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Cyrilla C. L’Ecuyer

Cyrilla C. L’Ecuyer

Apr 29, 2023

Funeral services for Cyrilla C. L’Ecuyer, 92, Eudora, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. Cyrilla passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her residence in Eudora.

Cyrilla was born on September 4, 1930, in Morland, KS, the daughter of Adam and Eva...

Betty J. I. Baron

Betty J. I. Baron

Apr 28, 2023

The celebration of Betty’s life is to take place at the Unitarian Congregation of Lawrence on Saturday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Having survived decades of autoimmune conditions, she left her beloved family and friends on April 28, 2023. She enjoyed reading, writing, and solving  puzzles—word, number, logic, and jigsaw—as well as games, especially Scrabble,...

Deborah Kay Nelson

Deborah Kay Nelson

Apr 26, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Deborah “Debbie” Kay Spaulding Nelson, 69, Lawrence will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Empire Bar & Billiards, 925 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044.  Deborah passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home.

Deborah was born on August 2, 1953, in Rock Island, IL, the...

Pauline Bysom

Pauline Bysom

Apr 22, 2023

Pauline Ann Bysom, 89, of Lawrence, passed away April 22 at Pioneer Ridge Health Center. She was comforted in her final days by family and friends.

Pauline was born November 2, 1922, in Junction City, Kan., the daughter of William and Alice Moore. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Clyde Bysom; daughter, Terri Bysom...

Cindy S. West

Cindy S. West

Apr 22, 2023

Cindy S. West, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, friend, neighbor, Realtor and nurse, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 22, following heart complications and three months of hospice care. While her physical heart may have failed her, her heart-focus toward everyone she cared for and about never failed.

Memorial services will be Saturday, April 26,...

Robert Clair “Bob” Casad

Robert Clair “Bob” Casad

Apr 21, 2023

Robert Clair “Bob” Casad passed away on April 21, 2023. A memorial service and celebration of life in his honor will take place on May 28 at 3PM at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread Ave., Lawrence KS.

The great grandson of Kansas pioneers, Bob Casad was born in Council Grove to parents Clair L. and Eula (Compton)...

Carl Mac Baise

Carl Mac Baise

Apr 21, 2023

Carl Mac Baise, 89, Eudora, passed away April 21, 2023, at Rock Creek in Ottawa. He was born May 31,1933 in North Kenova, Ohio to Charlie and Ora (Money) Baise.

Military Honor Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS.  Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery.

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Timothy “Cole” Walker

Timothy “Cole” Walker

Apr 20, 2023

Cole Walker passed suddenly from this world into heaven on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and devoted boyfriend whose death has forever changed the lives of those who loved him. He was 21 years old.

Named Timothy Cole Morris Walker, in honor of his maternal grandfather, Cole is...

Andrew Lee Robertson

Andrew Lee Robertson

Apr 20, 2023

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Andrew Lee Robertson, 57, Richmond Hill, GA. Andrew passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his brother’s home in Lawrence, KS.

Andrew was born on March 14, 1966, in Memphis, TN, the son of John C. and Diana Robertson.

Survivors include his wife, Michele...

Rickey “Rick” Lane Prosser

Rickey “Rick” Lane Prosser

Apr 17, 2023

Rick Prosser (80) of Lawrence passed away at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Monday April 17.  He was born In Springfield, Missouri December 18, 1942.

Rick Graduated from Drury University, in Springfield and went on to have a 20-year career with AT&T.  In retirement he enjoyed Painting and Needlepoint.  He was an annual blue-ribbon winner at the Art is...

Mike Purdon

Mike Purdon

Apr 17, 2023

John Michael “Mike” Purdon, 81, passed away at his home in Ozawkie, KS on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Mike was the quintessential family man, wildly proud of and active in the lives of his children and grandchildren. A kind, gentle, generous man, Mike had a positive attitude and infectious optimism about life. Those qualities made all who...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Moran

Jeffrey “Jeff” Moran

Apr 17, 2023

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...

Juanita Curry

Juanita Curry

Apr 16, 2023

Juanita “Jeanne” Curry, 66, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 16, at Overland Park Regional.

The beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend is survived by her husband, Gerry Curry, 6 children, Cindy Lavery and Ginger Fryberger, both of Eudora, Gordon McDowell Jr., Paola, Dee McDowell, DeSoto, Greg McDowell, Warrensburg, Mo., and Lisa...

Suzanne (Sue) Padgett

Suzanne (Sue) Padgett

Apr 16, 2023

Suzanne (Sue) Padgett of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 16 th , 2023. She was born March 7, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the first child born to Florence J. Summerville and Ward W. Summerville. In 1952, Sue graduated from Shawnee Mission (North) in Merriam, Kansas and in 1956 received her undergraduate degree from the University...

Margaret M. Wingert

Margaret M. Wingert

Apr 14, 2023

Graveside services for Margaret M. Wingert, 99, Lawrence, KS will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, KS. Margaret passed away on April 14, 2023, at Plaza West Health and Rehab in Topeka, KS.

Margaret was born on January 31, 1924, in Richland, KS, the daughter of James...

Onis Lee Bearden

Onis Lee Bearden

Apr 12, 2023

Graveside services for Onis Lee Bearden, 78, Eudora, will be held at 1:00pm, on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Eudora Cemetery, Eudora, KS.  Onis passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Homestead of Eudora.

Onis was born on March 22, 1945, in Boydsville, AR, the son of Omer and Thelma Louise (Tucker) Bearden.

Onis...

Margaret Ethel Meyer Jones

Margaret Ethel Meyer Jones

Apr 11, 2023

Margaret Ethel Meyer Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, April 11 at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Margaret was born October 5, 1926 in Osage City, Kansas, the oldest of three children of Laura Thompson Meyer and Charles Meyer. Margaret grew up on a farm northeast of Osage City, attended a country...

George Merrill Lauppe

George Merrill Lauppe

Apr 10, 2023

Memorial services for George Merrill Lauppe, 88, Lawrence, KS will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, KS.  We will be gathering to see friends and family at 10:00 a.m. in the gathering area at the church. Friends and family with antique cars are welcome to park around the church...

Emeteria Gallegos

Emeteria Gallegos

Apr 10, 2023

Emeteria “Terri” Gallegos 90, of Lawrence, KS passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home. A rosary will be held from 6-8p.m. on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, for family and friends. A Catholic Mass for Emeteria will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic...

Rita Kathryn Mcfadden

Rita Kathryn Mcfadden

Apr 10, 2023

Rita Kathryn McFadden, 68, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born September 23, 1954, in Emporia, Kansas, daughter of the late Charles and Rita (Kuhlmann) Krueger. She was joined in marriage to Michael McFadden on August 27, 1976.

Rita attended schools in Olpe, Kansas. She was one of seven children....