Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

Services for Bobbie Ellen Moline, 86, Prosper, TX (formerly Lawrence) will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the mortuary.  Burial will follow the service in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  Bobbie passed away from cancer...

Mar 18, 2025

September 5, 1948 – March 18, 2025

Susan Helmer, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, and a funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary,...

Mar 17, 2025

Rud Turnbull's soul transitioned on Monday, March 17 at 11:35p at the age of 87. He was loved through to the end by his daughters, his wife and larger community. Rud was a tireless advocate for disabled people and their families. He worked at the Institute (later School) of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from...

Mar 17, 2025

Memorial service for Andrew Richard Toyne, 36, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Andrew passed away on March 17, 2025, in Lawrence. All are invited to a Celebration of life from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lucia’s in Downtown Lawrence Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Andy was...

Mar 16, 2025

A Visitation for Lydia Lucianna Garcia, 77, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, with a Rosary Recitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Lydia passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 16, 2025, at LMH Health in Lawrence.

Lydia was born on February 25, 1948,...

Mar 15, 2025

Celebration of Life for Warren “Robin” Smith, 80, Lawrence will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence.  Robin passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Robin was born on June 20, 1944, in Topeka, KS the son of Robert E. and Elsie M. (Reilly) Smith.

He graduated...

Mar 13, 2025

Private family services for Linda M. Davis, 77, Lawrence were held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  Linda died on March 13, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Linda was born December 19, 1947, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Milberger) Michaelis.  She lived in...

Mar 13, 2025

Graveside services for Chris Lauber, 70, of Basehor, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Eudora Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the KVI shop, 2218 North 1400 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025. Chris passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home.

Chris was born on March 24, 1954,...

Mar 12, 2025

Ila Wuerdeman, 92, passed away March 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a resident since 2022. Before moving to Lawrence, she was a long-time resident of Independence, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary on July 5, 2025, at 11am.

Ila Maudene Spencer was born on October 31, 1932,...

Mar 11, 2025

A Graveside Inurnment for Lewis S. Kirk, 89, Lawrence, KS will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS due to high wind on Wednesday. Lewis passed away March 11, 2025, at his residence in Lawrence. The family will greet friends, 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in...

Mar 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Donald Patterson A Celebration of Life service for William “Bill” Donald Patterson, 79, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bill passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025, at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas.

Bill...

Mar 8, 2025

Tonia Leah Salvini, 67.  May 9, 1957 – March 8, 2025. Compassionate educator & mentor, social justice advocate, feminist, musician, mother, Gigi, and cherished friend.

A generous lover of life, Tonia loved good design, funky clothes and most of all, people.  She filled her home with beautiful objects and invited friends and students to share her space. ...

Mar 7, 2025

Services for Rosemary M. Jimboy, 85, Lawrence will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends at 6:00 P.M., an hour prior to the service. She died March 7, 2025 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Rosemary was born on October 29, 1939, in Hoonah, Alaska, the daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

A Celebration of life service for Rebecca J. Hall, 62, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at the banquet room of the 6 Mile Chophouse in Lawrence, KS. Rebecca passed away March 5, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

Rebecca was born on October 6, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

Surrounded by the love of his family, Steve W. Ketteler, 78, left this world on March 5 th , 2025.

He was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, beloved sibling, fun loving uncle and friend to many. He died with dignity and grace, just as he lived his life. He was a respected banker for over...

Mar 3, 2025

Graveside inurnment for Phyllis Diane Cawrey, 92, was held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Phyllis passed away March 3, 2025, at her home.

Phyllis was born October 31, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Clarence J. and Lora E. (Schlottman) Mesker.

She married Philip Cawrey...

Mar 2, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Leland Grant Massey, 88, Eudora, will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel.  Leland passed away March 2, 2025, at KU Medical Center.

Leland was born May 11, 1936 in Eudora, the son of Lester Leland and Eula Etta Reusch Massey.  He was a lifelong Eudora...

Feb 24, 2025

Jeffrey David Dean, born on December 20, 1964, to Dale and Audrey Dean in Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Jeff was the beloved husband of Karen Tiffany Dean and the cherished father of Madelyn (Maddie) Dean and Andrew (Drew) Dean. His family moved to Green Bay, WI when Jeff’s father retired from the Air Force...

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret Louise Mosser, 89, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2025.  The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  She will be laid to rest in her home state of Kansas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at...

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025 Pauline Haydon Johnson died at Neuvant House, Lawrence, KS surrounded by her loving family and supportive care team. Pauline was born in Springfield, KY on July 30, 1939. She and her husband, Robert (Bob) Johnson, have made Lawrence, KS their home since April, 1968.

Pauline always had an open door and a tin...