Obituaries

Judith Diane Anderson,79, died peacefully on October 4, 2026 with close family by her side. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Judy was born January 22, 1947... continue reading

Ronald Warren Derusseau, born February 19, 1943, in Concordia, KS to Ronell and Marjorie (Graham) Derusseau, left us for his next adventure October 6, 2026. After graduating from Concordia High School in 1961 he... continue reading

Marie Galluzzi-Potter, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and longtime member of the Lawrence community, passed away on October 6, 2026, leaving a legacy of family, friendship, faith and generosity. She was 91. She was born... continue reading

Services for James Leroy Edgerton, 68, of Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Burial will follow at Memorial Park... continue reading

Jan Winter Ackerly passed away on October 2, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1952 in Rochester, MN and was adopted by Gerald and Arlette Winter. After Jan finished high school, the Winter’s... continue reading

Sherril Ann Bartlett, 58, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born September 9, 1968, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of John Lowell West, Jr. and Barbara... continue reading

Janet Luane Schaake, 83, of Lawrence, KS, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2026 in her home with her husband Larry by her side and, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on... continue reading

Sherry Ann (Warren) Tuckel, of rural Lecompton, Kansas, passed peacefully in hospice on September 6, 2026, after suffering a series of strokes. She was a vibrant 80. Sherry was born April 22, 1946, in... continue reading

Barbara Ann Alldredge, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the home of her son, Stan, in Lecompton, Kansas, surrounded by her children. She was born on April... continue reading

Judith (Judy) Mae Kasson, 84, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at Tranquil Haven in Lawrence, Kansas. Judy was born June 30, 1942, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Newton Ellenbarger Sr. and... continue reading

David Andrew Favreau passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1950, in Plattsburg, New York, to Raymond and Doris Favreau. David graduated from Peru High... continue reading

Marsha Kaye Hanusek (Morris) passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2026, at her home in Lawrence. Marsha was born May 8, 1959, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Hoyt Morris and Shirley Weeks (Estes). She grew... continue reading

Services for Mary Juanita Pantoja “Jenny Mendoza”, 75, of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Hill... continue reading

Iona Berniece Spencer, age 101 of Lawrence, passed away September 24, 2026. She was born March 8, 1925 at Watson, Shawnee Co., Kansas, the daughter of George C. and Bessie L. Glenn Herschell. She... continue reading

Kelsey “Brianne” McKay, age 33, passed away September 19, 2026, unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Tecumseh, Kansas. She was born on April 24, 1993, in Union City, Tennessee, the daughter of... continue reading

Alice Jean Horn, 95, of Moline, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Arbors at Monterey Village in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born September 16, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of... continue reading

Peggy Sue Spurlock (Glasscock), 63, passed away peacefully September 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Peggy was born December 14, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jerry Spurlock Sr. and Ima Jean Harrington. Peggy... continue reading

Phyllis Ellen Braun passed away at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2026, with her two sons by her side. She was 92 years old. Phyllis was born on January 13, 1934, the... continue reading

Sherry Virtue, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home at Hillside Village of DeSoto. Sherry June was born on March 29, 1938, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of... continue reading

Roy William Todd, 85, of Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Roy was born on August 24, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Roy William Sr... continue reading