Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

Peter Gage Thompson died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with his daughters Sarah and Rachel at his side. He and his wife Judith, college sweethearts, were longtime residents of Lawrence, where Peter was an accomplished artist and educator. He taught for 40 years in the art department at the University of Kansas, eventually serving as...

Jan 19, 2025

James “Jimmy” Lee Easom, 58 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on January 19, 2025 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Jimmy was born on December 1, 1966, in Arkansas where soon after he was adopted by his parents Paula (Dunavin) Guffey and James Easom.

Jimmy grew up in Eudora, Kansas and attended Eudora High School, where he...

Jan 13, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Robinson (Douthitt), aged 81 years, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, at home surrounded by family on January 13, 2025, in Lawrence, KS. Ann was born March 4, 1943, to Celestion “Buck” and Mary (Probus)Douthitt in Breckinridge County, KY.

Ann’s love for her family was forever strong and she was blessed in...

Jan 12, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Raymond Garber, age 93, went home to heaven on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Completing his well-lived journey here on earth, he passed away peacefully and fittingly on a Sunday evening, the Lord’s day, surrounded by his loving children. As a man of deep and unwavering Christian faith, he looked forward to the day he would meet his...

Jan 12, 2025

Services for James Edwin Larkin will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday, January 30, 2025 following the service at 2:00 p.m. at the...

Jan 12, 2025

Maria Milagros Kerby age 52, passed from this life on Sunday January 12, 2025 at LMH Health.  She was surrounded by family and friends after a long and fierce battle with cancer.  Services will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday January 18, 2025 at Warren McElwain of Lawrence with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Family will receive guests...

Jan 11, 2025

Mildred (Millie) L. Hogan, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Cedarhurst Senior Living facility in Lawrence, Ks.  Born on April 11, 1932 to Robert & Jamella Ice, she grew up on a farm outside Lawrence , Ks in the area where Clinton lake is now. Following her graduation from Lawrence...

Jan 10, 2025

Sharon Kay Burns, 84, Eudora, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on May 15, 1940, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Earl Leon and Marjorie Laverne (Capper) Clary. She graduated from high school in Baldwin City, KS and then completed Cosmetology School in Lawrence, KS.

Sharon...

Jan 9, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Theodore “Ted” Michael Heffner, 36, will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Ted passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, MO. Ted was born August 4, 1988, in Topeka, KS, the son of Michael and Donna (Schmidt)...

Jan 4, 2025

Charles John Himmelberg III, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas died on January 4, 2025. Charlie (Mick) was born on November 12, 1931, in North Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Magdalene (Batliner) Himmelberg.

Mick attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst College, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Mathematics. He continued his education at...

Jan 3, 2025

John Robert Haase, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed away at the age of 78 on January 3, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Strong in both stature and mind, he was a man whose presence brought abundant kindness, boundless humor, and remarkable wisdom to all who knew him.

John’s creativity and dedication were legendary—especially when it came to science...

Jan 2, 2025

Darlene Katzfey, 86, passed away peacefully on Jan.2, 2025 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Lawrence, surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora, KS.  The family will greet friends on Friday,...

Dec 31, 2024

Pat (Paddy) Maloney

Valley Falls, KS – Terrence Patrick Luke Maloney Jr. (known to his loved ones as Pat/Paddy) was born June 28, 1961, to Terry Maloney and Karin (McDonald) Maloney in Wichita, KS and died on December 31, 2024, in Valley Falls, KS, at the age of 63.

Pat was preceded in death by...

Dec 26, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Lonna Denise Hamm, 52, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Lonna passed away December 26, 2024, at...

Dec 25, 2024

A celebration of life for Starr L. Shoemaker, 76, Eudora will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  She died December 25, 2024, at Homestead of Eudora.

She was born August 12, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Vera (Lakey) Wilson.

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Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Stanley “Stan” Braman on December 24, 2024. Born Stanley Weldon Braman on November 2, 1934, Stan was the second of four children to Stanley and Hilma Braman in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on the family farm where...

Dec 22, 2024

Betsy Jo Paradies (Achten) of Lawrence, KS, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away December 22, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was surrounded by those she loved most, her family, at the time she passed.

Betsy was born July 18, 1959, in Sabetha, KS, the daughter...

Dec 22, 2024

A visitation for Becky Sue Myers, 83, Lawrence will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The private family burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  Becky passed away on December 22, 2024, at Cedarhurst in Lawrence.

She was born April 22, 1941, in Bakersfield, California, the daughter of...

Dec 21, 2024

Services for Esther L. Harjo, 95, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church.  Esther passed away on December...

Dec 19, 2024

Graveside services for Barbara Ruth Rutherford, 83, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Frankin County, KS. Barbara passed away December 19, 2024, at Windsor of Lawrence.

Barbara was born August 10, 1941, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Hepner) Hoffman.

Barbara grew...