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...

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Ann Flander, a life-long resident of Kansas, passed away Monday the 30th of December at Kelly House of Meriden.

Born in 1937 in Kansas City, the daughter of George Christian and Connie Lee (Dickens) Brooks , Mary Ann lived in the area most of her life. She graduated from Wyandotte High in 1955 and attended the...

Dec 30, 2023

Dexter Arnold Schnebly, a longtime engineer who worked on projects ranging from the moon landing to the beginnings of the GPS system, passed away at LMH Hospital on Dec. 30, 2023 from complications due to Parkinson’s.

Dexter was the fourth of five children born to Ralph and Eleanor (Goodrich) Schnebly on Nov. 26, 1943 in Thompson. Iowa. ...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Wiesendanger) Elzea, age 102, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Medicalodges Eudora. Mary was born July 17, 1921, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of J.J. and Marie E. Peterson Wiesendanger. Her family moved from Randolph, Kansas to Salina, Kansas when she was 5 years old. She attended Salina schools, graduating from Salina High School in...

Dec 26, 2023

Saundra Rongish, beloved daughter, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother was a devout Catholic and family woman. She lived a full life of servanthood! She loved to nourish family and friends with her delicious homemade meals and brighten spirits with hours of fun playing board games. She also provided a warm and safe home for many pets, always volunteered and tithe...

Dec 25, 2023

Becca was born on October 29, 1977 in Lawrence, KS, the third child of Hank Booth and Sue (Shumate) Booth. Becca was a bright and vivacious woman, a strong mother, and a proud Lawrencian who was involved in her community through her business and other community boards.

Becca was a witty, bold, and deeply loving person. She...

Dec 24, 2023

Barbara (Bobby) Darlene Holland Clark, 99, passed away on Sunday, the evening of December 24, 2023, at Brandon Woods Assisted Living, in Lawrence, Kansas. Several members of her family were able to be at her side at the time of her passing.

Bobby was born on July 22,1924, in the family farmhouse, 4 1/2 miles north of...