Obituaries

Marguerite Carlson

Marguerite W. Carlson of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by people who loved her dearly.Marguerite was born on November 12, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois to Bradley and Velma Williams. She grew up in her family's heritage home ...

Della Hadley

Della May Hayden Hadley passed away March 18, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 97. She lived a life of purpose in support of those on the margins of society, fighting for civil rights, fair housing, and the equal rights amendment. She had a quick wit, a ready smile, ...

Steven Mitchell

Memorial Services for Steven Burnette Mitchell, 73, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died March 15, 2026. rumsey-yost.com

Felipita Coho

Funeral Services for Felipita Coho, 66, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died March 17, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. rumsey-yost.com

Darlene Janssen

Darlene Janssen, 87, passed away on March 18, 2026. Visitation will be at 12 p.m. on Sat, March 28, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence. Funeral and graveside services will follow. warrenmcelwain.com

JoAnn Fisk

A Memorial Service for JoAnn Fisk, 83, Lawrence, KS is set for 1:00 pm, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, KS. JoAnn passed away on March 14, 2026, at Pioneer Ridge Independent Living.JoAnn was born on September 2, 1942, in Cherokee, IA, the daughter of Clarence ...