Obituaries

Sharon Lynn Frye (née Simons), age 86, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. Sharon was born on July 16, 1939, in Bismarck, North Dakota. She lived a life defined by... continue reading

Ronald Joseph Wolf, age 90 of Lawrence, passed away April 8, 2026.  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church... continue reading

Maariah Brooklynn Ingelhardts, age 72 of Lawrence, passed away April 8, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Arrangements for Ruby Jean Cournoyer, age 55 of Lawrence, passed away April 2, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Private Family Services for Jenice Margaret Easum, 86, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. She died March 31, 2026, at her home. continue reading

Graveside Services for Maria Perez, 100, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 4:30-5:30 Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.... continue reading

Frederick “Fred” Earl McCreary, Jr., 82, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held on April 11, 2026, at... continue reading

Funeral Services for Ardis Gay Connor, 82, of Lawrence, will be at 11am, Friday, April 10th, 2026 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Lawrence, Ks. There will be A... continue reading

Melvina Gail Freeman, 76, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at LMH Health. She was born February 27, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Fayemont (Whitacre) Gray. Melvina... continue reading

Services for Steven (Steve) Burnette Mitchell, 73, of Lawrence, will be at 1 pm, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Steve died Sunday, March... continue reading

John Smith, known affectionately to all as “Jack,” passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on May 27, 1953, Jack was a man defined by his hardworking nature, booming... continue reading

Marian Ione Braden, 96, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Funeral arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. A full obituary and service details will be announced... continue reading

Edwin Charles Stewart, 79, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born January 5, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Leah Grace (Cover) and Wilbur Dean Stewart.... continue reading

On March 21, 2026, Cheri Ann (DuPree) Richardson passed away at the age of 94, on her own terms, in her cute little apartment in Lawrence, Kansas. Cheri was born in rural Noble County,... continue reading

Dennis Edward Nystrom, 78, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He lost his battle with pancreatic... continue reading

Glenn LeRoy Stowe, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on March 19,1950, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Clara Mae (Brightwell) and Paul Eugene Stowe. Glenn married the love... continue reading

JENNIFER LYNN COKER (known as Jenna) passed peacefully from this world into the glory of eternal rest alongside her husband and loved ones on 3/22/2026. Born in January, 1950 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter... continue reading

Funeral Services for Felepita Coho, 66, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died March 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. continue reading

Jay Dee Brecheisen, 87, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 surrounded by family in his home. A visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home the evening of March 25, 2026... continue reading

Della May Hayden Hadley passed away March 18, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 97. She lived a life of purpose in support of those on the margins of society,... continue reading