Obituaries

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...

Raymond Dean Bryant

Mar 24, 2025

Services for Raymond Dean Bryant, 87, Oskaloosa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the mortuary.  Raymond died March 24, 2025, at F.W. Huston Senior Living in Winchester, KS.

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Michael T. Weible

Mar 23, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Michael T. Weible, 74, passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home in Olathe surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael was born on August 16, 1950, in Houston, Texas and was preceded in death by his parents Robert M. and Jacqueline (Milam) Weible, and brother Joe.

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Virginia Thompson

Mar 21, 2025

Virginia Thompson, 95, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Topeka with complications from Covid.

She was born in Lynwood, PA to Larren Ernest and Catherine Andrea (Johnston) Siler.

She graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1947 and went to Lawrence Business College.

She married Billie Eugene Amyx on May 2, 1947,...

Isabella Patrice Eagletail

Mar 21, 2025

Isabella Patrice Eagletail, 25, of Topeka, Kansas passed on March 21, 2025.

Isabella was born on October 2, 1999 in Bremerton, Washington to Samuel Lamoine Eagletail and Winona Sully.

She was a stay at home mom. she loved face timing her brothers and visiting with her sisters in Lawrence. Isabella had goals to go to...

Paul Joseph Corcoran

Mar 21, 2025

Paul Joseph Corcoran

29 October 1949 to 21 March 2025

Paul Joseph Corcoran, 75, left this world on Friday, 21 March 2025, as his daughter held his hand. Born 29 October 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Thomas and Dorothy Lillian (Cox) Corcoran, Paul dedicated his life to education and spreading kindness.

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Robert E. “Bob” Davis

Mar 20, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Davis, 80, Lawrence  died March 20, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.  The family will have a private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Bob was born on May 27, 1944, in Iola, Kansas the son of Lester and Vera (Reinfeld) Davis.  They preceded him in death as did a younger...