Obituaries

Fitzgerald, Augusta Ann (nee Schelter), 85, formerly of Amherst and Tonawanda, NY, passed away in Lawrence, Kansas on Feb. 21, 2023. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walt (2002), her son,... continue reading

A Celebration of Life for Del Brinkman, will be Saturday May 20th from 2-4 pm at the Adams Alumni Center, 1266 Oread Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045. Paul Delbert “Del” Brinkman, who began his career... continue reading

Ronda “René” (Thornton) Barta, 58, of Lawrence, KS, died on February 18, 2023, in Lawrence, KS. René is survived by her sons Anthony (Hayley) Barta of Derby, KS, and Tyler (Janelle) Barta of Eudora,... continue reading

On February 16, 2023, Kelley Shoemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 62. Kelley was born Feb. 18, 1960, in Columbia, Mo., to Robert and Elva... continue reading

Funeral Services for Marion LeRoy Alexander, 59, Lawrence, will be from 10-11 am, Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Known to most as Marty. His friends called him Boudin or my personal... continue reading

Catherine Estelle Warren passed away peacefully in her home on Feb. 15th, 2023 in Overbrook, KS at the age of 86. She was born Sept 11th of 1936, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of... continue reading

Ya-Ming Yang, 92, passed peacefully on February 15, 2023. Ya-Ming joined her daughter in Lawrence in 1995. She worked in the family electronics business before retiring. She continued occasional work as an accomplished seamstress.... continue reading

On Thursday, February 9th, 2023, Colin “Scotty” Alexander Diack Ovenstone, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at age 91. He was born to Barbara and James Ovenstone in Aberdeen, Scotland... continue reading

Graveside Services for Reta Mae Banks, 85, Lawrence, will be 11am, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be 6:30-7:30 Monday, at  Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died February 13, 2023,... continue reading

A Visitation for Barbara Jean Currant, 82, Lawrence, will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Barbara Jean Currant passed away on Sunday, February 12 surrounded by her family. She... continue reading

Ronald Guy Barnes passed away on February 10, 2023 at his home in Kimberling City, Missouri. Ron was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on October 12, 1939 to Mildred Rena (Pilkenton) and Guy Everett Barnes.... continue reading

Lt Col James R Hemphill, 89, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jim was born and grew... continue reading

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, the Husted family lost their hero, Gary Lee Husted. Gary, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home. Gary was born March 3, 1944,... continue reading

A visitation for Larry Dean Robson, 57, Lawrence, will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died February 8, 2023, at his home. continue reading

Funeral services for LaDonna June (French) Commons, 59, Herington, Kan., will be at 2 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.  A visitation will be held from 1 pm until service time. Cremation... continue reading

Services for Dean Sanders, 85 of Winchester, Kansas. Services will be held at Rumsey-Yost funeral Home. February 25, 2023, at 11:00 am. Mr. Sanders passed peacefully at home. He was born in Laurel, Montana in... continue reading

Patricia Pierce Kells of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023, at the age of 83. Pat was best known for her quick-witted humor, love of her family, passion for travel, and... continue reading

Funeral services for Joe Warren Bahnmaier, 99, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Monday, February 6, 2023, at Lecompton United Methodist Church.  A visitation will be from 4-5 pm on Sunday, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.... continue reading

No services are planned at this time for Carrie Lynn Marquette, 60, Lawrence. She died January 31, 2023, at her home. Carrie’s Family is having a small celebration of life. Ms. Marquette died Tuesday,... continue reading

Private family services for Audrey Jean Banks, 94, Lawrence, will take place at a later date in Arizona. She died January 31, 2023, at LMH Health. continue reading