Obituaries

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Brenda Louise Jardon

Brenda Louise Jardon

Mar 15, 2020

Private service for Brenda Louise Jardon, 59 will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 with a Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Brenda passed away of kidney cancer on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at LMH Health.

Brenda was born on November 6,...

Bryon Joseph Virtue

Bryon Joseph Virtue

Mar 14, 2020

Funeral services for Bryon Joseph Virtue, 30, Perry, KS will be private due to CDC recommendations. The service will be available at warrenmcelwain.com Inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Bryon passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS.

Bryon was born on October...

Lawrence “Larry” Roland Brunick

Lawrence “Larry” Roland Brunick

Mar 13, 2020

Funeral services for Lawrence “Larry” Roland Brunick, 63, Eudora will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery. Larry passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at LMH Health.

Larry was born on January 17, 1957 in Vermillion, South Dakota, the son of Wilbur...

Christopher Scott Johnson

Christopher Scott Johnson

Mar 11, 2020

Christopher Scott Johnson, Leon, KS was born September 12, 1975 to Gary L. and Lynda Denise Johnson in Belleville, KS. He died March 11, 2020 in Leon, KS at the age of 44 years, 5 months and 29 days.

He was raised in Mankato and Hiawatha, KS, graduating from Mankato High School in 1994. He lettered in...

Ilene K. Thompson

Ilene K. Thompson

Mar 11, 2020

Ilene K. Thompson, 72, passed away at her Lawrence, Kansas home on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

She was born in Odell, Nebraska, the daughter of Alfred L. Luhring and Emma B. (Fritzler) Luhring on January 5, 1948. She was raised with her three sisters on the family farm near Hollenberg, Kansas, attending country schools and later graduated...

Emberlee Ann Culley

Emberlee Ann Culley

Mar 9, 2020

Funeral service for Emberlee Ann Culley, infant daughter of Clayton and Kristen (Baise) Culley will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Baldwin City, KS.

Emberlee was born on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Children’s Mercy Hospital...

Andrew “Andy” Garcia, Jr.

Andrew “Andy” Garcia, Jr.

Mar 9, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew “Andy” Garcia, Jr. 72, Lawrence, KS will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 16th, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Inurnment will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Andrew entered the arms of God on Monday, March 9, 2020.

Andrew was born on...

Canten “C.J.” Carson William Ambrose, Jr.

Canten “C.J.” Carson William Ambrose, Jr.

Mar 4, 2020

Memorial service for Canten “CJ” Carson William Ambrose, Jr., 13 days will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Lawrence Heights Christian Church in Lawrence. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. He died March 4, 2020 at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, MO.

CJ was born on February 20, 2020 in Kansas...

Mary Kathryn (Kay) Selby Laird

Mary Kathryn (Kay) Selby Laird

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Kathryn (Kay) Selby Laird, a long-time resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas. Daughter of Errett and Eva (Williams) Selby, of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Kathryn was born on September 18, 1923. She was raised in Columbus, graduated from North High School and attended Ohio State University where she earned bachelor’s degrees...

Howard Esco Sloan

Howard Esco Sloan

Feb 27, 2020

Family graveside for Howard Esco Sloan, 86, Lawrence, will be held privately at Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of Howard’s life will be held from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lawrence, KS. Howard passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Legend Healthcare in Tonganoxie,...

William V. Cox

William V. Cox

Feb 24, 2020

William V. Cox, 82, of Lawrence, previously of Des Moines, Iowa and Forsyth, Missouri passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at his home. There are no services scheduled at this time, but inurnment will take place in the Spring at Center Grove Cemetery in Cambridge, Iowa.

William was born on September 1, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa,...

Rich Brown

Rich Brown

Feb 24, 2020

Memorial Mass for Richard “Rich” Brown, 71, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. He passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS.

Rich was born on December 5, 1948, in Lawrence, Kansas, the...

Katherine Ann O’Connor Bruner

Katherine Ann O’Connor Bruner

Feb 23, 2020

Katherine Ann O’Connor Bruner was born February 17, 1948 in Gardner, Kansas, and passed on February 23, 2020 at KU Medical Center, following an automobile accident. Kathy grew up in Overland Park, attended Bishop Miege High School, St. Mary College of Leavenworth, and graduated from Wichita State University. Kathy leaves behind her husband of 50 years Dr. Steven Bruner,...

Paul Andrew Badger

Paul Andrew Badger

Feb 21, 2020

There are no services scheduled at this time for Paul Andrew Badger, 84, Lecompton, KS. Paul passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home.

Paul was born on March 16, 1935, in Lawrence, KS, the son of James and Thelma L. (Curby) Badger.

He served his country in the United States Coast Guard during...

Freddy Corbin Reeves

Freddy Corbin Reeves

Feb 21, 2020

Funeral services for Freddy Corbin Reeves, 70, Lawrence will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home.

Freddy was born on August 6, 1949 in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Corby and...

Wilma Lee Wilson

Wilma Lee Wilson

Feb 19, 2020

Memorial service for Wilma “Lee” Wilson, 86, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Lee passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at LMH Health.

Lee was born on April 7, 1933, in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Ellery and Esther (Blauer) Taylor.

Survivors include her daughters, Jolene...

Erica Chamberlain

Erica Chamberlain

Feb 18, 2020

Funeral services for Erica Jean Chamberlain, 47, Topeka, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Erica passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her home.

Erica was born on November 7, 1972 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of David and Ronda (Singleton)...

Marlene F. (Hunt) Glass

Marlene F. (Hunt) Glass

Feb 15, 2020

Marlene F. (Hunt) Glass, 86, Lawrence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home. A family gathering and celebration of her life will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Blue Rapids, KS at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020. A family and friends celebration with prayer and song will be held at Marlene’s home –...

Jay D. Wilson

Jay D. Wilson

Feb 15, 2020

Graveside services for Jay D. Wilson, 63, Eudora, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery in Eudora, KS. Jay passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home.

Jay was born on March 24, 1956 in Lawrence, KS, the son of William and Marie (Bryant) Wilson.

He enjoyed...

Wekota N. Crow Ghost

Wekota N. Crow Ghost

Feb 15, 2020

Funeral services for Wekota N. Crow Ghost age 73 of Kenel, SD will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds – Northside ~ Building 21 in Lawrence, KS. Visitation will be held from 11 – until service time at both services. The second funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday February 27,...