Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025 Pauline Haydon Johnson died at Neuvant House, Lawrence, KS surrounded by her loving family and supportive care team. Pauline was born in Springfield, KY on July 30, 1939. She and her husband, Robert (Bob) Johnson, have made Lawrence, KS their home since April, 1968.

Pauline always had an open door and a tin...

Feb 18, 2025

Graveside service for Ivan M. Percival, 94, Lawrence, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Ivan passed away February 18, 2025, at his home.

Ivan was born July 20, 1930, in Lonestar, KS, the son of Melvin Roscoe and Tilda (Campbell) Percival.

Ivan married...

Feb 17, 2025

Ralphine Sheraldine Schnebly died on Feb. 17, 2025 while receiving care at Neuvant House of Lawrence.

Ralphine was born on March 20, 1946 to Ralph and Eleanor (Beitler) Shepherd in Dodge City, Kansas.  After Ralphine’s parents divorced, she moved to Kemah, Texas with her mom and younger sister, Roxanna. After graduating from Kemah High School, she worked...

Feb 16, 2025

Connie J. Norris, 72 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away February 16 2025 at the Neuvant House of Lawrence. Connie was born June 11th, 1952 at the family home in Williamsburg, Ks to Richard and Frankye (Wiscombe) Thornbrugh.

Connie married Ken Norris, son of Donald and Ruth Norris on September 24, 1987 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Connie...

Feb 15, 2025

Diana K. Jones April 18, 1947 – February 15, 2025.

Diana Jones passed away peacefully in her home in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 15, 2025, due to natural causes. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jacqueline (Greer) Lincoln and Donald Lincoln. Diana graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and went on...

Feb 13, 2025

Ramona Willits of Lawrence KS, 75, passed away on February 13th, 2025.

She was a lifelong learner, poet, and 4 th generation member of the Kanwaka Literary Club. She wrote educational materials for the Kansas Historical Society as well for Project Archaeology. Through her work at the University of Kansas she assisted countless students in navigating the...

Feb 8, 2025

Shelly Lee Borland, 53, passed away on February 8, 2025. Gone from us way too soon, but a life fiercely lived with so much love, loyalty, humor, resilience…and not to mention the worst luck ever!

Born on April 29, 1971, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas, Shelly was a proud graduate of Lawrence High School’s Class...

Feb 5, 2025

“Memorial mass for Lauren Rose Gammon, 31, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, with a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Lauren passed away February 5, 2025, at LMH Health.

Lauren was born September 27, 1993, in Merriam, KS, the daughter of Colleen...

Feb 4, 2025

Robert E. Arnold was born February 18,1931 in KCMO (Trinity Lutheran Hospital). Robert died February 4, 2025, peacefully at home in Lawrence, Kansas.

He attended Francis Willard Elementary and Paseo High in KC, MO and University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. Robert served four years in the US Navy during the Korean War.

Proceeded in...

Feb 2, 2025

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Mary J. Alexander, who passed away February 2, 2025, at the age of 69 years, at Medicalodges, Eudora.

Mary was born was born August 3, 1955, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Aaron A. and Mary C. (Phillips) Transue.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Stephen Lynn (Appayette) LaCour on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Stephen Lynn LaCour was born on April 24, 1959, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He played football and basketball for Carnegie High School, Carnegie, Oklahoma. From 1977 through 1979, he played basketball for Haskell Jr. College, Lawrence, KS....

Feb 1, 2025

Guy Dennis Copp, 65, of Topeka, Kansas passed on February 1, 2025 at Storemont Vail in Topeka. A private family visitation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.

Guy was born on June 19, 1959 in Iola, Kansas to...

Feb 1, 2025

Honoring the Life of Matthew Francis Windheuser

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Francis Windheuser who entered heaven on February 1, 2025 at the age of 35 at his residence in Topeka, Kansas.  Matthew was born on March 3, 1989 in Overland Park, Kansas to Heather J. (Sharp) and...

Feb 1, 2025

“Family and friends are invited to a Remembrance Gathering for Greg Hamel on Saturday, March 15 th between 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Arterra Event Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047.”

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Greg’s name to Lawrence Senior Resource Center for the “Baroque Recorders Group”, Baker...

Jan 31, 2025

Wayne Pratt was a life-long aviator. In fact, as a 4-year-old growing up in Topeka, KS, he gave flight instruction to an imaginary friend he called “Erdy”

Over the next eight decades he and others would define him in many other ways — internationally-known electrical and mechanical engineer; inventor; adventurer; loving husband, father, and grandfather; fun-loving. Still,...

Jan 31, 2025

A visitation for Jack Ronan Warner, 4, Lawrence will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Jack passed away January 31, 2025 at his home.

Jack was born July 22, 2020, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Matthew and Ashley (Howey) Warner. Jack was full of life...

Jan 28, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Shannon K. Miller, 38, Lawrence, KS, will be held on Sunday February 16 th at the Museum of Kansas National Guard, 125 SE Airport Dr, Topeka, KS 66619 beginning at 3pm. Shannon passed way January 28, 2025, at her home from a malignancy of unknown primary origin.

Shannon K Miller was born...

Jan 28, 2025

Celebration of Life for Frances Evelyn Sanford, 93, of Lecompton, Kansas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Lecompton United Methodist Church; 402 Elmore Street, Lecompton, KS 66050.  She passed at Neuvant House on January 28, 2025.

Frances was born on March 13, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri to William A. and...

Jan 26, 2025

Funeral Services for Deanna “Dee” Louise Bisel, 77, (of Lawrence) will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lawrence Heights Christian Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025,...

Jan 24, 2025

With love and cherished memories, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Bertha Nichols, who left this world peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 100 in Salinas, California. She lived a full and remarkable life, touching the hearts of so many along the way.

Born on July 12, 1924, Bertha was the youngest...