Patricia A. Smith
Mar 10, 2026
Pat Smith, 95 passed away peacefully March 10, 2026 at her home sweet homestead in rural Lecompton, KS, with her daughters by her side. Though she is no longer with us in body, the grace, joy, and kindness she so freely gave remain woven throughout the lives she touched.
Born in Axtell, KS, to the late Alice and Thomas Shaughnessy, the...
Robert Hoffman
Mar 9, 2026
A celebration of life for Robert S. Hoffman, 83, Lawrence will be held at Lawrence Heights Christian Church, 2321 Peterson Road, Lawrence, KS 66049 on June 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will follow the service at the church. Robert passed away on March 9, 2026, at his home.
He was born...
Virginia L. Juergensen
Mar 5, 2026
Virginia L. Jergensen was born to Andrew and Helen Juergensen on March 11, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas. Her family moved to Ellinwood, KS in 1961 and she graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1966. She went on to graduate with a degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1970.
In 1970, she moved to Denver, CO where she...
Janet Louise Holladay
Mar 4, 2026
A Memorial Service for Janet L. Holladay, 76, Lawrence, KS is set for 10:00 am, March 28, 2026, at Lawrence Connect Church, 3351 W. 31st Street, Lawrence, KS, 66047, followed by a time for remembrance at The Empire, 1527 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Janet passed away on March 4, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health...
Delbert Loretzson
Mar 1, 2026
Delbert Lorentzson of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Delbert was born on April 3, 1937, in Duluth, Minnesota to Oscar and Jennie (Peterson) Lorentzson. He married Suzanne Winkels on June 26, 1971, in Adams, Minnesota. Together they raised two sons.
After graduating in 1955 from Cotton High School, Delbert worked at a dairy in Duluth and then...
Helen Elizabeth Gramly
Mar 1, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Gramly (Beth) passed away peacefully at the age of 88.
She was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1937 and later raised her family in Overland Park, Kansas.
She shared more than 50 years of marriage with her husband before his passing. Together they raised two children, David and Laura Gramly.
A lifelong learner, she earned a degree in Human Resources and...
Genevieve Marie Hunsinger
Mar 1, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve Marie “Genny” Hunsinger, 92, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. A Rosay will be said at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with a visitation...
Cynthia Galyardt
Feb 25, 2026
A graveside service for Cynthia Carswell Galyardt, 92, formerly of Lawrence and Naples, FL, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. She passed away on February 25, 2026, at the Santa Marta community in Olathe, KS.
Cynthia was born January 1, 1934, in Emporia, KS to Jay Horton and Lena...
Tom Frank Mach
Feb 24, 2026
Tom Frank Mach passed away on February 24, 2026 at his Lawrence home, with his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia, at his side. He was 85.
Born on June 16, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Josephine Mach, he was the brother of Florence (Mach) Helmetag.
Tom worked as a chemical engineer and as a marketing professional for several major...
Justin Taylor Caton
Feb 23, 2026
A Funeral Service for Justin Taylor Caton, 25, of Knob Noster, MO, is set for 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Eudora Baptist Church, 525 W 20th Street, Eudora, KS, 66025 with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Justin passed on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Boone Health in Columbia, MO.
Justin was born on August 17, 2000, in Kansas...
Ronald Strait
Feb 22, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Strait, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 22.
Ron married the love of his life, Martha “Marty” Strait, on January 20, 1968, in Hutchinson. They first met while performing with the Hutchinson Sky Ryders drum and bugle corps, a passion for music that would span their lifetimes together. Together, they attended Wichita State University, where Ron earned...
Zelia Ann Bryant
Feb 22, 2026
Zelia Ann Bryant, 61, of Oskaloosa, Kansas passed away on February 22, 2026, at FW Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester.
A Funeral Service for Zelia is set for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
Zelia was...
Sandra Elms
Feb 21, 2026
Sandra Elms, 76, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on 2/21/2026 at home, surrounded by family.
Sandra was born on 1/13/1950 in Lawrence, KS. She grew up in Eudora, KS and graduated from Eudora High School in 1968. She later attended Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville Kansas.
She married Charles Elms on June 4th, 1972, and together they shared 53 years of marriage....
Linda Joyce Torkelson
Feb 21, 2026
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Linda Joyce Torkelson, 66, Lawrence, KS. Linda passed away on February 21, 2026, at LMH Health.
Linda was born on July 31, 1959, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Roger C. and Charlotte I. (England) Bruhns.
Linda married Mark Torkelson on June 4, 1983, in Lawrence, KS, and he survives at home.
Linda...
Dr. Robert "Bud" Jacobs
Feb 20, 2026
In Lawrence – Dr. Robert “Bud” Jacobs, a longtime resident of Lawrence, passed away on February 20, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Celebration of Life Reception to follow.
Bud was born in 1944 in Marfa, TX, the only child of Robert...
Ernest "Ernie" Edward Angino
Feb 19, 2026
Ernest (Ernie) Edward Angino
Ernie died February 19th, 2026, at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born February 16, 1932, in Winsted, Connecticut, to Alfred Giovonni and Filomena Mabel (Serluco) Angino. He was proud of his Italian heritage and the lessons his immigrant parents instilled in him. Namely, to listen deeply, to be non-judgmental, to act with honesty and...
Marguerite W. Carlson
Feb 16, 2026
Marguerite W. Carlson of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by people who loved her dearly.
Marguerite was born on November 12, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois to Bradley and Velma Williams. She grew up in her family’s heritage home alongside her three older sisters and developed an early love of cooking. She...
Gary L. Fincham
Feb 16, 2026
Gary Linus Fincham was born April 4, 1944 in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Linus William and Martina Christine (Keating) Fincham. He met Susan (Krug) Fincham in 1960 where they attended Marysville High School, and he played multiple sports before graduating in 1962. Gary and Susan married on August 20, 1966 and made their home in Lawrence, Kansas for his...
Joseph Alan "Butch" Rice
Feb 16, 2026
Joseph Alan “Butch” Rice was born September 13, 1955, in Newton, KS, the son of Leo and Carolyn Foos Rice.
Butch was the only boy in a family of four children - in order were Pamela, Butch, Madonna “Sue” (Tim), and Brenda (Ivo). Butch was funny, full of mischief and regularly orchestrated sibling rivalry. The Rice home was full of love...
Roger L Browning
Feb 16, 2026
Roger L. Browning, 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, philanthropist, and certified Mr. Fix-It of any and all problems.
Roger was born on January 29, 1952, in Mexico, MO, the son of James Leroy and Vivian Louise (O’Neal) Browning. His mother remarried William (Bill) Monk and he...
