OBITUARIES

John Robert Haase, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed away at the age of 78 on January 3, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Strong in both stature and mind, he was a man whose presence brought abundant kindness, boundless humor, and remarkable wisdom to all who knew him. John’s creativity and dedication were legendary—especially when it came…

Charles John Himmelberg III, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas died on January 4, 2025. Charlie (Mick) was born on November 12, 1931, in North Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Magdalene (Batliner) Himmelberg.  Mick attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst College, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Mathematics. He continued his…

Darlene Katzfey, 86, passed away peacefully on Jan.2, 2025 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Lawrence, surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora, KS.  The family will…

Pat (Paddy) Maloney  Valley Falls, KS – Terrence Patrick Luke Maloney Jr. (known to his loved ones as Pat/Paddy) was born June 28, 1961, to Terry Maloney and Karin (McDonald) Maloney in Wichita, KS and died on December 31, 2024, in Valley Falls, KS, at the age of 63. Pat was preceded in death by…

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Stanley “Stan” Braman on December 24, 2024. Born Stanley Weldon Braman on November 2, 1934, Stan was the second of four children to Stanley and Hilma Braman in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on…

Betsy Jo Paradies (Achten) of Lawrence, KS, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away December 22, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was surrounded by those she loved most, her family, at the time she passed. Betsy was born July 18, 1959, in Sabetha, KS,…

Lawrence, KS—Melinda Myers Price, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on December 14, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the beauty she had so carefully cultivated in her life. Melinda was born October 4, 1957, and brought a radiant light to all who knew her. She was married to…

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…

A celebration of life for Starr L. Shoemaker, 76, Eudora will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  She died December 25, 2024, at Homestead of Eudora.  She was born August 12, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Vera (Lakey) Wilson.…

Gary Lee Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22nd on the “Memory Care” unit at Homestead Assisted Living Facility in Eudora, KS. Gary struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for the past 6+ years & was moved into Homestead in December of 2021 by his daughter, Teresa. Gary was born on August 18,…