Obituaries

May 23, 2024

A memorial visitation for Damani “Dash” Amiri Shomari Hughes Cleveland, 20, Lawrence, will be held from 2:30 ~ 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Damani Amiri Shomari Hughes “Dash” Cleveland was born Thursday, September 25, 2003, in Corsicana, TX, the son of Shannon Cleveland and Frankye Hughes. He grew up in...

May 20, 2024

The family will host a Celebration of Life for Kay Johnson on Friday, June 14th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Arterra Event Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Dr., Lawrence, KS.  Please join us as we share stories about Kay and celebrate how much she meant to so many.

Kay Adele Rathbone Johnson, 85, passed away...

May 20, 2024

Services for Ruth Mildred Fredrickson, 89, Lawrence will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends prior to the service at 9 a.m. at the church.  A private graveside committal will follow.

Ruth died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Dunn House...

May 19, 2024

Dr. Richard Spano, PhD, LCSW, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 while leading a study abroad trip in Italy for students of the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare.

Rick was born on August 10, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Pearl and George Spano. He married Pennelton Anne Ford on December...

May 17, 2024

Memorial services for James Dawson Jr., 81, Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Wesley Towers Chapel in Hutchinson, KS.  James passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at LMH Health.

James was born on December 5, 1942, in Vernon, TX, the son of James Dawson, Sr and Jessie Mae (Gifford)....

May 16, 2024

Marlene Ann Underwood, 92, of Lawrence died on May 16, 2024, after a lengthy illness. There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be conducted at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E. 15th St, Lawrence, KS at 11a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Marlene’s cousin, David Penny, will officiate. Marlene was born December 22, 1931, in Lawrence, the oldest daughter...

May 15, 2024

Memorial services for Thomas John Bell, 72, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, with a visitation starting at 1:00 p.m.  Thomas passed away on Monday, May 15, 2024, at his home.

Thomas was born on February 28, 1952, in Windber, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and...

May 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosalie Ann Fulks, 86, of Olathe, KS. Rosalie passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Azria Health Center in Olathe, KS.

Rosalie was born on February 22, 1938, in Eudora, KS, to Simeon Joseph and Hazel Dell (Wilson) Rothberger. She graduated from Eudora High School...

May 12, 2024

Joyce “Joy” Carmona, 77, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on May 12, 2024 at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence, KS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, vigil service to follow. Mausoleum service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery...

May 12, 2024

John Michael “Mike” Murfin, age 81, passed away peacefully in his Lawrence, KS home on May 12, 2024. Born to Fred and Moira Lee Murfin on June 21, 1942. Mike left his Wichita home to attend and graduate from the University of Kansas, subsequently calling Lawrence home.

Mike had a passionate nose for business, starting and operating...

May 11, 2024

Graveside services for Nancy Ann Jaeger, 79, Lawrence, Kansas, will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery. Nancy passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Nancy was born on October 30, 1944 in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Shinkle and Juanita Mae (Settle) Smith.

She graduated from Lawrence High...

May 8, 2024

DELBERT LEROY UNRUH

Del Unruh, a country boy, was born in Glendive, Montana to Anthony J. Unruh and Loretta Mae (Volbrecht) Unruh December 29, 1941. He worked for his family on the farm throughout his younger years driving tractor, tilling fields, planting wheat, harvesting. It was his mother’s suggestion that he attend the University of Montana where...

May 7, 2024

Mass of Christian burial for Marion Frances Boyle, 98, Denver, CO and former longtime resident of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center.  Private inurnment will be in Pioneer Cemetery.

Ms. Boyle died peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence in Denver, Colorado where she lived...

May 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Merlin B. Halverson

Merlin B. Halverson, 82, passed away on May 6, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas.  He enjoyed singing especially in his church choir and barbershop quartet, telling jokes, reminiscing with friends and neighbors, and working in his home workshop.

He was a proud recipient of an MBA from...

May 5, 2024

Memorial services for Peggy Joann Stoll, 75, Lawrence, will be held at later date. A private family burial will be held at Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, KS.  Peggy passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home.

Peggy was born on July 7, 1948 in Santa Monica, CA, the daughter of Bernard and Joann...

May 4, 2024

Glennett Aleene Corel, 68, passed away on May 4, 2024, at her home in Ottawa. She was born on January 7, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas to Glenn and Velma Corel.

Glennett is proceeded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her cousins; Carla Harris, Hillary (Chris) Johnson, Calee Davenport, and Sage Johnson; Her...

May 3, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Alietha Helga Beckman, 101, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at University Community of Christ Church, 1900 University Drive in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends at 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will be at the Memorial Park Garden Mausoleum in Lawrence.   ...

May 3, 2024

The sweetest and most joyful cowboy passed away in the early hours of May 3rd, 2024 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He may not have been a “real” cowboy, but he was to those who loved him. Vyrel “Sonny” Gatlin was born on November 2, 1951 in Paola, KS  to Daniel and Mary...

Apr 30, 2024

Peter Leon Hamlet passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 30, 2024.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 2, 1943, to Leon and Charlotte Granger Hamlet.

Peter graduated from The University of Chicago in 1964, with a degree in Chemistry and earned his Ph.D. with distinction from the University of California, Los...

Apr 30, 2024

Robert Charles (Bob) Coffeen passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Lawrence, KS.  He was born April 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Michael Mortimer (Mort) and Roberta Carter Coffeen.  He grew up in Chicago and Mattoon, IL, raised primarily by his grandparents, Robert and Hazel Carter.

After graduating from Mattoon High School in 1949, he...