Obituaries

Carolyn Dillon

Carolyn Anne Dillon, aged 93, died at home on July 20, 2025.She was born on January 6, 1932, in Wichita Kansas, to Dale and Helen Critser. She graduated from Wichita East High School, and then studied at the University of Kansas, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.On May 3, ...

Barbara Rogers

Barbara J. Rogers, 85, of Lawrence, peacefully passed away while under hospice care on Nov 28, 2024. She has been laid to rest with her husband, Glen L. Rogers in a private ceremony.

Kendra Vantuyl-Escalante

Memorial Services for Kendra Lyn Vantuyl-Escalante, 30, Topeka, will be 10:30 am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  A Visitation will be from 6-7 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025. rumsey-yost.com

Marilyn Swoyer

Marilyn Elaine Swoyer, age 87 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away July 20, 2025.  Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Earl Haehl

When Earl Haehl was born in 1943, he was expected to live less than 24 hours because he had cerebral palsy. He received emergency baptism, but surprised everyone by surviving to 81, dying at home surrounded by family and his beloved cat. He was a devout Episcopalian, active in the church until ...

Virgil Braden

A Celebration of Life for Virgil Lee Braden, aged 96, of Lawrence, will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1509 N 1732 Rd, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044. rumsey-yost.com