Marvel "JoAnn" Becker
Sep 7, 2026
Funeral Services for Marvel "JoAnn" Becker, 90, Eudora will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. Burial will follow at the Eudora City Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6- 8 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. JoAnn passed away on September 7, 2026, at...
Andrew Martinez Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew Martinez Jr., 88, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026...
Joan Hoover
Sep 2, 2026
Services for Joan Hoover, 94, Lawrence will be at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.
She was born October 18, 1931, in Buffalo, MO the daughter of Irvin P. and Faye L. McDaniel Hill.
She worked for the Credit Bureau for 13 years. She was President of Credit Women’s International.
She married Everett Hoover on September 17, 1949, in Buffalo,...
John Joseph Kurtz
Aug 31, 2026
John Joseph Kurtz, 76, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on August 31, 2026, at his home.
John was born on December 11, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John A. and Marjorie B. (Jeffries) Kurtz. He graduated from Lecompton High School Class of 1967. He worked at Kmart Distribution Center starting in 1975 until he retired in 2009.
Survivors include daughters...
Dustyn Shane Muncy
Aug 28, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Dustyn Shane Muncy, 49, of Lawrence, KS, will be held at a later date. Dustyn passed away on August 28, 2026, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab in Baldwin City, KS.
Dustyn was born on September 8, 1976, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Dirk and Debra (Wiggins) Muncy.
Survivors include his parents, twin sister, Tara Sawyer,...
Vicky Sue Mercer
Aug 27, 2026
Vicky Sue Mercer of Eudora, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at KU Medical Center following a long illness. While her family grieves the loss of someone so deeply loved, they are also grateful for the beautiful life she lived and for the countless lives she touched along the way.
Vicky was born on July 8, 1953, in Benkelman,...
Lois Jeanne "Jeanne" Hawley
Aug 25, 2026
Lois Jeanne “Jeanne” Hawley left this world in the early morning of August 25, having lived a life filled with song, love, and laughter for more than 96 years. Born Nov. 18, 1929, in El Dorado, KS, she was an adventurous and talented child, the third of four children born to Edwin Glenn and Ruth Johnson Dick.
Jeanne’s family moved to...
Monica Anne Gutierrez
Aug 25, 2026
Monica Anne Gutierrez (Jilka) was born to Mildred and Laurence Jilka on July 10, 1958. She was a devout Catholic and lived the gospel through her life. She passed peacefully August 25, 2026 surrounded by family with Elton John playing in the background.
She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1976 and Marymount College with her Bachelor’s in Nursing in...
Janis Lee Hutchison
Aug 24, 2026
Janis Brown Hutchison, 92, of Lawrence, Kansas died peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and cherished caregivers at Brookside Health & Rehab in Overbrook, KS. She will be remembered by all as a bright, beautiful, and gracious companion, known for her warm smile and melodic laughter.
Born May 20, 1934, to parents Dana Carl and Hepsy June White...
Mary Courtney Tipton
Aug 24, 2026
Mary Courtney Tipton, 72, passed away peacefully at home. Known to those who loved her as Courtney, she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
Katherine Sue Schumock
Aug 22, 2026
Katherine Sue Schumock, 79, of Lawrence passed away on August 22, 2026 at her home. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Katherine was born January 12, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of John Daniel and Ruth Harriet (Chesebro) Trude. She graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia, Kansas in 1965.
She worked for The University...
Paul Darren Miller
Aug 20, 2026
Paul Darren Miller, 54, of Eudora, KS, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Paul was born on January 31st, 1972, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, to Albert and Carolyn (Eder) Miller. He attended Eudora High School and graduated with the Class of 1990.
Paul was the life of the party. When Paul entered a room,...
Randall Lindsley Jordan
Aug 17, 2026
Randall Lindsley Jordan “Randy” of Lawrence Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 17, 2026 at age 76.
Randy was born on October 29, 1949 in Russell Kansas to Ralph and Barbara (Lindsley) Jordan. His brother Monte Gene Jordan was born in April 1953.
Randy attended Russell schools and graduated from Russell High School with the class of 1967. He...
Malcolm "Mac" Harty Edwards
Aug 15, 2026
Malcolm “Mac” Harty Edwards, 91, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. A private graveside inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mac was born on October 24, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, to George S. and Anita (Saye) Edwards. After participating in football and baseball as well as graduating with honors from Knox College, Mac completed a...
Elizabeth May Friend
Aug 13, 2026
Elizabeth May Friend of Lenexa, KS passed away August 13th, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. She was a beautiful and caring daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, girlfriend, and friend and will be deeply missed.
Elizabeth was born May 7, 1991 in Independence, MO to Denise and Doug and graduated from William Chrisman High in 2009, she worked at the USPS at...
Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin
Aug 12, 2026
Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, 79, of Lawrence, died peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, with family by her side. The youngest of five siblings, Dee Ann was born in Wymore, Nebraska in 1947 to Amable DeRoin, Jr. and Opal (Loftis) DeRoin. Her father passed away when she was 9 months old, and she was raised by her mother in...
Charles Harvey Kelly, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Charles Harvey Kelly, Jr. 63, Lawrence passed away on August 12, 2026 at Pioneer Ridge Skilled Nursing in Lawrence. He was born August 1, 1963 in Winchester, Massachusetts the son of Charles Harvey Kelly, Sr. and Barbara Milligan Kelly.
Charles graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School in Acton, MA in 1981 and later attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University. Charles...
David Lee Burchett
Aug 10, 2026
David Lee Burchett, 70, of Eudora, Kansas passed on August 10, 2026, at his home.
David was born on November 13, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas to Dennis and Joeanna (Evans) Burchett.
Services are pending and a full Obituary to come.
Jack E. Hill
Aug 7, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Jack Eugene Hill, 98, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A Prayer Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private burial will take place at a later date in...
Nina Sue Spillman
Aug 5, 2026
There are no formal services scheduled for Nina Sue Spillman, 70, Tonganoxie, KS, formerly of Eudora, KS. Nina passed away August 5, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Tonganoxie.
Nina was born on April 15, 1956, in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of William Edgar and Shirley Jean (Walher) Anderson.
