Obituaries

Wendy Ann Stauffer passed away on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 , in Lawrence, Kansas.  Wendy was born on July 19th, 1955, in Lawrence to James and Carolyn Hemphill.  She graduated from Lawrence High in 1973 and... 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

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

Learlean Hooks-Glover, 84, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born on May 17, 1941, in Palestine, Texas, Learlean was the daughter of Robert and Lillie Mae (Kimbrough)... 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

Armando (Amado) Hinojosa Arredondo passed away peacefully in sleep . Monday morning April 27, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 85 and had battled Parkinson’s the last nine years of... continue reading

Joyce Marie Boyd (Unfred), 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, died Tuesday April 21, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born February 9, 1944, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Walker) Unfred.... continue reading

Larry Lee “Pete” Baugher, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, died on April 25, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, KS. Born in Lawrence on September 16, 1940, to Sheldon and Evelyn McMillen Baugher, Pete attended the... continue reading

Leslie Wayne “Les” Conder, age 78 of Lawrence, passed away April 26, 2026. At Les’s request, no services will be held. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading