Obituaries

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Ruth Vivian Tomasek

Ruth Vivian Tomasek

May 6, 2016

Ruth Vivian Tomasek died May 6, 2016, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas.

She was born September 13, 1930, in Western Springs, Illinois, the daughter of August B. and Vivian Ruth (Dooner) Waltershausen.

Ruth graduated from Oberlin College in 1952. She taught first grade in Western Springs before marrying Robert D. Tomasek on November 28,...

Shannon Beth Tuckwin-Rolland

Shannon Beth Tuckwin-Rolland

May 6, 2016

On May 6, 2016, Shannon, 43, entered the welcoming arms of the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 10, 1972 in Lawrence to Gerald and Terry Tuckwin. She graduated from Lawrence High School, Haskell Indian Junior College, and Pittsburg State University. She was a nurse at the Haskell Health Center for seventeen years where...

Brady Montgomery Willits

Brady Montgomery Willits

May 6, 2016

Memorial services for Brady Montgomery Willits, 27, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May, 12, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at his home.

He was born May 18, 1988 in Salina, KS the son of Calvin L. and Tamara L. (Beasley) Willits.

He was a...

Andy Girty

Andy Girty

May 4, 2016

Funeral services for Andy Girty, 82, Lawrence will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. There will be a visitation at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service Saturday. Andy passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

Andy Girty

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Virginia L. Meserve

Virginia L. Meserve

May 4, 2016

The best mom

Virginia L. Meserve: Born 12-18-1923; Died 05-04-2016

Virginia Louise Haynes Meserve (Ginny) was born December 18, 1923 to Mary Smith Haynes and Conrad Bryan Haynes in North Carolina. She carried her southern roots with her wherever she lived—even to Kansas where she moved in 1951 to Lawrence, right after the flood. Iowa...

Arlene Evelyn Harbaugh

Arlene Evelyn Harbaugh

May 1, 2016

Family graveside inurnment for Arlene Evelyn Harbaugh, 77, Oskaloosa, KS will be held at a later date at Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, KS. She passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Arlene was born May 20, 1938 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Howard Grant and Hazel Evelyn (Allen) Townsend.

She was...

Alice F. Downs

Alice F. Downs

Apr 30, 2016

Alice F. Downs died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at First Christian Church.

She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on...

Barbara Meyer Abercrombie

Barbara Meyer Abercrombie

Apr 30, 2016

A private memorial service for Barbara Meyer Abercrombie, 86, Lawrence will be held at a later date. She died April 30, 2016 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Barbara was born on March 17, 1930 in Lincoln, KS the daughter of Fred and Elsie (Kistler) Meyer.

Barbara married Clemeth A. Abercrombie on November 2, 1950 in...

Beverly Kathryn Howard

Beverly Kathryn Howard

Apr 30, 2016

Beverly Kathryn Howard, a resident of Lawrence, Kansas died at Brandon Woods in Lawrence on Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was 88.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

Mrs. Howard was born September 4, 1927 in Burns, Kansas, the daughter of...

Lyle V. Frye

Lyle V. Frye

Apr 29, 2016

Funeral services for Lyle V. Frye, 93, McLouth will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May, 3, 2016 at McLouth Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. He passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 12, 1923 in Hub City, WI, the son of...

Billy “Bill” Eugene Heaberlin

Billy “Bill” Eugene Heaberlin

Apr 28, 2016

Graveside inurnment services for Billy “Bill” Eugene Heaberlin, 85, Eudora will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Eudora Cemetery. He passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born June 1, 1930 in Denison, IA the son of Eugene B. and Ada (Johnston) Heaberlin.

He was an...

Sandra Ellen Davis

Sandra Ellen Davis

Apr 28, 2016

Memorial service for Sandra “Sandy” Davis, 72, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be held at West Lawn Memorial Garden in Topeka on Tuesday, May 3rd. She passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Sandy was born June 28, 1943 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Ralph...

Clinton And Billie Laughlin

Clinton And Billie Laughlin

Apr 27, 2016

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 18 th for Clinton and Billie Laughlin at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet guests from 10 – 11:30 a.m.; a Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m. with double inurnment following at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Clinton Laughlin was born to Woodie and Freda Laughlin...

Kathleen M. Hall

Kathleen M. Hall

Apr 27, 2016

Memorial services for Mrs. Kathleen McBride Hall, 88, of rural Lecompton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private interment will be held at Gardner Cemetery, Gardner, KS at a later date. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home.

She...

Mona Teresa (Sisson) Gower

Mona Teresa (Sisson) Gower

Apr 25, 2016

Memorial service for Mona Teresa (Sisson) Gower, 46, of De Soto, KS will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. She passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 25 th , 2016, surrounded by family. She was born on September 9 th , 1969 in Lawrence, KS...

Wilma Reynolds Meseraull

Wilma Reynolds Meseraull

Apr 22, 2016

Wilma Reynolds Meseraull, age 96 died April 22, 2016. She was the daughter of Samuel Roy Reynolds and Marie Kluss Reynolds, born in Lawrence, KS December 12, 1919. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1938 and attended Kansas State University. Wilma was the receptionist for her father’s Chiropractic office in Kansas City, Kansas.

Wilma married Samuel...

Loren Albert Brouhard

Loren Albert Brouhard

Apr 19, 2016

Funeral services for Loren Albert Brouhard, 82, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow with full military honors at Memorial Park Cemetery. He went to be with Jesus April 19, 2016 at Baldwin City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born October 16,...

Gary A. Beebe

Gary A. Beebe

Apr 18, 2016

Funeral service for Gary A. Beebe, 67, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April, 22, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home.

Gary was born July 13, 1948 in Lawrence, KS the son of Billy and Thelma Lorene (Sellars) Beebe.

He served his country...

Beverly Jean Kreider

Beverly Jean Kreider

Apr 17, 2016

Private memorial services for Beverly Jean Kreider will be held at a later date. She passed away April 17, 2016 at her home. Beverly was born May 8, 1947 in Horton, KS the daughter of Thomas W and Mary Etta (Haggard) Kreider. Survivors include her sisters, Diane Kreider, Lawrence, KS; Rosemary O’Tey, Olathe, KS and a nephew, Thomas O’Tey,...

Paul Lewis Decker

Paul Lewis Decker

Apr 17, 2016

A Celebration of Life for Paul Lewis Decker, 76, Lawrence will be held at a later date. He passed away April 17, 2016 at his home.

Paul was born December 13, 1939 in Laclede County, Lebanon, MO the son of Sheddy Dow and Wilma Irene (Pearcy) Decker.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and...