Jan 11, 2025

Mildred (Millie) L. Hogan, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Cedarhurst Senior Living facility in Lawrence, Ks.  Born on April 11, 1932 to Robert & Jamella Ice, she grew up on a farm outside Lawrence , Ks in the area where Clinton lake is now. Following her graduation from Lawrence...

Jan 10, 2025

Sharon Kay Burns, 84, Eudora, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on May 15, 1940, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Earl Leon and Marjorie Laverne (Capper) Clary. She graduated from high school in Baldwin City, KS and then completed Cosmetology School in Lawrence, KS.

Sharon...

Jan 9, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Theodore “Ted” Michael Heffner, 36, will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Ted passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, MO. Ted was born August 4, 1988, in Topeka, KS, the son of Michael and Donna (Schmidt)...

Jan 4, 2025

Charles John Himmelberg III, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas died on January 4, 2025. Charlie (Mick) was born on November 12, 1931, in North Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Magdalene (Batliner) Himmelberg.

Mick attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst College, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Mathematics. He continued his education at...

Jan 3, 2025

John Robert Haase, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed away at the age of 78 on January 3, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Strong in both stature and mind, he was a man whose presence brought abundant kindness, boundless humor, and remarkable wisdom to all who knew him.

John’s creativity and dedication were legendary—especially when it came to science...

Jan 2, 2025

Darlene Katzfey, 86, passed away peacefully on Jan.2, 2025 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Lawrence, surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora, KS.  The family will greet friends on Friday,...

Dec 31, 2024

Pat (Paddy) Maloney

Valley Falls, KS – Terrence Patrick Luke Maloney Jr. (known to his loved ones as Pat/Paddy) was born June 28, 1961, to Terry Maloney and Karin (McDonald) Maloney in Wichita, KS and died on December 31, 2024, in Valley Falls, KS, at the age of 63.

Pat was preceded in death by...

Dec 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Lonna Denise Hamm, 52, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Lonna passed away December 26, 2024, at...

Dec 25, 2024

A celebration of life for Starr L. Shoemaker, 76, Eudora will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  She died December 25, 2024, at Homestead of Eudora.

She was born August 12, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Vera (Lakey) Wilson.

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Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Stanley “Stan” Braman on December 24, 2024. Born Stanley Weldon Braman on November 2, 1934, Stan was the second of four children to Stanley and Hilma Braman in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on the family farm where...

Dec 22, 2024

Betsy Jo Paradies (Achten) of Lawrence, KS, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away December 22, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was surrounded by those she loved most, her family, at the time she passed.

Betsy was born July 18, 1959, in Sabetha, KS, the daughter...

Dec 22, 2024

A visitation for Becky Sue Myers, 83, Lawrence will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The private family burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  Becky passed away on December 22, 2024, at Cedarhurst in Lawrence.

She was born April 22, 1941, in Bakersfield, California, the daughter of...

Dec 21, 2024

Services for Esther L. Harjo, 95, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church.  Esther passed away on December...

Dec 19, 2024

Graveside services for Barbara Ruth Rutherford, 83, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Frankin County, KS. Barbara passed away December 19, 2024, at Windsor of Lawrence.

Barbara was born August 10, 1941, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Hepner) Hoffman.

Barbara grew...

Dec 18, 2024

Karen J “Kasey” Wold, 73, Lawrence, KS.

Kasey was born on April 10th, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul R. and Mildred (McMullen) Wold. She died December 18, 2024, in Overland Park where she had lived for the past 10 years.

Kasey graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Emporia State University.  ...

Dec 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of longtime educator, Martha Ann Oldham, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born in Beloit, Kansas, Martha Ann was known for her unwavering kindness and devotion to family and friends along with a love for animals. She grew up in Emporia and began her career in education...

Dec 14, 2024

Dr. Christopher (Chris) T. Allen, devoted husband, loving father, faithful deacon, distinguished engineer, and beloved professor, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Independence, Missouri, on October 7, 1958, to the late Raymond and Margaret Allen, Chris’s life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering pursuit of knowledge. Chris earned his...

Dec 14, 2024

Lawrence, KS—Melinda Myers Price, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on December 14, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the beauty she had so carefully cultivated in her life.

Melinda was born October 4, 1957, and brought a radiant light to all who knew her. She was married to Kevin Price,...

Dec 11, 2024

Services for Vicki Jo “Mema” Hildebrand, 73, Lecompton will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. Vicki passed away December 11, 2024, surrounded by many of her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Vicki was born November...