Obituaries

Donna Gatts

Donna W. Gatts passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 96. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Professor Robert R. Gatts, a son, Robert K. Gatts, her second husband, David Csitkovits, and two brothers (Marvin and Homer 'Buzz'). She is survived by her children, Gail (Greg) ...

Luceil Hamlin

Luceil Hamlin, 87, Baldwin City, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Private services will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. rumsey-yost.com.

Theodore Pfeifer

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Theodore 'Teddy' John Pfeifer. Teddy came into the world early on January 26th, 2025. Teddy passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents, Jacob and Emily, on February 26th, 2025.Born at just 13.75 ounces, Teddy ...

Marion Vernon

Marion Colton Vernon passed away March 3 at age 94. Born November 26, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her family moved to Kansas City and then Topeka, Kansas, when Marion was 8. Marion graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She met her husband of nearly 75 years on ...

Miranda Souvannavong

Celebration of Life Services for Miranda Rose (Smith) Souvannavong, 41, Lawrence, will be 2pm Wed., Mar. 19 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com

Tonia Salvini

Tonia Leah Salvini, 67 of Lawrence, Kansas, passed on March 8, 2025 at her home. Please see www.warrenmcelwain.com for the full Obituary.