Mary G. Wharff
Jul 31, 2025
Lawrence resident Mary Wharff passed away the morning of July 31, as “Peace Train” by Cat Stevens played in the background. She spent the previous evening on the porch of St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City surrounded by family and friends.
She was born in Normal, Illinois on July 29, 1959, to Hazel (Hatch) and Keith Wharff. The family moved...
Brett Steven Wells
Jul 31, 2025
Brett Steven Wells, 64, Lawrence, KS, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS with both of his sisters by his side. A Celebration of Life for Brett will be held on August 31, 2025, at 12:00 at the Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS.
Brett was born September 7, 1960, in Lawrence, KS, the...
Peggy Wenger
Jul 29, 2025
Family graveside services for Peggy Wenger, 91, Lawrence were held at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Lecompton, Kansas.
A Celebration of Life for Peggy was held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Peggy passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Neuvant House. The staff was so warm and caring for...
Neva Jane Merriman
Jul 29, 2025
Neva Jane (Kleinhans) Merriman of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on July 29, 2025 at Neuvant House in Lawrence. Neva was born in Colby, Kansas on June 27, 1932 to Ben and Sylvia (Jones) Kleinhans.
Neva graduated from Colby High School and went on to attend Kansas State Teacher’s College (Emporia State University) for one year. There she met her husband, Rev....
Carrie Mann Friend
Jul 28, 2025
A Memorial service for Carrie Mann Friend, 45, Lawrence, KS, will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Carrie passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence.
Carrie was born October 3, 1979, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Lita Bateson.
Survivors include her husband, John Friend, children, Echo Meuffels, Haley Mann, Rily Mann, Kaden...
Livingston Vann Anderson, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Livingston Vann Anderson, Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Vann was born in Williston, Florida, June 20, 1935. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family.
He carved his own path at an early age, with two paper routes each day traveling to Cuba as a youth representative of his Methodist Church when he...
Doris Razook Totah
Jul 28, 2025
Doris Jean Razook Totah
VICTORIA, TX - Doris Jean Razook Totah, 92, of Victoria, TX, passed away July 28, 2025. Doris was born in Hesston, KS, September 10, 1932 to the late Samuel and Mabel Razook. Doris graduated from Wichita Business School and became a highly skilled executive assistant to corporate executives. Doris married George A. Totah on June 25, 1977,...
Beverly Jean Hensler
Jul 26, 2025
Beverly Jean Hensler, 90, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Homestead of Eudora, Kansas, surrounded by many beloved family members at her bedside. Beverly was born on September 6, 1934, in St. Marys, Kansas, to Leo J. and Violet M. (Perry) Ulrich.
Beverly graduated from Hayden High School in 1952. She was skilled in Gregg Shorthand and...
Mary Judith "Judy" Wertz
Jul 24, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Mary Judith “Judy” Wertz, 85, Belton, will be held on September 13th at Hickman Mills Community Christian Church at 11 am. Judy passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her residence in Belton, MO.
Judy was born February 21, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Robert James and Clara Amanda (Steeples) Brown.
After moving to a...
Clayton Lewis Place
Jul 23, 2025
A Funeral service for Clayton Lewis Place, 30, Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Clayton passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park,...
William H. Coil
Jul 20, 2025
William (Bill) H. Coil, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed on July 20, 2025, just two weeks becoming a centenarian. Bill was born on June 6, 1925 and spent his youth in Fort Wayne, Indiana with his parents, Cecil and Desha (Stage) Coil, and his siblings Elizabeth, Helen, and David.
After high school, he served in the Army in WWII. Post-war, he earned...
Gary Allen Schmidt
Jul 18, 2025
Gary Allen Schmidt of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Mr. Schmidt was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 27, 1941. He was adopted, at birth, by Frederick W. and Marguerite (Mickey) Galyean Schmidt, of Delta, Colorado. Gary was raised in Delta and was a member of the Delta High School Class of 1960, where he excelled...
Earl Lee Haehl
Jul 15, 2025
Earl Lee Haehl died in his home in Lawrence, Kansas on July 15, 2025, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Denver, Colorado in 1943, and due to a birth injury, he was not expected to survive twenty-four hours. Defying doctor's expectations, he continued to live for another 82 years, finally passing surrounded by family and...
Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt
Jul 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt, age 81, known affectionately as “Ron” or “Dr. B” to his students, colleagues, friends, and family. A Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas-Lawrence (KU), Ron often said, "I did it my way," a testament to a life marked by unique achievements and profound...
Mary Katherine "Mary Kay" Francke
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Katherine “Mary Kay” Francke, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2025, with her husband, Pat; her daughter, Barbara; and her loyal cats all by her side.
Born March 21, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Hubert A. and Katherine T. (Kramaric) Fick, Mary Kay lived a life filled with humor, deep care for...
Edward "Eddie" Norris
Jul 9, 2025
Edward A. (Eddie) Norris was born on September 30, 1953. Eddie passed away suddenly in his Chicago home on July 9th, 2025. He was the youngest son of Everett L. and Madeline O. Norris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, oldest brother, Jerry Owens and his nephew, Bobby Owens. Eddie is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Norris) Chaney and...
Harold Eugene Mallonee
Jul 9, 2025
Harold Eugene Mallonee, 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025, at his residence in Centerton, Arkansas, where he had lived for the past four years with his devoted wife, Kathy, and beloved stepdaughter, Katelyn. Harold was a lifelong resident of the Lawrence, Kansas area until moving to Arkansas in his later years. He carried with...
Fredonna Lavaughn Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Fredonna (Donnie) Winans Smith 88, passed unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday July 26 at Warren – McElwain Mortuary, at 120 W 13 St in Lawrence, Kansas.
Fredonna was born September 29, 1936, in Oskaloosa, Kansas. She was the daughter of Friedof and Alberta Fraizer...
William "Bill" Kelly
Jul 6, 2025
William “Bill” Kelly, 74, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on July 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by dedication, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for his family and community. Bill was born January 10, 1951, in McCook, NE, the son of William L. and Barbara (Vesely) Kelly.
Bill began his career as a police officer, dedicated to upholding the...
Kathleen Rae Buffington
Jul 3, 2025
Kathleen Rae Buffington, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence.
Kathy was born on July 14, 1948, in...
