Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

Ila Wuerdeman, 92, passed away March 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a resident since 2022. Before moving to Lawrence, she was a long-time resident of Independence, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary on July 5, 2025, at 11am.

Ila Maudene Spencer was born on October 31, 1932,...

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025 Pauline Haydon Johnson died at Neuvant House, Lawrence, KS surrounded by her loving family and supportive care team. Pauline was born in Springfield, KY on July 30, 1939. She and her husband, Robert (Bob) Johnson, have made Lawrence, KS their home since April, 1968.

Pauline always had an open door and a tin...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 21, 2025

Family services for Claude L. Saunders, 61, Eudora will be held at a later date in Jefferson City, MO. Claude passed away June 21, 2025, at his home in Eudora.

Claude was born on September 16, 1963, in Jefferson City, Missouri the son of James Leroy and Rosetta B. (Finn) Saunders.

He graduated from Eudora High School. He worked for Hercules and...

Jun 20, 2025

Frances Marie Barrager Timmons 1940-2025

Frances Timmons passes away at the age of 84 on June 20th 2025, she was born to Charles Leo Barrager and Elanor Grace Thompson Barrager on a farm north-west of Liberty, Kansas. Frances attended Independence Community College where she met the love of her life Clifford Marvin Timmons, they were married in 1961 and enjoyed several...

Jun 20, 2025

Jose E. Romero, aged 62, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on June 20, 2025. Born on April 9, 1963, Jose was known for his thoughtful and generous spirit, and he was a proud and loving father, a fun uncle, an amazing brother, and a great friend. 

Jose completed his higher education at Universidad de Puebla, which was a foundation for his...

Jun 16, 2025

Calvert “Dean” Elliott, 88, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 16th with complications of dementia. He was born February 14, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas to William and Byrdie Elliott. He spent his early childhood in Hutchinson, with the family moving to Lawrence while he was at a young age. Dean graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955.

He served his country...

Jun 15, 2025

Lois D. Wustefeld, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 95.

Born on May 14, 1930, in Greeley, Kansas, Lois moved to Lawrence in 1941, making it her lifelong home. For over 45 years, she dedicated her professional life to B.A. Green Construction, where she served as an Office Manager.

Lois was a devout Catholic who truly dedicated...

Jun 13, 2025

Terry Eugene Tuttle passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025, in Lawrence Kansas.

Terry was born in the spring of 1940 in Manti, Utah. He was the son of Eugene Adelbert and Lillie Virga (Olsen) Tuttle. He was an adventurous boy with an inquisitive mind who loved the outdoors. He had many stories of adventures going awry and often told he...

Jun 13, 2025

No formal services are planned for Karen Sue Clark, of Lawrence. She died June 13, 2025 at her home.

Sue was born July 15, 1943, in Trenton, Missouri, the daughter of Leon and Roberta (Sigler) Moberly.

She worked as a CNA and X-Ray Lab at Jefferson County Memorial for 25 years and retired in 1997.

Sue enjoyed spending time with family an friends.

She...

Jun 12, 2025

A visitation for Opal Mae Winn is set from 10:00 ~ 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at First Regular Missionary Baptist Church, 1646 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044 with a funeral service following at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.

Mother Opal Mae Winn, born Opal Mae Smith, entered this world on June...

Jun 12, 2025

Stephen Rounnell Ortiz (Monwa), 73, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Stephen was born on September 28, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, to Eleodoro Jesus Ortiz and Laura Mae M'Jessepe-Ortiz. On February 10, 1973, he married Dolores (Garcia) Ortiz in Lawrence, Kansas.

A proud graduate of Topeka High School, Stephen...

Jun 11, 2025

Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell, and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton High School, playing softball, basketball, and volleyball,...

Jun 10, 2025

Charles Paul (Charlie) Black, 17, of Lawrence, passed away on June 10th. He was born to (and forever loved by) Roderick S. and Rebecca L. (Logue) Black on 07-11-07 who survive, of the home.

Charlie graduated from Lawrence High School on May 20th. He planned to study computer science at the University of Kansas School of Engineering as part of the...

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Anne (nee Wolf) McClure passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS.

Mary Anne was born on August 9, 1930, in Little Rock, AR, the second child and second daughter of Ferris T. and Gladys (Cline) Wolf. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Dodge City, KS, where Mary Anne attended grade...

Jun 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Michael William Hodges, 76, Lawrence, KS, will be held 2:00 ~ 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9th Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Graveside inurnment will be held 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS, 66048. Michael passed away Friday, June 6,...

Jun 5, 2025

David “Dave” E. Harris, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at home on June 5th 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel on Wednesday, June 11th from 6-8 pm.

David’s military burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 11:00 am on June 12th 2025.

Dave was born June 6, 1953, in Kansas City,...