Obituaries

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Mary “Tyke” Carolyn Callicott

Mary “Tyke” Carolyn Callicott

Oct 15, 2015

Memorial Mass for Mary “Tyke” Carolyn Callicott, 90, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Tyke passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Tyke was born October 10, 1925 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of John Howard and Pearl (Olsen) Landree.

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Betty Jane Solberg

Betty Jane Solberg

Oct 14, 2015

January 7, 1926 ~ October 14, 2015

Betty Jane Ray married Oliver M. “Swede” Solberg in 1945. The had two children: G.E. “Pepper Solberg-Selvan and Vicki Solberg Hanson. Before settling into her family life, Betty worked for Southwestern Bell and the Sunflower Ammunition Plant.

A devoted wife & loving mother, Betty found happiness in caring...

John “Bob” Robert Nisely

John “Bob” Robert Nisely

Oct 14, 2015

No funeral services are planned for John (Bob) Robert Nisely. Inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. John passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. John was born May 24, 1924 in Douglas County, Kansas, the son of Horace F. and Frances L. (Howard) Nisely.

He was a farmer. He also worked for Weavers, Bud...

Dorothy Louise Smelser

Dorothy Louise Smelser

Oct 13, 2015

Graveside services for Dorothy Louise Smelser, will be at Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10 th . Street, Topeka, KS at 3pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Pastor Rod Hinkle will officiate.

She passed away on Tuesday, October 13. Viewing will be held from noon to 2 on Thursday at Warren-McElwain in Lawrence.

A remembrance will...

Mary P. James

Mary P. James

Oct 13, 2015

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary James, 90, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mary passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at her home.

Mary was born March 6, 1925 in Independence, KS, the daughter of Eulogio and...

Charles H. Thompson

Charles H. Thompson

Oct 13, 2015

Funeral services for Charles H. Thompson, 84, Eudora will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2015 at Hesper Friends Church rural Eudora, KS. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Military graveside will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in...

Joseph “Joe” Bauman

Joseph “Joe” Bauman

Oct 12, 2015

Joseph Bauman, age 75, died at home on October 12, 2015. The funeral and visitation will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Drive, Lawrence, KS on Friday, October 16th. The visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be served after the Mass. Inurnment will be...

David V. Clark, Jr.

David V. Clark, Jr.

Oct 11, 2015

David V Clark, Jr. passed away October 11, 2015 in Lawrence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Trinity Episcopal Church. The family will greet friends on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

David was born May 23, 1926 in Moline, IL, the...

Mary A. Lile

Mary A. Lile

Oct 9, 2015

Graveside services for Mary Lile, 90, Lawrence will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She died October 9, 2015 at Intergris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She was born November 8, 1924 in Ray County, Missouri the daughter of Frank and May (Robinson) Burgess....

Sarah D. Poteet Gouby

Sarah D. Poteet Gouby

Oct 9, 2015

Graveside service for Sarah D. Poteet Gouby, 93, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Sarah passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Sarah was born June 11, 1922 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Seyforth and Helen Frances (O’Conner)...

Lois Trula Kunkel Elliott

Lois Trula Kunkel Elliott

Oct 9, 2015

Military graveside for Lois Trula Kunkel Elliott will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday October 15, 2015 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Lois left this mortal life on October 9, 2015 to join her family members and many dear friends on the other side of the veil.

She was born Lois Trula Kunkel on February...

Cloyde Elvin Taylor

Cloyde Elvin Taylor

Oct 7, 2015

Funeral services for Cloyde Elvin Taylor, 88, Lawrence will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Family Church of Lawrence, 906 N. 1464 Road, Lawrence, KS (Bob Billings Parkway to George Williams Way – follow the signs). Military graveside will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Cloyde passed away peacefully at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October...

Joyce E. Wineinger

Joyce E. Wineinger

Oct 5, 2015

Funeral services for Joyce E. Wineinger, 77, Eudora will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery. Joyce passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Joyce was born October 9, 1937 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Leon G. and Esther G....

Ellen Meador Tracy

Ellen Meador Tracy

Oct 2, 2015

Services for Ellen Meador Tracy, 79, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m., October 17, 2015 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Ellen passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Ellen was born October 5, 1935 in Cameron, MO, the daughter of Harry D. and Marjorie L. (Bentley) Meador.

She graduated from Belton High...

Leslie “Les” A. Young

Leslie “Les” A. Young

Oct 2, 2015

Leslie “Les” A. Young, 76, Lawrence passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 peacefully in his home. Les was born November 11, 1938 in Osawatomie, KS, the son of Noah & Maudie Young. He was a resident at Community Living Opportunities in Lawrence, KS since April 1991.

Les enjoyed visiting Muncher’s Bakery regularly for donuts; eating his favorite...

Margene H. Ragle

Margene H. Ragle

Oct 2, 2015

Services for Margene H. Ragle, 88, Lawrence will be held at a later date in Salt Lake City, UT. Margene passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor.

Nancy Annette Julia Krische

Nancy Annette Julia Krische

Sep 30, 2015

Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy Annette Julia Krische, 54, Lawrence will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Center. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Nancy passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her home.

Nancy was born April 25, 1961 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of...

Wilbur Duane Rake

Wilbur Duane Rake

Sep 29, 2015

Wilbur Duane Rake, 95, was born June 14th, 1920, the son Harry DeValentine and Bertha Ester Wulfkuhle Rake. Wilbur passed away September 29 th , 2015 at 9:00pm.

Wilbur attended elementary school at Woodlawn. He attended Central Junior High Complex at 9th and Kentucky and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1938. He attended...

Kathy L. Johansen

Kathy L. Johansen

Sep 28, 2015

Kathy L. Johansen of Baldwin City, KS passed away on September 28, 2015.

Kathy was born on April 28, 1959 in Emporia, KS to Stacy and Sheri Johansen.

Kathy attended Lyndon Elementary School and Melvern High School. She attended Wichita State University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She later went on to...

Michael John Beal

Michael John Beal

Sep 27, 2015

A family gathering for Michael John Beal, 49, Lawrence will be held at a later date. He died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, KS.

He was born March 19, 1966 in Gallup, New Mexico the son of Kenneth Maurice and Jane Ann (Dunham) Beal.

He graduated from Lawrence High...