Obituaries

“Ronald “Ron” Gaches, 73, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. He lived fully, generously, with purpose, and will be enormously missed. Ron’s early years spent camping and canoeing sparked a lifelong love of... continue reading

Marvin Eugene Voth, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas, who died May 17th at Rock Creek Nursing Home of Ottawa, attended by Hospice and surrounded by friends and loved ones. There will be no burial, as... continue reading

Funeral Services for Sandra K. Drake, 78, Lawrence will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Southern Baptist Church , 4300 W 6th Street, Lawrence. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.  A visitation... continue reading

Wendy Ann Stauffer, age 70 of Lawrence, passed away May 13, 2026.  Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Mrs. Roberts was born August 15, 1948, in Lawrence, the daughter of Robert August Guenther and Ruby Kathryn (Henik) Guenther. She married David Allan Roberts on February 13, 1970, in Lawrence Kansas and they... continue reading

Geoffrey Jon VanDeusen Sr., affectionately known to many as “Mr. Milk,” passed away peacefully after a life marked by hard work, adventure, loyalty to family, and remarkable personal strength. Born on November 10, 1938,... continue reading

Joyce Kay Gassert,  82 passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas surrounded by family.  She was born on October 5, 1943, in Leavenworth, Kansas she was the cherished daughter of James Shockey and... continue reading

Graveside Services for Kevin Ridgway, 60, of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  A visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on... continue reading

Chad Robert Ugolini, 50, passed away at his home on May 6, 2026. Services to celebrate Chad’s life are currently being planned and will be announced at a later date. A full obituary honoring... continue reading

Vernon Lee “Buck” Cheek, 80, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Buck was born on October 28, 1945, in Brookfield, MO, to... continue reading

Frances Susan “Fran” Wisdom, 68, of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her home.  She was born October 10, 1957, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Robert Louis and Kay KY (Sung)... continue reading

Lois Ann Davis, 95, of Lawrence, formerly of Media, Illinois, passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026. Services will be held at a later date in Illinois and information will be... continue reading

CPL USMC (Ret.) John David Musgrave, 77, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. A celebration honoring John’s life... continue reading

William Dale Miley, 81, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Dale was born on October 25, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Holly Dale Miley and Viola... continue reading

James Eugene Elm, 80, passed away at home in Lawrence, KS. on May 6, 2026.  He was the son of Harold V. and Wilma I. (Stahel) Elm.  He was born on June 19, 1945,... continue reading

Gary A. Skeet passed away at Pioneer Ridge on Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. He was born March 6, 1935, the son of Harold W. Skeet... continue reading

Jaroslaw Andrzej Piekalkiewicz (“Jarek”), Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Kansas, died peacefully at home on April 29, 2026. Jarek was born in Poland on July 24, 1926, and came of... continue reading

Thelma J. Tuttle-Chapman, age 91, born October 31, 1934, in Perry, Missouri, passed quietly at home on April 26, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. She lived a life marked by determination, warmth, firm but kind,... continue reading

Arrangements for Learlean Hooks-Glover, age 84 of Lawrence, are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Judith Crossfield, 85, passed away April 23, 2026 at Bridgehaven Memory Care, Lawrence Kansas. She was born April 22, 1941 in Chicago Illinois to Maude and Nick Demos. After her mother‘s death, she came... continue reading