Obituaries

Elaine Louise Blank, age 94, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at LMH. Elaine was born on August 21, 1929 in Kansas City, KS to Robert and Lottie Modrell.  She attended KU and... continue reading

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of John G. VanDiest, 85, of Lenora, Kansas, on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lenora, Kansas, on August 23, 1938, son of T.H. and Helen... continue reading

David Underwood Fitzcharles of Brandon Woods Retirement Community, Lawrence, KS and Naples, FL entered heaven on November 22, 2023.  He was born on Feb 2, 1929 and was the son of the late James... continue reading

Shirley Ann Phillips passed away on November 24, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. Shirley was born October 27, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Dale and Ruth Liese. She grew up in Kansas... continue reading

Sidney “Sid” Martin Haupt, age 73 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. Celebration of life will be held on December 9th at 11am at Worden Cornerstone Church in... continue reading

Kara Sue Berry, 61, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Olathe Regional Medical Center.   She was born October 16, 1962 in Oakley, Kansas to Wesley B. and Maxine M. (Wagy) Berry. Kara... continue reading

William Anthony Wapp, 83 passed away November 19, 2023 at LMH Health in Lawrence, KS. He was born January 17, 1940 to John David, Sr. and Marie Ellen (Mangan) Wapp. He was raised in... continue reading

Funeral Services for Bonnie Mae Dankenbring, 88, Eudora, will be 2 pm, Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  A Visitation will be from 1-2 pm. She died November 21, 2023, at Medicalodeges... continue reading

Corporal Logan James Hamby, age 20, passed away at his home on November 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, NC, after losing a battle with depression. He was born on August 4, 2003, in Lawrence, KS,... continue reading

Funeral Services for LeRoy Kelly, 76 of Lawrence will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday evening.  Online... continue reading

Elnora A. Burggraf, 100, Lawrence, died Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was born August 11, 1923 in Cherokee County, Kansas to Maurice L. and Pearl Everett Boggess.  Elnora was raised on a farm south... continue reading

Graveside services for Diana Lynn Smith, 63, Lawrence, will be 12 pm, Monday, November 27, 2023, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A Visitation will be from 11-12 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  A reception will follow... continue reading

Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ralph Eugene Reschke, 88, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.... continue reading

Joyce A. Massey, 83, formerly of Eudora, joined her Heavenly Father on November 17, 2023.  She passed away in Ottawa at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born January 4, 1940... continue reading

Leona Eva (Schmalz) Maxon, 103, of Baldwin City, Kansas, died on November 15, 2023. She was born to John and Elizabeth Schmalz on January 14, 1920 in Paris, Arkansas. She was the fifth of... continue reading

Dick Leines was born in Willmar, MN, on July 8, 1937, to Arthur and Hattie Leines. He was baptized on August 8, 1937, and confirmed on July 16, 1950, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater,... continue reading

Memorial services for Jon William Gaines, 68, Overbrook, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at Worden Cornerstone Church in Baldwin City, KS. Burial will immediately follow at Twin Mound Cemetery in Overbrook,... continue reading

Sarah Simpson Dean was born April 10, 1937, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Irene and Grover Simpson. She died of heart failure at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, in the presence of family, on Thursday,... continue reading

Anita Jean Schaal, age 77 of Lawrence, died November 5, 2023.  Anita was born June 13, 1946 in Wood River, Illinois. She worked for many years as a housekeeper at Naismith Hall in Lawrence... continue reading

Marie (Mary) Ridinger was born November 17, 1939 in San Miguel, New Mexico to Joseph and Fedalina Cisneros. She passed away at her home on November 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Mary... continue reading