Obituaries

Delores Marie Ringer, 76, Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, after a long battle with Ataxia, a degenerative neurological disease.   Delores was... continue reading

On June 23, 2025, with heavy hearts yet loving hands, the family of their beloved Amy Cherie (Auchard) Blaufelder lifted and gifted her to horizons beyond. She long will be remembered for her smile, her... continue reading

Barbara Anne (Zimmerman) Winn, 94, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Lawrence.  She was born July 6, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Gladys Marie... continue reading

Graveside services for Nelma Lee Brumley, 87, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Silent City Cemetery, De Soto. She left this world on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital... continue reading

Virginia Lou (Curfman) Postoak, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, with family at her side. She was born on April 27, 1940, in Beaver, Oklahoma, to Josiah... continue reading

A Celebration of Life for Virgil Lee Braden, aged 96, of Lawrence, will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1509 N 1732 Rd, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044. Lunch... continue reading

Services for Larry L. Mathews, 86, of Lecompton, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Lecompton United Methodist Church.  Burial will take place immediately following in Maple Grove Cemetery.  Mr.... continue reading

Shuck – Howard LaVerne, 84, was born September 6, 1940 to Lloyd Ellsworth and Lillian Christine (Brohammer) Shuck in Douglas Co. KS. He peacefully exchanged time for eternity at his home, surrounded by family,... continue reading

An Afternoon of Precious Love Celebrate the life of Rob Blank from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence. Open mic begins at 2 p.m. Email... continue reading

Graveside services for Debra Marie Slifer 61, Oskaloosa, will be 10 am, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Clinton Cemetery. Debra passed away on June 14th, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born... continue reading

Jean Marie Moneymaker (née Jones), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, just shy of her 79th birthday. She was born on June... continue reading

Elaine J. Smith, age 96 of Lawrence, passed away June 9, 2025. She will be placed at the Culpeper National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of... continue reading

Ricky Eugene Jenkins (Rick), age 60, of McLouth, KS, passed away on June 8, 2025, at 12:01 PM at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas after a courageous battle with chronic illness. Rick... continue reading

Justin Lee Hermreck, 43, passed away from medical complications on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Nancy Hermreck, his twin sister Lane Miller (Trey), niece Lowen Miller, nephews... continue reading

Our dear mother, Mariele Berthold, sadly passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the age of 91. She was a wonderful matriarch who was always there when we needed her, offering support, wisdom,... continue reading

Carolyn Ann Cummins, 60, was a resident of Lawrence, KS. She left her earthly home to become an angel at the right hand of God on June 4, 2025. She was born in Waynesville,... continue reading

A life focused on service and empathy for others is a life well-lived. A kindhearted man of integrity and faith, Larry Day spent 90 years helping others, exploring the world and appreciating the beauty... continue reading

Mary Lou Smith, 67, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at home.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Alfred D. Grice and Lucy Grice. Mary graduated... continue reading

Celebration of Life Gathering for Nickolas Gale Miller, 43, Lawrence, will be from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Friday, June 6, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Nickolas passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at home.  He... continue reading

Memorial service for Mary Lelanie “Lanie” Smith, 54, of Lawrence, will be 11:00 am Monday, June 2, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Eudora City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will... continue reading