OBITUARIES

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Michael T. Weible, 74, passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home in Olathe surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on August 16, 1950, in Houston, Texas and was preceded in death by his parents Robert M. and Jacqueline (Milam) Weible, and brother Joe.…

Memorial service for Andrew Richard Toyne, 36, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Andrew passed away on March 17, 2025, in Lawrence. All are invited to a Celebration of life from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lucia’s in Downtown Lawrence Thursday, March 27, 2025.…

Virginia Thompson, 95, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Topeka with complications from Covid. She was born in Lynwood, PA to Larren Ernest and Catherine Andrea (Johnston) Siler. She graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1947 and went to Lawrence Business College.  She married Billie Eugene Amyx on May 2, 1947, and they…

September 5, 1948 – March 18, 2025 Susan Helmer, 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, and a funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street,…

Graveside services for Chris Lauber, 70, of Basehor, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Eudora Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the KVI shop, 2218 North 1400 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025. Chris passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home. Chris was born on March…

Private family services for Linda M. Davis, 77, Lawrence were held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  The burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  Linda died on March 13, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence. Linda was born December 19, 1947, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Milberger) Michaelis.  She…

A Visitation for Lydia Lucianna Garcia, 77, Lawrence, KS will be held 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, with a Rosary Recitation starting at 6:00 p.m. Lydia passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 16, 2025, at LMH Health in Lawrence. Lydia was born on February…

Celebration of Life for Warren “Robin” Smith, 80, Lawrence will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence.  Robin passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Robin was born on June 20, 1944, in Topeka, KS the son of Robert E. and Elsie M. (Reilly) Smith. He graduated…

Surrounded by the love of his family, Steve W. Ketteler, 78, left this world on March 5th, 2025. He was a devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, beloved sibling, fun loving uncle and friend to many. He died with dignity and grace, just as he lived his life. He was a respected banker for over…

Ila Wuerdeman, 92, passed away March 12, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a resident since 2022.  Before moving to Lawrence, she was a long-time resident of Independence, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in July. Ila Maudene Spencer was born on October…