Obituaries

Brian Wheeler Perkins, 80, of Lawrence, KS, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with his daughters by his side, on August 17, 2026, at 2:30... continue reading

Janette M. Strong, 82, of Winchester, passed away on August 18, 2026. Janette was born on February 19, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Lloyd and Isyla Strong. She was a longtime resident of... continue reading

Randall David Bowling (Randy), 80, of Lawrence, KS, left us peacefully on August 13, 2026, at his home in Lawrence, KS surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Garden City, KS the son of... continue reading

Richard Dennison Schrader Jr, 77, of Eudora, passed away on August 17, 2026 at his home. Services are currently pending and will be released by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at a later date. continue reading

Robert “Gene” Grogan, 87, passed away in the presence of family at his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on January 27, 1939, Gene grew up on a family farm... continue reading

Carolyn Sue “Sue” Mills, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home in Lawrence. She was born April 1, 1946, in Lawrence, the daughter of Jack and Shirley Schultz. ... continue reading

Timothy Pliler, age 63 of Lawrence, passed away August 7, 2026. Memorial Services will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Robert (Rob) Anthony Mooney, age 57, passed away on August 12th, 2026 surrounded by the people he loved most. Rob never knew a stranger, he was friends with everyone he met. His humor, warmth,... continue reading

Betty B Bean, 95, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas.  Betty was born January 31, 1931, in Pueblo, CO, the daughter of Albert and Marguerite (Drew) Gennetten.  She worked... continue reading

Michael Lynn Vail, 72, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  A private ceremony will be held by family members at a later date. He will be buried... continue reading

Vicky Marilyn (Siddens) Burk passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lawrence, Kansas, on August 11, 2026. Vicky was born on May 11, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, to Lucille and George Siddens.  She graduated... continue reading

Gloria Jean (Rusco) Chediak, 82, of Lawrence, Kan., died peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Great Bend, Kan., on August 10, 1943, the... continue reading

Susan Lynn Root December 3, 1951 – August 9, 2026 Susan was born in Scott City, KS and moved to Lawrence in the 2nd grade. She graduated from Lawrence High School. Susan was a... continue reading

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. continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

Graveside Services for Melva Kay Hodge, 84, Overbrook, will be 10 am, Monday, August 10, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery.  A Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died... continue reading

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... continue reading

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. continue reading

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... continue reading