Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. He was proud of his job there and often shared stories and pictures of his day at work. Love, Mom and Dad. Funeral Service are pending. Gary plowed his creative energy and talent as well as his administrative skills to building a very successful business that eventually expanded beyond their store to an apartment complex and mini-storage facility, persevering even through the numerous medical challenges he faced over many years. He enjoyed playing tennis, traveling, watching birds, visiting about the moisture received in the area, and spending time with his family and friends. Jean was born on January 22, 1930, in El Reno, Oklahoma to Frank and Beulah White. I definitely appreciate the patient, thorough and unhurried support that Audrey provided after my dad's passing. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. A visitationwill be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 3pm-4pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Would you like to offer Kenneth Wards loved ones a condolence message? Every single time. Find the obituary of Kenneth Ward (1952 - 2023) from Lawrence, KS. I would highly recommend this place for any funeral arrangements you have to make, We cannot give enough praise to all of the staff from Warren-McElwain Mortuary, especially to Lisa M.Everyone was so nice and and not pushy. For more . We often joke with former owner, but still very involved, Larry about a frequent customer discount. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. In his last conversations he said he had to hide from them and could not tell us where in order to protect his family. The brightest star in the darkest room. Dad always tried to take all the negative and find something positive out of it. Del left KU in 1993 to become Director of Journalism Programs at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in Miami, where he oversaw the foundations journalism grant programs and new education initiatives. As recently as 2019 Kevin was still a competitive runner. He retired from the education field as the Director of Fine Arts in the Lawrence School District USD 497 to focus on the business, Kroeger Country Meats, that he and his wife Linda opened in 1984 in Lecompton a lifelong dream that had been sparked by that part-time job so many years before. He later attended Plains High School, graduating in 1950. He loved his red Ford Ranger pickup and spent many hours with his dad maintaining and fixing it up. The couple later divorced in 2002. Lois (LJ) Cretsinger passed away at Apple Creek Health and Rehab on January 8, 2023 in Centerton, Arkansas after a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rumsey Yost funeral home in Lawrence Kansas on Saturday April 29, 2023 from 11:00am-12:30pm. Playing cards especially Rummy or Spades and Dominos was always fun and dads favorite games to play. Please come to share your memories of Kevin and join us for lunch. We are known for providing the best in funeral services to all families. Cameron is survived by his Father Gregory Alan Bricker of Eudora, KS, and Mother Christina Marie Aldridge of Eudora, KS. Ways to honor Salomon Alfie's life and legacy. Gary was born in 1937 in Tekoa, Washington, as the only child of Ruby and Harold Grunewald.After completing his Ph.D. degree at the University of Wisconsin, Gary joined the University of Frances A. Maberry of Lawrence, KS passed away 2/16/23. warrenmcelwain.com. Cameron was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather Duane Alan Bricker in 2005 and Grandmother Martha Ella Bricker in 2019 and maternal Grandfather Jerold Lee Aldridge in 2022. She was not only extremely patient but respectful and showed compassion for the entire family. These included The Seattle World's Fair, Canada, Washington DC, and many trips to Colorado.In the fall of 1973 Paul and Jean were able to travel to and live in Nottingham, England for several months while Paul taught at the University. After all, he and Linda were the original Brady Bunch (before it was cool) in merging their families of his two boys with her two girls, making him the consummate expert of a dad having had to navigate that band of four crazy hooligans. He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors especially with his pal (Sheldon) Cooper, Theyd take frequent trips to McDonalds to get some cheeseburgers to enjoy together. Cameron spent a lot of time at the family home, cooking/grilling, out sightseeing, playing with Riley (family Yorkie), and just hanging out. Their facility is very beautiful, too. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Patricks Catholic Church. (785) 542-3030. Music was another passion of his. He was a member of the St. Patricks Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and served on the Mertilla Township Board of Trustees. We will miss more than just your cooking. She married Mike Shoemaker May 18, 1985, in Salem. Born 7/12/52. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Warren-McElwain provides a full range of services including burial, cremation in our own crematory, entombment, or body donation. Theadore went to Central High School in Kansas City Missouri. I am from a large family and they were able to keep us on track and answer all questions we had, At such a difficult time, Marla made our experience with losing our father, a very heart warming transition. Throughout his career, he also was active in journalism education curriculum development and national accreditation. Del was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Evie; second wife, Carolyn; and his sister, Rosie Pounder. She also worked book sales at the Lawrence Public Library.Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Paul (2012), daughter, Margo (2010), grandson, PJ (1988) and her brother, Richard (1938).Jean is survived by her son, Mark; grandchildren, Matt Larkin, Amanda (Bryan) Boyce, Emily (Blake) Hegeman and Eric McCarthy; great grandchildren, Tyler Pardue, Aiden Boyce, Chloe Boyce, Owen Boyce, Blaine Larkin, Annabelle Hegeman, and William Hegeman, sisters-in-law, Mary Keefe and Ann Reich; former daughter-in-law, Debbie (John) Wingebach, as well as many nieces and nephews.Jean's family thanks the caregivers at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor for their compassion and to Visiting Nurses.Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Corpus Christi Church. He and my mother had not made prearrangements, but Audrey took us through the entire cremation process in a supportive and informative way, These people here are servants they are comforters and they have a very tough job. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother and especially grandma and great grandma. Ann worked for many years as the secretary for St. Edmunds Catholic Church and School. We offer a complete line of granite and bronze markers and arrange the installation in any cemetery. I have had the honor of officiating several funerals at Warren-McElwain. We could call him for anything he was always eager to help. If you want to make a donation in Kevins memory, we recommend the Lawrence Kansas Boys and Girls Club (he was a member) or Lawrence Humane Society, P.O. They made a difficult time so much easier. Theadore went to Central High School in Kansas City Missouri. He was opened to a Little bit of everything. They go the extra mile to serve people who find themselves at a very low point as they grieve their loved one, Sad to say but this was our second time using Warren McElwain in a year. A small ceremony will be held in St. Louis at the gravesite of her parents, John and Dorothea Anderson, in late March. We can be reached by calling 785-841-3822 for Lawrence and 785-783-7753 for Topeka. He was still telling stories the very last days of his life. He loved the outdoors and making the most of his time and keeping his hands and mind busy. He enjoyed going to the driving range with his dad and showing off his golf skills. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Known to most as Marty. Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. The couple lived in Lees Summit, Mo., with their sons, John and Joe, until moving to Long Valley, NJ, in 1996. Home, a symbol of family and love is where 2023 Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Philip Arden Daniels, 65, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away February 17, 2023 at his home. Admin. 120 W 13th St Lawrence, KS 66044 On February 16, 2023, Kelley Shoemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of Theres no topping the kind of man he was or the gentle heart that he had. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044. 1-785-727-4444 | https://www.greatfulgatheringfh.com It was there he first heard the St. Louis Cardinals on the radio, sparking a lifelong love of baseball and kindling an interest in journalism. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I personally know this family and I have witnessed with my own eyes their care for others, Warren McElwain handled my husbands visitation and memorial service at our church professionally and compassionately. (785-843-6111) (www.owensflowershop.net). The staff at Warren-McElwain was very helpful during this difficult time. warrenmcelwain.com. Condolences may be shared our website. He also worked for a short period of time at Wheatfields bakery, which was one of his favorite places to eat. Making memories and enjoying each others company. So many more memories to be made, dinners to be had and laughs to be shared. We are a full service funeral facility and provide cremation services. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Kara Lynch and his sister, Grace Lynch, all of Lawrence; his grandmother Betty Lynch of Lawrence; his many aunts and uncles Helen and John Bugh (Raytown MO), Chris and Melodie Lynch Read More Previous 1 4 5 6 7 8 399 2004 East 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS, 66046. (785) 843-1120, 1003 John L Williams Dr Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. Dawn graduated from the University of Kansas at Lawrence with a bachelors degree in Fine Arts, her interests focused on theater and stage design. Del was a doting father and grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren. Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. He remained convinced that assassins were planning to kill him. Cremation takes place as soon as paperwork is complete.