OBITUARIES

In Loving Memory Leslie (Les) Paul Atkinson Psalms 37:39 NIV The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. OBITUARY Leslie (Les) Atkinson, 83, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Les was born in Butte, Nebraska on November 23,…

John Alexander Downey, 54, Whitehouse Station, NJ formerly of Lawrence, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ. A devoted husband and father, he was surrounded by his family. The cause was upper gastrointestinal cancer. John was born on May 22, 1969, in Kirkwood, MO, the son of Joseph Leo…

Private family services for Roma Jo Montgomery-Quick, 93, Lawrence, will be held at a later date.  Roma passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home. Roma was born on October 21, 1930, in Lone Wolf, OK, the daughter of Louis and Nina (Morgan) Montgomery. She attended Hutchinson Junior College in Hutchinson, KS. She…

Jackie “Jack” Harold LaRue, 83, Lawrence, KS passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center.  Jack was born on March 8, 1940, in Burlington, KS, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Keith) LaRue. Jack became a journeyman lineman at a young age while raising a growing family.  He quickly…

John Christopher “Chris” Paxton, 62, of Eudora, KS passed away peacefully Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1961, in Junction City, KS. He was the son of Richard J. and Mary Kay (Hinitt) Paxton. Chris grew up…

Memorial services for Cathy Louise (Phillips) O’Keefe, 72, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends and hour prior to the service.  Cathy passed away Thursday, January 24, 2024, at Baldwin City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Cathy was born on March 23,…

No formal services for Marilyn Sue (Hunter) Tilghman, 92, Lawrence, will be held.  Marilyn passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at LMH Health.  Marilyn Sue Hunter was born in Harper, Texas. She attended public schools in Chicago, Illinois, and in San Antonio and Bandera, Texas.  She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas…

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Sonja Antonia Jacobs of Lawrence, Kansas.  Our beloved wife, mother, oma, sister and friend died at the age of 77 on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  Sonja passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones after a mighty battle with cancer. A visitation in honor of Sonja…

Patricia (Pat) Christine Hahn Blair, daughter of Edward O. and Marie Jenkins Hahn, was born February 10, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School. She attended Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas. She and Kenneth Wayne Blair were married September 25, 1954 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Topeka…