Obituaries

Charles Harth

Private Family Services for Charles Lee Harth, 81, Overbrook, will happen at a later date. He died February 15, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. rumsey-yost.com

Nancy Kaufmann

Nancy Kaufmann, 92, of Lawrence, passed away February 16, 2026, at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence. To read the full obituary, please visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.

John Schott

John Lawrence Schott, age 72 of Lawrence, passed away February 15, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Elaine Wray

Elaine F. (Stiner) Wray, 91, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026. Born on Sept. 25, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, Elaine lived a life full of love and dedication to her family. Elaine had many fond memories of growing up near downtown Kansas City. She graduated from Shawnee Mission ...

Karen Blair

A celebration of life for Karen Blair will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A private interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. warrenmcelwain.com

Gerald Ping

93, Lawrence, formerly of McLouth, died Sat. Feb 14, 2026. Funeral Service 11:00 AM, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at McLouth First Baptist Church. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Service. barnettfamilyfh.com