Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

Services for Raymond Dean Bryant, 87, Oskaloosa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the mortuary.  Raymond died March 24, 2025, at F.W. Huston Senior Living in Winchester, KS.

Mar 23, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Michael T. Weible, 74, passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home in Olathe surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael was born on August 16, 1950, in Houston, Texas and was preceded in death by his parents Robert M. and Jacqueline (Milam) Weible, and brother Joe.

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Mar 21, 2025

Virginia Thompson, 95, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Topeka with complications from Covid.

She was born in Lynwood, PA to Larren Ernest and Catherine Andrea (Johnston) Siler.

She graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1947 and went to Lawrence Business College.

She married Billie Eugene Amyx on May 2, 1947,...

Mar 21, 2025

Isabella Patrice Eagletail, 25, of Topeka, Kansas passed on March 21, 2025.

Isabella was born on October 2, 1999 in Bremerton, Washington to Samuel Lamoine Eagletail and Winona Sully.

She was a stay at home mom. she loved face timing her brothers and visiting with her sisters in Lawrence. Isabella had goals to go to...

Mar 21, 2025

Paul Joseph Corcoran

29 October 1949 to 21 March 2025

Paul Joseph Corcoran, 75, left this world on Friday, 21 March 2025, as his daughter held his hand. Born 29 October 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Thomas and Dorothy Lillian (Cox) Corcoran, Paul dedicated his life to education and spreading kindness.

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Mar 20, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Davis, 80, Lawrence  died March 20, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.  The family will have a private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Bob was born on May 27, 1944, in Iola, Kansas the son of Lester and Vera (Reinfeld) Davis.  They preceded him in death as did a younger...

Mar 20, 2025

Services for Bobbie Ellen Moline, 86, Prosper, TX (formerly Lawrence) will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the mortuary.  Burial will follow the service in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  Bobbie passed away from cancer...

Mar 18, 2025

September 5, 1948 – March 18, 2025

Susan Helmer, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, and a funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary,...

Mar 17, 2025

Memorial service for Andrew Richard Toyne, 36, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Andrew passed away on March 17, 2025, in Lawrence. All are invited to a Celebration of life from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lucia’s in Downtown Lawrence Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Andy was...

Mar 16, 2025

A Visitation for Lydia Lucianna Garcia, 77, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, with a Rosary Recitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Lydia passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 16, 2025, at LMH Health in Lawrence.

Lydia was born on February 25, 1948,...

Mar 15, 2025

Celebration of Life for Warren “Robin” Smith, 80, Lawrence will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence.  Robin passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Robin was born on June 20, 1944, in Topeka, KS the son of Robert E. and Elsie M. (Reilly) Smith.

He graduated...

Mar 13, 2025

Private family services for Linda M. Davis, 77, Lawrence were held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  Linda died on March 13, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Linda was born December 19, 1947, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Milberger) Michaelis.  She lived in...

Mar 13, 2025

Graveside services for Chris Lauber, 70, of Basehor, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Eudora Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the KVI shop, 2218 North 1400 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025. Chris passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home.

Chris was born on March 24, 1954,...

Mar 12, 2025

Ila Wuerdeman, 92, passed away March 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a resident since 2022.  Before moving to Lawrence, she was a long-time resident of Independence, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in July.

Ila Maudene Spencer was born on October 31, 1932,...

Mar 11, 2025

A Graveside Inurnment for Lewis S. Kirk, 89, Lawrence, KS will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS due to high wind on Wednesday. Lewis passed away March 11, 2025, at his residence in Lawrence. The family will greet friends, 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in...

Mar 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Donald Patterson A Celebration of Life service for William “Bill” Donald Patterson, 79, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bill passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025, at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas.

Bill...

Mar 8, 2025

Tonia Leah Salvini, 67.  May 9, 1957 – March 8, 2025. Compassionate educator & mentor, social justice advocate, feminist, musician, mother, Gigi, and cherished friend.

A generous lover of life, Tonia loved good design, funky clothes and most of all, people.  She filled her home with beautiful objects and invited friends and students to share her space. ...

Mar 7, 2025

Services for Rosemary M. Jimboy, 85, Lawrence will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends at 6:00 P.M., an hour prior to the service. She died March 7, 2025 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.

Rosemary was born on October 29, 1939, in Hoonah, Alaska, the daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

A Celebration of life service for Rebecca J. Hall, 62, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at the banquet room of the 6 Mile Chophouse in Lawrence, KS. Rebecca passed away March 5, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

Rebecca was born on October 6, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

Surrounded by the love of his family, Steve W. Ketteler, 78, left this world on March 5 th , 2025.

He was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, beloved sibling, fun loving uncle and friend to many. He died with dignity and grace, just as he lived his life. He was a respected banker for over...