Lonna Denise Hamm
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Mass of Christian Burial for Lonna Denise Hamm, 52, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Lonna passed away December 26, 2024, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, KS.
Lonna was born February 8, 1972, in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Larry and Martha Mitchell Hamm.
She attended St. John Catholic School, Central Jr. High and graduated from Lawrence High School. She then graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in fashion marketing and business. She was a member of the AKA Sorority Kappa Pi Chapter and was president of the chapter. She was part of Diversity Counsel and volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. After college she worked in St. Louis in marketing and then moved to Tulsa, OK and was employed by the Wells Fargo Company for 18 years in Tulsa and the Kansas City area in Finance and Banking.
She loved music and attended numerous concerts. Spending time with her kids and family was very important. She enjoyed planning and going on vacations, shopping, watching a good movie and eating out. She had a knack for interior design and fashion.
She is survived by her parents, Larry and Martha Hamm, her sister, Colene (Andrew) McWilliams, two children, Lauren and Desean Anderson, two grandchildren, Elijah James and Jade Denise; companion, Michael Anderson; nephews Kyle and Zachary McWilliams and host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Sara Mitchell and Harriett Baskerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
To: Larry & Martha Hamm , Colleen & Andrew McWillians & all the Family:
We extend our heartfelt Condolences to the family. Our Hearts were deeply sadden to hear of Lonnnas’ death. We did support Lonna at all times & especially during her illness . We tried to give her joy when needed. She will always be a part of our family & remembered as the beautiful person she was inside & outside. My God be with the family during this very difficult time.
Prayerfully Submitted,
The Anderson Family
Charles W. & Doris
Michael & Lynee
We are deeply saddened to hear of Lonna’s passing. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s grace cover you with his peace and love.
Your Nephew George & Damita Hamilton
To the family. We extend our condolences and prayers to the family. Lonna was beautiful person. May you find comfort in God’s hands.
Sincerely,
David and Alice Anderson
Larry and Martha and family, What a lovely smile your daughter has to remember. Just like her mother’s! Condolences….David Holroyd
To Martha, Coleen and Larry…So sorry for your loss…May she rest in peace…I remember the days Martha and Larry when you used to walk the girls up and down the 1200 block Pennsylvania….Mike, Pam and Terri…
Aunt Martha, Uncle Larry and Collene, Thinking of you and sending strength as you navigate through this loss. There’s no real preparation for such a loss.
I remember Lonna as a little girl. She was so loving, kind, a little mischievous of the two 😊, and funny. Her smile lit up a room. Sending my sincerest condolences. 🙏🏿❤️
Larry and Martha, my sincere condolence in the loss of your daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colene, Martha, and Larry…. my heart is just broken for you. I cannot begin to know what you are feeling. I’m so sad to hear of this news and will keep all of you in my daily prayers. I will also pray for Lonna everyday as well and offer extra prayer for her at adoration. I have ENDLESS memories from all of the time the 3 of us girls spent together growing up. There are so many good times to reflect on, my heart is full of joy, yet heavy with sorrow at the same time. God bless you as you all navigate this new chapter in life. Trust that the Lord is perfect and His plan for Lonna was full of love, even when it is so difficult for us to understand. Blessings to the entire family!
Martha, Larry, and Colene…Ginny and I were so saddened to hear that Lonna had passed away. It seems like such a short time ago, when we would see the girls riding bikes, laughing and playing, and having such a wonderful time. The memories just flood back, and they are such good memories. We will always remember Lonna as a kind, happy, caring young lady with such a beautiful smile that she always wore. The loss of a child is the most difficult cross a parent must bare, but we know with all our heart and soul that Lonna is with the Lord and truly happy. And your family gave Lonna such a wonderful life that was full of love, support, and happiness. Lonna and the three of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. My the Lord bless your family and give you peace during this difficult time.
To the family so sorry to hear about your loss sending hugs and prayers to you all
From the Hoobler family to the Hamm family, our hearths go out to you guys! We go back a lot of years, friendship is for ever.
From the Hoobler family to the Hamm family, our hearths go out to you guys! We go back a lot of years, friendship is for ever.
My condolences to the family!! I’m so sorry for your loss!! Lonna fought a good fight!!! She is no longer in pain!!!! I will be praying for you all!! May God give you peace and comfort through this time!!!! ❤️
My sincere condolences to Martha, Larry, Coleen and the extended family. Lonna was a very pretty young lady blooming in her prime when God decided he wanted a beautiful bouquet of flowers so he picked Lonna… may she R.I.H.
Louise Johnson
Larry and Martha, so very very sorry for your family’s loss. Sending our most sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Much love to you and your family.
Julie & Bryan Wyatt
My condolences to the Hamm Family. I was sad to hear of Lonna passing. We were best friends in college and roommates. Lonna was a beautiful smart intelligent young woman who excelled academically at Kansas State. Lonna has completed her task on earth and has left a Legacy. Next Chapter Heaven. I dedicate the song Missing You. May you rest in peace until we meet again my friend!
Larry, Martha and the entire Hamm family. There are no words that can ease your sorrow and grief you are experiencing with the passing of Lonna, but rest assured she is resting in the arms of our LORD. Thinking of you guys. Hang in there!
Larry. Sadness is in my heart for you and your family. Your daughter’s said it all. I hope peace comes soon , knowing she will not be forgotten Jama King ‘64
Dear Martha and Larry,
We had the privilege of watching your two daughters grow from lovely small children into beautiful, vibrant, intelligent women. We are sad to hear of Lonna passing and are so sorry for your loss. With deep love for you two, Colene, and the rest of the family at this time,
Your friends always Jeff and Carmen Shultz
My sincere condolences to the Hamm family. Lonna and I were co-initiates in 1992 at Kansas State University when we both went through the process to become members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Pi Chapter. Lonna always had a welcoming smile her positive attitude and cheery demeanor is what I fondly remember as we shared that experience of becoming members of AKA. Lonna, may you rest in peace. Hamm family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and may God give you comfort and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy, Michelle Redmond
We are very sorry to hear of Lonna’s passing. Please know we are praying for support, comfort, and healing for all of you!
Larry and Martha, I am so sorry to hear of Lonna’s passing. Prayers and hugs to both of you as well as your entire family.