Obituaries

Dustyn Shane Muncy

Dustyn Shane Muncy

Aug 28, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Dustyn Shane Muncy, 49, of Lawrence, KS, will be held at a later date. Dustyn passed away on August 28, 2026, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab in Baldwin City, KS.

Dustyn was born on September 8, 1976, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Dirk and Debra (Wiggins) Muncy.

Survivors include his parents, twin sister, Tara Sawyer,...

Vicky Sue Mercer

Vicky Sue Mercer

Aug 27, 2026

Vicky Sue Mercer of Eudora, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at KU Medical Center following a long illness. While her family grieves the loss of someone so deeply loved, they are also grateful for the beautiful life she lived and for the countless lives she touched along the way.

Vicky was born on July 8, 1953, in Benkelman,...

Lois Jeanne "Jeanne" Hawley

Lois Jeanne "Jeanne" Hawley

Aug 25, 2026

Lois Jeanne “Jeanne” Hawley left this world in the early morning of August 25, having lived a life filled with song, love, and laughter for more than 96 years. Born Nov. 18, 1929, in El Dorado, KS, she was an adventurous and talented child, the third of four children born to Edwin Glenn and Ruth Johnson Dick.

Jeanne’s family moved to...

Monica Anne Gutierrez

Monica Anne Gutierrez

Aug 25, 2026

Monica Anne Gutierrez (Jilka) was born to Mildred and Laurence Jilka on July 10, 1958. She was a devout Catholic and lived the gospel through her life. She passed peacefully August 25, 2026 surrounded by family with Elton John playing in the background.

She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1976 and Marymount College with her Bachelor’s in Nursing in...

Janis Lee Hutchison

Janis Lee Hutchison

Aug 24, 2026

Janis Brown Hutchison, 92, of Lawrence, Kansas died peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and cherished caregivers at Brookside Health & Rehab in Overbrook, KS. She will be remembered by all as a bright, beautiful, and gracious companion, known for her warm smile and melodic laughter.

Born May 20, 1934, to parents Dana Carl and Hepsy June White...

Mary Courtney Tipton

Mary Courtney Tipton

Aug 24, 2026

Mary Courtney Tipton, 72, passed away peacefully at home. Known to those who loved her as Courtney, she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Katherine Sue Schumock

Katherine Sue Schumock

Aug 22, 2026

Katherine Sue Schumock, 79, of Lawrence passed away on August 22, 2026 at her home. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Katherine was born January 12, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of John Daniel and Ruth Harriet (Chesebro) Trude. She graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia, Kansas in 1965.

She worked for The University...

Paul Darren Miller

Paul Darren Miller

Aug 20, 2026

Paul Darren Miller, 54, of Eudora, KS, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Paul was born on January 31st, 1972, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, to Albert and Carolyn (Eder) Miller. He attended Eudora High School and graduated with the Class of 1990.

Paul was the life of the party. When Paul entered a room,...

Randall Lindsley Jordan

Randall Lindsley Jordan

Aug 17, 2026

Randall Lindsley Jordan “Randy” of Lawrence Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 17, 2026 at age 76.

Randy was born on October 29, 1949 in Russell Kansas to Ralph and Barbara (Lindsley) Jordan. His brother Monte Gene Jordan was born in April 1953.

Randy attended Russell schools and graduated from Russell High School with the class of 1967. He...

Malcolm "Mac" Harty Edwards

Malcolm "Mac" Harty Edwards

Aug 15, 2026

Malcolm “Mac” Harty Edwards, 91, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. A private graveside inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mac was born on October 24, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, to George S. and Anita (Saye) Edwards. After participating in football and baseball as well as graduating with honors from Knox College, Mac completed a...

Elizabeth May Friend

Elizabeth May Friend

Aug 13, 2026

Elizabeth May Friend of Lenexa, KS passed away August 13th, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. She was a beautiful and caring daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, girlfriend, and friend and will be deeply missed.

Elizabeth was born May 7, 1991 in Independence, MO to Denise and Doug and graduated from William Chrisman High in 2009, she worked at the USPS at...

Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin

Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin

Aug 12, 2026

Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, 79, of Lawrence, died peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, with family by her side. The youngest of five siblings, Dee Ann was born in Wymore, Nebraska in 1947 to Amable DeRoin, Jr. and Opal (Loftis) DeRoin. Her father passed away when she was 9 months old, and she was raised by her mother in...

Charles Harvey Kelly, Jr.

Charles Harvey Kelly, Jr.

Aug 12, 2026

Charles Harvey Kelly, Jr. 63, Lawrence passed away on August 12, 2026 at Pioneer Ridge Skilled Nursing in Lawrence. He was born August 1, 1963 in Winchester, Massachusetts the son of Charles Harvey Kelly, Sr. and Barbara Milligan Kelly.

Charles graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School in Acton, MA in 1981 and later attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University. Charles...

David Lee Burchett

David Lee Burchett

Aug 10, 2026

David Lee Burchett, 70, of Eudora, Kansas passed on August 10, 2026, at his home.

David was born on November 13, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas to Dennis and Joeanna (Evans) Burchett.

Services are pending and a full Obituary to come. 

Jack E. Hill

Jack E. Hill

Aug 7, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Jack Eugene Hill, 98, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A Prayer Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private burial will take place at a later date in...

Nina Sue Spillman

Nina Sue Spillman

Aug 5, 2026

There are no formal services scheduled for Nina Sue Spillman, 70, Tonganoxie, KS, formerly of Eudora, KS. Nina passed away August 5, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Tonganoxie.

Nina was born on April 15, 1956, in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of William Edgar and Shirley Jean (Walher) Anderson.

Derek Benjamin Feldman

Derek Benjamin Feldman

Aug 2, 2026

Derek Benjamin Feldman was born on July 19, 1975 to Mark and Valerie Feldman (Giedinghagen) in Denver, Colorado. He attended school in Bowling Green, Ohio, Waterford, Michigan, and Topeka, Kansas. He moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2015 to be near family. He worked a variety of stocking jobs. He loved his family, his fur babies and music. He was a...

Francis "Frank" Hurtig

Francis "Frank" Hurtig

Aug 2, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Francis “Frank” Hurtig, 36, Topeka will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas. Frank passed away August 2, 2026, at LMH.

Frank was born on March 8, 1990 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of David Hurtig and Pearl Jamison Williamson.

He graduated from the University of...

Dorothy Jean Frazier

Dorothy Jean Frazier

Jul 30, 2026

Dorothy Jean Frazier, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Born on March 11, 1933, Dorothy grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Helen L. Truxell Detwiler and Lester R. Detwiler. On September 4, 1955, she married Jerry D. Frazier in Coffeyville, Kansas. Together they made their home in...

Michael Lee Kilburn

Michael Lee Kilburn

Jul 26, 2026

Michael Lee “Mike” Kilburn, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Mike was born February 2, 1954, and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, and graduated from Lawrence High School with the Class of 1972.

Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family...

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