Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sarah Marie Lopez Branstetter

On August 25, 2023, the world dimmed a little as we said goodbye to our beloved Sarah, who passed away unexpectedly at 27 at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. While her physical presence has left us, her spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Born on May...

Aug 24, 2023

Michael Riley Mayfield, 70, Lawrence, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2023.

Michael was born on July 8, 1953, in Salina, KS, the son of James and Wilavene (Selleck) Mayfield.

Michael served in the United States Navy as a Machinist Mate on the USS Thomas Alva Edison.

Mike completed a degree in Engineering...

Aug 23, 2023

Barbara Connell Zimmermann, 95, who lived most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri, and Mission Hills, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 23, after a long illness.

She was born in Kansas City on May 14, 1927, the daughter of Ruth Elton (Williamson) and the prominent physician Dr. Evan S. Connell. Known as “Bobbie” to family and friends,...

Aug 21, 2023

Soccorro “Cora” Adame Mass of Christian Burial for Senora Adame, 96, will be Friday August 26th, 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lawrence. Senora Adame died Sunday, August 21, with family around her.

She was born August 28th 1918, in Mexico and came to the...

Aug 18, 2023

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Dr. Robert Yun Nian Chao, 89, Lawrence, KS. Robert passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living.

He was born on April 2, 1934, in Beijing, China, the son of Yan Sheng and Jing Wu Chao.

He was a Heart Surgeon....

Aug 18, 2023

A visitation for Linda L. Christopherson, 83, Eudora, KS, will be held 5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday August 25, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS.  Linda passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at Osage Nursing Manor.

Linda was born on June 26, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Duke and Clara Robinson.

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Aug 18, 2023

Memorial visitation for Vicci Erwin, will be 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  She died August 18, 2023, in Allen, Texas.

Vicci was born May 24, 1949 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Lila Avey Evans Patton and William (Bill) Evans.                     .

Vicci worked for Goddard...

Aug 16, 2023

LTC. (Ret) William P. Radtke (Bill) of Lawrence, Kansas died Wednesday, August 16th. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, and his son, Richard. He is survived by four children, Paul Radtke of Leawood, KS, Terry LaCandia of Naperville, IL, John Radtke of San Francisco, CA and Ann Curry of Anchorage, AK. Bill also has 10 grandchildren...

Aug 16, 2023

Richard “Dick” James Holzmeister, 88, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. A rosary will be recited at the church at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.

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Aug 15, 2023

A Celebration of Life for JoAnn Van Hoesen, 95, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A burial will follow at Prairie City Cemetery, Baldwin City, Kansas. The family will greet friends and family from 5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at the mortuary.  JoAnn passed away on...

Aug 15, 2023

John “Gene” Dudley passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, at his residence in Lawrence, KS. He requested no formal services.

Gene was born on August 9, 1941, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of John and Alice (Wilson) Dudley. Most of his early years were spent in Russellville, MO. After attending Lincoln University, he graduated from...

Aug 13, 2023

Thelma Ann Ericson (Ann) passed away the 13 th of August quietly in Lawrence surrounded by her husband of 65 years Paul Nathan Ericson (Nate) and her children. Ann was born March 6, 1929, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Charles and Thelma Roehl, who later moved to Topeka. There she met Nate after he had returned from WWII. A...

Aug 11, 2023

Barbara Seaman, 77, Lawrence, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2023, after a long illness.

Barbara was born September 30, 1945, in McPherson, Kansas to LeRoy and Frances Ellwood. She grew up on a wheat farm near Windom and often wore overalls later in life in honor of her father. She had a natural affinity...

Aug 9, 2023

There are no formal services planned for Erin Lindsay Herring, 45, Kansas City, KS. Erin passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her home.

Erin was born on January 20, 1978, in Brea, California, the daughter of Steve and Gail (Collins) Morgan.

Erin derived much joy and happiness from her two children. She was...

Aug 8, 2023

John passed away August 8th, 2023 at the K.U. Medical Hospital. John was born May 26, 1942 in Hallowell, Ks., the son of Alvie H. & Ruth A. Guy. John’s family moved to Lawrence in 1952. He attended Lawrence schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1960. He was in the U.S. Navy and spent much of his...

Aug 7, 2023

Norman O. Pedersen, Lawrence, KS, died August 7 th at the age of 101. He was born November 17, 1913 to Thor and Olena Olson Pedersen in Atchison Co., KS.

He graduated at 16 from Horton High School in 1930 as class president. He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, passing all tests except the...

Aug 5, 2023

Grace Lauraine (Endacott) Brooks

Born May 19, 1932, to Norman and Laura Endacott, Grace was (according to her business card) a “Retired Tennis Star, Golfer-in-Training, Reader, Walker, Fly-Fisher, Spouse, Mother, Grammy & Super Person”.  She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1953 with a degree in Music (piano and organ), participating in Intramural Sports, Academic Mortar...

Aug 4, 2023

Graveside services for Candace Kay Moten, 71, of Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.  A visitation will be held from 3:00 -7:00 pm, Friday, August 18, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Candace passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical...

Aug 1, 2023

Kumarasamy “Sam” Shanmugan of Lawrence passed away at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 1. He was 74.

Sam was born in a small town in India on January 6, 1943. He emigrated to the United States in 1967 and first moved to Lawrence in 1970 as a postdoctoral fellow at Kansas University. After teaching at Wichita...

Jul 31, 2023

A visitation for Lorna Jean Brown, 86, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St Lawrence, KS 66044.

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Maple Grove Cemetery, 1710 N 3rd St in Lawrence, KS.

Lorna...