Obituaries

Caroline Werner

Caroline Bruner Werner, beloved daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and friend, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. Memorial Services will be 1 P.M. Tues, Feb. 10, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Rex Rictor

Memorial services for Rex D. Rictor, age 84 of Ottawa, will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Eudora Community Church. Visit Rumsey-Yost.com to view the full obituary.

Mary Bennington

Mrs. Bennington passed peacefully on February 1st, 2026, at 80 years old after a fierce battle with cancer. During her battle, she adamantly credited Dr. Conklin, Dr. Farrell and Nicole Apprill APRN, of Lawrence Memorial Hospital for being her champions and without a doubt extending her life. ...

William Harrison

William E. Harrison, PhDWilliam 'Bill' Earl Harrison of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on November 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Otto and Macie Beatrice Harrison, and his siblings, Frances DuRee, Jessie Owens, and Kenny Harrison. He is survived by his wife and partner ...

Gunda Hiebert

Gunda H. Hiebert (8/28/36 - 2/3/26): educator / business owner / patroness of the arts / bon vivant, full obit to follow. www.warrenmcelwain.com

D. Ward

Mass will be at 3 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence. Followed by a 5–7 p.m. celebration at KU Conference Center Kansas Memorial Stadium. warrenmcelwain.com