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Dr. Steven M. Bell, 68, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Emporia, Kansas. Born on November 3, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas, Steve lived a life marked by intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to his loved ones. For over three decades, Dr. Bell served as an Associate Professor and Department Chair at…
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Sharon Rose Wonnell Gunther, 70, of Lawrence, KS, passed away in her home on April 11, 2025. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Sharon will always be remembered for her love for her family, friends, and the Chiefs. As a lifelong Lawrence resident, she also loved the Kansas Jayhawks. Sharon was happiest when watching…
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Rex Damon CullyApril 21, 1962 – April 9, 2025 Funeral services for Rex Damon Cully, 62, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Botone Memorial Church in Carnegie, Oklahoma. A wake service will be held the evening before on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM, also at…
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A Celebration of Life for Bernard “Bernie” Russel Kennedy Jr., 81, Lawrence, KS is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bernie passed away April 7, 2025, at LMH Health. Bernie was born October 26, 1943, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Bernard Sr. and Bernice (Goff) Kennedy. Bernie…
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Pamela Counseller Simons, 92, died at home in Lawrence on Sunday, April 6. Mrs. Simons is remembered as a generous, even-handed lady with eclectic interests who never said no to any cause, who supported other women in their endeavors, and who opened her home graciously and often to study groups, friends and business visitors until…
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There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Michael Lee Wertz, 87, Belton, MO. Michael passed away April 1, 2025, at his residence. Michael was born November 2, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Walter Fred and Maxine (Freeby) Wertz. He married Mary Judith Brown on December 20, 1959, in Sedalia,…
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Diana K. Jones April 18, 1947 – February 15, 2025. Diana Jones passed away peacefully in her home in Lawrence, Kansas, on February 15, 2025, due to natural causes. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jacqueline (Greer) Lincoln and Donald Lincoln. Diana graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and…
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On March 30, 2025, Mary “Eileen” Filbrun Flory took her last earthly breath as she grasps the hand of her Creator God! We know many were expecting her at worship that morning, but she was in the glory, Worshipping… as the hue of green, springs forth! Imagine what it must be like! Eileen was born…
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Carol June Belzer, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Carol was born on June 4, 1944 in Lovilia, Iowa to James and Irene (Roberts) Bunch. Carol spent her life serving others. After graduating from Carl Sandburg College she began her career caring for children.…
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Celebration of Life services for Mary Lou Benteman, age 94, Lawrence, KS will be held on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Mary passed away on March 25, 2025, at Baldwin Health Care and Rehab. Mary was born October 12, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Floyd and Nellie…
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