Obituaries

Edward Martinko

Celebration of Life Services for Edward Allen Martinko, 80, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died September 16, 2025. rumsey-yost.com

Natalie Nelson-Ling

Natalie 'Natasha' Elaine Nelson-Ling, 74, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, passed away in her sleep on September 15, 2025. Natasha is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Ling, 70, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, formerly of Lawrence, KS.Natasha was born on August 17, 1951 in Washington, DC, to Emil ...

Diana Myers

Diana Jean Myers (née Rissman), age 78, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Meriden, Kansas. Born on November 10, 1946, in Lawrence, Kansas, Diana led a life marked by dedication to her family and community.She graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Emporia State ...

William Bloom

Dr. William Louis Bloom, retired professor of Biology from The University of Kansas, died peacefully September 16, 2025, at the age of 85 at Neuvant House in Lawrence, KS. Bill was born March 29, 1940, in Bismarck, ND to Byron Bloom and Muriel (Nee Nelson) Bloom. His family moved to Minnesota ...

Mary Willems

In loving memory of Mary Ann Willems July 31st 1950 - September 8th 2025.Mary Willems, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Oma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.She passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on Sept 8th 2025Mary, the youngest of 4 siblings was born as the ...

Paula Hedges

Paula J. Hedges, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 67.Paula was born on April 6, 1958, in Frontenac, Kansas, to Francis and Betty Wolownik. ...