Obituaries

Donald Lee Palmer

Donald Lee Palmer

Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Donald Lee Palmer, 73, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday October 20, 2015 at the University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo. with his loving family by his side.

Don was born May 7, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan, a son of Lester and Fay “Miller” Palmer. He was a 1961 graduate of Lawrence High School in...

Shawn Michael Lyles

Shawn Michael Lyles

Oct 20, 2015

Funeral services for Shawn Michael Lyles, 31, Lawrence will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Shawn passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Shawn was born June 29, 1984 in Topeka, KS,...

Byron Harold Gilmore

Byron Harold Gilmore

Oct 19, 2015

Byron H. Gilmore

A Eulogy And Obituary

By His Son, Charles Gilmore

It is with great sadness I announce the death of the admired, respected, and loved Byron H. Gilmore of the Brandon Woods Nursing Home in Lawrence. A funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence...

Alyce Elizabeth Standing

Alyce Elizabeth Standing

Oct 17, 2015

Funeral services will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence for Alyce Elizabeth Standing, age 101, at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Alyce passed away October 17 at Presbyterian Manor.

Alyce was born in Wellington, Kansas on April 24, 1914, the daughter of Arthur David Zook and Ruth Cook Zook....

Murlen Rowe

Murlen Rowe

Oct 16, 2015

Murlen Rowe (nee Paul) was received by her heavenly Father on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Murlen enjoyed life fully and was devoted to her family and friends. Her happiest moments were spent with her daughter, Sherry, son-in-law, Ihor, and grandchildren, Ryan, Brent, and Kristin, visiting with...

Eldon Arnett Herd

Eldon Arnett Herd

Oct 15, 2015

Eldon was born March 23, 1926 in Comanche County, the fifth of six children of J.J. Herd and Bernice Shields Herd. He passed away October 15, 2015 in Lawrence KS.

He graduated from Protection High School in 1944. He attended Southwestern College for a semester then transferred to Washburn College for two years. He graduated from the...

Marna J. Moore

Marna J. Moore

Oct 15, 2015

Marna Joy Brewer Moore died October 15, 2015. She was born April 16, 1933 to Elmer (Dude) Brewer and Mimi Dora Troop Brewer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Betty Brewer, Elwanda Blair and Ray Brewer. Also a son, Thomas Matthew Moore.

She leaves her husband, Bob Moore and children,...

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....

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