Obituaries

Amanda Jo Cross

Mar 12, 2022

Amanda Jo Cross, 40, Lawrence died March 12, 2022 in Lawrence, KS. She was born January 5, 1982 in Safford, Arizona the daughter of Nora L. Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Alexandria Cross and Anya Nicole Cross.

She was a wonderful mother and person.

Elaine Creaden

Mar 12, 2022

Elaine Creaden, 83, passed away on March 12, 2022 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A private Green Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS on March 24, 2022.

Elaine was born on January 2, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Donald M. and Cecille R. (Amann) Sherman. Elaine lived...

Emelia V. Kittel

Mar 9, 2022

Emelia V. Kittel, 87, of Lawrence, formerly of St. John, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Homestead of Eudora Assisted Living Facility in Eudora, Kansas. She was born on January 31, 1935, in St. John, Kansas, the daughter of John S. and Ruth (Rellez) Muci. She graduated from St. John High School in 1952 and obtained her...

Jerry L. Griffith

Mar 8, 2022

Jerry L. Griffith of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on March 8, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1919, in Collinsville, Oklahoma to John A. Griffith and Elizabeth Driskell Griffith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother Dr. John Griffith and sisters Celeste Griffith and Margaret Evans. The family moved to Iola, Kansas...

Marilyn “Annette” Keen

Mar 3, 2022

A private family service is being planned for Marilyn “Annette” Keen, 63, Lawrence, KS. Marilyn passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at LMH Health.

Marilyn was born on January 5, 1959, in Houston, TX, the daughter of Edwin Lafayette and Virginia Ann (Parker) Keen. As a teen, she moved to Lawrence, KS, with her family.

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Dorothy Jean Thompson

Mar 2, 2022

A private family inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery for Dorothy Jean Thompson (Cochran), 96, Lawrence, KS will be held at a later date. Dorothy passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022, at LMH Health.

Dorothy was born on August 12, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Wright Cochran, Sr., and Maude (Bristow) Cochran.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...