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
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
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
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
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
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...
Paul Schumaker
Jul 23, 2026
Paul Schumaker was born to Winton and Ruth Schumaker on July 27, 1946, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and died in Lawrence, Kansas, on July 23, 2026. Paul spent his childhood in Appleton, where he was an honors student and a member of championship basketball, tennis, and cross-country teams.
He went on to Beloit College, where his academic life flourished. He was an...
Carolyn J. Tuttle
Jul 19, 2026
“The sun will never set on my love for you.“ C.M.B.
It is with both great sadness and great joy that the family of Carolyn J. Tuttle, formerly of Glen Haven, Colorado, announce that Carolyn walked gently into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas, following a nine-year battle with Alzheimer’s. A battle we rejoice...
Judith Margaret (Vancil) Shunk
Jul 19, 2026
Born Judith Margaret Vancil on March 15, 1938, to Harold and Hannabelle Vancil of Kansas City, Mo.
She later had a brother, Rick Vancil (Colorado) and sister, Jan Vancil. Judy grew up in Abilene, Kansas and graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. She attended the University of Kansas from 1956-1958. She married Max Fuller in 1958, and they moved briefly...
Timothy Carle Liebert
Jul 18, 2026
Timothy Carle Liebert, age 74, passed away on July 18, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, due to complications from a congenital heart condition.
Tim was born November 23, 1951, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the second of five children born to Thomas Richard "Dick" Liebert and Olivia Marea Liebert (Bigelow) of Coffeyville. He attended Holy Name...
David Joe Gill, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
David Joe Gill, Sr. was born on September 25, 1950 in Hinton, West Virginia and passed away on July 18, 2026 at his home in Lawrence. He was an Army veteran for 28 years, beloved husband of 33 years and loving father and grandfather. No formal services are planned. warrenmcelwain.com
Barbara Jean Butell
Jul 17, 2026
Barbara Jean (Lesch) Butell, a lifelong resident of Lawrence KS, passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2026, after being surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born on February 6, 1938, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to Joseph and Mary Axline Lesch. She grew up with a deep appreciation and respect for her family, a value that...
Rylan Hammack
Jul 2026
It is with deep sorrow and unbelievable regret that the family announces the passing of Rylan Evan Hammack. In Loving Memory of Rylan Evan Hammack, 14 of Lawrence, Kansas. Rylan was born in Overland Park, Kansas on October 25, 2011, to Kayla Lozano. He passed away in Springfield, South Dakota on July 14, 2026- following a tragic accident.
Rylan is survived...
Grant Joseph Caughey
Jul 15, 2026
A Visitation for Grant Joseph Caughey, 74, Lawrence, KS (retired US Navy Commander) will be held from 9:00am-11:00am, Monday, July 27, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. A Graveside Inurnment service will be held 1:30pm, Monday, July 27, 2026 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Grant passed away July 15, 2026, at his residence in...
Margaret Joan Vos
Jul 13, 2026
Margaret Joan Vos, 74, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on July 13, 2026, at her home.
Margaret was born on September 8, 1951, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to William R. and Nancy T. (Shannon)Vos.
She worked in Health Care for the State of Kansas.
Survivors include her children: Charles Ernest Rayton of Lawrence, KS, Marvin Edward Rayton of Lawrence, KS, Natasha Demby-Rayton Barnes of...
Jonathan Erickson
Jul 12, 2026
Jonathan Erickson. Father. Husband. Brother. Uncle. Published book author. Magazine editor in chief. Book editor. Zookeeper. Wild game farm manager. School teacher. Storyteller. Wit. Moped repairman. Woodworker. Chimney sweep. Renaissance Man extraordinaire. He never had a problem he couldn't solve, a job he couldn't do, a goal he didn't achieve, a cookie he didn't like or a bad joke he...
Stephen F. Ellsworth
Jul 9, 2026
Stephen F. Ellsworth, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, KS, on July 9. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, his children and their families, Tyler and Susie (Robison) Ellsworth of Leawood, Kansas (George, 13, and Charlie, 9), Dr. Lia DeRoin and Andy Schrag of Oak Park,...
William C. Carter
Jul 3, 2026
William C. "W.C." Carter, 101, of Eudora, Kansas, passed away at home on July 3, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Eudora Church of Christ, 1532 Winchester Rd., Eudora, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Eudora City Cemetery.
W.C. was born November 18, 1924, in Clarksville, Arkansas,...
AJ (Adam James) Rain
Jul 2, 2026
AJ (Adam James) Rain, 44, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on his own terms on July 2, 2026. Born in 1981, AJ found a love of music early in life. He was an accomplished classical and jazz saxophone player and completed a 4-year tour as a musician in the United States Marine Corps. AJ was a jazz enthusiast who could...
Joanna Belle Ward
Jul 2, 2026
A Celebration of Life Service for Joanna Belle Ward, 97, Lawrence, KS is set for 11:00 am, July 22, 2026 at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. Joanna passed away July 2, 2026, at LMH in Lawrence, KS.
Joanna was born on August 22, 1928, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of Earl A. and Fern (Allen) Kuntz.
She married Darrell Lee...
