Obituaries
Nancy Ann Jaeger
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...
Delbert Leroy Unruh
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...
Marion Frances Boyle
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...
Merlin B. Halverson
May 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Merlin B. Halverson
Merlin B. Halverson, 82, passed away on May 6, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas. He enjoyed singing especially in his church choir and barbershop quartet, telling jokes, reminiscing with friends and neighbors, and working in his home workshop.
He was a proud recipient of an MBA from...
Peggy Joann Stoll
May 5, 2024
Memorial services for Peggy Joann Stoll, 75, Lawrence, will be held at later date. A private family burial will be held at Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, KS. Peggy passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home.
Peggy was born on July 7, 1948 in Santa Monica, CA, the daughter of Bernard and Joann...
Glennett Aleene Corel
May 4, 2024
Glennett Aleene Corel, 68, passed away on May 4, 2024, at her home in Ottawa. She was born on January 7, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas to Glenn and Velma Corel.
Glennett is proceeded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her cousins; Carla Harris, Hillary (Chris) Johnson, Calee Davenport, and Sage Johnson; Her...
Alietha Helga Beckman
May 3, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Alietha Helga Beckman, 101, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at University Community of Christ Church, 1900 University Drive in Lawrence. The family will greet friends at 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will be at the Memorial Park Garden Mausoleum in Lawrence. ...
Vyrel “Sonny” Gatlin
May 3, 2024
The sweetest and most joyful cowboy passed away in the early hours of May 3rd, 2024 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He may not have been a “real” cowboy, but he was to those who loved him. Vyrel “Sonny” Gatlin was born on November 2, 1951 in Paola, KS to Daniel and Mary...
Peter Leon Hamlet
Apr 30, 2024
Peter Leon Hamlet passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 30, 2024.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 2, 1943, to Leon and Charlotte Granger Hamlet.
Peter graduated from The University of Chicago in 1964, with a degree in Chemistry and earned his Ph.D. with distinction from the University of California, Los...
Robert Charles (Bob) Coffeen
Apr 30, 2024
Robert Charles (Bob) Coffeen passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Lawrence, KS. He was born April 18, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Michael Mortimer (Mort) and Roberta Carter Coffeen. He grew up in Chicago and Mattoon, IL, raised primarily by his grandparents, Robert and Hazel Carter.
After graduating from Mattoon High School in 1949, he...
Frederick Newton Six
Apr 27, 2024
Fred and Lilian Six. We are holding a celebration of the lives of Fred and Lilian Six on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 11:00am at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a reception at the Cider Gallery. The family invites anyone who knew them to attend and remember their wonderful lives.
Frederick Newton Six died on...
Suvit Boyd
Apr 26, 2024
Suvit Boyd, born on November 11, 1964, in Bangkok, Thailand, unexpectedly passed away on April 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father of three, and a respected engineer. Suvit’s journey in life was one marked by love, dedication, and a passion for exploration. He was kind, polite, honest, curious, and loyal.
Suvit’s career as a...
Marylynn I. Kaiser
Apr 22, 2024
Marylynn I. Kaiser, 83 of Lawrence KS passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home.
Marylynn was born on July 16, 1940, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Dr. James Colbert and Isobel (Cottenier) Simpson. She was lovingly raised by Dorothy (Lee) Simpson after her mother’s passing.
She married Hugh Vishner in 2016....
William “Bill” Roger Bowerman
Apr 19, 2024
Bill Bowerman died at home in Lawrence, KS, at age 82 on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He had been only recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born in Syracuse, New York, to Charles and Mady (Kate Madeleine Eskesen) Bowerman on March 2, 1942. He grew up in Seattle, with avid interests in sports...
Jeffrey “Jeff” Moran
Apr 17, 2024
Jeffrey (Jeff) Moran–history professor, Cajun chef, World’s Greatest Dad, and human encyclopedia–passed away on Wednesday, April 17 at the age of 57, after a 23-year battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by family who loved him fiercely.
Jeff was born on September 20,1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Duane Moran and Violet (Suta) Moran. He...
Wendell B. Benson
Apr 17, 2024
A Visitation for Wendell B. Benson, 48, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A reminiscing period will be held from 10:00 ~ 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, also at the mortuary. A Graveside will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Wendell passed away on...
Donald Wayne Daniels
Apr 17, 2024
Memorial services for Donald Wayne Daniels, 81, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. April 22, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family burial will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, KS. Donald passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at The University of Kansas Health System.
Donald was born on July 15,...
Sonja Lilian Olsson Six
Apr 17, 2024
Fred and Lilian Six. We are holding a celebration of the lives of Fred and Lilian Six on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 11:00am at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a reception at the Cider Gallery. The family invites anyone who knew them to attend and remember their wonderful lives.
Sonja Lilian Olsson Six died...
Pamela “Pam” Grey Mills Casagrande
Apr 14, 2024
Pamela “Pam” Grey Mills Casagrande passed from this earth April 14, 2024, surrounded by family; she was 86 years young.
Pam was born March 12th, 1938, in Waukegan, Illinois to Bud and Helen Mills; she was raised in Denver, Colorado.
Upon graduation from high school, Pam attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she was...
Pamela Gray Casagrande
Apr 13, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Pamela Gray Casagrande, 86, Lawrence, will be held at a later date. Pamela passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.
Pamela’s obituary will follow as soon as possible.
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