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Stacy Williamson Keeling
Sep 30, 2025
Stacy peacefully left her body on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born May 22, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas, Stacy attended Ottawa Senior High and the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
Stacy had zeal for adventure and living life to the fullest through amazing experiences-traveling abroad, moving to the west and living and playing in the mountains of Bozeman Montana, climbing mountains with...
Martha Rose
Sep 29, 2025
Martha Rose
October 21, 1932 – September 29, 2025
Lawrence – Martha Lawrence Rose, 92, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on September 29th, 2025, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.
Martha Lawrence was born in Wellington, Kansas in 1932. The family lived briefly in Tonganoxie Kansas before her father, George Lawrence settled in Lawrence with his wife Grace, and 3 daughters. Martha graduated from Lawrence...
Karron Schwarz
Sep 27, 2025
Memorial service for Karron K. Schwarz, 84, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 9:00 to 10:00 prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will take place following the service in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Karron was born December 10,...
Peter Casagrande
Sep 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Peter Joseph Casagrande, PHD, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Visitation begins at 11:30 and the celebration service begins at noon. The family invites all friends to attend and, if you wish, to share your memories of Peter. The Celebration will be held at Warren-McElwain...
Tara Clarice Bryant
Sep 26, 2025
Tara Clarice Bryant was known for her bright smile, cheerful disposition and calming presence — until she was rooting for the Royals, Chiefs or Jayhawks.She was tense and loud until the game clock ran out, no matter how far ahead her team was. Tara often wore KU or KC gear, even if it was just a subtle hat. Her car,...
Bruce Frederick Baker
Sep 26, 2025
Bruce Frederick Baker, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka. Bruce was born October 21, 1941, to Wallace and Mildred Baker.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Heritage Baptist Church, 1781 E. 800th Road, Lawrence, KS 66049.
His family moved to...
Cynthia Kay Jones
Sep 26, 2025
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Cynthia Kay Jones, 77, Rich Hill, Missouri. Cynthia passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Cynthia was born March 25, 1948, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Sterling and Betty (Best) Politte.
Survivors include her children, Robert (Sandy) Magill, Chris (Nancy) Magill, Stephanie...
William Winkler
Sep 25, 2025
William R. Winkler passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 in Lawrence, KS at the age of 83 after a short illness. He was born in Hillside NJ, the son of Burton and L. Angela Winkler and spent his childhood in Stratford, CT. He graduated from Stratford High School, University of Bridgeport and New York University, and received his master’s...
Julie L. Ahrens
Sep 24, 2025
A visitation for Julie L. Ahrens, 65, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 4:00 ~ 6:00 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS. Julie passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at LMH Health.
Julie was born July 4, 1960, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Loris Glenn “Jr.”. and Phyllis LuAnn (Blough) Brubeck.
Survivors include her children, Justin...
John Charles Van Schoelandt
Sep 24, 2025
John Charles Van Schoelandt, 78, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025, at Baldwin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Baldwin City, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 29 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Lawrence, Kansas. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. prior to the funeral...
Melynn McGrew
Sep 22, 2025
Melynn McGrew, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Baldwin City, Kansas. She was 85.
Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on November 30, 1939, to Woodroe and Sybil Hardage, Melynn grew up with a warm spirit and a love for people that carried throughout her life. She later made...
Travis Cleon Hockett
Sep 22, 2025
A Graveside inurnment for Travis Cleon Hockett, 89, Overland Park, KS, will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Hesper Friends Cemetery, 2355 N 1100 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025. Travis passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at his residence.
Travis was born March 26, 1936, at home in Esbon, KS, the son of Forrest C. and Ollie May (Lewis)...
Beva C. Stringer
Sep 22, 2025
Beva C. Stringer
Beva Caroline Stringer, age 95, of Lawrence, Kansas entered eternal rest with Jesus on September 22, 2025. She was born to Roy Edward and Rose Katherine (Wode) Waller in Altamont, Kansas on February 23, 1930.
A life-long Kansas resident, Beva graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1947. She and Darrell Eugene Stringer were married on June 17, 1948 and...
Paula Dee (Connett) Crouse
Sep 21, 2025
Long-time Lawrence resident Paula Dee (Connett) Crouse, 76, died on September 21, 2025 at LMH Health. No formal services are planned at this time.
Roland E Evilsizor
Sep 19, 2025
Mr. Evilsizor, 92, died peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, September 19, 2025. He was living at The Health Care Resort of Leawood, long term nursing care unit for the past 3 years.
He was born October 5, 1932, in Urbana, Ohio, the only son of Emmett T. Evilsizor and Mary Petrie Evilsizor. He graduated from Troy High School in...
Dr. William Louis Bloom
Sep 16, 2025
Dr. William Louis Bloom, retired professor of Biology from The University of Kansas, died peacefully September 16, 2025, at the age of 85 at Neuvant House in Lawrence, KS.
Bill was born March 29, 1940, in Bismarck, ND to Byron Bloom and Muriel (Ńee Nelson) Bloom. His family moved to Minnesota when he was a toddler, and in 1963 he married...
Joyce Mullenix
Sep 16, 2025
Joyce Mullenix, of Lawrence, passed away September 16th surrounded by family.
Joyce was born March 6, 1929, in McLouth, Kansas, to Earl and Mable Edmonds. She attended school in McLouth and graduated from Topeka High School and then attended Washburn University graduating from Stormont-Vail, School of Nursing in 1950.
Mrs. Mullenix worked at Watkins Hospital and later at Lawrence Memorial Hospital where...
Paul Roger Holmes
Sep 16, 2025
Paul Roger Holmes, a dedicated public servant, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was 92 years old.
Born on August 8, 1933, to Ruth (Capellen) and Palmer Holmes, Paul was a man of great character, loyalty, and integrity. He grew up in the farming community of Dows, Iowa and later earned a bachelor's degree in...
Rod J. Barnes
Sep 16, 2025
Rod Barnes was born on November 19, 1949. He thoroughly enjoyed 40 years of being a Family Practice Doctor here in Lawrence.
His life was full, and he lived each day with intention and great energy.
We will gather as friends informally at Venue 1235 (1235 N 3rd Street, Lawrence, KS 66044) on Friday, September 19 from 4-6p.m. Come by at any...
Rita Ruth Spradlin
Sep 15, 2025
Rita Ruth (Franks) Spradlin September 16, 2025 Rita Ruth (Franks) Spradlin, age 95, passed away peacefully at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor on September 15, 2025.
Rita was born on January 30, 1930, in Minneola, Kansas, the fourteenth of sixteen children of James William and Kitty Pearl Franks. She attended school through the 12th grade in Bloom, Kansas. On December 23, 1948, she...
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