Margaret "Jane" Fortun
Sep 19, 2026
Margaret “Jane” (Fleming) Fortun, 84, of Lawrence, KS, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at LMH.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Frances (Bergeron) Fleming. She raised her three children in Norton, MA and then later moved to Lawrence, KS in 1992 to be near her daughter and grandchildren.
“Jane”...
Janice Burquest Toebben
Oct 11, 2026
Janice Burquest Toebben
September 1, 1947 – October 11, 2026
"Just a skosh more," Jani would say, holding out her glass with a smile. It was her favorite request, and it was also how she lived: a skosh more adventure, a skosh more kindness, a skosh more people squeezed into every group photo. Janice "Jani" Burquest Toebben, 79, died Sunday, October 11,...
Michael Joseph Michnick
Oct 10, 2026
Michael Joseph Michnick, 93, of Lawrence, Kansas passed on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at his home.
Services are pending and an Obituary is to come.
William "Bill" Eugene Vigneron
Oct 9, 2026
A visitation for William “Bill” Eugene Vigneron, 79, of Eudora, Kansas, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, Kansas. Bill passed away on October 9, 2026, at his residence in Manhattan, Kansas.
Bill was born on May 25, 1947, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Eugene and Madge (Williams) Vigneron.
On August...
Patty L. Huntzinger
Oct 8, 2026
Patty L. Huntzinger, 77, of Mission, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2026, at her home.
Patty was born on December 23, 1948, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Oy and Lucille Basler.
On February 2, 1974, she married Tom Huntzinger. They shared 43 years of marriage before his passing in 2017.
She is survived by her daughters, Amber (Jeff) Randel and Erin (Mike)...
David "Dave" Eugene Umscheid
Oct 7, 2026
David Eugene Umscheid, (Dave to his friends), 71, of Eudora, Kansas took the holy road on October 7, 2026, at his residence. He passed away like he lived his life, peaceful and with a positive attitude.
David was born on August 12, 1955, in Manhattan, KS, the son of Duane and Rita (Unterberger) Umscheid.
David married Sheryl Ann Chmidling on May 29,...
Judy Schwieterman
Oct 3, 2026
Judy (McComas) Schwieterman, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2026 at home in Lawrence, Kansas with her daughter, Nicki, by her side. Judy was born on September 25, 1953 in La Junta, Colorado to Bobbie and June (Nicholson) McComas.
Judy graduated from La Junta High School with the class of 1971 and attended Otero Junior College. She worked at Valley...
John M. McGrew
Oct 3, 2026
Services for John McGrew, 87, Lawrence are pending and will be announced at a later date. John died Oct. 3, 2026 at LMH.
Full obituary will be posted soon.
Betty Jean Lewis
Oct 3, 2026
A visitation for Betty Jean Lewis, 90, of Lawrence, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A private family burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Betty passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Neuvant House in Lawrence.
Betty was born on October 29, 1935, in...
Howard Z. Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Our Loving father, Howard “HZ” Z. Smith, 90, of Lawrence, Kansas. He passed peacefully on Oct. 1, 2026 at Homestead, in Eudora, Kansas surrounded by his children. Howard was born on July 28, 1936, in Winchester, Kansas, to Alva Fay Smith and Clara Emma (Taylor) Smith. He grew up on a farm near Valley Falls, Kansas and was one of...
Patricia Madden Grzenda
Sep 30, 2026
Patricia Madden Grzenda (Pat), 73, passed away September 30, 2026, at home following a stoic and unwavering battle with cancer. Family and friends were by her side. The family will welcome friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church...
Gail Edwin Copple
Sep 28, 2026
Gail Edwin Copple, 85, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on September 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Gail was born on August 23, 1941, in Delphos, Kansas to Loyd and Mable (Willmarth) Copple. He was united in marriage with Barbara Henry on October 7, 1962, in Miltonvale, KS.
A jack of all trades, in Gail’s early life he helped...
Cathy Marie Stanley
Sep 27, 2026
Cathy Marie Stanley, 72, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on September 27th 2026.
Cathy was born on August 16th, 1954, in Anaheim, CA, to Bob Sholes and Catherine (Murphy) Mickow, father George Mickow. She married the love of her life, Steven Stanley, on November 17th, 1973, in Winterhaven, CA. Together they shared more than five decades of...
Narji Brecheisen
Sep 23, 2026
Celebration of Life for Narji Brecheisen, 70, Eudora will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.
Narji passed away on September 23, 2026, at LMH.
She was born November 6, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Pearl (Dalton) Barrett.
She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and Mary Grimes School...
John M. Walburn
Sep 20, 2026
Celebrating the Life of John M Walburn
Our family invites friends and loved ones to join us in celebrating the life of John M Walburn, 80, of Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2026.
John was born on September 19, 1946, in Hays, Kansas, to William and Pearl (Picking) Walburn. He grew up in Hays and,...
John Edward Mumford
Sep 17, 2026
John Edward Mumford
August 27, 1950 – September 17, 2026
John Edward Mumford, age 76, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on September 17, 2026, at his residence in Lawrence. He was born on August 27, 1950, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Robert Mumford Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Brown Mumford.
John lived a life marked by independence, hard work, service, and a willingness to step...
Barbara Ann Wilson
Sep 15, 2026
Graveside services for Barbara Ann Wilson, 80, Eudora will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Eudora Cemetery.
Barbara passed away on September 15, 2026 at LMH.
Full obituary will be posted soon.
Linda Faye Watson
Sep 14, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Linda Faye Watson, 63, of Lawrence, Kansas will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary; 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS. Linda passed on September 14, 2026 at her home.
She was born on October 19, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of William V. and Ruby H. (Gill)...
James Russell Ellis, Sr.
Sep 14, 2026
Services for James Russell Ellis, Sr., 91, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2026 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He passed away on September 14, 2026 in Lawrence, KS.
James was born...
Martin Fred Wollenberg
Sep 12, 2026
***A Celebration of Life to honor Martin is planned for Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event will be from 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 0370, 7500 W 75th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204.***
Martin Fred Wollenberg, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born in Welborn, Kansas on October 13,...
