Obituaries

Jan 23, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Christine Hahn Blair, daughter of Edward O. and Marie Jenkins Hahn, was born February 10, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School. She attended Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas. She and Kenneth Wayne Blair were married September 25, 1954 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Topeka and moved to Lawrence,...

Jan 21, 2024

Fern R. Hale passed away January 21, 2024.  Fern was born on September 27, 1932, in Detroit, MI, the eldest daughter of Otis and Gwendolyn Eaton, who preceded her in death.   Also, preceding her in death was her daughter Marsha and siblings Carlton, Crandall, Caren, Faye and Colin.

Fern’s world revolved around her children, and she leaves...

Jan 19, 2024

Debbie Sue Beene passed away January 19, 2024. No formal services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Debbie is survived by her husband Daryl, her sister Peggy (Bill) Grinstead, her son Mike (Connie), her grandchildren, Brandi (Hyatt), Brice and Kristy, and her great-granddaughters Oakley and Qunicy.

Debbie was...

Jan 18, 2024

David Miller born June 6, 1976, passed away during the late evening January 18, 2024. David was surrounded by his family when he passed. He was a son, brother and uncle who is survived by his parents Linda and Danny Miller, his older sisters Cora Carey and LaShane Cupil, his older

brother Chris Howell, and younger brother...

Jan 18, 2024

Funeral services for Donna Kay Weigel, 82, Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Donna passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home.

Donna was born on June 21, 1941, in Fort Dodge, IA, the daughter of...

Jan 18, 2024

Andrew David Morton, 53, passed away on January 18th, 2024, at LMH Health after an annoying and inconvenient battle with colon cancer. His cat Miso survives of the home and will inherit his extensive hospital drinking cup collection.

Andy was born to Gary and Jeanine Morton on December 27th, 1970, in Maisieres, Belgium and would often remind...

Jan 18, 2024

Michael Robert Kocolowski, 59, passed away January 18, 2024.  Born August 18, 1964 to Robert Kocolowski and Roberta Kocolowski neé Rekash, he grew up in Hickory Hills Illinois with his brothers William and James.  Michael graduated from Stagg High School in 1982 and met his future wife, Janice Kocolowski neé Swanson, not long after.  They married May 21, 1988...

Jan 18, 2024

Merle Lee Commons (“Poppy”), age 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2024. Merle leaves behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family and his country.

A ‘firecracker’ from the start, Merle was born on July 4, 1929, in Lawrence, KS, to Phillip and Mildred Commons. The eldest of five...

Jan 17, 2024

There are no formal services scheduled for Melissa Renee Mueller, 63, Lawrence, KS. A private celebration of life will be held at her home with her family. Melissa passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her home.

Melissa was born on June 12, 1960, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Ross Charles and Ethel (Montgomery) Mueller....

Jan 17, 2024

Memorial services for Bonnie Elaine Wylie, 74, Meriden, KS, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, 2030 SE 41 st in Topeka, KS. Elaine passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Kelly House of Meriden.

Elaine was born on December 5, 1949, in Iola, KS, the daughter of...

Jan 16, 2024

Funeral services for Richard L. Copp, 76, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Richard passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at LMH Hospital.

Richard was born on August 14, 1947, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Dutch and Annie (Holiday) Copp.

Richard...

Jan 14, 2024

Memorial services for Joy Tebo, 85, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.  Joy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Joy was born on April 9,...

Jan 11, 2024

Adrian Romero of La Grange Park, Illinois (formerly of Lawrence, Kansas) passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Dallas, Texas while on a business trip.

Adrian’s greatest accomplishment was being a loving and devoted husband to Stacy Riordan Romero and an incredible dad to Adrian “AJ, Elizabeth “EB” and Claudia. Adrian always put his...

Jan 11, 2024

Funeral Mass for Eleonore Pavlyak, (96), of Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:30 am on Friday January 19 th 2024 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Eleonore passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home in “Oma’s House” of Bridge Haven Memory Care.

Eleonore was born on November 23, 1927 in...

Jan 8, 2024

Patricia Ruth Swob (Newman), 79, of Lawrence, KS, passed away January 8, 2024, at University of Kansas Medical Center with friends by her side. She was born July 13, 1944, in Jefferson County, Kansas. Patricia retired from Hallmark in June 2009 with almost 45 years of service. Patricia will be cremated at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Per her request,...

Jan 8, 2024

Funeral services for Gary Dale Lawellin, 88, Lawrence, will be held at 5:00 p.m., January 22, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Eudora Kansas. Inurnment will be at a later date at HesperCemetery, Eudora, KS.  Gary passed away on January 8, 2024 at his home. He was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully.

Gary was born on February...

Jan 7, 2024

Deloris Landis, 96, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully January 7, 2024, at the Baldwin Healthcare Center in the company of family.  She was born on April 17, 1927, at the farm in Edmond, Kansas, to Alfred and Esther Parsons.  The family moved numerous times during her youth, finally settling in Lawrence, where she graduated from Liberty Memorial High School....

Jan 4, 2024

Susan Jane Deckwa Adams, of Lawrence, went to join her Heavenly Father January 4, 2024, at the age of 80. She found relief from her earthly suffering, following the painful progression of ALS.

She was born on September 8, 1943 and then lovingly adopted by Edward and Lorene Deckwa, in El Dorado, KS. She later grew up...

Jan 3, 2024

Funeral services for Tadd Charles Andrews 30, Lawrence, KS will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Morning Star Church in Lawrence.  A burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Tadd passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Carthage, TX.

Tadd was born on February 19, 1993, in Tribune, KS, the son of...

Jan 2, 2024

Jason DeWayne Grammer, 50, of Kansas City, Mo passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Jason was born June 28, 1973, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Howard Grammer and Judith (Grammer) Pinegar.  He graduated from Lawrence High in 1992.  Jason joined the Navy in December 1993.  Completing his training top in his class, he was able to...