Lyle Darrell Stice

Private family services for Lyle Darrell Stice, 86, Lawrence, will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Lyle passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

Lyle was born on December 17, 1934 in Oswego, Kansas the son of Ralph and Leona (McKnight) Stice.
He served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959. After serving, he became the editor of the Chetopa Advance in Chetopa KS. In 1963 he and his family moved to Lawrence and he was employed by the University of Kansas Printing Service for 30 years until his retirement in 1993.

He married Gerry J. Sanders on January 22, 1956 in Oswego, KS. She survives of the home. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Other survivors include his son, Danny Stice (Tina) Lawrence; three daughters, Niki Probst (Ron) Torrington, WY, Lisa Stice and Jamie Cole both of Lawrence; seven grandchildren, Shelby Pringle (Jared), Jason Cooper, Zach Cooper, Leah Roehrs (Ben), Austin Holladay, Brett Cole, Taylor Cole, and four great-grandchildren; his sister, Wilma Allison, Altamont, KS; three brothers, Wayne Stice, Colorado Springs, CO, Larry Stice, Carl Junction, MO, Norman Stice, Parsons, KS; He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Bonnie Jean Hurst and his brother, Ralph “Bud” Stice Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lyle’s name to The American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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12 Condolences

  1. Tracy Dethloff on January 26, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Lisa and Jamie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the passing of your father.



  2. Debbie Evans on January 27, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Jaimie and Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you.



  3. Eddie and Judy Jackson on January 28, 2021 at 5:22 am

    We are so saddened by your loss. Our family memories go back so far. You are all in our prayers. Darrell was a good guy and will be missed.



  4. Kevin Caro on January 28, 2021 at 7:37 am

    Jamie and Lisa , my sincere condolences to you and your family. Praying for your entire family that you will have peace as you go through this hard time.



  5. Kathe Benschoter Clark on January 28, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Deepest sympathy to family and friends for the loss of your loved one.



  6. Cheryl G. Bell on January 28, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Lisa, So sorry to see this. Praying for your whole family.
    Cheryl Bell



  7. Donna (Cobb) Miller on January 28, 2021 at 10:13 am

    We are sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.



  8. Brenda (Cobb) Rowe on January 28, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Danny, deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers.



  9. Gina Lehnert on January 29, 2021 at 7:29 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you guys!



  10. Marsha Henry Goff on January 29, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Ray and I extend our deepest empathy to you and your family.



  11. Rosie french on January 30, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Rosie French:
    So sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.



  12. Verla Wells on February 4, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    Gerry and family, My heart goes out to all of you. Hope thanks do get a little easier as time goes by. my love to all of you. Verla



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