Obituaries
Harry Edward Wade
Jun 23, 2026
Harry Edward Wade of Lawrence, KS died June 23, 2026.
Harry was born January 6, 1937, in Granite City, IL. He graduated from Granite City High School, June 1954 and earned a B.S. in 1959, MA in 1963 and a Ph.D. in 1967 from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.
He married Anne Mesnier of Ferguson, MO in 1960. She died...
Allen E. Meyer
Jun 23, 2026
Celebration of Life is planned for Allen E. Meyer, age 97, on Wednesday, July 1st at 11:00 AM, with Visitation preceding at 10:00 AM. Both take place at West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. His long life defined Faith, Love, Service, Gratitude, and Humor. His reply when asked how he...
Royalynn Louise Law Stewart
Jun 20, 2026
Royalynn Louise Law Stewart died on June 20, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born in Hays Protestant Hospital on October 13, 1936 to Mabel Findley Foster Law and C. Edward Law. She graduated from Hays High School in 1954, where she was active in instrumental and vocal music, drama, and debate. She attended the University of Kansas and was...
Tashina R. Case
Jun 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tashina R. Case
Tashina R. Case, cherished wife, devoted mother, daughter, aunt, and sister passed away, on June 14, 2026, at the age of 43.
Born on September 15, 1982 to Justin and Vicki Downer, Tashina grew up in Garden City, Kansas. She met her husband, Michael Case, in Garden City and they quickly began building a life...
Mychael L. Mitchell
Jun 11, 2026
A celebration of life for Mychael L. Mitchell, 67, of Lawrence, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the mortuary. Mychael passed away on June 11, 2026, at his...
Janet Kay Jimenez
Jun 9, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Janet Kay Jimenez, 74, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.
Janet was born on December 30, 1951, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Roy Vernon Ray and Helen Maxine Winchell. Janet passed away June 9, 2026, at her home...
Teresa Diane Kemp
Jun 8, 2026
Teresa Diane Kemp, age 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026.
Teresa was born November 12, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Hershel and Betty Crone. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Donald Crone and niece Nora Crone McNeely.
Teresa is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Stephen Philip...
Jeffrey Michael Dillon
Jun 7, 2026
Jeffrey Michael Dillon
A graveside service for Jeffrey Michael Dillon, 49, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately afterward at Johnny's Tavern in North Lawrence.
Jeff passed away on June 7, 2026, at Sparkling Fountains in Overland Park, Kansas, after a...
Sherrill L. Catt
Jun 6, 2026
Sherrill L. Catt, 86, Lawrence, KS, passed away June 6, 2026, at Brandon Woods in Lawrence, Kansas.
Sherry was born on April 11, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Roy D. and Ethelyn [Harp] Falwell, Augusta, Kansas. She attended grade school in Augusta and Lily Lake country school, outside Augusta.
She came to Augusta High in 1954. On New Year’s 1954-55,...
Norma Edmiston Corpening Webb
May 28, 2026
Norma Edmiston Corpening Webb was born May 15, 1935, in Emporia, Kansas to Claude and Gettie Edmiston. In 1941 they moved to Americus, KS. Norma graduated from Americus High School in 1953.
In 1955 she married James H. Corpening in Emporia and they lived in Topeka for several years. They later divorced. She married Frank E. Webb in 1964, and they...
Billie Jean Mitchell
May 24, 2026
A Memorial Service for Billie Jean (Dillahunty) Mitchell, 84, Lawrence, KS, is set for 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.
With heartfelt sorrow, we celebrate the Homegoing of Billie Jean (Dillahunty) Mitchell, a fun loving with a sometimes-aggressive personality. The kids loved her and always wanted to be around her. She would quip “I give...
David "Dave" House
May 24, 2026
David Henry House, Jr., was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to David and Mary (Fann) House on April 17, 1949. He spent the first half of his life living in Spring Hill, Kansas, where he graduated from Spring Hill High School In 1967. He married Jeanne Smith in 1968 and worked with his father-in-law, Chuck Smith, at the Spring Hill...
Tanner Kendrick Byrne
May 23, 2026
Tanner Kendrick Byrne, age 33, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on July 28, 1992, in Merriam, Kansas. Tanner will be remembered for his kind heart, strong spirit, and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Tanner attended Eudora High School and was a proud member of the Class of 2010. Throughout his life, he...
Quentin Lamerle Rials
May 19, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Quentin Lamerle Rials, 49, of Lawrence, KS, is set for 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3312 Calvin Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66049 with a Visitation Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM also at the church. Quentin took his seat in Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at...
Mary Della Brubaker
May 16, 2026
Mary Della Brubaker, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Neuvant House in Lawrence, Kansas.
Mary Della was born on January 11, 1935, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Joseph Harrison and Ila Rae (Barker) Cartmill. Her brother, Joe Wayne Cartmill, is deceased. Her younger brother Troy Cartmill resides in Lubbock, Texas. Mary Della was married for 63 years to Darrel...
Raymond "Bruce" Wright
May 15, 2026
Raymond "Bruce" Wright was born on February 07, 1960 in Ottawa, KS. He passed away on May 15, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his Dad and Mom, Claude Wright and Dolly (Ratliff) Wright-Gilliland and brothers, Kenneth and Neil Wright.
Growing up, the family moved a lot. His brothers Ken and Neil were...
Dr. Nancy Bramley Hiebert
May 13, 2026
Dr. Nancy Bramley Hiebert, beloved wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and esteemed community leader died peacefully on May 13, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on December 4,1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Harold and Lois Daile (Kitch) Bramley.
Nancy had a wholesome, modest upbringing on a farm in Plevna, Kansas where she learned the fundamental values of kindness and respect...
Donna Lorraine (Krueger) Dole
May 12, 2026
Donna Lorraine (Krueger) Dole, formerly of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by family at her residence.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:30 AM, at Palmyra...
Jeffrey Eugene Smith
May 12, 2026
Jeffrey Eugene Smith 1966 – 2026
A memorial open house for Jeff "Chubby" Smith will be held on May 29, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at 120 W. 13th Street in Lawrence, KS. A Catholic rosary will be prayed for Jeff from 5:00-5:30. The memorial open house is from 6:00-8:00 pm and visitors are welcome to come and go. From 6:30-7:00 pm,...
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