Obituaries

Livingston Vann Anderson, Jr.

Livingston Vann Anderson, Jr.

Jul 28, 2025

Livingston Vann Anderson, Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Vann was born in Williston, Florida, June 20, 1935. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family.

He carved his own path at an early age, with two paper routes each day traveling to Cuba as a youth representative of his Methodist Church when he...

Doris Razook Totah

Doris Razook Totah

Jul 28, 2025

Doris Jean Razook Totah

VICTORIA, TX - Doris Jean Razook Totah, 92, of Victoria, TX, passed away July 28, 2025. Doris was born in Hesston, KS, September 10, 1932 to the late Samuel and Mabel Razook. Doris graduated from Wichita Business School and became a highly skilled executive assistant to corporate executives. Doris married George A. Totah on June 25, 1977,...

Beverly Jean Hensler

Beverly Jean Hensler

Jul 26, 2025

Beverly Jean Hensler, 90, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Homestead of Eudora, Kansas, surrounded by many beloved family members at her bedside. Beverly was born on September 6, 1934, in St. Marys, Kansas, to Leo J. and Violet M. (Perry) Ulrich.

Beverly graduated from Hayden High School in 1952. She was skilled in Gregg Shorthand and...

Mary Judith "Judy" Wertz

Mary Judith "Judy" Wertz

Jul 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Mary Judith “Judy” Wertz, 85, Belton, will be held on September 13th at Hickman Mills Community Christian Church at 11 am. Judy passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her residence in Belton, MO.

Judy was born February 21, 1940, in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of Robert James and Clara Amanda (Steeples) Brown.

After moving to a...

Clayton Lewis Place

Clayton Lewis Place

Jul 23, 2025

A Funeral service for Clayton Lewis Place, 30, Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Clayton passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park,...

William H. Coil

William H. Coil

Jul 20, 2025

William (Bill) H. Coil, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed on July 20, 2025, just two weeks becoming a centenarian. Bill was born on June 6, 1925 and spent his youth in Fort Wayne, Indiana with his parents, Cecil and Desha (Stage) Coil, and his siblings Elizabeth, Helen, and David.

After high school, he served in the Army in WWII. Post-war, he earned...

Gary Allen Schmidt

Gary Allen Schmidt

Jul 18, 2025

Gary Allen Schmidt of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Mr. Schmidt was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 27, 1941. He was adopted, at birth, by Frederick W. and Marguerite (Mickey) Galyean Schmidt, of Delta, Colorado. Gary was raised in Delta and was a member of the Delta High School Class of 1960, where he excelled...

Earl Lee Haehl

Earl Lee Haehl

Jul 15, 2025

Earl Lee Haehl died in his home in Lawrence, Kansas on July 15, 2025, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Denver, Colorado in 1943, and due to a birth injury, he was not expected to survive twenty-four hours. Defying doctor's expectations, he continued to live for another 82 years, finally passing surrounded by family and...

Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt

Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt

Jul 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt, age 81, known affectionately as “Ron” or “Dr. B” to his students, colleagues, friends, and family. A Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas-Lawrence (KU), Ron often said, "I did it my way," a testament to a life marked by unique achievements and profound...

Mary Katherine "Mary Kay" Francke

Mary Katherine "Mary Kay" Francke

Jul 11, 2025

Mary Katherine “Mary Kay” Francke, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2025, with her husband, Pat; her daughter, Barbara; and her loyal cats all by her side.

Born March 21, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Hubert A. and Katherine T. (Kramaric) Fick, Mary Kay lived a life filled with humor, deep care for...

Edward "Eddie" Norris

Edward "Eddie" Norris

Jul 9, 2025



Edward A. (Eddie) Norris was born on September 30, 1953. Eddie passed away suddenly in his Chicago home on July 9th, 2025. He was the youngest son of Everett L. and Madeline O. Norris. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, oldest brother, Jerry Owens and his nephew, Bobby Owens. Eddie is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Norris) Chaney and...

Harold Eugene Mallonee

Harold Eugene Mallonee

Jul 9, 2025

Harold Eugene Mallonee, 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025, at his residence in Centerton, Arkansas, where he had lived for the past four years with his devoted wife, Kathy, and beloved stepdaughter, Katelyn. Harold was a lifelong resident of the Lawrence, Kansas area until moving to Arkansas in his later years. He carried with...

Fredonna Lavaughn Smith

Fredonna Lavaughn Smith

Jul 8, 2025

Fredonna (Donnie) Winans Smith 88, passed unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday July 26 at Warren – McElwain Mortuary, at 120 W 13 St in Lawrence, Kansas.

Fredonna was born September 29, 1936, in Oskaloosa, Kansas. She was the daughter of Friedof and Alberta Fraizer...

William "Bill" Kelly

William "Bill" Kelly

Jul 6, 2025

William “Bill” Kelly, 74, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on July 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by dedication, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for his family and community. Bill was born January 10, 1951, in McCook, NE, the son of William L. and Barbara (Vesely) Kelly.

Bill began his career as a police officer, dedicated to upholding the...

Kathleen Rae Buffington

Kathleen Rae Buffington

Jul 3, 2025

Kathleen Rae Buffington, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence.

Kathy was born on July 14, 1948, in...

Marilyn Sue Malson

Marilyn Sue Malson

Jul 3, 2025

Marilyn Sue Malson, 84, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marilyn’s life was marked by faith, compassion, and a deep love for her family.

She was born on November 24, 1940, to Hugh and Vivian Braum in Topeka, Kansas. Her early years were spent with her parents and brother Mike on...

Penny Rae Harrell Eisenbarger

Penny Rae Harrell Eisenbarger

Jun 26, 2025

Penny Rae Harrell Eisenbarger, 63 of Eudora, Kansas, passed away following a short battle with cancer on June 26th, 2025, in her home in Grove Oklahoma. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel in Eudora Kansas. Penny was born on November 21st, 1961, in Lawrence Kansas,...

Barbara Joy Stumblingbear

Barbara Joy Stumblingbear

Jun 26, 2025

Barbara Joy Stumblingbear, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at LMH Health.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 7th at the Ponca Community Center in White Eagle, Oklahoma. Burial will follow on Tuesday, July 8th at 11:00 AM at Rainy Mountain Cemetery in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Barbara was born on September...

Robert Welk Johnson

Robert Welk Johnson

Jun 25, 2025

Major Robert Welk Johnson, U.S. Air Force, Retired

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob Johnson. Bob passed peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted wife Shari and family. He is now with our heavenly father. He was born on June 6, 1940, to Kenneth and Helen Johnson. Bob grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas where he met...

Judith C. Brunner

Judith C. Brunner

Jun 23, 2025

Memorial services for Judith C. Brunner, 87, Independence, MO, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 727 N. Main St. Independence, MO. Judith passed away on June 23, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence, KS.

Judith was born October 17, 1937, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Cloyd William...

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