Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

John Edward Mosher, 91, Lawrence passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at LMH. Family services will be held at a later date in Minnesota. warrenmcelwain.com

Jun 1, 2024

September 2, 1937 – June 1, 2024

Marshall grew up on a shorthorn cattle farm in Salina, Kansas.  He had an idyllic and hardworking childhood helping with the daily chores, playing in the baseball and basketball leagues and was very active over many years in his local 4-H club.  His family hosted and housed both American soldiers...

May 30, 2024

A celebration of life will be held for Andrea “Andy” Bernadette Wright, 66, Lawrence on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. She died peacefully in her home on May 30, 2024.

Andy was born January 2, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Doris Lombrano.

Survived...

May 27, 2024

Memorial Services for Joseph Logan Myers, 50, of Eudora, KS will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 10 a.m. with a visitation starting at 9 a.m. He passed May 27, 2024 at his home.

Logan was born on June 26, 1973 in Kansas City, MO the son of Joseph and Janet (Abell) Myers.

He...

May 27, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Ronald L. Stout, 58, Linwood, KS, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS. Ronald passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home.

Ronald was born on June 29,1965, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Ronald H. and Mary A. (Snodgrass)...

May 27, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Evelyn Ruth LaFountain, 85, of Perry, will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Lecompton Community Building.  She passed away on May 27, 2024, at LMH Health.

Eveyln was born January 16, 1939, in Taney Co., Missouri the daughter of Darrel and Alma (Carsten) Crumbliss....

May 24, 2024

A visitation for Kris Norton, 56, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 1:00 ~ 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Kris passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 24, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

Kriston Scott Norton was born on April 22, 1968, in...

May 23, 2024

A memorial visitation for Damani “Dash” Amiri Shomari Hughes Cleveland, 20, Lawrence, will be held from 2:30 ~ 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Damani Amiri Shomari Hughes “Dash” Cleveland was born Thursday, September 25, 2003, in Corsicana, TX, the son of Shannon Cleveland and Frankye Hughes. He grew up in...

May 20, 2024

The family will host a Celebration of Life for Kay Johnson on Friday, June 14th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Arterra Event Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Dr., Lawrence, KS.  Please join us as we share stories about Kay and celebrate how much she meant to so many.

Kay Adele Rathbone Johnson, 85, passed away...

May 20, 2024

Services for Ruth Mildred Fredrickson, 89, Lawrence will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends prior to the service at 9 a.m. at the church.  A private graveside committal will follow.

Ruth died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Dunn House...

May 19, 2024

Dr. Richard Spano, PhD, LCSW, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 while leading a study abroad trip in Italy for students of the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare.

Rick was born on August 10, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Pearl and George Spano. He married Pennelton Anne Ford on December...

May 17, 2024

Memorial services for James Dawson Jr., 81, Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Wesley Towers Chapel in Hutchinson, KS.  James passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at LMH Health.

James was born on December 5, 1942, in Vernon, TX, the son of James Dawson, Sr and Jessie Mae (Gifford)....

May 16, 2024

Marlene Ann Underwood, 92, of Lawrence died on May 16, 2024, after a lengthy illness. There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be conducted at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E. 15th St, Lawrence, KS at 11a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Marlene’s cousin, David Penny, will officiate. Marlene was born December 22, 1931, in Lawrence, the oldest daughter...

May 15, 2024

Memorial services for Thomas John Bell, 72, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, with a visitation starting at 1:00 p.m.  Thomas passed away on Monday, May 15, 2024, at his home.

Thomas was born on February 28, 1952, in Windber, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and...

May 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosalie Ann Fulks, 86, of Olathe, KS. Rosalie passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Azria Health Center in Olathe, KS.

Rosalie was born on February 22, 1938, in Eudora, KS, to Simeon Joseph and Hazel Dell (Wilson) Rothberger. She graduated from Eudora High School...

May 12, 2024

Joyce “Joy” Carmona, 77, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on May 12, 2024 at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence, KS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, vigil service to follow. Mausoleum service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery...

May 12, 2024

John Michael “Mike” Murfin, age 81, passed away peacefully in his Lawrence, KS home on May 12, 2024. Born to Fred and Moira Lee Murfin on June 21, 1942. Mike left his Wichita home to attend and graduate from the University of Kansas, subsequently calling Lawrence home.

Mike had a passionate nose for business, starting and operating...

May 11, 2024

Graveside services for Nancy Ann Jaeger, 79, Lawrence, Kansas, will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery. Nancy passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Nancy was born on October 30, 1944 in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Shinkle and Juanita Mae (Settle) Smith.

She graduated from Lawrence High...

May 8, 2024

DELBERT LEROY UNRUH

Del Unruh, a country boy, was born in Glendive, Montana to Anthony J. Unruh and Loretta Mae (Volbrecht) Unruh December 29, 1941. He worked for his family on the farm throughout his younger years driving tractor, tilling fields, planting wheat, harvesting. It was his mother’s suggestion that he attend the University of Montana where...

May 7, 2024

Mass of Christian burial for Marion Frances Boyle, 98, Denver, CO and former longtime resident of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center.  Private inurnment will be in Pioneer Cemetery.

Ms. Boyle died peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence in Denver, Colorado where she lived...