Obituaries

Jeffrey J. Platz

Jeffrey J. Platz

Dec 14, 2020

Jeffrey J. Platz, 53, Lawrence, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020

Jeff was born on May 8, 1967 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Bill and Terry Platz. He graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1985. He attended Pratt Junior College and the University of North Alabama on a football scholarship. Jeff enjoyed all...

Daniel Leon Slifer

Daniel Leon Slifer

Dec 12, 2020

Visitation for Daniel Leon Slifer, 55, Lawrence, will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. 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. Daniel passed away Saturday, December...

Larry Whitfield

Larry Whitfield

Dec 12, 2020

Larry will not be returning for coffee in Liberal, he has moved on to bigger and better places. He will be enjoying his morning coffee with lots of family and friends in heaven. Larry passed in the comfort of his home on December 12, 2020, he was in the presence of his wife Aleta and his favorite dog Gidgit....

Harry O. Cook

Harry O. Cook

Dec 10, 2020

Graveside services for Harry Oliver Cook, 91, Tonganoxie, KS, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Oliver Branch Cemetery in White Cloud, KS. Harry passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Legend Healthcare in Tonganoxie.

Harry was born on May 20, 1929 in Rulo, NE, the son of Harry Edward and Hattie Ellen...

Larry Noel Whitson, Jr.

Larry Noel Whitson, Jr.

Dec 9, 2020

A celebration of life will be held in the future for Larry Noel Whitson, Jr., 49, Lawrence, Kansas. Larry passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Larry was born on March 28, 1971 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Larry Sr. and Darla (Montgomery) Whitson.

Larry received his Associates Degree from Johnson County...

James “Travis” Burns

James “Travis” Burns

Dec 9, 2020

Memorial Visitation for James “Travis” Burns, 30, Lawrence, will be held from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, Kansas. Travis passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence.

Travis was born on November 16, 1990 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of James and Robin (Sparks) Burns.

Travis was...

Mary Lee Adams

Mary Lee Adams

Dec 6, 2020

Mary Lee Adams went to her heavenly home Sunday Dec. 6, 2020. Born Mary Lee Tucker, to Delbert Lee and Minnie Emaline (Engleman) Tucker on March 3, 1926, she was a lifetime resident of Great Bend, Kan. Mary married James F. Adams in Lindsborg, Kan., April 15, 1948. They had enjoyed friendship since childhood, and she survived him after...

Howard N. Boyajian

Howard N. Boyajian

Dec 4, 2020

Howard Nishan Boyajian died December 4, 2020, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born March 8, 1926, in New York City, the son of Armenian immigrants, Puzant and Siroog (Zotian) Boyajian. Howard grew up in New York City. As a young boy he had an interest in music. Aspiring to be a violinist, he attended the New York City High...

Yoland Monteen (Whiteaker) Reeves

Yoland Monteen (Whiteaker) Reeves

Dec 3, 2020

Yoland Monteen (Whiteaker) Reeves

A Life Well Lived

Shortly after celebrating her 95 th birthday on November 20 th , Yoland Monteen (Whiteaker) Reeves passed away from natural causes on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.

She was born to Effie Rena (Wayland) and Claude Richard Whiteaker in...

Murray Keith Murdoch

Murray Keith Murdoch

Dec 3, 2020

Graveside services for Murray Keith Murdoch, 89, Eudora will be held at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery. Murray passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Murray was born on June 16, 1931 in Edgerton, KS, the son of Alexa and Helen (Murphy) Murdoch.

He served his country in...

Alvis W. Shelton

Alvis W. Shelton

Dec 2, 2020

Graveside services for Alvis W. Shelton, 71, Linwood, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery, Eudora, KS. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside, details to be announced. Alvis passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, KS.

Alvis was born on July 14, 1949 in...

Donna Lea Osness

Donna Lea Osness

Dec 2, 2020

Donna Lea Murray Osness died on December 2, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Antigo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carolyn Bishop Murray and Alex Murray. Donna graduated from Antigo High School and married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Osness. Together, while raising their family of one son and four daughters, they both completed their bachelor, masters,...

Mary Ann Swanson

Mary Ann Swanson

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Ann Swanson passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Mary Ann was born on a farm on May 14, 1932 in Pleasant Prairie Township, Martin County, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Quiggle) Bowman.

She married Ernest R. Swanson on May 29, 1954 in Granada, MN. He preceded her in death...

Patricia “Pat” Hiss Friedeman

Patricia “Pat” Hiss Friedeman

Dec 2, 2020

Patricia Hiss Friedeman, 82, currently of Lawrence, Kansas, died with a smile on her face, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Health on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1938 in Great Bend, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Carrie Jane Williams and Elward J. Hiss. Patricia was fortunate to have two mothers, her own and country school...

Carter Louis Tolbert

Carter Louis Tolbert

Dec 2, 2020

Graveside service for Carter Louis Tolbert, 3, Lawrence will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Carter Louis Tolbert was born in Ottawa, KS on October 30, 2017. Carter was a vibrant little boy with a love for Spiderman. He could be seen throwing webs as he was Spidermans sidekick. He was...

Becky J. Slifer

Becky J. Slifer

Dec 1, 2020

Visitation for Rebecca “Becky” J. Slifer, 72, Lawrence, will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. 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 must wear a mask. Rebecca passed away Tuesday,...

Glenn Wineinger

Glenn Wineinger

Nov 29, 2020

Graveside services for Glenn Roy Wineinger, 83, Eudora will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery. He passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Eudora Medicalodges.

Glenn was born on November 3, 1937 in Norwich, KS, the son of Lee T. and Ruth A. (Callison) Wineinger.

He served in the...

Thomas C. Weathers

Thomas C. Weathers

Nov 29, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Thomas C. Weathers, 68, at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Thomas passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Thomas was born on February 24,...

Kent Douglas Beisner

Kent Douglas Beisner

Nov 28, 2020

Kent Douglas Beisner, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.

Kent was born on October 22, 1950, in Oakley, Kansas, the son of Harold O. and Betty (Gatlin) Beisner. Kent studied pharmacy at the University of Arizona and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Baker University. He played...

Claire C. Jennings

Claire C. Jennings

Nov 28, 2020

Claire C. Jennings, 92, Lawrence died November 28, 2020 at LMH Health. No formal services will be held.

Claire was born on November 13, 1928 in Baldwin City, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Vera (Robinson) Clarridge. She graduated from Baldwin High School and later married William J. Jennings in May 1946. They later divorced.

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