OBITUARIES

        A celebration of life for Esther Lou “Cherry” Koch McCabria, 91, Eudora, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday January 7, 2023 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Eudora KS. A luncheon will follow in the church basement and the family will receive friends at that time. She died December 31,…

James Lynch, 23, of Lawrence, died on December 27, 2022, in his home in Ottawa, KS. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Kara Lynch and his sister, Grace Lynch, all of Lawrence; his grandmother Betty Lynch of Lawrence; his many aunts and uncles Helen and John Bugh (Raytown MO), Chris and Melodie Lynch…

Jim Steger, age 69, passed away surrounded by family in Lawrence on December 27, 2022. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta Steger. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Steger, brothers John (Christi) Steger and Tom (Sue) Steger, sister Suzy (Allen) Winter, son Tim (Amber) Steger, daughter Sara (Joe) Henderson,…

Dixie Ann Olson was born February 28, 1928, in Wichita, KS to Guy S. and Dixie (Hicklin) Bruce.  She went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 94, in Lawrence, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Oscar Adolph “Bud” Olson on November…

There are no formal services scheduled for Kathy D. Stauch, 70, Lawrence, KS. Kathy passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home. Kathy was born on January 29, 1952, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Howard McCormack and Barbara (Johnson) Randolph. Survivors include her children, Tina Doughty, Jeffery (Jennifer) Stauch, brother, Robbie Randolph,…

Helen Kokka Gee, 82, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, Kansas on Friday, December 23, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Norman Gee, her devoted husband of 57 years, was at her side. Born Helen Kieko Kokka on January 31, 1940, she was the eighth child and third daughter born to Satoru and…

Dean was born on 16 October 1941, the third child of Noel Boyd and Bertha (Ribeau) Boyd in Osborne, Kansas.  Dean was born four miles south of Osborne in the family’s rural home. Dean was 81 years old when he died.  He passed away in his sleep early on the morning of December 18, 2022…

The Family of Meta Ranee McInroy, is sad to announce her passing on December 19th, 2022. Funeral Services for Meta, 68, Lawrence will be held 10 am Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3615 W. 10th St. Lawrence, KS.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence.…

A Memorial Service for Arthur M. Barton, 86, Lawrence, KS will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. Arthur passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at LMH Health. Arthur was born on February 6, 1936, in Thompsonville, KS, the son of Isaac and Cecilia (Gieber)…