Obituaries

Douglas “Doug” L. Mole, 59, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born and raised in Lawrence, Doug was a true original. He lived life on his own terms, valued his independence,... continue reading

Nancy Elizabeth Golden Perkins died peacefully on July 31 with family and friends by her side. A Celebration of Life for Nancy will take place Sunday, August 30, at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N... continue reading

William Edgar “Eddie” Lehman, age 60, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday,... continue reading

Michael P. Suitt, 80, was born on December 18, 1945, in Admire, Kansas, to Charles and Florene Suitt. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and attended Highland Park High School. Shortly after graduating, Mike... continue reading

“ All too soon, we say goodbye to Gregory Louis Bower, age 60, who passed away at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on July 26, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1966, in... continue reading

Dee Quillin, 86, passed away at his home on July 25, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and will be posted as soon as they are available. Dee was born and raised... continue reading

Brian Shay, a beloved fixture of the Lawrence, Kansas community, passed away, leaving behind a profound legacy as a passionate environmentalist, devoted family man, and the driving force behind The Re-Cyclery. His dedication to... continue reading

Robert L. “Bud” Johnson, 89, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 29, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas, Bud was the son... continue reading

Richard “Rick” McFall Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Rick was born on September 26, 1947,... continue reading

Craig Rowland Jacob passed away on the 24th day of July, 2026 at the age of 81. Craig was born at the Brooklyn Naval Yard Hospital to Howard and Irene Jacob on the 24th... continue reading

Donald Herbert Richards Don passed away from pancreatic cancer July 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 yrs old. Don was born in Kassel, Germany, to Donald Harry Richards and Hedwig... continue reading

With profound gratitude for his life and quiet sorrow at his passing, we announce the death of José de Jesús Castillo Aponte. José passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in Lawrence, KS, at... continue reading

Julie Ann Thompson, 68, died July 20, 2026, peacefully at her home in Lawrence, KS. She was born August 26, 1957, to parents Margarito F. Mendoza and Deloris R. Mendoza in Fort Bragg, N.C.... continue reading

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Ann Creel past Sunday July 19, 2026, in her home surrounded by her wife and grandkids.  A devoted wife, loving grandmother, and cherished friend a legacy of kindness, faith, laughter, and unwavering... continue reading

Born September 17, 1952 to Gerald Owens and Patricia Coffelt, Gera was a life-long resident of Lawrence. On February 14, 1972, Gera married Kirby Elliott and together they raised three children, Kristin, Lynzee, and... continue reading

Patricia “Patty” Ann Shirk, 73, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully last month on June 20, 2026, with her loving husband and two daughters by her side after a brave and determined fight against... continue reading

Matthew Isaac Jones, 54, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2026. He was an exceptional son, brother, uncle, friend, and one of those quietly extraordinary people whose... continue reading

Nelson Lytle Krueger, Pilot, Husband & Grandfather 09-11-1947 to 07-10-2026. Nelson – known to his granddaughters as “Poppy,” took to higher skies on July 10, leaving a legacy that reached far and wide. He... continue reading

Richard “Rick” Arlen Haden, 81, of Lawrence, Kansas, entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 13, 2026. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on... continue reading

In Loving Memory of Kazeem Hameed: 1987 – 2026 With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Kazeem Hameed, who gained his wings at the age of... continue reading