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Graveside services for Barbara Ruth Rutherford, 83, Lawrence, KS will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Frankin County, KS. Barbara passed away December 19, 2024, at Windsor of Lawrence. Barbara was born August 10, 1941, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Hepner) Hoffman. Barbara grew…
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Karen J “Kasey” Wold, 73, Lawrence, KS. Kasey was born on April 10th, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul R. and Mildred (McMullen) Wold. She died December 18, 2024, in Overland Park where she had lived for the past 10 years. Kasey graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Emporia State University. She moved to Lawrence, KS and was active in the community for most…
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Dr. Christopher (Chris) T. Allen, devoted husband, loving father, faithful deacon, distinguished engineer, and beloved professor, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Independence, Missouri, on October 7, 1958, to the late Raymond and Margaret Allen, Chris’s life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering pursuit of…
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Memorial service for Janet Lorraine Rider Whitenight, 75, Lawrence, KS will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence, KS. Janet passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence. Janet was born August 13, 1949, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Gaylen and Darlene (Falk) Rider. She…
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of longtime educator, Martha Ann Oldham, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in Beloit, Kansas, Martha Ann was known for her unwavering kindness and devotion to family and friends along with a love for animals. She grew up in Emporia and began her career…
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Services for Vicki Jo “Mema” Hildebrand, 73, Lecompton will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. Vicki passed away December 11, 2024, surrounded by many of her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Vicki was…
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Helen Maxine Gregory Langhofer, 92, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on December 8th 2024. She was born on May 19th, 1932 in Mankato, KS. She attended KU and worked as a court reporter for many years until she found her passion for real estate and worked as a realtor for over 40 years. Throughout her…
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Tamra Ann Rolf passed away on November 18th in hospice care at LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas. She died from gastric cancer. She was 47. Tamra was born in Seoul, Korea on June 20th, 1977. At three years old, she was adopted by Tommy Joe and Barbara Ann (Tyler) Smith who raised her and her…
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Martha “Marty” Jo Shaw, 85, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 11, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, Marty lived a full and remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. Marty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Barry Shaw, who…
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On the wings of a Jayhawk, Norma Jean “Jeanne” Campbell Torneden, 83, went to be with her heavenly father, her loving husband, parents and siblings on December 2, 2024. The family will host a Celebration of Life on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6-8 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.…
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