Obituaries

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Jeralyn Ann "Jerri" Phillips

Jeralyn Ann "Jerri" Phillips

Oct 22, 2025

A visitation for Jeralyn is set from 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. 

Jeralyn (Jerri) Ann Phillips, age 82, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living Center in Lawrence, Kansas.

Born October 6, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerri was first of four children of...

Gary Paul Palmer

Gary Paul Palmer

Oct 20, 2025

Gary Paul Palmer, 66, of Overland Park, KS, a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, after a difficult battle with stroke-induced dementia.

Gary was born on January 3, 1959, in Paola, Kansas, to Botlee Allen and Marie (Coleman) Palmer.

Prior to his stroke, Gary worked for TSL Companies of Omaha,...

Dennis Ray Kuester

Dennis Ray Kuester

Oct 17, 2025

A Memorial Service for Dennis Ray Kuester, 75, Lawrence, KS, will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 1:00 ~ 2:00 PM, also at the mortuary. Dennis passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, at LMH Health after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family and friends.

Dennis was...

Wayne Thomas Dedloff

Wayne Thomas Dedloff

Oct 16, 2025

Wayne Thomas Dedloff, 59, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on November 1, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas.

Wayne was born on April 28, 1966, in Stuttgart, Germany, the son of James Thomas and Edeltraud (Wuttkowski) Dedloff.

After graduating from Lansing High School in 1984, Wayne attended the...

Susan "Sue" Booth

Susan "Sue" Booth

Oct 15, 2025

Susan “Sue” Booth, 77, was born on August 21, 1948, in Wichita, KS, the only daughter of William and Leona Jean (Davis) Shumate. Affectionately known as Mommo by her family, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

An older sister to William “Bill” Schumate, Sue grew up in communities across the country, moving frequently for her father’s work with Boeing...

Lela Cooley

Lela Cooley

Oct 15, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Lela Marie Raines Cooley, 92, will be held from 5-7pm Tuesday October 21, 2025 at the Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence, KS. Light hors d'oeuvre, beer, and wine will be served.

Lela passed away on October 15, 2025 at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park, KS. She was the daughter of Lee and Eva (Rowe) Raines...

Robert Arthur Tolle

Robert Arthur Tolle

Oct 12, 2025

Robert Arthur “Bob” Tolle was born November 21, 1957, at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas. He was the fifth of six children of Willard and Marjorie (Quiring) Tolle. He died October 12, 2025, in his home with family present. 

Growing up, Robert’s family spent many good days with his grandparents in McPherson, Kansas. He graduated from Lawrence High School in...

Victoria Lynn Newman

Victoria Lynn Newman

Oct 11, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Victoria Lynn Newman, 24, Lawrence, KS, will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 5:30 ~ 7:00 PM, also on Thursday. Private burial will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Victoria passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home.

Victoria...

Judith Moore

Judith Moore

Oct 11, 2025

Judith Ann Moore, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Eudora Medicalodges on October 11, 2025. She was born September 19, 1946 in Louisiana, Missouri to Geneva Beryle Phillips and John Calvin Moore and spent much of her life in St. Louis with her children, Holly Lane Mixon and Eve Lane Marquis. Judy dedicated more than ten years of her...

Judith Lee Stockman

Judith Lee Stockman

Oct 11, 2025

Memorial Mass for Judith “Judy” Lee Stockman, 82, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, with a rosary recited at 10:30 a.m. prior to the mass. Judy died on October 11, 2025, at Star Living in Lawrence.

She was born on September 10, 1943, in Topeka, KS,...

Brenda Gadd

Brenda Gadd

Oct 10, 2025

Brenda Gadd - 12/18/1948- 10/10/2025

Brenda Jane Gadd, Lawrence, Kan., died on October 10, 2025, at her home, with her faithful Golden Retriever, Rosie, at her side.

She leaves a big circle of family and friends who will remember and miss her cheerfulness, love of animals, and unfailing generosity. Brenda was an unconventional and artistic soul, and she found great peace and...

Joan Elaine Shelley

Joan Elaine Shelley

Oct 10, 2025

Joan Shelley, 86, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, where she had resided the past two years.

Joan was born May 28, 1939 in Eudora, Kansas, the daughter of Hazel and Simeon Rothberger. She grew up with a passion for music, singing in the church and school choirs where she was known for...

David L. Stutenroth

David L. Stutenroth

Oct 9, 2025

A visitation for David L. Stutenroth, 75, Lawrence, KS, is scheduled Friday, October 17, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, from 2:00 ~ 3:00 PM, with a funeral service starting at 3:00 PM. (Jeans and casual attire strongly suggested!)

David was born November 30, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Oscar L. and Dorothy (Millier) Stutenroth. He married Judy...

Ralph Kendrick, Jr.

Ralph Kendrick, Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

Ralph Kendrick, Jr. passed peacefully on October 6, 2025 at his home in Lawrence, KS at the age of 90 years old.

Ralph grew up in Mountain View Arkansas along with 2 brothers and 4 sisters. With him being the youngest and the last one to leave the family farm, he ended up working with his father at his father’s saw...

Paul Franklin Alexander

Paul Franklin Alexander

Oct 5, 2025

Paul Franklin Alexander, age 70, of Baldwin City, KS died on October 5th, 2025 at KU Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Marsha and their children.

Paul was born on May 9th, 1955 in Lawrence, KS to Frank and Betty Alexander. Paul earned his Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Kansas, and began working for the Federal Reserve shortly...

Susan Kay Klug

Susan Kay Klug

Oct 4, 2025

Susan Kay Klug, age 71, of Lawrence, Kansas, entered eternal rest on October 4th, 2025, surrounded by love, legacy, and the quiet strength she carried through every season of life.

Born on October 24th, 1953, to Winifred (Slayton) and Clarence Rous, Susan grew up in a home rooted in faith, resilience, and deep family connection. She carried those values into every...

Randall "Randy" Kahn

Randall "Randy" Kahn

Oct 4, 2025

Randall “Randy” Kahn, born on September 16, 1953, passed away October 4, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Randy will be remembered for his warm heart, great laugh, and unforgettable sense of humor that could fill any room with joy. Randy was the proud owner of Kahn and Associates, an accounting firm he built through hard work, dedication, and integrity....

Sybil A. Jones

Sybil A. Jones

Oct 3, 2025

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Sybil A. Jones, 71, Lawrence, KS. Sybil passed away on October 3, 2025, at LMH Health in Lawrence, KS.

Sybil was born March 20, 1954, in Jersey City, NJ, then moved to NY and Later ended in KS, the daughter of Edward and Sybil Kohli.

Survivors include her children, Joseph Zabry, Wayne...

Geovanny Gonzalez-Padovani

Geovanny Gonzalez-Padovani

Oct 1, 2025

Geovanny Gonzalez-Padovani, 30, of Lawrence, Kansas passed on October 1, 2025.

Geovanny was born on August 18, 1995, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Franklin Gonzalez and Linna Padovani.

He was a Police Officer with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Survivors include his parents, brother; Abbyel Gonzalez, sister; Liana Gonzalez, niece; Lunna Gonzalez, and his son; Vincent G. Gonzalez.

Geovanny’s light touched everyone he met,...

Paul Warren Sollars Jr.

Paul Warren Sollars Jr.

Sep 30, 2025

Funeral services for Paul Warren Sollars Jr., 51, Eudora, KS will be held at 11:00 AM., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Drive, Eudora, KS 66025, with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM. A burial will take place at 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Ward Cemetery in Strawberry, AR. Paul...