Marguerite W. Carlson
Feb 16, 2026
Marguerite W. Carlson of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by people who loved her dearly.
Marguerite was born on November 12, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois to Bradley and Velma Williams. She grew up in her family’s heritage home alongside her three older sisters and developed an early love of cooking. She...
Dr. John Blake Hiebert
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. John Blake Hiebert, 85, a distinguished physician and pioneering cardiologist whose innovative work helped shape cardiovascular care in northeast Kansas, died on January 5 in Lawrence, Kansas. Born March 3, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of Dr. Homer Leonard Hiebert and Grace Elizabeth Blake Hiebert.
John grew up in Topeka, Kansas, in a large, close-knit family...
James "Jim" Milton Swan
Jan 25, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Milton Swan, who departed this life January 25, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Jim touched countless lives through his warmth, humor, and kindness.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Mellinger Swan, to whom he was devoutly married for nearly 60 years. He leaves...
Margarete Marta Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Margarete Marta Johnson, 84, Lawrence, KS is set for 1:00 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, KS. A Visitation is set from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Sunday, also at the Mortuary. Margarete passed away on March 11, 2026, at Neuvant House of Lawrence.
Full obituary to follow.
Robert Hoffman
Mar 9, 2026
A celebration of life for Robert S. Hoffman, 83, Lawrence will be held at a later date. Robert passed away on March 9, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 17, 1943, in Worden, Kansas the son of Lloyd R. and Helen (Hepner) Hoffman.
Robert worked for Jostens as a printer and retired in June of 2002 after 33 years. He...
Virginia L. Juergensen
Mar 5, 2026
Virginia L. Jergensen was born to Andrew and Helen Juergensen on March 11, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas. Her family moved to Ellinwood, KS in 1961 and she graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1966. She went on to graduate with a degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1970.
In 1970, she moved to Denver, CO where she...
Janet Louise Holladay
Mar 4, 2026
A Memorial Service for Janet L. Holladay, 76, Lawrence, KS is set for 10:00 am, March 28, 2026, at Lawrence Connect Church, 3351 W. 31st Street, Lawrence, KS, 66047, followed by a time for remembrance at The Empire, 1527 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Janet passed away on March 4, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health...
Genevieve Marie Hunsinger
Mar 1, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve Marie “Genny” Hunsinger, 92, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. A Rosay will be said at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with a visitation...
Cynthia Galyardt
Feb 25, 2026
A graveside service for Cynthia Carswell Galyardt, 92, formerly of Lawrence and Naples, FL, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. She passed away on February 25, 2026, at the Santa Marta community in Olathe, KS.
Cynthia was born January 1, 1934, in Emporia, KS to Jay Horton and Lena...
Tom Frank Mach
Feb 24, 2026
Tom Frank Mach passed away on February 24, 2026 at his Lawrence home, with his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia, at his side. He was 85.
Born on June 16, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Josephine Mach, he was the brother of Florence (Mach) Helmetag.
Tom worked as a chemical engineer and as a marketing professional for several major...
Justin Taylor Caton
Feb 23, 2026
A Funeral Service for Justin Taylor Caton, 25, of Knob Noster, MO, is set for 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Eudora Baptist Church, 525 W 20th Street, Eudora, KS, 66025 with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Justin passed on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Boone Health in Columbia, MO.
Justin was born on August 17, 2000, in Kansas...
Ronald Strait
Feb 22, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Strait, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 22.
Ron married the love of his life, Martha “Marty” Strait, on January 20, 1968, in Hutchinson. They first met while performing with the Hutchinson Sky Ryders drum and bugle corps, a passion for music that would span their lifetimes together. Together, they attended Wichita State University, where Ron earned...
Zelia Ann Bryant
Feb 22, 2026
Zelia Ann Bryant, 61, of Oskaloosa, Kansas passed away on February 22, 2026, at FW Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester.
A Funeral Service for Zelia is set for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
Zelia was...
Sandra Elms
Feb 21, 2026
Sandra Elms, 76, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on 2/21/2026 at home, surrounded by family.
Sandra was born on 1/13/1950 in Lawrence, KS. She grew up in Eudora, KS and graduated from Eudora High School in 1968. She later attended Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville Kansas.
She married Charles Elms on June 4th, 1972, and together they shared 53 years of marriage....
Linda Joyce Torkelson
Feb 21, 2026
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Linda Joyce Torkelson, 66, Lawrence, KS. Linda passed away on February 21, 2026, at LMH Health.
Linda was born on July 31, 1959, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Roger C. and Charlotte I. (England) Bruhns.
Linda married Mark Torkelson on June 4, 1983, in Lawrence, KS, and he survives at home.
Linda...
Dr. Robert "Bud" Jacobs
Feb 20, 2026
In Lawrence – Dr. Robert “Bud” Jacobs, a longtime resident of Lawrence, passed away on February 20, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. A Celebration of Life Reception to follow.
Bud was born in 1944 in Marfa, TX, the only child of Robert...
Ernest "Ernie" Edward Angino
Feb 19, 2026
Ernest (Ernie) Edward Angino
Ernie died February 19th, 2026, at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born February 16, 1932, in Winsted, Connecticut, to Alfred Giovonni and Filomena Mabel (Serluco) Angino. He was proud of his Italian heritage and the lessons his immigrant parents instilled in him. Namely, to listen deeply, to be non-judgmental, to act with honesty and...
Gary L. Fincham
Feb 16, 2026
Gary Linus Fincham was born April 4, 1944 in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Linus William and Martina Christine (Keating) Fincham. He met Susan (Krug) Fincham in 1960 where they attended Marysville High School, and he played multiple sports before graduating in 1962. Gary and Susan married on August 20, 1966 and made their home in Lawrence, Kansas for his...
Joseph Alan "Butch" Rice
Feb 16, 2026
Joseph Alan “Butch” Rice was born September 13, 1955, in Newton, KS, the son of Leo and Carolyn Foos Rice.
Butch was the only boy in a family of four children - in order were Pamela, Butch, Madonna “Sue” (Tim), and Brenda (Ivo). Butch was funny, full of mischief and regularly orchestrated sibling rivalry. The Rice home was full of love...
Roger L Browning
Feb 16, 2026
Roger L. Browning, 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, philanthropist, and certified Mr. Fix-It of any and all problems.
Roger was born on January 29, 1952, in Mexico, MO, the son of James Leroy and Vivian Louise (O’Neal) Browning. His mother remarried William (Bill) Monk and he...
