Obituaries

Gail Smith

Gail C. (Rogers) Smith, 86, passed away on August 8, 2025, at her home in Lawrence. Gail was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 26, 1938, to Henry and Elizabeth (Hill) Rogers. On April 4, 1959, Gail married Thomas LaPointe of Detroit. They had a son, Jon LaPointe, and later adopted a daughter ...

Larry Burke

86, Lawrence, formerly Dodge City, died Thurs, Aug. 7, 2025. Memorial Service 10am, Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 Dodge City UMC. Inurnment KS Veteran's Cemetery Ft. Dodge. barnettfamilyfh.com

Leland Perry

Leland Francis Perry was born January 31.1923, in Concordia, KS, to Frank and Mae (Springsted) Perry. He was the youngest behind Lorene and Dwight. He grew up on East 9th digging caves and smoking coffee grounds with Roland and the Hood brothers.Leland started sacking groceries in high school ...

Sylvia Miller

Funeral Services for Sylvia Elizabeth Miller, 93, Lawrence, will be 4 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, At Redemption Hill Church. Visitation starting at 3 pm. rumsey-yost.com

Gary Schmidt

Gary Allen Schmidt of Lawrence, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. A memorial service will be at First United Methodist Church, Lawrence at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. warrenmcelwain.com

Bianca Storlazzi

Musician, Merchant, Peace Activist, Herbalist, Mother, Friend, and Committed Partner: Bianca Philomena Storlazzi, 81, of Lecompton, Kansas passed on August 8, 2025 at her home.