Obituaries

Harlan Roedel

Harlan Dean Roedel, 95, passed April 3, at Pioneer Ridge. A celebration of life will held at a time and place to be announced.

Ardis Connor

Services for Ardis Gay Connor, 82, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died March 31, 2026. rumsey-yost.com

Frederick McCreary

Celebration of Life Services for Fred McCreary will be Sat., Apr. 11, 2026, at New Life Assembly in Baldwin City. Visitation will begin at 10am, followed by services at 11am. To read full obituary, visit rumsey-yost.com.

James Grinter

James Warden Grinter, a longtime resident of the Tonganoxie area and devoted family man, passed away peacefully March 12, 2026, 89, in his home.Born November 29, 1936 in Edwardsville KS, Jim grew up south of Tonganoxie KS and spent much of his life farming and contributing to the local ...

Robert Pierrelee

Robert V. Pierrelee, 74, Lawrence passed away on March 26, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Private family services will be held at a later date. warrenmcelwain.com

Steven Mitchell

Memorial Services for Steven Burnette Mitchell, 73, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died March 15, 2026. rumsey-yost.com