Obituaries

Robin Smith

Robin Smith

Mar 15, 2025

Celebration of Life for Warren “Robin” Smith, 80, Lawrence will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence.  Robin passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Robin was born on June 20, 1944, in Topeka, KS the son of Robert E. and Elsie M. (Reilly) Smith.

He graduated...

Linda M. Davis

Linda M. Davis

Mar 13, 2025

Private family services for Linda M. Davis, 77, Lawrence were held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  Linda died on March 13, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Linda was born December 19, 1947, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Milberger) Michaelis.  She lived in...

Chris Lauber

Chris Lauber

Mar 13, 2025

Graveside services for Chris Lauber, 70, of Basehor, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Eudora Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the KVI shop, 2218 North 1400 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025. Chris passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home.

Chris was born on March 24, 1954,...

Ila M. Wuerdeman

Ila M. Wuerdeman

Mar 12, 2025

Ila Wuerdeman, 92, passed away March 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a resident since 2022. Before moving to Lawrence, she was a long-time resident of Independence, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary on July 5, 2025, at 11am.

Ila Maudene Spencer was born on October 31, 1932,...

Lewis S. Kirk

Lewis S. Kirk

Mar 11, 2025

A Graveside Inurnment for Lewis S. Kirk, 89, Lawrence, KS will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS due to high wind on Wednesday. Lewis passed away March 11, 2025, at his residence in Lawrence. The family will greet friends, 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in...

William “Bill” Donald Patterson

William “Bill” Donald Patterson

Mar 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Donald Patterson A Celebration of Life service for William “Bill” Donald Patterson, 79, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bill passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025, at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas.

Bill...

Tonia Leah Salvini

Tonia Leah Salvini

Mar 8, 2025

Tonia Leah Salvini, 67.  May 9, 1957 – March 8, 2025. Compassionate educator & mentor, social justice advocate, feminist, musician, mother, Gigi, and cherished friend.

A generous lover of life, Tonia loved good design, funky clothes and most of all, people.  She filled her home with beautiful objects and invited friends and students to share her space. ...

Rosemary Jimboy

Rosemary Jimboy

Mar 7, 2025

Services for Rosemary M. Jimboy, 85, Lawrence will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends at 6:00 P.M., an hour prior to the service. She died March 7, 2025 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Rosemary was born on October 29, 1939, in Hoonah, Alaska, the daughter...

Rebecca J. Hall

Rebecca J. Hall

Mar 5, 2025

A Celebration of life service for Rebecca J. Hall, 62, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at the banquet room of the 6 Mile Chophouse in Lawrence, KS. Rebecca passed away March 5, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

Rebecca was born on October 6, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter...

Steven W. Ketteler

Steven W. Ketteler

Mar 5, 2025

Surrounded by the love of his family, Steve W. Ketteler, 78, left this world on March 5 th , 2025.

He was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, beloved sibling, fun loving uncle and friend to many. He died with dignity and grace, just as he lived his life. He was a respected banker for over...

Phyllis Diane Cawrey

Phyllis Diane Cawrey

Mar 3, 2025

Graveside inurnment for Phyllis Diane Cawrey, 92, was held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Phyllis passed away March 3, 2025, at her home.

Phyllis was born October 31, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Clarence J. and Lora E. (Schlottman) Mesker.

She married Philip Cawrey...

Leland Grant Massey

Leland Grant Massey

Mar 2, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Leland Grant Massey, 88, Eudora, will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel.  Leland passed away March 2, 2025, at KU Medical Center.

Leland was born May 11, 1936 in Eudora, the son of Lester Leland and Eula Etta Reusch Massey.  He was a lifelong Eudora...

Jeffrey David Dean

Jeffrey David Dean

Feb 24, 2025

Jeffrey David Dean, born on December 20, 1964, to Dale and Audrey Dean in Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Jeff was the beloved husband of Karen Tiffany Dean and the cherished father of Madelyn (Maddie) Dean and Andrew (Drew) Dean. His family moved to Green Bay, WI when Jeff’s father retired from the Air Force...

Margaret Louise Mosser

Margaret Louise Mosser

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret Louise Mosser, 89, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2025.  The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  She will be laid to rest in her home state of Kansas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at...

Pauline Haydon Johnson

Pauline Haydon Johnson

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025 Pauline Haydon Johnson died at Neuvant House, Lawrence, KS surrounded by her loving family and supportive care team. Pauline was born in Springfield, KY on July 30, 1939. She and her husband, Robert (Bob) Johnson, have made Lawrence, KS their home since April, 1968.

Pauline always had an open door and a tin full of cookies. She...

Ivan M. Percival

Ivan M. Percival

Feb 18, 2025

Graveside service for Ivan M. Percival, 94, Lawrence, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Ivan passed away February 18, 2025, at his home.

Ivan was born July 20, 1930, in Lonestar, KS, the son of Melvin Roscoe and Tilda (Campbell) Percival.

Ivan married...

Ralphine Sheraldine Schnebly

Ralphine Sheraldine Schnebly

Feb 17, 2025

Ralphine Sheraldine Schnebly died on Feb. 17, 2025 while receiving care at Neuvant House of Lawrence.

Ralphine was born on March 20, 1946 to Ralph and Eleanor (Beitler) Shepherd in Dodge City, Kansas.  After Ralphine’s parents divorced, she moved to Kemah, Texas with her mom and younger sister, Roxanna. After graduating from Kemah High School, she worked...

Connie J. Norris

Connie J. Norris

Feb 16, 2025

Connie J. Norris, 72 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away February 16 2025 at the Neuvant House of Lawrence. Connie was born June 11th, 1952 at the family home in Williamsburg, Ks to Richard and Frankye (Wiscombe) Thornbrugh.

Connie married Ken Norris, son of Donald and Ruth Norris on September 24, 1987 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Connie...

Diana K. Jones

Diana K. Jones

Feb 15, 2025

Diana K. Jones April 18, 1947 – February 15, 2025.

Diana Jones passed away peacefully in her home in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 15, 2025, due to natural causes. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jacqueline (Greer) Lincoln and Donald Lincoln. Diana graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and went on...

Ramona Willits

Ramona Willits

Feb 13, 2025

Ramona Willits of Lawrence KS, 75, passed away on February 13th, 2025.

She was a lifelong learner, poet, and 4 th generation member of the Kanwaka Literary Club. She wrote educational materials for the Kansas Historical Society as well for Project Archaeology. Through her work at the University of Kansas she assisted countless students in navigating the...

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