Obituaries

Patsy Darlene Kirkman (née Jones), 84, born May 8, 1941, in Oswego, Kansas, to John L. Jones and Norma R. Garrison, passed away January 27, 2026. In 1960, Patsy married Roger Anderson, with whom... continue reading

Mary (Goodson) Suitt passed away peacefully February 8, 2026 after suffering a stroke in October 2025. Mary was born August 14, 1948, the daughter of John and Louise Flood. Mary was an entrepreneur at... continue reading

Deborah Helen Klales (née Russo), of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully and free of pain on February 9, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. To know her was to love her... continue reading

Harold “Papa Red” Daniel April 4, 1943 – February 10, 2026 Harold Daniel, devotedly known to loved ones as “Papa Red,” was born on April 4, 1943, in Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away on... continue reading

Services for Wanda Lee Kring, 90, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died February 10, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. continue reading

Robert (Rob) William Young of Lawrence, Kansas died on February 5, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. To paraphrase one of his favorites…he has shuffled off his mortal coil, run down the curtain... continue reading

Caroline Belle (Torneden) Flory, 92, of Lawrence, passed away February 7, 2026, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Born March 17, 1933, in Lawrence, Kansas to Frederick Henry Torneden and Edna May (Shuster) Torneden, she grew... continue reading

Joann Brandon, age 85 of Eudora, passed away February 1, 2026. Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Jacob Ryan Torneden, 36, of Lawrence, Kansas died at home Tuesday, February 3rd. Jacob was born August 22nd, 1989 to Darren Torneden and Donita Beers at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Jacob enjoyed being out in... continue reading

Caroline Bruner Werner, beloved daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and friend, passed away at home on February 4, 2026. Caroline was born in Merriam, Kansas, on April 11, 2003, to parents Jennifer and Stephen, joining... continue reading

Enid Elaine Eklund, 90, of Lawrence, passed away Feb 5, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial  Hospital.  She was born on December 18, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas.  Her parents were Enid Brunton and Ed Spielman.  She... continue reading

Delitta “Dee” Fields, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 5, 2026. Dee courageously battled cancer to remission but succumbed to treatment complications. She was... continue reading

Dennis Harper passed away peacefully at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas following an admission to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He received loving care from LMH, Bridge Haven and Ascend Hospice staff. Dennis caught a mean... continue reading

Rex Dean Rictor, age 84 of Ottawa, Kansas passed away February 3, 2026.  Rex was born July 30, 1941 in Scott City, Kansas to parents Alvin Lee Rictor and Mary Ann Green Rictor.  As... continue reading

Richard Allen Brown, age 71, was called home by our loving Father and passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas,... continue reading

Joann Brandon, age 85 of Eudora, passed away February 1, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Ellen Susan (McVey) Hess, 87, of Lawrence died February 1, 2026 at home. Susie was born October 3, 1938 in Iola, the daughter of Kenneth Barlett and Velma Lee (Manbeck) McVey. She grew up in... continue reading

No Services are planned at this time for Bonnie Jean Buntemeyer, 83, Lawrence. She died January 31, 2026, at Star Living in Lawrence. Full Obituary will come soon. continue reading

Donald Linden Payne, age 70 of Lawrence, passed away on January 24, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Richard Paul Hughes passed away peacefully in his sleep January 28, 2026. He is survived by his wife Sharon Marie. Richard was the loving father of Tracy Lanaman, Andy Hughes, and Rhonda Bordman. He... continue reading