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Larry Jon Stevenson

Larry Jon Stevenson

Nov 11, 2020

Private memorial services for Larry Jon Stevenson, 64, Oskaloosa, KS, will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The memorial service will be available to view on our website Thursday afternoon. Larry passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home.

Larry was born on May 16, 1956 in Lawrence, KS,...

Carolyn F. Swift

Carolyn F. Swift

Nov 9, 2020

Carolyn Swift’s vibrant and engaged life enriched her family, friends, and profession. She passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020, and will be buried next to her husband, George W. Swift, at Pioneer Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas, in a private service.

Carolyn was blessed with a loving family, and recognized and honored for pioneering excellence and leadership in...

Larry Shorter

Larry Shorter

Nov 7, 2020

Homegoing Celebration for Larry Shorter

Sunrise: May 8, 1952 Sunset: November 7, 2020

I’ve gone home to get my rest. You loved me, but God loves me best.

Graveside service will be held at 11 am, Friday, November 13, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7...

Anthony G. Lahman

Anthony G. Lahman

Nov 7, 2020

** Memorial Services for Anthony have been postponed until next year/post COVID **

Anthony George Lahman, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, trucker, Santa Claus and friend had a life well lived in Jesus. With his loving wife, Ruth by his side, he was called to his Eternal Home in Heaven on November 7, 2020...

Brian Patrick Wingerd

Brian Patrick Wingerd

Nov 6, 2020

Brian Patrick Wingerd, loving son of Elizabeth and Bruce Wingerd passed away on November 6, 2020 among family and friends surrounded by love, laughter, grace and faith.

Brian was born in Clay Center, KS on July 18th, 1972 the brother of two wonderful sisters Susan and Carolyn. His life with his sisters and loving parents set him...

Donald Francis Lafond

Donald Francis Lafond

Nov 5, 2020

A visitation for Donald Francis Lafond, 88, Lawrence will be held between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Graveside services will immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. With social distancing in place, and masks being required, family and friends are welcome to attend in person or while listening to...

Josephine Anne Lutz

Josephine Anne Lutz

Nov 2, 2020

Josephine Anne Lutz, born August 13, 1927, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020 at Brookdale East in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 93. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery in Baldwin City, KS.

Jo was blessed...

Marvin Oloth Wiedeman, Jr.

Marvin Oloth Wiedeman, Jr.

Nov 1, 2020

Graveside services for Marvin Oloth Wiedeman, Jr., 69, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Marvin passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home.

Marvin was born on April 17, 1951 in Detroit, MI the son of Marvin Oloth Wiedeman, Sr. and Lucille (Culter) Wiedeman.

He...

Ladoris “Marie” Dillon

Ladoris “Marie” Dillon

Nov 1, 2020

Funeral Service for LaDoris “Marie” Dillon, 55, of Lawrence, Kansas will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W 13 th Street, Lawrence, burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. A Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

LaDoris...

Verle D. Istas

Verle D. Istas

Oct 31, 2020

Funeral Mass for Verle D. Istas, 92, De Soto, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, KS, with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Please be aware that due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, we are asking his loved ones to please respect and comply with social distancing...

Lennie Dean Erwin

Lennie Dean Erwin

Oct 29, 2020

Graveside inurnment services for Lennie Dean Erwin, 57, Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery. Please be aware that due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, we are asking his loved ones to please respect and comply with social distancing and must wear a mask. Lennie passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at...

Royce John Parsons

Royce John Parsons

Oct 25, 2020

Royce John Parsons left his loving earthly home on Oct. 25, 2020 just 3 days before his 91 st birthday. His wife Cathey was with him holding his hand when he passed. He died from COVID pneumonia. Both Cathey and son William were Covid positive.

Royce was born, in King, Texas on Oct. 28, 1929 to John...

Richard H. (Dick) Foster

Richard H. (Dick) Foster

Oct 23, 2020

Richard H. (Dick) Foster January 24, 1934-October 23, 2020

0In the words of our beloved Richard H. “Dick” Foster– father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, coach, friend…legend, who entered eternal life on October 23rd, 2020: “What. A. Ball. Game.” Dick’s spirit is carried on by his wife, 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, as well as an...

Ellen Marie Krebs (Nee Eginton)

Ellen Marie Krebs (Nee Eginton)

Oct 23, 2020

Ellen Marie Krebs (nee Eginton) died on Friday, October 23 2020 after living with ovarian cancer for four years. Her family is bereft at the loss of such an extraordinary woman, and equally grateful for the time they spent in her presence. At the time of her death, Ellen was surrounded by loved ones at her beloved Lawrence, KS...

Mark Alan Wilson

Mark Alan Wilson

Oct 21, 2020

Mark Alan Wilson, of Lawrence, Kansas unexpectantly left his home here and went to heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born May 24, 1957 in Escondido, California.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Anne Lange Wilson; his children, Lyle Edward Wilson; Cassandra Joyce Elizabeth Sparks; and J.A. Victor Wilson. He is survived also...

Franklin Francis Crawshaw

Franklin Francis Crawshaw

Oct 21, 2020

Funeral services for Franklin Francis Crawshaw, 100, Eudora, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. Graveside services will be at noon at the Silver Lake Cemetery in Silver Lake, KS. Franklin will lie in state from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at...

Phyllis Marie Fulton

Phyllis Marie Fulton

Oct 19, 2020

Graveside services for Phyllis Fulton, 77, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Phyllis passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at her residence. Please be aware that due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, we are asking her loved ones to please respect and comply with social distancing and...

Marilyn Fenton Walz

Marilyn Fenton Walz

Oct 17, 2020

Marilyn Fenton Walz, 92, currently of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Bridge Haven, Madel’s House, on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The beloved daughter of Elsie (Katz) Fenton and Everett Orr Fenton, she was born on November 29, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Her college career began at...

James “Jim” Church

James “Jim” Church

Oct 14, 2020

James “Jim“ Church,85, died October 14, 2020, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence. He was born June 2, 1935, in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents were Bernard and Ethel (Meyers) Church.

He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1957 and served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He returned to the University of Nebraska and received a...

James D. Church

James D. Church

Oct 14, 2020

James “Jim“ Church,85, died October 14, 2020, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence. He was born June 2, 1935, in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents were Bernard and Ethel (Meyers) Church.

He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1957 and served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He returned to the University of Nebraska and received a...