Barb, Jim and Janet, and Don and Monica.
The family extends special thanks to Bert from Grace Home Health Care; VA Home Health Care; Lawrence Fire Department for lift assistance; Sean and Kristin Shore for their many acts of kindness; and the wonderful family, neighbors, and friends who provided support and help while Gary was still at home.
Graveside Services with Military Honors will be 1 pm, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be from 2-4pm at Wayne and Larry’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to
ALS Association
St. Paul Donor Service
1919 University Ave W, Ste 175
St Paul, MN 55104
Grace Home Health Care Agency
2127 E 26th Street
Lawrence Ks 66046
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Suite 200, PVA Rm 207
9111 E Douglas
Wichita, Ks 67207
David Joseph Berkowitz
Services for David Joseph Berkowitz, 84, of Lawrence, will be at 2 PM on Monday March 16, 2026 at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation 917 Highland Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away at home on Friday, March 13.
He was born July 8, 1941 in Chicago and grew up in Wichita. After graduating from Wichita State College he attended KU School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. With a legal career spanning over fifty years, David served as a lawyer for the State of Kansas Corporation Commission, was elected Douglas County Attorney in 1972, and conducted a solo practice until 2020. In his later years he received an award from the Kansas Bar Association for his continuing Pro Bono work.
In addition to practicing law, David was a committed lifelong Democrat, serving as Douglas County Party Chair from 1976 to 1986, and on various state and local level party committees for the rest of his life.
He married Katherine Kline on January 13, 1980. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son William, of Edwardsville, Kansas; a son, John, and daughter-in-law Sana, of Seattle. The family suggests donations in David’s name to the Lawrence Humane Society and the Lawrence Public Library.
Jarrell Leonard Jones
Jarrell Leonard Jones, 83, died March 12, 2026 at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence, KS.
Jarrell was born September 11, 1942 in Hoisington, KS, the son of Leonard P. and Ella M. Jones. He was the oldest of three children. He grew up near Beaver and graduated from Claflin High School. Jarrell attended Fort Hays State University for two years and then graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson.
Jarrell then joined his family who had moved to Newton. There he began working at Hesston Manufacturing/Agco. He enjoyed traveling for Hesston demonstrating their farm equipment in many states. When he returned he worked in the shipping/parts department, later as crew chief. He worked his entire career at Agco and retired in 2006.
Jarrell joined the Air National Guard and then served in the United States Navy from March 19, 1968 to October 22, 1969. As a Seaman, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
On February 24, 1973, a 70 degree day, he married Mary K Schroeder. They enjoyed fifty three years of marriage. Together they raised their son Matthew. Jarrell enjoyed the many mini vacations to a number of states while they took Matt BMX bicycle racing.
Jarrell had a life long interest in history and was very knowledgeable about the Civil War and World War II, early military forts, Indian wars, and wagon trails. His passion was hunting for and collecting antiques. After retirement, he enjoyed meeting with his friends for morning coffee.
Jarrell loved to watch birds and wildlife. He even taught a squirrel to eat out of our hands. He dearly loved all the dogs and cats he and Mary owned. He could often be seen walking Maggie, his last dog, along 1st Street in Newton.
On May 1, 2021, Jarrell and Mary moved to Lawrence to be near Matt and his family.
He was a kind and compassionate man.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son Matthew, daughter-in-law Heather and sweet granddaughter Mira, all of Lawrence. Other survivors include his two sisters, Verla Dickey, Odessa, MO; Cheryl Andrews, Blue Springs, MO; and three nieces and two nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard, and his mother, Ella; three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
A funeral service will take place at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. A graveside service will follow in the natural section of Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Ave, Lawrence.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or Lawrence Humane Society sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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Hiltrud Maria Rollins
Hiltrud Maria Rollins, 88, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2026.
She was born on April 4, 1937, in Hostenbach, Germany, the daughter of Johannes Tabellion and Maria (Reichradt).
Hiltrud dedicated many years to the retail industry, where she served in management until her retirement.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Scherich and partner Tony Knisley of Lawrence, Kansas; her son, Michael Rollins of Leander, Texas; four grandchildren, Michael Rollins Jr., Allison Rollins, Kathryn Scherich, and Ryan Scherich; and three great-grandchildren, Shawn, Charlie, and Aiden.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence.
Kenneth Dale Hattabaugh
Kenneth Hattabaugh, 66, of Lawrence passed away Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at his home. He was born September 27th, 1959, in Lawrence, KS. The Son of Otis and Alma (Poynter) Hattabaugh.
Kenneth enjoyed fishing, riding bikes, listening to music, sprint car races, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughter Shannon Hattabaugh of Lawrence, 2 grandchildren Mason Houghton and Isabella Houghton, Son-in-Law Josh Houghton, Four Sisters Judy Holder of Lawrence, Joyce Anderson of Lawrence, Kathy Alcorn-Gravatt of Owasso, OK and Connie Stroda of Lawrence. Numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Visitation for Kenneth will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 1 pm with services following at 2 pm.
Judy Elaine Myer
Judith “Judy” Elaine Myer, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Olathe Hospice House after a recent illness.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Judy was born October 28, 1945, to Fred and Mayme Coffman in Lawrence, Kansas. She married Dale E. Myer on September 21, 1967. They had one son, Jeffrey Dale Myer.
Judy worked at KU Printing Service for 26 years and retired in 2005. She was a loyal member of the Family of Faith Church in Eudora, Kansas. She was unable to attend church these last couple of years but enjoyed watching the services every Sunday on YouTube.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, her sister JoAnn Elliott, and her brother-in-law Dean Elliott.
She is survived by her son Jeff and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family of Faith Church of Eudora, Kansas in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Dorothy L. Gardner
Dorothy “Dottie” Gardner, a vibrant and spirited 95-year-old passed away February 26, 2026, in Lawrence KS. Dottie was born January 5, 1931, in Indianola MS to William & Ira May Poole. At 20 she joined the U.S. Civil Service, taking her to Clark Air Force Base (AFB) in the Philippines. There she met and married the love of her life for 64 years, Lt Col Gayle Gardner, a USAF fighter pilot. She built a life defined by family, service, and adventure.
As an Air Force family, Dottie, Gayle, and their three sons, traveled across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In 1966, while stationed in Washington DC, Dottie earned her master’s degree at George Washington University. In 1967, during their assignment in England, she began her lifelong career in Education, teaching elementary school at High Wycombe AFB, UK.
Their last USAF assignment took them to Hawaii in 1969 where Dottie taught 5th grade at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary. Then, in 1970, she joined Punahou Academy teaching 8th grade algebra. Among her many students, was young “Barry,” later known as President Barack Obama. After retiring from Punahou at age 73, she taught at a Christian school until age 81, concluding a remarkable 45-year career in the classroom.
While in Hawaii, Dottie, her husband and three sons (all licensed pilots) owned and operated a flight school and cargo airline throughout the islands. But it was not all work and no play. The entire family got licensed in SCUBA diving and explored the magnificent undersea world, lobstered, and spear fished in the crystal blue Hawaiian waters. They also enjoyed boating, skiing, surfing.
Teaching was not just Dottie’s profession it was her calling. She kept educating students by tutoring them in her home. Even at 95, with progressing dementia, she continued by tutoring composition editing for her memory care house manager who was attending nursing school.
Dottie was universally loved and will be remembered by students and caretakers for her vivacious spirit, youthful energy, unfiltered honesty, and keen sense of humor. If a measure of success is leaving a place better than one found it, Dottie was profoundly successful. She leaves behind a loving family and a legacy in the lives of countless students whose paths she helped shape.
Dottie will be lovingly remembered by her eldest son, also a USAF fighter pilot, Major General Retired, Greg (Gina) Gardner of Lawrence, KS; her grandchildren Gary (Caitlin) Gardner of Overland Park KS, Rachel Gardner of Lawrence, KS, Amanda (Luke) Stallbaumer of Topeka, KS, Chase (Paige) Vervynck of Denver, CO; and her great grandchildren Walter, Hadley, Dannie and CJ.
Dottie will be laid to rest in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in her beloved island home, Hawaii beside her husband and sons, Gary & Gordon Gardner.
Dottie loved the service volunteer Chaplains gave to first responders so in lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the First Responder Chaplain Association, 2518 Ridge Court, Suite 207, Lawrence, Kansas 66046, or online at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/N4PVJVQKMHHJU
