Obituaries

Shuck – Howard LaVerne, 84, was born September 6, 1940 to Lloyd Ellsworth and Lillian Christine (Brohammer) Shuck in Douglas Co. KS. He peacefully exchanged time for eternity at his home, surrounded by family,... continue reading

An Afternoon of Precious Love Celebrate the life of Rob Blank from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence. Open mic begins at 2 p.m. Email... continue reading

Graveside services for Debra Marie Slifer 61, Oskaloosa, will be 10 am, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Clinton Cemetery. Debra passed away on June 14th, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born... continue reading

Jean Marie Moneymaker (née Jones), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, just shy of her 79th birthday. She was born on June... continue reading

Elaine J. Smith, age 96 of Lawrence, passed away June 9, 2025. She will be placed at the Culpeper National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of... continue reading

Ricky Eugene Jenkins (Rick), age 60, of McLouth, KS, passed away on June 8, 2025, at 12:01 PM at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas after a courageous battle with chronic illness. Rick... continue reading

Justin Lee Hermreck, 43, passed away from medical complications on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Nancy Hermreck, his twin sister Lane Miller (Trey), niece Lowen Miller, nephews... continue reading

Our dear mother, Mariele Berthold, sadly passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the age of 91. She was a wonderful matriarch who was always there when we needed her, offering support, wisdom,... continue reading

Carolyn Ann Cummins, 60, was a resident of Lawrence, KS. She left her earthly home to become an angel at the right hand of God on June 4, 2025. She was born in Waynesville,... continue reading

A life focused on service and empathy for others is a life well-lived. A kindhearted man of integrity and faith, Larry Day spent 90 years helping others, exploring the world and appreciating the beauty... continue reading

Mary Lou Smith, 67, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at home.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Alfred D. Grice and Lucy Grice. Mary graduated... continue reading

Celebration of Life Gathering for Nickolas Gale Miller, 43, Lawrence, will be from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Friday, June 6, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Nickolas passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at home.  He... continue reading

Memorial service for Mary Lelanie “Lanie” Smith, 54, of Lawrence, will be 11:00 am Monday, June 2, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Eudora City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will... continue reading

Dennes Roy Frederick was born September 26, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest son of Donald R. and Faye Teach Frederick.  He died May 24, 2025, at the age of 80 in his home... continue reading

Betty Lucile Bruns, age 95 of Lawrence and formerly of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on May 28, 2025.  Betty was born August 14, 1929 in Carroll, Nebraska to parents Henry and Mary... continue reading

Stanford (Stan) Leonard Loeb Beloved father, son, brother, and colleague, Stanford Leonard Loeb, 78, Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1947... continue reading

Services for Joshua David Varner, 41, of Lawrence, will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at First United Methodist Church West Campus (867 U.S. Hwy 40, Lawrence, KS 66049).  There will be a... continue reading

Ladonna Rae Lickteig, 79, of Lawrence, was born October 11, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2025 surrounded by family. She was an avid bird... continue reading

Mary Jane Wilson, 67, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025.  She was born December 2, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Edward Vincent and Marie Joan (Bourdon) Kreipe. She graduated from... continue reading

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Michelle Roberta Law will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Michelle was born November 17, 1953 in... continue reading