Obituaries

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Calvert Dean Elliott

Calvert Dean Elliott

Jun 16, 2025

Calvert “Dean” Elliott, 88, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 16th with complications of dementia. He was born February 14, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas to William and Byrdie Elliott. He spent his early childhood in Hutchinson, with the family moving to Lawrence while he was at a young age. Dean graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955.

He served his country...

Lois Wustefeld

Lois Wustefeld

Jun 15, 2025

Lois D. Wustefeld, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 95.

Born on May 14, 1930, in Greeley, Kansas, Lois moved to Lawrence in 1941, making it her lifelong home. For over 45 years, she dedicated her professional life to B.A. Green Construction, where she served as an Office Manager.

Lois was a devout Catholic who truly dedicated...

Terry E. Tuttle

Terry E. Tuttle

Jun 13, 2025

Terry Eugene Tuttle passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025, in Lawrence Kansas.

Terry was born in the spring of 1940 in Manti, Utah. He was the son of Eugene Adelbert and Lillie Virga (Olsen) Tuttle. He was an adventurous boy with an inquisitive mind who loved the outdoors. He had many stories of adventures going awry and often told he...

Karen Sue Clark

Karen Sue Clark

Jun 13, 2025

No formal services are planned for Karen Sue Clark, of Lawrence. She died June 13, 2025 at her home.

Sue was born July 15, 1943, in Trenton, Missouri, the daughter of Leon and Roberta (Sigler) Moberly.

She worked as a CNA and X-Ray Lab at Jefferson County Memorial for 25 years and retired in 1997.

Sue enjoyed spending time with family an friends.

She...

Stephen R. Ortiz

Stephen R. Ortiz

Jun 12, 2025

Stephen Rounnell Ortiz (Monwa), 73, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Stephen was born on September 28, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, to Eleodoro Jesus Ortiz and Laura Mae M'Jessepe-Ortiz. On February 10, 1973, he married Dolores (Garcia) Ortiz in Lawrence, Kansas.

A proud graduate of Topeka High School, Stephen...

Carrie Ann Hildenbrand

Carrie Ann Hildenbrand

Jun 11, 2025

Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell, and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton High School, playing softball, basketball, and volleyball,...

Charles "Charlie" Black

Charles "Charlie" Black

Jun 10, 2025

Charles Paul (Charlie) Black, 17, of Lawrence, passed away on June 10th. He was born to (and forever loved by) Roderick S. and Rebecca L. (Logue) Black on 07-11-07 who survive, of the home.

Charlie graduated from Lawrence High School on May 20th. He planned to study computer science at the University of Kansas School of Engineering as part of the...

Mary Anne McClure

Mary Anne McClure

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Anne (nee Wolf) McClure passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS.

Mary Anne was born on August 9, 1930, in Little Rock, AR, the second child and second daughter of Ferris T. and Gladys (Cline) Wolf. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Dodge City, KS, where Mary Anne attended grade...

Michael William Hodges

Michael William Hodges

Jun 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Michael William Hodges, 76, Lawrence, KS, will be held 2:00 ~ 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9th Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Graveside inurnment will be held 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS, 66048. Michael passed away Friday, June 6,...

David Harris

David Harris

Jun 5, 2025

David “Dave” E. Harris, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at home on June 5th 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel on Wednesday, June 11th from 6-8 pm.

David’s military burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 11:00 am on June 12th 2025.

Dave was born June 6, 1953, in Kansas City,...

Nancy Vivian Jordan

Nancy Vivian Jordan

Jun 3, 2025

Nancy Vivian Jordan, 78, previously of Colorado Springs, CO, passed on June 3, 2025 in Lawrence, KS, where she resided for the last two years. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Dan Boswell and Vivian Hill Jordan. The surviving members are sister Dana J Tygret and husband James W (Bill), Dana’s sons: Samuel W Tygret and wife Brandy...

Keith C. Neis

Keith C. Neis

Jun 2, 2025

Keith C. Neis was born December 26, 1937 and passes away on June 2, 2025 at LMH.

Keith was a lifelong resident of Eudora. Keith was a farmer and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

He married Marilyn Meuffel on July 28, 1961. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his sister, Bernice Stouse and two sons, Wayne (Bobbie) and Bradley...

Buna L. Taylor

Buna L. Taylor

Jun 1, 2025

Buna Lou Taylor was born February 8, 1939, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Alice (Burgess) and Hully Taylor.

Buna passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, with her family by her side.

Buna was a member of the Creek Tribe. She attended Haskell Institute and graduated from the Haskell Dental Assistant Vocational Program in 1975. Buna was employed by the Indian Health Services...

Perdita Lorraine Scafe

Perdita Lorraine Scafe

Jun 1, 2025

Funeral services for Perdita Lorraine Scafe, 95 Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, KS. She passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her residence.

Perdita was born January 7, 1930, in Hutchinson, KS,...

Delbert "Dee" Seiwald

Delbert "Dee" Seiwald

May 27, 2025

Delbert John “Dee” Seiwald, a lifelong resident of Eudora, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025 at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. The funeral service will be live streamed on YouTube @hfeudora for those...

Neva Marie Garber

Neva Marie Garber

May 26, 2025

Neva Marie Garber, daughter of Roy and Stella (Beckner) Crist was born September 28 1926. She was adopted at age ten days from the Willows adoption Sanitarium in Kansas City Missouri.

Funeral Service for Neva will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at First Christian Church,1000 Kentucky St, Lawrence, KS 66044. A visitation will take place one...

Joseph M. Ketchum

Joseph M. Ketchum

May 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph M. Ketchum of Eudora, Kansas, on May 25th, at the age of 70. As a child of God, he now resides in his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior. Joe was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on February 14, 1955, to Joseph and Maxine Ketchum.

Visitation and celebration...

Juana Barajas

Juana Barajas

May 22, 2025

Juana Barajas, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas passed at her home on May 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Juana was born on May 30, 1931 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Juan and Magdalene (Gutierrez) Barajas.

She worked at the Eldrige Hotel in House Keeping, Earl's Pizza, and many other jobs on the side. Juana enjoyed staying busy, she loved collecting...

Barbara "BJ" Everley Eichhorn

Barbara "BJ" Everley Eichhorn

May 22, 2025

Barbara "BJ" Everley Eichhorn, ASID, 87, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully. Born and raised in Eudora, Kansas and resided in Shawnee Mission, Kansas after graduating from the University of Kansas, BJ cultivated a life rich in creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and enduring relationships.

A proud alumna, BJ was a devoted member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Her passion for aesthetics led...

Florence Rebecca "Becky" Foster

Florence Rebecca "Becky" Foster

May 19, 2025

Florence Rebecca “Becky” Foster Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and quiet force of nature

Becky Foster, known affectionately as “Beebe” by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Monday May 19, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community member, Becky was a woman of extraordinary strength, deep love, and unwavering support.

Born in Houston, Texas on September 25,...