Obituaries

Merlin B. Halverson

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...

Peggy Joann Stoll

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...

Glennett Aleene Corel

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...

Alietha Helga Beckman

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.   ...

Vyrel “Sonny” Gatlin

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...

Peter Leon Hamlet

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...

Robert Charles (Bob) Coffeen

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...

Frederick Newton Six

Apr 27, 2024

Fred and Lilian Six.  We are holding a celebration of the lives of Fred and Lilian Six on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 11:00am at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a reception at the Cider Gallery.  The family invites anyone who knew them to attend and remember their wonderful lives.

Frederick Newton Six died on...

Suvit Boyd

Apr 26, 2024

Suvit Boyd, born on November 11, 1964, in Bangkok, Thailand, unexpectedly passed away on April 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father of three, and a respected engineer. Suvit’s journey in life was one marked by love, dedication, and a passion for exploration. He was kind, polite, honest, curious, and loyal.

Suvit’s career as a...

Marylynn I. Kaiser

Apr 22, 2024

Marylynn I. Kaiser, 83 of Lawrence KS passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home.

Marylynn was born on July 16, 1940, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Dr. James Colbert and Isobel (Cottenier) Simpson. She was lovingly raised by Dorothy (Lee) Simpson after her mother’s passing.

She married Hugh Vishner in 2016....

William “Bill” Roger Bowerman

Apr 19, 2024

Bill Bowerman died at home in Lawrence, KS, at age 82 on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He had been only recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Bill was born in Syracuse, New York, to Charles and Mady (Kate Madeleine Eskesen) Bowerman on March 2, 1942. He grew up in Seattle, with avid interests in sports...

Wendell B. Benson

Apr 17, 2024

A Visitation for Wendell B. Benson, 48, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A reminiscing period will be held from 10:00 ~ 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, also at the mortuary. A Graveside will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Wendell passed away on...

Donald Wayne Daniels

Apr 17, 2024

Memorial services for Donald Wayne Daniels, 81, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. April 22, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Private family burial will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, KS.  Donald passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at The University of Kansas Health System.

Donald was born on July 15,...

Sonja Lilian Olsson Six

Apr 17, 2024

Fred and Lilian Six.  We are holding a celebration of the lives of Fred and Lilian Six on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 11:00am at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a reception at the Cider Gallery.  The family invites anyone who knew them to attend and remember their wonderful lives.

Sonja Lilian Olsson Six died...

Pamela “Pam” Grey Mills Casagrande

Apr 14, 2024

Pamela “Pam” Grey Mills Casagrande passed from this earth April 14, 2024, surrounded by family; she was 86 years young.

Pam was born March 12th, 1938, in Waukegan, Illinois to Bud and Helen Mills; she was raised in Denver, Colorado.

Upon graduation from high school, Pam attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she was...

Pamela Gray Casagrande

Apr 13, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Pamela Gray Casagrande, 86, Lawrence, will be held at a later date. Pamela passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.

Pamela’s obituary will follow as soon as possible.

Jerry Wayne Wurtz

Apr 9, 2024

Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Wurtz, 68, Eudora, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora. The burial will take place at Eudora City Cemetery.  Jerry passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at LMH Health.

Jerry was born on October 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, the...

David G. Swartz

Apr 9, 2024

A visitation for David G. Swartz, 75, Lawrence, will be held from 1:00 ~ 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors at 3:30 p.m.  David passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Parkway Care & Rehab. in Edwardsville, KS.

David was...

Peter Joseph Conway

Apr 7, 2024

Peter Joseph Conway, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor, after a valiant fight against complications of Parkinson’s Disease and a stroke occurring 3 years ago. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Catherine Gormley Conway and Charles Paul Conway.  The family moved to Stockton, California when he was 6 years old and remained there....

Ralph Kermit Reitz

Apr 5, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph Kermit Reitz, 79, Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Ralph passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at LMH Health surrounded by family and friends as mass was being said by his old friend,...