Obituaries

May 5, 2023

Early Saturday, May 5, Barbara Garrison Smith passed away here in Lawrence in the house she helped design and build over fifty years ago.  Her son, Rick and daughter-in-law, Purwanti were at her side.

Barbara was born in Salt Lake City, UT on February 2, 1917, the daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn Dresser Garrison. At 14 her...

May 5, 2023

Lewis A. Phillips died on May 5, 2023,  with family at his side.  He is recently pre-deceased by his wife, Carolyn H. Phillips and his son, Terrence A. Phillips. Lew was born December 6, 1933 in Lawrence, the son of Allen V. and Eunice A. Phillips.  He and Carolyn began their life together by dating as juniors at Lawrence High...

May 5, 2023

Family services for Robert Paul Zerwekh, 84, Lawrence, will be held at a later date.  Robert passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at LMH Health.

Robert was born on February 25, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Robert J. and Beatrice Lewis Zerwekh.

He was a professor for the University of Kansas for...

May 3, 2023

Linda Louise Lake, 74, Lawrence, KS died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Advent Health in Merriam, KS.

Linda was born on January 4, 1949, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Lowell and Louise (Litton) Green. She graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, KS and then earned her degree in education from Southwestern College in Winfield,...

May 3, 2023

Graveside services for Stephen Wayne Waisner, 54, Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Clinton Cemetery, 1203 E 500 Rd, Lawrence, Kansas 66049.

Mr. Waisner passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from this world into heaven on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  He...

May 3, 2023

Marvel L Hastert died peacefully at home on Saturday, May the 3rd, in Lawrence, KS at the age of 85 surrounded by her loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 12:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm at the Union Pacific Depot; 502 N 2nd Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Lunch will be served, and there will...

May 1, 2023

Surrounded by his family, Terrence (Terry) Phillips died May 1, 2023, of complications from bladder cancer.

Born November 20th, 1957, to Lewis and Carolyn Phillips, Terry married Deanna Tebo in 1996 at First United Methodist Church, Lawrence  They have one daughter, Madelyn Anne Irene.

After graduating from New Mexico State University with a business degree,...

Apr 30, 2023

Dana Tucker Skabelund, born in Haughton, Louisiana, who resided for many years in Albuquerque, NM, died on April 30 in Lawrence, KS. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Emanuel Skabelund, and her two brothers and one sister. She leaves to mourn her daughters Alyson Von Feldt (Douglas Von Feldt) and Anhara Disko and five grandchildren.

Dana...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...