Obituaries

Jan 16, 2018

Ruth, 84, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018 in Lawrence KS. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Fern Kieffer, and sister Betty (and Glenn) Lessenden. She is survived by her husband Marvin Stohs, son Keith Stohs (Annette), and daughter Kristie Rock (Brian).

“Ruthie” was born in Lawrence and graduated from Liberty Memorial...

Jan 14, 2018

No formal service for Liane Maria Wright, 59, Overland Park, Kansas will be held. She died January 14, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born on April 2, 1958 in Landshut, Germany the daughter of William and Frances (Kudra) Puckett.

Liane was a member of New Haven SDA Church in Overland Park. She received...

Jan 13, 2018

Funeral service for Crystal Ann Sollars, 40, Eudora will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel 1003 John L. Williams Dr. Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2018 at Ward Cemetery in Strawberry, Arkansas. She died January 13, 2018 at her home.

She was born on...

Jan 12, 2018

Funeral service for Esther Lillian (Salonimer) Price, 95, Lawrence, Kansas, will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Lawrence Free Methodist Church. She passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

She was born on January 8, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Phillip...

Jan 12, 2018

Calvin Henry Hillers was born October 25,1934 in Auburn Nebraska to Henry and Hazel Gerdes Hillers. He passed away in Lawrence, Kansas at home on January 12, 2018. He attended central school district #76 through the 8 th grade, and graduated from Auburn, Nebraska high school with the class of 1952. He was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at...

Jan 12, 2018

Services for Terry Dodd, 68 of Eudora, Kansas will be privately held and at a later date. Terry passed away peacefully at Promise Hospital of Overland Park on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Terry was born March 4, 1949 to Jerry Dodd and Betty Terry in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduation he joined the Army and served his...

Jan 10, 2018

Funeral service for Ava Bunny Clobes, 2, Eudora will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Hesper Cemetery.

Ava was born on June 20, 2015 the daughter of Mark and Julie (Ramshaw) Clobes.

Ava was known for her sweet smile that melted...

Jan 8, 2018

There will be no formal service for Earline Elaine James, 61, Lawrence. She passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 in her home.

Earline was born August 7, 1956 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Emanuel and Gladys (Anderson) James.

She was a graduate of Sumner High School in Kansas City, KS and a graduate...

Jan 7, 2018

Donald Emanuel Skabelund

April 25 1929 – January 7, 2018

Born in Logan, UT

Resided for many years in Albuquerque, NM

Passed away in Lawrence, KS

Donald Emanuel Skabelund, 88, died after a long decline caused by Alzheimer’s disease. “Don” was predeceased by his parents...

Jan 7, 2018

Theodore Jay Stevens 53, died Jan 7 th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Mr. Stevens was born in Hutchinson, KS on May 22, 1964. He was the son of Jack and Harriet Stevens. He graduated from Hutchinson High School 1982. He graduated from University of Kansas in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration....

Jan 4, 2018

Arthur F. “Fred” McElhenie, 81, died on January 4th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Mr. McElhenie was born in Leavenworth, KS at St. John Hospital on August 13, 1936, the son of John and Julianne McElhenie, and step-son of George Van Eerde, all of whom predeceased him. He attended Cathedral grade school, Immaculata High...

Jan 4, 2018

Bea Nelson died January 4, 2018 after a long life of faith and service. She was born May 5, 1926 in LaCygne, Kansas to Lottie and Harry Terrell.

She spent most of her adult life in Lawrence caring for and serving families who all consider her a beloved member of their own families.

She married...

Jan 2, 2018

Delores Tillie Soendker was born on March 19, 1932, in Wellington, MO, to Ervin and Tillie Kohlstaedt Soendker. She went to her eternal home on January 2, 2018.

Delores was the Secretary of her Senior class, and graduated from Wellington High School in 1950. Delores later moved to Kansas City, MO, and was employed by Peck’s Department...

Jan 1, 2018

Service for Frieda Jane Culbertson, 91, Lawrence will be private. Private family burial will take place at McLouth Cemetery. She died January 1, 2018, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Frieda was born on May 22, 1926 on a farm near Oskaloosa, Kansas the daughter of Floyd Herman and Leah Frances (Black) Wray. Frieda attended the University of...

2018

Wallace Shelley passed away Friday, February 1, in Lawrence, Kansas.

Son of Edwin and Nellie Shelley, Wallace was preceded in death by wife Marilyn Bohnenblust Shelley in 2018 and son Scott Shelley in 1992. He is survived by daughters and husbands Rhonda and Danny Ray, Hugoton, Kansas, and Rita Shelley and Wil Perry, Omaha, NE. He is...

Dec 31, 2017

There are no formal services for Lenore Muriel Stoltenow, 83 of Lawrence. She passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 20, 1934 to John and Olda (Fairup) Ostern in De Lamere, North Dakota.

She married Lee Stoltenow on January 11, 1953 in Great Bend, North Dakota. Lenore...

Dec 29, 2017

A visitation for Reathyl “RIM” Irene Brummett, 96, Lawrence will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family burial will be held at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, KS.

Reathyl was born January 18, 1921 in Blueridge, MO the daughter of Rev. Alfred Earl and Vera Lucile...

Dec 29, 2017

A memorial visitation for Bobby “Bob” Don Rogers, 81, Lawrence will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A Prayer and memories will be shared at 6:00 p.m. during the visitation. He passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his home.

Bob was born April 29, 1936 in...

Dec 29, 2017

Funeral services for Shirley Bivens, 81, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. She died December 29, 2017 at the Richmond Healthcare Center in Richmond, Kansas.

Shirley was born September 6, 1936 in Nowata, Oklahoma the daughter of Pete and Winnie (Summers)...

Dec 28, 2017

A visitation for Edith C. Oelschlaeger, 89, Lawrence will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Edith passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Edith was born April 8, 1928 in Lawrence, KS the...