Obituaries

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,...

Janice Walters Schofield

May 18, 2025

Janice Rae Walters Schofield, 74, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Azria Health in Olathe. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Janice was born on June 29, 1950, in Lawrence, the daughter of Thomas and Ruby Jones. A lifelong resident...

Chester B (Chet) Vanatta

May 17, 2025

Chester B. (Chet) Vanatta, age 89, died peacefully on the evening of May 17th, 2025, at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS. He was born September 3, 1935, in Bartlesville, OK to Ben and Iona Vanatta.

Chet is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patsy Vanatta; a son, Scott Vanatta of Overland Park, KS; a brother, Benny (& wife Vicki) Vanatta...

Marylee Ann Elliott

May 12, 2025

Marylee Ann Elliott, 73, of Eudora passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at Homestead of Eudora. A graveside service will take place May 24, 2025 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS at 10:00 a.m.

Marylee was born on May 8, 1952 in Leavenworth, KS to Edward and Rosemary (Sieben) Bradford. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1970. Before...

Esther A. Miller

May 12, 2025

Family graveside service for Esther A. Miller, 94, Lawrence will be held at a later date. Esther passed away on May 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

She was born January 19, 1931, in Linwood, Kansas, the daughter of Harrison and Augusta (Andersen) Montgomery.

Esther graduated from Linwood High School. She retired from Black Hills Energy in December of...

Mike Coppedge

May 11, 2025

Michael M. Coppedge passed away at LMH on Sunday May 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 7, 2025 11:00 AM, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, Kansas. This will be preceded by a Visitation at 10:00 AM at the Mortuary. Graveside with Masonic rites will follow at the Eudora City Cemetery.

Mike was born March 5,...

Steven M. Anderson

May 8, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and singular character Steven M. Anderson passed away at home on May 8, 2025. Never constrained by expectations, his death came as a surprise even after a long battle with cancer. No traditional services are planned.

He was born September 7, 1950, in Ottawa, KS, the oldest of 5 children, to Glen I....

Carolie Hougland

May 8, 2025

Carolie Hougland was born January 31, 1931 in Glen Elder, KS. Carolie passed away May 8, 2025 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence.

Full obituary will be posted soon.

Wayne L. Reusch, Jr.

May 6, 2025

Wayne L. Reusch, Jr. 80, Lawrence passed away on May 6, 2025, in Lawrence, KS.   The family will greet friends and family from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary and a Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Wayne was born November...

Keith John Spence

May 6, 2025

Keith John Spence, 61, left the Earth to be with Jesus on May 6, 2025, at 2:55am at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1963, in Horton, Kansas. When he was 3, his family moved to Dodge City, Kansas where he attended Dodge City schools and graduated in 1982. He married his wife, Marjorie Elaine Kessen...

Norma Lee (Chapin) Hohn

May 5, 2025

Norma Lee (Chapin) Hohn, 81, of Lawrence, Kansas passed at her home on May 5, 2025. Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Graveside to follow at Pioneer Cemetery in Lawrence.

Norma was born on December 22, 1943 in St. John’s, Michigan, the daughter of Myrl and Josephine (Martinka)...

Phyllis Wheeler

May 1, 2025

Services for Phyllis May Wheeler, 75, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Kansas.  The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  She died May 1, 2025, at LMH Health.

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Dr. Michael Alan Well

Apr 23, 2025

Dr. Michael Alan Well

September 24, 1941 – April 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael Alan Well, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather. Dr. Well passed away on April 23, 2025, at LMH Health with his loving family by his side.

Dr. Well...

Corinne Dolores Anderson

Apr 22, 2025

Corinne Dolores Anderson February 19, 1944 – April 22, 2025

Corinne Dolores Anderson of Lawrence died peacefully in hospice care at home on April 22, 2025. She was 81 years old.

Corinne was born on February 19, 1944, in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of Vincent and Dolores (Bouffard) Harmon. She graduated as valedictorian of...

Michael Alan Miller

Apr 18, 2025

Michael Alan Miller, 83, of Lawrence, KS passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

Michael was born on November 14, 1941, to Albert and Mary Jane Miller in Kansas City, MO. They both preceded him in death. He graduated from Westport High School in 1959. He continued his education at the University...

Steven Paul Meseraull

Apr 18, 2025

Steven (Steve) Paul Meseraull, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Steve was born in Kansas City, KS to Wilma Reynolds Meseraull and Paul Meseraull on November 2, 1944. Steve was married to the love of his life, Helen Meseraull on November 25, 1972. Steve is survived by his wife, Helen, his brother Clay (Carolee) Meseraull, of...

Mary Ann Isaacs Saunders

Apr 17, 2025

In true theater fashion, Mary Ann Isaacs Saunders has exited stage left, in the middle of co-directing her 25th show, CLUE at Theater Lawrence, still in rehearsal.

Mary Ann was born June 23, 1949, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Breakey) Isaacs. Mary Ann’s childhood was sprinkled with treehouses, riding horses, licking her peanut...

Shirley Ann Nieder

Apr 15, 2025

Funeral Mass for Shirley Nieder, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas will be held on Monday April 21, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Shirley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2025.

Shirley was born on September 8, 1931 in...

Ava Lauretta Hastert

Apr 14, 2025

Ava Lauretta Hastert (Bromwich) died on April 14, 2025 at Neuvant House in Lawrence, Kansas.

Ava was born on a farm in Loup County, Nebraska on April 16, 1924, to Mabel Elsie (Cram) and Joy Stephen Bromwich. Ava’s father was killed in an accident with a horse when she was 22 months old. Her mother never remarried....

Steven M. Bell

Apr 12, 2025

Dr. Steven M. Bell , 68, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Emporia, Kansas. Born on November 3, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas, Steve lived a life marked by intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to his loved ones.

For over three decades, Dr. Bell served as an Associate Professor and Department Chair...