Obituaries

The life of Ellen Polacca started on May 5, 1938, and ended on April 2, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born to Julius and Freda Dietz on their farm in Ness County,... continue reading

Sue Baur, 78, of Lawrence, KS, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Doug Baur, and is survived by daughter Cynthia Gibson of Greenville, SC; and daughter Christie... continue reading

Eric Donald Knight, 60, Eudora, passed away March 29, 2022 at LMH Health. No services are planned. continue reading

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date for Debra Cotton, 66, Lawrence, who passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home. She was born July 5, 1955, the daughter... continue reading

A Celebration of Life for Gary Wayne Mosser, 82, Baldwin City, may be announced at a later date by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Gary passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at LMH Health.... continue reading

Jeanne R. Buskirk peacefully passed away on March 28, 2022. Jeanne was born on April 10, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska to Dr. George S. and Naomi O. Brancroft. She grew up in Pollack, South... continue reading

Arrangements for Dennis Clayton Supernaw, 61, Lawrence, are pending at this time. Mr. Supernaw died March 23, 2022, at his home. continue reading

The Celebration of Life for Patricia Maree Conner, 52, of Iola, KS, will be at 6:00pm on April 7th, 2022. It will be held in the Community building at Iola Riverside Park. Patricia passed... continue reading

Funeral services for Julia Beatrice Mason, 74, Tonganoxie, will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 29th, 2022, at Evangelistic Center International Ministries 1800 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66102.  A visitation will begin at 9... continue reading

Max Richard Lingenfelser – March 5, 1928~ March 14, 2022 Max, 94, passed away at his home in Lawrence, Kansas on March 14, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Max was born in Lawrence,... continue reading

Cherrill L. Shoemaker, 80, passed away in her home on March 13, 2022, after a long illness. Cherrill was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who adored her family and enjoyed her years... continue reading

Douglas ‘Doug’ Ray Garey passed away peacefully after bringing joy his whole life of 76 years, even with a disability. Doug was born January 16,1946, in Augusta, Kansas to Floyd and Maxeen Garey (Barnes).... continue reading

Funeral services for John Richard “Rick” Donaldson will be on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, at 6th St. and Indiana St., in Lawrence, KS. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m, funeral... continue reading

Delmar D. Falen, 87, passed away March 11, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1935, to Paul W. and Bessie M. (Mathis) Falen in Dillon, KS, west of Herington, KS. He was welcomed... continue reading

Sherry Marie Swearngin McBride passed away on March 4th, 2022 at Hansen House Assisted Living in Harlan, Iowa. Sherry was born April 19th, 1939, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Leonard and Edith Swearngin. She met... continue reading

Services for Eugene Nelson “Gene” Watts, 84, Lawrence, will be 2pm Saturday, March 12th at the Eastside Bible Fellowship, 1423 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS. Mr. Watts died March 7, 2022, at his home. He... continue reading

Louis Vincent Volpe, 97, died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born November 1, 1924, in Paterson, N.J., the son of... continue reading

DOROTHY HALL HANGER ADAMS, 95, of Lawrence, KS died Monday, February 28, 2022 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living. She was born August 14, 1926 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of Grace Hall Hanger... continue reading

A memorial visitation for Shane McDermott, 44, Lawrence, will be from 2-4 pm Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Shane passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at his home. He was born April... continue reading

Gary Frager, 67, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on December 2, 2021. Gary was born on August 6, 1954 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Melba and Glenn Frager. He attended Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community... continue reading