Obituaries

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...

Jack E. Carraher

Apr 11, 2025

Jack E. Carraher, 81, Lawrence passed away on April 11, 2025 at his home. No formal services are planned at this time.

Sharon Rose Gunther

Apr 11, 2025

Sharon Rose Wonnell Gunther, 70, of Lawrence, KS, passed away in her home on April 11, 2025. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Sharon will always be remembered for her love for her family, friends, and the Chiefs. As a lifelong Lawrence resident, she also loved the Kansas Jayhawks. Sharon was happiest when watching football and basketball or ...

Rex Damon Cully

Apr 9, 2025

Rex Damon Cully April 21, 1962 – April 9, 2025

Funeral services for Rex Damon Cully, 62, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Botone Memorial Church in Carnegie, Oklahoma. A wake service will be held the evening before on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM, also...

Bernard “Bernie” Russel Kennedy Jr.

Apr 7, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Bernard “Bernie” Russel Kennedy Jr., 81, Lawrence, KS is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bernie passed away April 7, 2025, at LMH Health.

Bernie was born October 26, 1943, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Bernard Sr. and Bernice (Goff) Kennedy.

Bernie...

Pamela Simons

Apr 6, 2025

***A Celebration of the wonderful life of Pam Simons will be held Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1 pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St , Lawrence Kansas. Private family burial was held April 14, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery. ****

Pamela Counseller Simons, 92, died at home in Lawrence on Sunday, April...

Michael Lee Wertz

Apr 1, 2025

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Michael Lee Wertz, 87, Belton, MO. Michael passed away April 1, 2025, at his residence.

Michael was born November 2, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Walter Fred and Maxine (Freeby) Wertz.

He married Mary Judith Brown on December 20, 1959, in Sedalia,...

Carol June Belzer

Mar 31, 2025

Carol June Belzer, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Carol was born on June 4, 1944 in Lovilia, Iowa to James and Irene (Roberts) Bunch.

Carol spent her life serving others. After graduating from Carl Sandburg College she began her career caring for children....

Mary Eileen Flory

Mar 30, 2025

On March 30, 2025, Mary “Eileen” Filbrun Flory took her last earthly breath as she grasps the hand of her Creator God! We know many were expecting her at worship that morning, but she was in the glory, Worshipping… as the hue of green, springs forth!  Imagine what it must be like!

Eileen was born March 12,...

Mary Lou Benteman

Mar 25, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Mary Lou Benteman, age 94, Lawrence, KS will be held on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Mary passed away on March 25, 2025, at Baldwin Health Care and Rehab.

Mary was born October 12, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Floyd and Nellie...