Obituaries

Irene Ella (Krueger) Welch, 86, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Irene was born on August 20, 1938, in Utica, Nebraska, to Paul and Matilda... continue reading

Jo Ann Prather, age 83, left this world to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Eudora, Kansas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,... continue reading

Matthew Thomas Gish, 38, passed away on November 11, 2024 at his home at Midnight Farm in Douglas County. Matt was born August 25, 1986 in Lawrence.  He had Down Syndrome, and faced a number... continue reading

Funeral Services for Matthew Grant Johnston, 35, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive, Lawrence.  A Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, Friday at... continue reading

The passing of Frederic Neiman Joseph on October 31, 2024 will be illuminated by the life he lived and the love of his surviving family. Fredric Neiman Joseph was born on May 9, 1949,... continue reading

Judy Ann (Anderson) Gordon George passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, with her biggest fans – her children, grandchildren and sister – by her side. To know... continue reading

Memorial for Georgine LaVerne McHenry, 2724 Ponderosa Drive, Lawrence, will be in the spring of 2025 at the Calvary Cemetery, a notice will be sent out in the next few months. Mrs. Georgine LaVerne... continue reading

Memorial Services for Judy George, 80, Lawrence, will happen at a later date and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died November 2, 2024. continue reading

Peter “Pete” Walter-Conrad Zacharias, 74, of Lawrence, died Nov. 2, 2024, at his home. Peter was born in Hamburg, Germany, on September 30, 1950, and in 1952 immigrated with his family to McPherson, Kansas,... continue reading

A Memorial Service for Brian Michael Fadden, 48, of Lawrence, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Lawrence, Kansas. Gathering after service TBD. A private burial will take... continue reading

Marjorie Eleanor Walton died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 2pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence,... continue reading

Services for Larry L. Wynes, 83, of Lawrence, will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Interment ceremonies will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in El Dorado Springs,... continue reading

Graveside Services for Ray Ernest Higgins, 77, will be 10 am, Monday, October 28, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died October 21, 2024 at Medicalodges Eudora. continue reading

Mrs. Lois Buxton of Salina, Kansas was born April 30th, 1926 in Wilson, Kansas to John and Elizabeth (Peirano) Heard. She passed away October 17, 2024, at home in Lawrence, Kansas. She is survived... continue reading

Funeral Services for Donald Dean White, 90, Lawrence, will be at 10 am, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the First Southern Baptist Church, Lawrence. He died October 19, 2024, at his home. Donald was... continue reading

Private services are planned for Michael P. Vesco, 59, of Lawrence, Kansas .  He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Michael was born December 31, 1964 in Lawrence, Kansas to Michael J.... continue reading

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Derek Kent Mitchell Sr., 59.  He left behind his earthly life on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Derek was born... continue reading

Services for Joan Audley, 76, Iola, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Midpoint Baptist Church, 3965 US-54, Moran, KS 66755. Joan died surrounded by family, on Monday, Oct. 14th, 2024, at home.... continue reading

Donald Eugene Haar, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly Peoria, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas. Don was born on September 6, 1949 in Burlington,... continue reading

Janet Ruth Winkler, aged 74, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Kansas City, KS. Born on May 10, 1950, Janet was known for her loving nature, eternal optimism and servant’s heart. She lived... continue reading