Obituaries

G. Whitenight

Ken Whitenight, of Austin, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2026. Peter A. Whitenight and James H. Whitenight of Lawrence survive.

Sherry Bateson

Sherry Bateson, age 61 of Lawrence, passed away April 20, 2026.  Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Rumsey-Yost.com.

Joan Stone

Joan Stone, May 12, 1939- Dec. 1, 2025Thelma Joan Stone, nee Phillips, was born May 12, 1939, in New Haven, Connecticut, to immigrant parents, mother, Frances Chasnoff, of Ukraine and George Phillips (born Faiweuscewitz) of Poland. She is survived by her nephew Michael Phillips and her nieces ...

Rhonda Bruce

Rhonda D. Bruce, age 68, Lawrence, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Private family services will happen at a later date. More info at rumsey-yost.com

Marilyn Coleman

Marilyn Kathleen Coleman November 4, 1947 – April 16, 2026Marilyn Kathleen Coleman, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was many things to many people: a faithful friend, a tireless volunteer, a devoted wife. But ask anyone in her family, and they'll ...

Robert Jacobs

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Celebration of Life Reception to follow.