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Lynn Arlene Wilson Shultz

Lynn Arlene Wilson Shultz

Mar 2, 2022

Lynn Arlene Wilson Shultz, 71, of Lawrence, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Sunrise Senior Living in Lenexa, KS after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Lynn was born April 17, 1950, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Loyd and Colleen (Hogan) Wilson. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1968...

Juanita “Jenny” Reyes-Hepner

Juanita “Jenny” Reyes-Hepner

Mar 1, 2022

Celebration of Life for Juanita “Jenny” Reyes-Hepner will be held Tuesday March 15th from 4-7pm at El Matador Café. Jenny passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Medicalodges in Eudora.

She was born October 16, 1939 in El Dorado, KS to Tiburcio L and Betty (Garcia) Reyes.

Jenny operated La Familia Café in Lawrence which...

Jose Antonio Hernandez

Jose Antonio Hernandez

Feb 28, 2022

With deep sorrow and much love, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jose Antonio Hernandez, 66. Jose passed away after a courageous battle with Covid-19 on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS. Jose had his three children at his side during his final moments.

Jose was born July 9, 1955,...

Ursula Christa Rosemarie Stammler

Ursula Christa Rosemarie Stammler

Feb 27, 2022

**A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Arterra Event Gallery 2161 Quail Creek Dr. Lawrence, KS. Private family inurnment will be held at Pioneer Cemetery in Lawrence. **

Ursula Christa Rosemarie Stammler died Sunday, February 27th, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She...

Donald “Ned” Lee Nelson

Donald “Ned” Lee Nelson

Feb 26, 2022

Graveside Inurnment Services for Donald (Ned) Lee Nelson, 72, Lawrence, KS will be 3:30 pm, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Don passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at The Arbors at Monterey Village, Lawrence, KS. Don was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three and one half years ago and moved to The Arbors one and...

Iona Mae Spring

Iona Mae Spring

Feb 26, 2022

Funeral services for Iona Mae Spring, 89, Eudora, KS are scheduled for 10:00 am, Friday, March 4, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS with a visitation starting at 9:00 am. Iona passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Baldwin City Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, KS.

Iona was born May 5, 1932, at home...

Jolee Nicole Dubray-Spotted Tail

Jolee Nicole Dubray-Spotted Tail

Feb 24, 2022

A Visitation for Jolee Nicole DuBray-Spotted Tail, 40, Lawrence, will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Jolee passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at her home.

Carol Jeanne “Beanie” Dorlac Chapman

Carol Jeanne “Beanie” Dorlac Chapman

Feb 24, 2022

Carol Jeanne “Beanie” Dorlac Chapman died February 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Lawrence, Kansas. She was 79.

Carol was born on May 16, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles F. and Dorothy Dorlac (Samuels) and educated in the Catholic schools there, including St. Michael’s Elementary, Ursuline Academy...

Robert “Rob” Henry Brecht

Robert “Rob” Henry Brecht

Feb 23, 2022

Services for Robert “Rob” Henry Brecht are scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church in Emporia, Kansas. Robert “Rob” Henry Brecht, age 82, of Emporia, Kansas passed away on February 23, 2022, at Olathe Medical Center.

Robert H. Brecht, the first son of Henry A. Brecht and Hannah G. (Hinrichs) Brecht was...

Nanette “Nan” Alexander

Nanette “Nan” Alexander

Feb 21, 2022

Nanette “Nan” Alexander 1926-2022

Nan Alexander, 95, of Cheyenne passed away at her home on February 21, 2022.

Nan was born November 27, 1926 in Coventry, England to Frank and Ada Kimberley, joining an older brother and sister.  Her parents operated a pub, The Axe and Compass in Wolvey, England.  Nan was a teenager during...

Beverly B. Bahnmaier Van Dyke

Beverly B. Bahnmaier Van Dyke

Feb 18, 2022

Beverly B. Bahnmaier Van Dyke 93 died February 18, 2022, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, KS. The only child of George M. and Vesta (Slavens) Bahnmaier, she was born February 26, 1928, in Lawrence, KS. She grew up on a farm with no running water or electricity west of Lecompton. A 1946 graduate of Lecompton High School, she...

Charlotte Marie Gibler Muckey

Charlotte Marie Gibler Muckey

Feb 14, 2022

Graveside services for Charlotte Marie Gibler Muckey, 86, Lawrence, KS will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, KS. Charlotte passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home.

Charlotte was born on May 7, 1935, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ivan William Giblerand Goldie Marie (Schrable) Gibler.

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Justin Kogl

Justin Kogl

Feb 12, 2022

Justin Kogl passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a brief but courageous disagreement with Esophageal Cancer. He apparently finally lost a bet. He can confirm Cancer Sucks!

Justin made his presence known on April 11, 1968 in Atwood, KS, to Ronald John and Ella Grace (Seitz) Kogl. As always, he made a grand entrance for...

Marilyn Parkhurst Dowell

Marilyn Parkhurst Dowell

Feb 12, 2022

Marilyn Parkhurst Dowell peacefully passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Lawrence, KS.  She was born in Kansas City, MO on January 6, 1927 to Lucia and Cecil Parkhurst and attended Southwest High School in KC, MO, Monticello Girls School in IL and finished her education at Marymount College in Salina, KS.   She married James C. Dowell, MD on...

Kimberly Jo Porter Collie

Kimberly Jo Porter Collie

Feb 9, 2022

Kimberly Jo Porter Collie was born on August 13, 1958, in Riverside, CA. Kim’s parents were Curtis and Glennyce Porter.

She graduated High School from Washburn High School in 1976.

She married Gerald Collie on December 17, 1977. Her and Gerald had two daughters, Vicki, and Sarah.

She is survived by her husband,...

Mary Elizabeth Gauthier

Mary Elizabeth Gauthier

Feb 8, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Gauthier died peacefully of natural causes at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the pre-dawn hours of February 8, 2022, four days after she attained her 99 th birthday. Through her characteristic foresight, Mary had placed herself under the care of the professional staff at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, where she resided during her final three years.

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James “Jim” W. Maddox

James “Jim” W. Maddox

Feb 7, 2022

James “Jim” W. Maddox passed away peacefully at the age of 81 in his home with his beloved wife, Jan, by his side on Monday, February 7, 2022, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.

Jim was born on March 5, 1940, in Enid, OK, the son of Chester W. and Frances (Loving) Maddox.  He graduated from Enid...

Ruth Ann Nutt

Ruth Ann Nutt

Feb 7, 2022

** Memorial service for Ruth Ann Nutt, 100, Baldwin City, will be held at Baldwin First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 4, 2022. **

In the presence of her loving husband of 79 years, Donald, and also her professional and wonderful caregivers, Ruth Ann Nutt, age 100, passed away peacefully on...

Clara “Cb” Bell Riling

Clara “Cb” Bell Riling

Feb 6, 2022

Clara Bell Riling (CB) born April 21, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Isabell Markeson. CB graduated high school from Worthington High School in 1947. She then moved to Lawrence Kansas to live with her Aunt, Mary Rowlands and attend college at the University of Kansas. She often joked that she came to get her Mrs. degree. She...

Antonette Louise Brecheisen

Antonette Louise Brecheisen

Feb 6, 2022

A Celebration of Life service for Antonette Louise Brecheisen, 92, Eudora, will be held at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora, KS. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in St. John Cemetery in Worden, KS. Antonette passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her...