Obituaries

John Carland

John Carland, 77, longtime Lawrencian, father, veteran - died Aug. 4, 2026. Military graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery, TBA.

Michael Blumenfeld

Born in Brooklyn, New York Nov. 10, 1934, to a medical family, Michael attended The Fieldston School in Riverdale. He received both undergraduate and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard College. In Cambridge he met Radcliffe student, Catherine Eck. They were married for 66 years until his death Aug. 8. ...

Michael Blumenfeld

Michael Blumenfeld of Lawrence, KS died August 8, 2026, born November 10, 1934. Full obituary can be found at legacy.com.

Dee DeRoin

Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, 79, of Lawrence, died peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, with family by her side. The youngest of five siblings, Dee Ann was born in Wymore, Nebraska in 1947 to Amable DeRoin, Jr. and Opal (Loftis) DeRoin. Her father passed away when she was 9 months old, and she was ...

Brian Perkins

Graveside services for Brian W. Perkins, 80, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be Friday from 6-7 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com

Elizabeth Friend

Elizabeth May Friend, 35, Lenexa, KS, passed away August 13, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1991. Elizabeth will be deeply missed by her family, friends and who knew her. www.warrenmcelwain.com