Obituaries

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Glenda Sue Breese

Glenda Sue Breese

Oct 20, 2023

Glenda Sue {Susie} Breese 80, she died October 20, 2023 at her daughters in Nortonville, KS she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids.

Glenda was born March 31, 1943 in Kansas the daughter of Harold LaRue and Eveyln Lavella (Keith) LaRue.

She is  survived by her brothers Jack LaRue, Lawrence KS, Glen LaRue,...

Bernard John Judge

Bernard John Judge

Oct 19, 2023

Bernard J, Judge was born on February 2, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo son of Barney J. Judge and Rose E. Bettels Judge.  He was the oldest of their three sons.  Bernard attended grade and high schools in Kansas City, MO as well as graduating from Rockhurst College, now Rockhurst University.

In 1952, Bernard joined the U....

Marvin Wayne Rayton

Marvin Wayne Rayton

Oct 18, 2023

Marvin Wayne Rayton, 75, passed on October 18, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge. Marvin was born August 20, 1948, to parents Harry and Freda Rayton in Kansas City, Missouri. Marvin was active in the United States Army beginning on March 16, 1967, and retired as an Army Master Sargent on February 1, 1992. He enjoyed hobbies like fishing, listening to...

Nina Marie Sexton

Nina Marie Sexton

Oct 17, 2023

Nina Marie (Avery, Rutledge) Sexton, 85, died on October 17, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She lived in Lawrence, but also lived in and around Hutchinson, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri during her lifetime. She was a wife, mother, proud grandmother and proud great-grandmother.

She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her children.Nina...

Jimmie Lee Treat

Jimmie Lee Treat

Oct 12, 2023

Rev. Jimmie Treat passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas.

Born in Bloomfield, Illinois, to Coy and Ruby Treat in 1934, Jimmie dreamed of one day being a cowboy. He also found a love for the oboe and played for his high school band. He was planning to play as a professional...

Barbara Anne Getter

Barbara Anne Getter

Oct 12, 2023

Graveside services for Barbara Anne Getter, 68, Lawrence, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Barbara passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home.

Barbara was born on July 5, 1955, in Viroqua, WI, the daughter of Russell and Mary (Mundsack) Getter.

She married James Michael...

Genevieve Darlene Guy

Genevieve Darlene Guy

Oct 12, 2023

Genevieve Darlene Guy, 88, of Eudora, KS passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Genevieve was born on December 8, 1934, in First View, CO to Edward Elza and Pearl Francis (Angel) Lee....

Col. John W. Halladay

Col. John W. Halladay

Oct 11, 2023

COL. John W. Halladay, 90, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, 11 October, at his home.  John was born on 10 June 1932, in a log cabin on Mormon Ridge, IA, the son of John Wesley and Martha (Charlier) Halladay.  He graduated from Albion, IA, high school and enlisted in the Iowa National Guard at age 17. ...

Dorothy Jean Newman

Dorothy Jean Newman

Oct 8, 2023

Dorothy (DJ) Newman, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Dorothy was born on November 8, 1929, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Bill and Irene Chisholm.  She attended schools in Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and a loyal and devoted Sooner fan.  While working for Shell Oil Company...

Vivian E. Commons

Vivian E. Commons

Oct 8, 2023

Funeral services for Vivian E. Commons, 89, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at First Christian Church in Lawrence.  A burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Vivian passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her home.

Vivian was born on February 15, 1934, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Marian...

Kenneth Alexander Rowen

Kenneth Alexander Rowen

Oct 8, 2023

Kenneth Alexander Rowen passed away October 8, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, Kansas.  He was the son of Michael Alexander Rowen, Jr. and Frances (Lichty) Rowen, born May 13, 1927, in Hand County, South Dakota. He was a great promoter of the one-room schools that he attended.  His high school years were during WWII and the superintendent, postmaster,...

Leo Ronald Langlois

Leo Ronald Langlois

Oct 7, 2023

May 31, 1930 – October 7, 2023

Lawrence, Kansas — Leo R. Langlois, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence after a long illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Ramona (Miller) Langlois who died August 5, 2022. He is survived by two children, Kathy...

Cecilia Kay (Banta) Adam

Cecilia Kay (Banta) Adam

Oct 7, 2023

Private family graveside service for Cecilia Kay (Banta) Adam, 84, Lawrence will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence on Wednesday October 11th, 2023.  Cecilia passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at LMH Health, after a short illness.

Cecilia was born on July 21, 1939 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Cochran) Banta. ...

Ricky Lee Oshel

Ricky Lee Oshel

Oct 6, 2023

Graveside service for Ricky Lee Oshel, 71, Lawrence will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Ricky died October 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born December 19, 1951 in Lawrence, KS the son of Richard A. and Grace A. Oshel.

Survivors include his two sons,...

James “Jimmy” Shultz, Jr.

James “Jimmy” Shultz, Jr.

Oct 4, 2023

James “Jimmy” Shultz, Jr., 77, of Lawrence passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home.

Jimmy was born on May 18, 1946, in Lawrence, KS, the oldest son of James Donald and Lorraine B. (Giesy) Shultz.

He was a 1964 Lawrence High School graduate and received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University....

Wayne H. Osness

Wayne H. Osness

Oct 4, 2023

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Wayne Hans Osness passed away on October 4, 2023 with his family around him.  He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on July 11, 1933 to Marion Fischer Osness and Leonard Osness.  He graduated from Antigo High School in 1951.  He was a member of the football team, captain of the...

William Paul (Bill) Reynolds

William Paul (Bill) Reynolds

Oct 3, 2023

William Paul (Bill) Reynolds, 75, passed away October 3rd, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1948 in Sabetha, KS to William J and Marie Antonia (Burk) Reynolds who preceded him in death.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bill grew up in...

Mel Terrance Raynes

Mel Terrance Raynes

Oct 2, 2023

The Life of Mel Raynes 1951-2023

Memorial services for Mel Terrance Raynes, 72, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Grace PCA (3312 Calvin Dr. Lawrence, KS).  Mel passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Mel was born May 7,...

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Reedy

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Reedy

Oct 2, 2023

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Reedy passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 72.

Bonnie was born on September 21, 1951, in Alberta, Canada to Merle George and Mary George.  She and her family moved to the US in the early 1950’s.  Bonnie went to Oswego High School in...

Ardis Arlene Jones

Ardis Arlene Jones

Oct 1, 2023

Ardis Arlene Miller Jones, 92, of Lawrence, KS passed away Thursday morning at her home, Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and caring staff.

Ardis was born December 23, 1928, on the family farm near Downs, KS. She was born to Callie Hulett Miller and Rudolph Carl Miller. She made their...