Carole D. Whitaker

Carole D. Whitaker, age 70 of Lawrence, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Carole was born on August 9, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Alex and Elizabeth Kovach.  Her brother was Tom Kovach.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother.

Carole was proud of her professional life.  Her chosen careers included being an on-air radio personality, an on-camera news reporter, Director of Marketing for Truman Medical Center, and Director of Marketing for Samuel L. Rogers Health Clinics in Kansas City.  Carole was a kind and compassionate soul who cared deeply about her Family.  She also loved animals of all kinds and gave generously to numerous charitable organizations.

Carole is survived by her husband, W. Kent Laughman, stepchildren Jeff Laughman and Ginger Darby, grandchildren AJ Howard, Ava Howard, Kenten Laughman, Alden Laughman, nephew Tom Kovach and numerous cousins.  

Visitation is 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 11 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, KS.