Obituaries

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Justin Michael Siler

Justin Michael Siler

Jun 10, 2018

Death ends a life, not a relationship.

On June 10, 2018, nature found its way to get under the feet of Justin Siler, 19, calling him to the heavens and to our lord. Justin Michael Siler – a son, brother, grandson, cousin, best friend, Indiana University college student, avid golfer, second generation Eagle Scout, scholar and sports...

Lois E. Harrell

Lois E. Harrell

Jun 6, 2018

Memorial service for Lois E. Harrell, 97, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She died June 6, 2018 at her home.

She was...

Jarrod Michael Toms

Jarrod Michael Toms

Jun 3, 2018

Jarrod Michael Toms, 38, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Visitation will proceed the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in...

Fern Juanita George

Fern Juanita George

Jun 2, 2018

Fern George, 88, formerly of Hartshorn, MO passed away on June 2, 2018 at BrandonWoods Arbor in Lawrence, KS. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was a military wife for 27 years and had an exciting life living and traveling around the world. Her hobbies were gardening and making craft items for sale. Her favorite...

Thomas Peyton Armstrong

Thomas Peyton Armstrong

Jun 2, 2018

Thomas Peyton Armstrong, 76, died peacefully at Bridgehaven Village on June 2, 2018 in Lawrence, KS.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanette Armstrong; children, Elizabeth Armstrong, Ann Arbor, MI and Stuart Armstrong (Amanda), Lawrence, KS; a sister, Jean Ober (John), Sunrise Beach, MO; grandchildren Jolie Armstrong, Ryan Armstrong, Chelsey Bowers, and Paige Bowers, all of Lawrence,...

Owen (Howard) Hartog

Owen (Howard) Hartog

Jun 1, 2018

Owen (Howard) Hartog

Howard was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 12, 1940. He was adopted by Adrian and Mamie (Huisken) Hartog who have preceded him in death. He passed from this life to eternal life with his Savior on June 1, 2018 with his loved ones nearby.

Howard was raised in Edgerton, MN and...

Ramon Garcia, Sr.

Ramon Garcia, Sr.

May 31, 2018

Funeral service for Ramon Garcia, Sr., 69, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence.

He died May 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 18, 1948 in Topeka, KS the...

Robert “Bob” R. Fambrough

Robert “Bob” R. Fambrough

May 30, 2018

Memorial services for Robert “Bob” R. Fambrough, 70, Lawrence, KS will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Warren Mc-Elwain Mortuary. Bob passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 12, 1948 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Don & Del Fambrough.

Bob worked for...

John Kenneth Craver, Jr.

John Kenneth Craver, Jr.

May 29, 2018

John Kenneth Craver, Jr., 64, passed on May 29, 2018 after a long illness. The family will greet friends on Friday, June 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Private burial June 9 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Around Lawrence, “Big John” was appreciated for his BBQ catering. For many years he worked for the City...

Betty Mohler

Betty Mohler

May 28, 2018

Graveside services Betty Mohler, 94, Ozark, MO will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Eudora City Cemetery in Eudora, KS. The family will greet friends from 7 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.

Betty died May 28, 2018 at Hopedale Cottages in Ozark, Missouri....

John Charles Scafe

John Charles Scafe

May 28, 2018

Funeral services for John Charles Scafe, 90, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, KS. He passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. John was born February 27, 1928 in Alba, MO, the son of Charles...

Randy Guthrie

Randy Guthrie

May 27, 2018

Randy Guthrie, 49, Eudora, passed away, Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home. Services are pending and will be announced at a later time.

Maria Rood

Maria Rood

May 27, 2018

A Graveside Service for Maria Rood, 92, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Maria was born June 10, 1925 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Elizabeth (Mückel) Winklmeier.

She was a...

Grace Alberta Oshel

Grace Alberta Oshel

May 25, 2018

Funeral services for Grace Oshel, 91, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends and guests from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Tonganoxie Nursing Home.

Grace was...

Evelyn Leigeber May Burkhart

Evelyn Leigeber May Burkhart

May 25, 2018

Evelyn Leigeber May Burkhart, 89, Lawrence, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Pioneer Ridge.

She was born January 22, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of Arthur and Clara Leigeber.

She married Wallace R. May on June 24, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN. They divorced November 20, 1970. She later married Felix Robert Burkhart June 7,...

Dennis Kennedy

Dennis Kennedy

May 18, 2018

Funeral services for Dennis Kennedy, 61, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home with his friend and care giver, Roger present alongside him.

Dennis was born April 4, 1957 in Lawrence,...

Charles Eugene Hart

Charles Eugene Hart

May 16, 2018

Memorial services for Charles Eugene Hart, 75, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence. He passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center.

Charles was born September 23, 1942 in Carthage, MO, the son of Orrin and Helen (Mahoney) Hart.

He was...

Grover E. Sanders

Grover E. Sanders

May 16, 2018

Memorial services for Grover E. Sanders, 97, of Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at Presbyterian Manor. He passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Grover E. Sanders was born November 15, 1920, near Protection, KS. He was the son of Grover C. and Rebie (Wilburn) Sanders. In 1948, he married Betty Butts...

Charlotte “Bonnie” Tennyson

Charlotte “Bonnie” Tennyson

May 15, 2018

Funeral services for Charlotte “Bonnie” Waters Tennyson, 73, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Charlotte was born June 11, 1944 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of William Clark and...

Gloria Ann Mann

Gloria Ann Mann

May 13, 2018

At her request, no formal services are planned for Gloria Ann Mann, 87, Lawrence, who passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Lawrence.

Gloria was born July 9, 1930 in Fresno, California, the daughter of Glen and Frank Lowe. She grew up in Mojave, California and graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California in 1947....