Obituaries

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...