Jul 17, 2026

Barbara Jean (Lesch) Butell, a lifelong resident of Lawrence KS, passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2026, after being surrounded by the love of her family.

Barbara was born on February 6, 1938, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to Joseph and Mary Axline Lesch. She grew up with a deep appreciation and respect for her family, a value that...

Jul 15, 2026

A Visitation for Grant Joseph Caughey, 74, Lawrence, KS (retired US Navy Commander) will be held from 9:00am-11:00am, Monday, July 27, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. A Graveside Inurnment service will be held 1:30pm, Monday, July 27, 2026 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Grant passed away July 15, 2026, at his residence in...

Jul 12, 2026

Jonathan Erickson. Father. Husband. Brother. Uncle. Published book author. Magazine editor in chief. Book editor. Zookeeper. Wild game farm manager. School teacher. Storyteller. Wit. Moped repairman. Woodworker. Chimney sweep. Renaissance Man extraordinaire. He never had a problem he couldn't solve, a job he couldn't do, a goal he didn't achieve, a cookie he didn't like or a bad joke he...

Jul 9, 2026

Stephen F. Ellsworth, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, KS, on July 9. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, his children and their families, Tyler and Susie (Robison) Ellsworth of Leawood, Kansas (George, 13, and Charlie, 9), Dr. Lia DeRoin and Andy Schrag of Oak Park,...

Jul 3, 2026

William C. "W.C." Carter, 101, of Eudora, Kansas, passed away at home on July 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Eudora Church of Christ, 1532 Winchester Rd., Eudora, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Eudora City Cemetery.

W.C. was born November 18, 1924, in Clarksville, Arkansas,...

Jul 2, 2026

AJ (Adam James) Rain, 44, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on his own terms on July 2, 2026. Born in 1981, AJ found a love of music early in life. He was an accomplished classical and jazz saxophone player and completed a 4-year tour as a musician in the United States Marine Corps. AJ was a jazz enthusiast who could...

Jul 2, 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Joanna Belle Ward, 97, Lawrence, KS is set for 11:00 am, July 22, 2026 at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. Joanna passed away July 2, 2026, at LMH in Lawrence, KS.

Joanna was born on August 22, 1928, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of Earl A. and Fern (Allen) Kuntz.

She married Darrell Lee...

Jun 30, 2026

Elaine Marie Lovell, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. She was born on January 23, 1944 in Seneca, KS to Elmo and Katherine Long, the second of three children.

Elaine married the love of her life, Larry Lovell on November 29, 1965. They had three children, Michael, Ronald, and Jason.

Elaine...

Jun 23, 2026

Susan Ann Edwards, 90, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026. A private graveside inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Susan was born on March 7, 1936, in Oahu, Hawaii, to Col. George Prazak, M.D., and Thelma (Dougherty) Prazak. As the daughter of a military family, she spent her childhood living in numerous states and countries....

Jun 23, 2026

Harry Edward Wade of Lawrence, KS died June 23, 2026.

Harry was born January 6, 1937, in Granite City, IL.  He graduated from Granite City High School, June 1954 and earned a B.S. in 1959, MA in 1963 and a Ph.D. in 1967 from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.  

He married Anne Mesnier of Ferguson, MO in 1960. She died...

Jun 23, 2026

Celebration of Life is planned for Allen E. Meyer, age 97, on Wednesday, July 1st at 11:00 AM, with Visitation preceding at 10:00 AM. Both take place at West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. His long life defined Faith, Love, Service, Gratitude, and Humor. His reply when asked how he...

Jun 20, 2026

Royalynn Louise Law Stewart died on June 20, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born in Hays Protestant Hospital on October 13, 1936 to Mabel Findley Foster Law and C. Edward Law. She graduated from Hays High School in 1954, where she was active in instrumental and vocal music, drama, and debate. She attended the University of Kansas and was...

Jun 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tashina R. Case

Tashina R. Case, cherished wife, devoted mother, daughter, aunt, and sister passed away, on June 14, 2026, at the age of 43.

Born on September 15, 1982 to Justin and Vicki Downer, Tashina grew up in Garden City, Kansas. She met her husband, Michael Case, in Garden City and they quickly began building a life...

Jun 11, 2026

A celebration of life for Mychael L. Mitchell, 67, of Lawrence, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the mortuary.  Mychael passed away on June 11, 2026, at his...

Jun 9, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial for Janet Kay Jimenez, 74, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Janet was born on December 30, 1951, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Roy Vernon Ray and Helen Maxine Winchell. Janet passed away June 9, 2026, at her home...

Jun 8, 2026

Teresa Diane Kemp, age 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026.

Teresa was born November 12, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Hershel and Betty Crone. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Donald Crone and niece Nora Crone McNeely.

Teresa is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Stephen Philip...

Jun 7, 2026

Jeffrey Michael Dillon

A graveside service for Jeffrey Michael Dillon, 49, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately afterward at Johnny's Tavern in North Lawrence.

Jeff passed away on June 7, 2026, at Sparkling Fountains in Overland Park, Kansas, after a...

Jun 6, 2026

Sherrill L. Catt, 86, Lawrence, KS, passed away June 6, 2026, at Brandon Woods in Lawrence, Kansas.

Sherry was born on April 11, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Roy D. and Ethelyn [Harp] Falwell, Augusta, Kansas. She attended grade school in Augusta and Lily Lake country school, outside Augusta.

She came to Augusta High in 1954. On New Year’s 1954-55,...

May 28, 2026

Norma Edmiston Corpening Webb was born May 15, 1935, in Emporia, Kansas to Claude and Gettie Edmiston. In 1941 they moved to Americus, KS. Norma graduated from Americus High School in 1953.

In 1955 she married James H. Corpening in Emporia and they lived in Topeka for several years. They later divorced. She married Frank E. Webb in 1964, and they...

May 24, 2026