Obituaries

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Ronald Lee Burchett

Ronald Lee Burchett

Jun 15, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date for Ronald Lee Burchett 75, Lawrence KS. Ronald passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home.

Ronald was born on September 5, 1946, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Edward and Vivian Burchett.

He was a self-employed painter and window cleaner.

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Guy Shain, Dvm

Guy Shain, Dvm

Jun 12, 2022

A Celebration of life for Guy Shain, DVM, 48, Wellsville, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m., September 17, 2022 at the Church of the Resurrection West 24000 W Valley Parkway, Olathe, KS. Guy passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home.

Guy was born in St. John, KS on March 2, 1974, the...

Jacqueline “Jackie” R. Shmalberg

Jacqueline “Jackie” R. Shmalberg

Jun 12, 2022

Private family graveside services for Jacqueline “Jackie” R. Kreider Shmalberg, 91, Lawrence, KS, were held at Memorial Park Garden Mausoleum in Lawrence. Jackie passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Home in Lawrence.

Jackie was born on September 26, 1930 in Afton, OK, the daughter of Lowell E. and Elsie A. (Rider) Kreider....

Ruby Belle Peaslee

Ruby Belle Peaslee

Jun 11, 2022

Funeral services for Ruby Belle Peaslee, 90, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:00am. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS. A private family burial will take place following at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Ruby passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS.

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Alex Matthew Staton

Alex Matthew Staton

Jun 10, 2022

On June 10, 2022, Alex Matthew Staton, loving husband, son, and brother passed away at the age of 30. Alex was born on July 26, 1991 in Salina, Kansas to Clayton and Fran Staton. He attended Sacred Heart High School where he excelled in Quiz Bowl and 4H. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in...

Kurt E. Burkhart

Kurt E. Burkhart

Jun 10, 2022

Memorial services for Kurt E. Burkhart, 58, Lawrence, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence, KS. Kurt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022, at LMH Health in Lawrence, KS.

Kurt was born on September 11, 1963, in Topeka, KS, the son of...

Nina Ruth Reed

Nina Ruth Reed

Jun 9, 2022

Nina Reed, 96, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022, with loving family at her side.

Nina was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Ollie and Clara Hogan. Nina enjoyed sharing childhood stories of adventures with her siblings, Kenneth, Clara, and Fred.

Nina married Don Reed and they spent 36 years happily married while raising...

Mildred M. Kelly Trefz

Mildred M. Kelly Trefz

Jun 4, 2022

Mildred Morine Kelly Trefz died peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Morningstar Care Homes in Baldwin City, KS.

She was born February 18, 1926, in Sarcoxie, Missouri the daughter of William James., Sr. and Una Mae (Reeves) Kelly; she was the fifth of eight children. She was a graduate of Diamond High School, Diamond, Missouri and a...

Robert “Bob” Charles Franz

Robert “Bob” Charles Franz

Jun 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Charles Franz, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Bridge Haven-Opas House in Lawrence, KS. While we feel great sadness at his loss, we have profound gratitude for his release from his long journey with Lewy Body Dementia. It was not a quick or easy way to fade, not for him, and not for his...

Helen Elizabeth Seeley

Helen Elizabeth Seeley

May 31, 2022

A memorial visitation for Helen Elizabeth Seeley, 74, Lawrence, KS will be held from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Helen passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence.

Helen was born on April 8, 1948, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the daughter of Harold Albert and...

Roger “Eddie” Stanley Iii

Roger “Eddie” Stanley Iii

May 30, 2022

Graveside services for Roger “Eddie” Stanley III, 69, Eudora, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Deay Cemetery, rural Eudora, KS. Eddie passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS.

Eddie was born on July 23, 1952 in Lawrence, KS the son of Roger E., II...

Patricia F. Snow

Patricia F. Snow

May 28, 2022

A Visitation for Patricia F. Snow, 85, Eudora will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora, KS. Private Family Burial will be in Eudora Cemetery. She died May 28, 2022 at her home in Eudora.

Patricia was born on September 19, 1936 in Kansas City,...

Faye Jones-Olmsted-Bradshaw-Jones

Faye Jones-Olmsted-Bradshaw-Jones

May 28, 2022

I was born December 3, 1918, on a small farm near Ashland, Missouri, the youngest of six children to William and Pearl (Bullard) Jones. Very early our mother taught us that being poor was no disgrace but being uneducated was. My education started by walking with two of my brothers to a one-room country school with one teacher who...

Emily Belle Hamilton

Emily Belle Hamilton

May 28, 2022

Emily Belle Hamilton passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from unknown causes.

Emily came out of the womb wailing on March 15, 1985, in Kansas City, MO. We assumed she was crying, like newborns do, but soon realized she was just performing baby vocal warmups in preparation for a lifetime of singing.

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Roy Alvin Derrick

Roy Alvin Derrick

May 26, 2022

Graveside services for Roy Alvin Derrick, 80, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. prior to the graveside service at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Roy passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Roy was born on May 14, 1942 in...

Patricia L. Mayhugh

Patricia L. Mayhugh

May 22, 2022

Graveside services for Patricia L. Mayhugh, 92, Watauga, TX, formerly of Lawrence, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Patricia passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Medical City in North Richland Hills, TX.

She was born on October 5, 1929 in Newton, Kansas the daughter of Chauncey D....

Erma Lea Worley

Erma Lea Worley

May 20, 2022

Memorial services for Erma Lea Worley, 95, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Erma passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Monterey Village Senior Living in Lawrence. Erma was born on July 27, 1926 in Lecompton,...

Jane Elizabeth Warren

Jane Elizabeth Warren

May 19, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Warren, 73, of Lawrence, died on May 19 at home, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service and celebration of her life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lawrence. The family will greet friends from noon until 1:00 p.m. at the church. Masks are encouraged.

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Marjorie Ruth Hill Smith

Marjorie Ruth Hill Smith

May 18, 2022

Memorial services for Marjorie Ruth Hill Smith, 99, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Cherry Mound Cemetery in Westphalia, KS. Marjorie passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Presbyterian Manor where she had lived since 2005.

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Suzann Marie Dupere

Suzann Marie Dupere

May 18, 2022

There are no formal services for Suzann Marie Dupere, 60, Lawrence, KS. Suzann passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her home.

Suzann was born on May 4, 1962, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Ronald and Lorraine Melton.

She was a Customer Service Representative for the Veterans Administration in Leavenworth, KS.

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