Obituaries

Loretta (Gates) Roth

Jul 13, 2023

Loretta (Gates) Roth was born in Newton, Kansas on Mother’s Day, 1933. Her childhood years were spent on the farm in the Newton area. Loretta graduated from high school in Whitewater, Kansas in 1951 and from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson the following year. She married her soul mate Paul (Bud) Roth in 1952. They had two daughters,...

Margaret L. Angino

Jul 12, 2023

Margaret Angino, 90, passed away peacefully July 12 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was constantly surrounded by her loving family through her journey to meet her blessed Jesus. It was her request not to have a memorial service; however, information regarding a gathering of friends and family to celebrate her beautiful life will be announced at a later date....

William Lawrence Pickering

Jul 11, 2023

A visitation for William Lawrence Pickering, 79, Lawrence, will be held from 11:00 ~ 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Connect Church in Lawrence. An inurnment will be held at Lyons Municipal Cemetery in Lyons, KS on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. William passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home.

He...

Michele Jonckhére Garcia

Jul 11, 2023

In private care, with her children by her side, Michele Jonckhére Garcia (94) of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  With the help of her children, she was able to fulfill her desire to live independently until a recent fall gave way to her passing.

Michele was born to the late...

Larry James Shoemaker

Jul 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Larry James Shoemaker, 77, Eudora, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.

Larry was born on September 7, 1945, in Mulberry, KS, the son of Lionel George and Violet Maxine (Willey) Shoemaker.

He was a Steel Worker for Smith...

Carolyn S. Kirby

Jul 9, 2023

Carolyn S. Kirby, 76, Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at LMH Health.

She was born on September 4, 1946, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Bernard and Bernice (Goff) Kennedy.

She was an Administrative Assistant at Lawrence National Bank.  Then went on to be a Clothing Buyer for Weavers Department Store.

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Sean M. Howard

Jul 9, 2023

Visitation for Sean Mitchell Howard 49, of Eudora, will be held from 10 am until 12 pm with funeral services to begin at noon on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Sean passed away Sunday, July 9th, at his lake property in LaCygne Kansas.

He was born on May 11th, 1974, in Iowa City,...

Sarah Jane Borden

Jul 8, 2023

Memorial services for Sarah Jane Borden, 77, Berryton, KS, will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Sarah passed away on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at her home.

She was born on March 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick and Louise (Hamilton) Millward.

She was...

Henry “Hank” Mills Booth

Jul 7, 2023

Henry “Hank” Mills Booth was born on May 24, 1946, in Lawrence, Kansas to Arden and Elizabeth Booth. He was a loving father and grandfather, dedicated community leader, and beloved radio personality. He will be remembered for his heart and his voice, both of which he shared with his community generously, and with love.

An older brother...

Carole Ann Morgan

Jul 4, 2023

Carole Ann Morgan, 72, passed away on the morning of July 4th. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 18th, 1949, and had lived in the Lawrence, Kansas, area since 1971. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mabel Eilermann, sister Glenda Saborosch, and son Phillip Morgan. She is survived by her husband of...

Norma “Noni” Stanley Ewing

Jul 3, 2023

Norma “Noni” Stanley Ewing, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on Friday, July 3 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas. Norma was 95 years old.

Norma was born on May 23, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas, the second daughter of Nathan W. and L. Rachel (Beaty) Stanley. She was raised in Emporia, Kansas...

Charles “Chuck” Patrick Waymaster

Jul 1, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Patrick Waymaster entered this world on February 18, 1957, and departed on July 1, 2023 at the age of 66.  The world lost a great man on that day and no words can adequately describe his life.

Chuck was the last of four boys born to Leroy and Gloria (Luerman) Waymaster.  He grew up in...

Tina Elaine Coker-Monroe

Jul 1, 2023

Tina Elaine Coker-Monroe, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at LMH Health in Lawrence on July 1, 2023.

She was born May 2, 1956, in Oakland, CA, the third of nine children, to Harry and Lois Charlene (Robinson) Coker Sr. both of whom preceded her in death.

Before retiring and moving from...

John Paul Harvat

Jun 30, 2023

John Paul Harvat, age 52, passed away peacefully at home June 30th, 2023 due to complications from cancer. He was born April 6, 1971 in North Platte, NE to Tom and Rose Ann Harvat. He married Shelly, the love of his life, on June 5, 1999 and they “partied like it was 1999”.  John and Shelly have three girls,...

Vernon G. Oelschlaeger

Jun 30, 2023

Vernon G Oelschlaeger, 94, was born January 30, 1929, to Charles and Essie (Pouppirt) in Lawrence, KS. He passed away June 30 at Baldwin Healthcare Facility & has been interred at Memorial Park Cemetery

Vernon grew up on the family farm near Linwood, KS. While working very hard as a young man on the farm he graduated...

Sally Germaine Bloom

Jun 29, 2023

Memorial Mass for Sally Germaine Bloom, 94, Lawrence, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Sally passed away just short of her 95 th birthday, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Brandon Woods Townhome surrounded by family.

Sally was born on July 6, 1928, in La Crosse,...

Richard Lee Bryan

Jun 29, 2023

Memorial services for Richard Lee Bryan, 88, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m.  Richard passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at LMH Health.

Richard is survived by his children, Pamela (Larry) Leinwetter, Nancy (Robert) Peterson, and...

Ida Verldean Hueston

Jun 27, 2023

A visitation for Ida Verldean Hueston, 87, Eudora, KS will be held 1:00 ~ 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. A family only burial will take place at Eudora Cemetery, Eudora, KS. Ida passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at LMH Health.

Ida was born November 24, 1935, in Mountain View,...

Valentina “Corina” Bermudez

Jun 23, 2023

Memorial services for Valentina “Corina” Bermudez, 82, Lawrence, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Corina passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Corina was born on February 14, 1941 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Manuel and Mary (Jaimez)...

Stephen D. Nelson

Jun 21, 2023

Stephen Nelson, 73, Lawrence, passed peacefully on June 21st at The Arbors Memory Care at Monterey Village to join his Lord. Steve, son of Goldie and Homer Nelson grew up in Lawrence and graduated LHS in 1966, participating in band and theatre. An Eagle Scout, he spent summers in Tincup, Colorado as a counselor at Timberline Trails Boys Camp...