Ronald Strait
Feb 22, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Strait, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 22.
Ron married the love of his life, Martha “Marty” Strait, on January 20, 1968, in Hutchinson. They first met while performing with the Hutchinson Sky Ryders drum and bugle corps, a passion for music that would span their lifetimes together. Together, they attended Wichita State University, where Ron earned...
Zelia Ann Bryant
Feb 22, 2026
Zelia Ann Bryant, 61, of Oskaloosa, Kansas passed away on February 22, 2026, at FW Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester.
A Funeral Service for Zelia is set for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
Zelia was...
Sandra Elms
Feb 21, 2026
Sandra Elms, 76, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on 2/21/2026 at home, surrounded by family.
Sandra was born on 1/13/1950 in Lawrence, KS. She grew up in Eudora, KS and graduated from Eudora High School in 1968. She later attended Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville Kansas.
She married Charles Elms on June 4th, 1972, and together they shared 53 years of marriage....
Linda Joyce Torkelson
Feb 21, 2026
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Linda Joyce Torkelson, 66, Lawrence, KS. Linda passed away on February 21, 2026, at LMH Health.
Linda was born on July 31, 1959, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Roger C. and Charlotte I. (England) Bruhns.
Linda married Mark Torkelson on June 4, 1983, in Lawrence, KS, and he survives at home.
Linda...
Dr. Robert "Bud" Jacobs
Feb 20, 2026
In Lawrence – Dr. Robert “Bud” Jacobs, a longtime resident of Lawrence, passed away on February 20, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Celebration of Life Reception to follow.
Bud was born in 1944 in Marfa, TX, the only child of Robert...
Ernest "Ernie" Edward Angino
Feb 19, 2026
Ernest (Ernie) Edward Angino
Ernie died February 19th, 2026, at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born February 16, 1932, in Winsted, Connecticut, to Alfred Giovonni and Filomena Mabel (Serluco) Angino. He was proud of his Italian heritage and the lessons his immigrant parents instilled in him. Namely, to listen deeply, to be non-judgmental, to act with honesty and...
Marguerite W. Carlson
Feb 16, 2026
Marguerite W. Carlson of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by people who loved her dearly.
Marguerite was born on November 12, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois to Bradley and Velma Williams. She grew up in her family’s heritage home alongside her three older sisters and developed an early love of cooking. She...
Gary L. Fincham
Feb 16, 2026
Gary Linus Fincham was born April 4, 1944 in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Linus William and Martina Christine (Keating) Fincham. He met Susan (Krug) Fincham in 1960 where they attended Marysville High School, and he played multiple sports before graduating in 1962. Gary and Susan married on August 20, 1966 and made their home in Lawrence, Kansas for his...
Joseph Alan "Butch" Rice
Feb 16, 2026
Joseph Alan “Butch” Rice was born September 13, 1955, in Newton, KS, the son of Leo and Carolyn Foos Rice.
Butch was the only boy in a family of four children - in order were Pamela, Butch, Madonna “Sue” (Tim), and Brenda (Ivo). Butch was funny, full of mischief and regularly orchestrated sibling rivalry. The Rice home was full of love...
Roger L Browning
Feb 16, 2026
Roger L. Browning, 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, philanthropist, and certified Mr. Fix-It of any and all problems.
Roger was born on January 29, 1952, in Mexico, MO, the son of James Leroy and Vivian Louise (O’Neal) Browning. His mother remarried William (Bill) Monk and he...
Dawn Renee Scott
Feb 12, 2026
Dawn Renee Scott
July 4, 1973 - February 12, 2026
Dawn Renee Scott, 52, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply, after a courageous battle with cancer. Even in her final days, Dawn’s strength and grace reflected the way she lived her entire life, with quiet resilience, fierce love, and a...
Michael Maturo
Feb 12, 2026
Michael (Mike) D’Ambra Maturo (96) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Garden Terrace of Overland Park Skilled Nursing Facility in Overland Park, KS. Mike’s memorial mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church will be held at a later date, along with a Celebration of Life. Private family entombment will be held at Memorial Park Columbarium. Mike was born...
Julianne Zajic
Feb 8, 2026
Julianne “Julie” Zajic died at the age of 88 on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Olathe Hospice House after suffering complications from a stroke. Born to Martin and Avis Keene (Keenie) Jost in Lawrence, KS, on September 10, 1937, Julie graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955 before attending the University of Kansas and joining the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
In...
Judy Ann Lebestky
Feb 7, 2026
Judy Lebestky, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on October 12, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, Judy built a life defined by curiosity, creativity, community, and love.
For most of her life, Lawrence was her home and her heart. As the manager of the Jay Shoppe in downtown Lawrence...
Alfred Carl Cooper, Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
Alfred Carl Cooper Sr., passed on Friday, February 6th, 2026, with his family by his side.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Linda Sue Copp
Feb 5, 2026
Linda Copp (Hodson), 77, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1948, and lived a life defined by devotion to her family, kindness toward others, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that made her happiest.
Linda married the love of her life, Richard Copp, on March 14, 1969. Their marriage was a true...
Bryan Deane Harris
Feb 4, 2026
Bryan Deane Harris, 73, of Lawrence, Kansas passed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Olathe Hospice House.
Bryan was born on May 3, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Stanley and Shirley (Acher) Harris.
Bryan married Robin Severson on June 16, 1973 in Huntington Beach, California.
He worked as a Mechanic for 50 years before retiring.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Robin,...
Karen Blair
Feb 3, 2026
Karen Blair, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and partner, passed away in Omaha, NE on February 3, 2026, at the age of 72. Karen was born in Lawrence, KS on December 11, 1953, to Don and Alice Blair.
Karen received her associate degree from Cottey College in Nevada, MO, and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business from the University...
Gunda Jarl Hiebert
Feb 3, 2026
Beloved local patroness of the arts Gunda H. Hiebert, 89, peacefully drew in her last breath on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from the bedroom of her beautifully curated home, surrounded by family and loved ones, while listening to heartfelt vocal and piano melodies performed by dear friends.
Gunda’s driving passions in life were music and travel - not only for the...
Joan Shelton Stevenson
Feb 2, 2026
A Graveside Service for Joan Shelton Stevenson, 96, of Lawrence, KS, is set for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. A Visitation is set from 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Joan passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, February 2,...
