OBITUARIES

Emelia V. Kittel, 87, of Lawrence, formerly of St. John, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Homestead of Eudora Assisted Living Facility in Eudora, Kansas. She was born on January 31, 1935, in St. John, Kansas, the daughter of John S. and Ruth (Rellez) Muci. She graduated from St. John High School in…

Janie C. (Schaake) Harris, 87, passed away with family by her side, Monday, March 14th at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was born January 16, 1935 to Charles and Isabelle Schaake. Janie grew up on a farm in Lawrence until her family moved to town in 1951 after the flood. She graduated from Liberty…

Amye Alyce Givens Scott, 78, of Eudora, died Monday, March 14, 2022. Amye was born on Sept 21, 1943, at Ripley, Mississippi, the first child of Charles Melvin and Eunice (Pannell) Givens. In 1960, she graduated from Centre High School, Ripley, Mississippi, and in 1963 graduated from Blue Mountain College in Mississippi. She taught school…

Amanda Jo Cross, 40, Lawrence died March 12, 2022 in Lawrence, KS. She was born January 5, 1982 in Safford, Arizona the daughter of Nora L. Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Alexandria Cross and Anya Nicole Cross. She was a wonderful mother and person.

Kathleen Ann was born December 8, 1953, in Independence, Kansas, to A. Jack and Georgia (Montgomery) Wiggins. She graduated from Independence High School in 1972. She attended Coffeyville Community College. In 1974 she married David McGee; they later divorced. Kathy and her children, Brian and Sarah, moved to Lawrence in 1993. Kathy worked as a…

With deep sorrow and much love, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jose Antonio Hernandez, 66. Jose passed away after a courageous battle with Covid-19 on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS. Jose had his three children at his side during his final moments. Jose was born July…

Celebration of Life for Juanita “Jenny” Reyes-Hepner will be held Tuesday March 15th from 4-7pm at El Matador Café. Jenny passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Medicalodges in Eudora. She was born October 16, 1939 in El Dorado, KS to Tiburcio L and Betty (Garcia) Reyes. Jenny operated La Familia Café in Lawrence which…

Liz passed away Sunday, March 6th at Bridge Haven Village after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Memorial services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Thursday, March 24th at 10:30 AM with a birthday celebration to follow. Memorial contributions can be made through Douglas Co. Community Foundation to Hare Family Garden Fund (located…