LaDonna “Kate” Dillon

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LaDonna “Kate” Mattingly Dillon died August 19, 2017 at Pioneer Ridge Healthcare. She died peacefully after a long illness.

She was born on April 24, 1942 in Paris, IL to C. Francis and Aline Newman Mattingly. She and her husband Larry “Smitty” Dillon, who preceded her in death, later moved to Lawrence, KS. She spent many years working in the psychology department at KU, A job she loved and where she developed many friendships.

She is survived by her children Charlie (Michele) Dillon, Linda Dillon Nelsen and Laura Downs, siblings Anna Marie (John) Schertz, Bonnie Lou (Lance) McGrew, Paul (Kim) Mattingly; grandchildren Trisha (DJ) Flummerfelt, Adam Nelsen, Shelby Nelsen, Glenn (Heather) Brunner and Jason (Kelly) MacArthur; several nieces and nephews and great grandchildren.

Memorial service to be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017 at First Southern Baptist Church in Lawrence.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Aseracare Hospice or the Lawrence Humane Society which may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

10 Condolences

  1. Joe and Connie Davis on August 21, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Condolences to the whole Dillon family! Our hearts ache for your loss. RIP sweet Lady ❤



  2. Jerry & Debbie Nelson on August 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Jerry & Debbie Nelson.



  3. Vicki Goff-Miller on August 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Kate was a sweet lady to me and made a few gifts that I will cherish forever ❤️
    Vicki Miller & Family



  4. Judy and Tom Crumet on August 22, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Much love from both of us in your time of loss. Kate was the best friend ever for thirty years, and she leaves a huge hole in our hearts.



  5. Jean Drumm on August 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Kate was a telephone friend through Community Village Lawrence for several
    months. I’m only sorry we never got to meet face to face. She will stay in my
    heart and prayers in the days ahead.
    Jean Drumm



  6. Judi kellas on August 23, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Love you, Kate, and so did George. Judi Kellas



  7. Charlene Muehlenhard on August 26, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    I met Kate in the Psychology Department at KU.
    Kate and I shared a routine: She really liked one of my students, Marcia (they might have bonded over the love of dogs). When I asked Kate for something (e.g., photocopying), she would hesitate but then say, “Well, you know Marcia,” and then she would agree, and we would laugh.
    I send my condolences to Kate’s family.



  8. Marcia McCoy on August 26, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Kate was a good friend to me when I was Charlene’s student. We were also neighbors across our back yard fence–she loved my dog & I loved her dogs. Lots of fun chats at her kitchen table! Look out, Heaven, here she comes!! ❤️



  9. Judy Sweets on August 27, 2017 at 1:39 am

    Charlie and Michele,

    Craig and I were so sorry to hear of your recent loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please convey our deepest sympathies to your entire family.



  10. F. Taylor on September 5, 2017 at 11:38 am

    My Condolences To The Dillion Family,
    Death leaves a heartache that only God can heal, Love leves Precious memories that no one can steal. Through heartfelt prayer, you can experience “the peace of God that excel all thought.’ Philippians 4:7. With Peace & Loving-Kindness,



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