Obituaries

Phyllis Barnard

Phyllis Mary Esther Barnard (Thomas), 81, of Lawrence, Kansas, transitioned peacefully with the support of her family on February 3, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Per her request, no traditional viewing or services will be held. A private family ...

Brett Fisher

A celebration of life for Brett L. Fisher, 28, will be 11am - 1pm Sat, Feb 15 at the Ozawkie Community Center. To read the full obituary, please visit rumsey-yost.com.

Jerry Jalenak

Jerry Jalenak, 64, of Lawrence, departed this world for whatever lies beyond on January 31, 2025, after a near decade long battle with cancer.Jerry was born on March 14, 1960, the second son to August (Slim) and Lenora (Betty) Jalenak. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is ...

Patricia Maddux

Memorial services for Patricia Rae (Pat) Maddux, 78, Lawrence, will take place at a later date. She died February 7, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor. rumsey-yost.com

Dolores Palmer

Dolores Jean Palmer was born January 5, 1936, and entered her eternal rest Sunday, February 2, 2025. Dolores grew up on a farm near Tarkio, Missouri, the daughter of Olin and Wilhelmina (Vette) Cloepfil.Dolores attended rural one-room schools near the farm and graduated from Tarkio High School ...

Randall Rose

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1-3 pm, February 28th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. The family is looking forward to welcoming friends. rumsey-yost.com