Gunda Jarl Hiebert
Feb 3, 2026
Beloved local patroness of the arts Gunda H. Hiebert, 89, peacefully drew in her last breath on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from the bedroom of her beautifully curated home, surrounded by family and loved ones, while listening to heartfelt vocal and piano melodies performed by dear friends.
Gunda’s driving passions in life were music and travel - not only for the...
Robert M. Day
Apr 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Morgan Day, 81, passed away April 4, 2026, at his residence in Lawrence, KS. A Memorial Meeting for Bob is set for 3:30 pm, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Oread Friends Meeting, 1146 Oregon, Lawrence, KS. The family will receive friends at 5:00 pm at his daughter’s home at 1604 University Ave.
Bob was born on June 10,...
Thomas Earle Krambeer
Apr 4, 2026
There is a lot more popcorn in heaven since the passing of Thomas Earle Krambeer, age 84, on April 4, 2026. Tom loved his popcorn and his family most of all. His commitment to his family is the biggest legacy he leaves behind. His wife, Darla Diederich Krambeer will always remember the red headed, freckle faced boy who stole her...
Richard Steven Freeman
Apr 3, 2026
A Graveside Service for Richard Steven Freeman, 78, Lawrence, KS, is set for 11:00 am, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Hesper Friends Cemetery in Eudora, KS. Richard passed away April 3, 2026, at his residence in Lawrence, KS.
Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas December 30, 1947, Richard S. Freeman graduated from Lawrence High in the class of 1965, and from...
Evah Mae Basel
Mar 28, 2026
A Graveside Service for Evah Mae Basel, 96, Lawrence, KS, is set for 10:00 am, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E. 15th Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044. Evah passed away March 28, 2026, at Hillside Village of De Soto in De Soto, KS.
Evah was born on March 11, 1930, in Agra, KS, the daughter of Elmer P....
James Terry
Mar 27, 2026
Funeral services for James Wendell Terry, 59, Baldwin City will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends prior to the service at the mortuary. Burial will be at Prairie City Cemetery, Baldwin City, KS. A celebration of life will follow the burial at the Vinland Fairgrounds. James died...
Robert Pierrelee
Mar 26, 2026
Robert V. Pierrelee, 74, Lawrence passed away on March 26, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Robert was born on November 23, 1951, in Shreveport, LA the son of Warren and Mary (Shadden) Pierrelee.
He worked for the University of Kansas for 18 years as a food...
Rose Schmidt
Mar 22, 2026
Rose Mary McClanahan Schmidt, 77, died peacefully at her home in Lawrence, on Sunday March 22, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday April 20, 2026, at First United Methodist Church—Downtown Lawrence.
She was born May 18, 1948, on a farm near Centerville, Kansas, to James Herbert and Phyllis (Maxwell) McClanahan. She was the eighth child, and the...
Victoria "Vicky" N. Eby
Mar 21, 2026
Victoria N. Eby “Vicky” 90, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas.
A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation starting one hour prior at First United Methodist Church—West Campus; 67 US-40, Lawrence, KS 66049. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
She was born on February...
Judy Loraine Sanford
Mar 20, 2026
Judy Loraine Sanford, 75, Lawrence, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2026. Judy was born on June 5, 1950, in Miami, FL, the daughter of Charles Lee and Martha Frances (Brock) Sansing.
Judy married Walter Lee Sanford Sr. in Ringgold, GA on January 24, 1977, and he preceded her in death.
Judy worked as a cashier at...
Brandie Michelle Clark
Mar 18, 2026
After a year long battle with brain cancer, Brandie Michelle Clark, 52, lost her life on March 18th, 2026 at KU Medical Center. She was surrounded by her friends and family in her final days.
Brandie was born August 13, 1973, in Lawence, Kansas, the daughter of Jennifer (Conner) and Michael Weible. She graduated from Olathe North High School, where her...
Darlene Janssen
Mar 18, 2026
Darlene Janssen, 87, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, with her devoted husband, Kat, and her beloved daughter, Kim, by her side.
Darlene was born on November 5, 1938, in Solomon, Kansas, to Clarence “Barney” and Ruth Shirack. She spent the first 74 years of her life in the community she loved, graduating from Solomon High School in 1956. That...
Martha "Marty" Carroll Fairchild
Mar 17, 2026
A Memorial Service for Martha Carroll Fairchild is set for 10:00 am, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Lawrence, KS. Our precious Martha “Marty” Carroll Terry Fairchild, 76, of Lawrence, KS, went to higher on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on March 1, 1950, at Fort Leavenworth, KS. Her parents were Brigadier...
Mildred Linda Bark
Mar 16, 2026
Mildred Linda Brown Bark, 82, Lawrence passed away March 16, 2026, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence.
Mildred was born August 21, 1943, in Oklahoma the daughter of Jeff and Wanee (McLemore) Brown. Mildred went to Haskell Indian Nations University during it's time as a boarding school and graduated with a high school diploma from there.
She married Thomas Bark and they later...
JoAnn Fisk
Mar 14, 2026
A Memorial Service for JoAnn Fisk, 83, Lawrence, KS is set for 1:00 pm, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, KS. JoAnn passed away on March 14, 2026, at Pioneer Ridge Independent Living.
JoAnn was born on September 2, 1942, in Cherokee, IA, the daughter of Clarence “Tommy” and Aleene (Wilson) Thompson.
JoAnn is survived by her sons, Wade &...
Marlene Keating
Mar 14, 2026
Marlene Rose (Hayes) Keating, 89, of Lawrence, passed away on March 14, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, with a gathering of family and friends following until 8:00 p.m. A...
Frank Lee Riddle
Mar 12, 2026
A Visitation for Frank Lee Riddle, 61, Eudora, KS is set from 3:00 ~ 5:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Eudora, KS. Frank passed away on March 12, 2026, at his residence in Eudora.
Frank was born on February 6, 1965, in Topeka, KS, the son of Ron Riddle and Helen (Winsor) Craig.
Frank was working at Hallmark Cards...
Jon Steven Pyle
Mar 11, 2026
Jon Steven Pyle
February 28, 1939 – March 11, 2026
Jon S. Pyle, (87), of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jon is survived by his wife, Janice Andregg Pyle, children, Cody (Lori Kate) Pyle, Christine (Mark Thomas) Exline, Debbie (Paul) Post, Todd (Karen) Andregg, Kyra (Craig) Stromgren, sister, Sally (Bob) Bakkedahl, grandchildren, Nelson (Courtney) Pyle, James...
Margarete Marta Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
Margarete Johnson (Hafner) 84, passed away peacefully on March , 2026. She was born in Freiburg, Germany in 1942 in the middle of World War II. She was the first child of Helmut and Frida Hafner. Other siblings followed later. She grew up with her sister Sieglinde during the early years of the war. Her brothers Karlheinz and Michael were...
Patricia A. Smith
Mar 10, 2026
Pat Smith, 95 passed away peacefully March 10, 2026 at her home sweet homestead in rural Lecompton, KS, with her daughters by her side. Though she is no longer with us in body, the grace, joy, and kindness she so freely gave remain woven throughout the lives she touched.
Born in Axtell, KS, to the late Alice and Thomas Shaughnessy, the...
