Obituaries

Barbara Butell

Barbara Jean (Lesch) Butell, a lifelong resident of Lawrence KS, passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2026, after being surrounded by the love of her family.Barbara was born on February 6, 1938, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to Joseph and Mary Axline Lesch. She grew up with a deep ...

Kazeem Hameed

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Kazeem. Honor him by doing what he did best: check on your people, lead with kindness, remind family daily they are loved. Full obituary at Rumsey-Yost.com

Debra Cathers

Debra Lynn Hamlin Cathers (nee Anderson) died at home July 2, 2026, after a 14 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 71. Having recently moved from Lawrence to Auburn,KS, she was being cared for by family when she passed.Debra (Deb) will be remembered by her many friends and ...

Richard Haden

Rick will be remembered for his unwavering love of family, deep faith, quick wit, and lifelong passions for music, trains, and the Jayhawks. His legacy lives on in all blessed to know him. Full notice Rumsey-Yost.com.

Lou Montague

Celebration of Life for Lou Ann Montague, nee Shy, 70, of Columbia, MO, Sat. July 25, 1:30-3:00 at Parker Price & Davidson, Topeka, KS. View full obituary at ppdfuneral.com.

Harry Wade

Services for Harry E. Wade, 89, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 24, 2026, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Harry passed away on June 23, 2026, in Lawrence. warrenmcelwain.com