Obituaries

Michael Vail

Private family services for Michael Lynn Vail, 72, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. He died August 13, 2026, at His home. More info at rumsey-yost.com

Vicky Burk

Graveside Services for Vicky Burk, age 78, will be 2pm Monday, Aug17, 2026 at Stoney Point Cemetery in Baldwin City.  Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm also on Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Susan Root

Susan Lynn Root, 74, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on August 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To read the full obituary, visit rumsey-yost.com.

Marie Jennings

Celebration of Life Services for Marie Jennings, 78, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died August 8, 2026, at home. rumsey-yost.com

Jack Hill

Mass of Christian Burial for Jack Eugene Hill, 98, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A Prayer Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. ...

Larry Brock

Larry J Brock, 82, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was loved, respected, and cherished by all who were lucky enough to have known him.Larry was born in Roosevelt, OK, to parents J.P. and Velma Brock. ...