Obituaries

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, ...

Gary Bartlett

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be 1 pm, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be from 2-4pm at Wayne and Larry's. rumsey-yost.com

Becquer Benalcazar

Services for Becquer Benalcazar, 84, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced as soon as they are available. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. rumsey-yost.com

Jay Brecheisen

Services for Jay Dee Brecheisen, 86, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died March 20, 2026, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

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 ...

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