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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2012
Page
2
The Journal-World outlines obituary submission rules advising callers to 832 7151 for running obituaries. Obituaries appear as provided by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Robert J Green 86 of Lawrence died August 2 2012 surrounded by family and friends Born August 18 1925 in Lawrence Kansas he served in World War II as Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class He built KU campus landmarks with B A Green Construction and leaves six children thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Visitation August 8 and funeral August 9 at St Margaret s Episcopal Church Contributions to St Margaret s or Douglas County Hospice.
Michael C Noble aged 62 of Lawrence died at home on July 25, 2012. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Sue E Flynn 69 of Tonganoxie Kansas died August 4 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral 10 am August 8 at Sacred Heart Church Tonganoxie burial Gate of Heaven Kansas City. Visitation 7 9 pm August 7 at the church. Survivors include husband Thomas Flynn two daughters two sons and eight grandchildren. Memorials to Sacred Heart Church.
Funeral services for Dayri E. Wrightsman 87 of Linwood are planned for 2 p.m. Monday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery He died Friday Aug 3 2012 at LMH Born November 1924 in Wichita he served in the U S Army He farmed since 1961 and delivered fuel for Standard Oil later worked 28 years at Farmland He is survived by his wife Helen Naomi Miller a son Gregory Dean Wrightsman and a daughter Darla Scott four grandchildren He was predeceased by two sons an infant and Jeffrey Allen Wrightsman in 2001 two brothers and a sister Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
Jared Wayne Stanley aged 39 died August 1 in Mannford Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held Thursday at Prairie City Cemetery Baldwin City with burial at the family plot.
Leona C. Aversano, 86, died August 3, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with arrangements through Chapel Oaks Lawrence Funeral Chapel.
Officials outline how to provide proper ID for voting by fax email mail or in person with a dedicated ID liaison to remind provisional voters. County ID cards can be issued within about a day as clerks visit group homes. call 832-5267 for details. Voters may declare party affiliation on primary day even if unaffiliated, and staying on rolls is not contingent on voting. For more info visit Douglas County Elections dot com to check registration polling places and sample ballots.
The Lawrence city budget proposes 6 million dollars in new debt to develop a business park on the Farmland Industries site in eastern Lawrence, funded by special assessments on future tenants. Interim debt payments will come from city funds and reserves until new businesses materialize. Commissioners meet Tuesday at City Hall to discuss the plan.
ABATE of Kansas Inc announces its 37th annual National Labor Day Rally from August 31 to September 3 at the Paradise Point public use area in Lake Perry. The event features live bands, vendors, a motorcycle Olympics and a motorcycle show on September 2. Gates open at noon on August 31 with weekend admission priced at 25 dollars for MRO ABATE members and 35 dollars for nonmembers. camping and vehicle fees add 20 dollars.
Supporters claim fluoridation costs households about 9 cents monthly versus high dental bills. Opponents question health benefits and risks. Wichita ranks as a large city without fluoridation. Hildabrand of Shawnee faces Jason Leib of Lenexa in the GOP primary.
Army veteran Ryan Newell reported his Doberman Red stolen from a Park City car wash. Red was later seen on Interstate 135 and struck by a vehicle, dying near the highway. The incident followed Newell's brief search before police were alerted. Separately, U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson dismissed Kansas claims to block the Wyandotte Nation's casino project near Wichita after finding no demonstrated harm from the Interior Department's review.
Police say a man impersonating a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper interrupted a traffic stop on I 135 at Harry. He ran to his navy blue Crown Victoria, turned on a siren and sped away after the officer arrived. No troopers were on duty in the area.
Emergency crews freed a worker who slipped into a stationary concrete mixer while cleaning it in Topeka. The 24 inch by 20 foot high opening confined him, but responders removed him within half an hour. Injuries labeled nonlife threatening.
Wichita residents push to fluoridate drinking water with Wichita Eagle noting 11 000 signatures collected by Wichitans for Healthy Teeth. The group, a coalition of dental practitioners and volunteers, has gathered signatures since June to reach at least 6 211 verified names to place the issue on the City Council agenda.
Kansas secretary of state confirms Larry Meeker of Lake Quivira may run as an independent in the 17th House District after a lost filing form kept him off the ballot as a Democrat. Meeker, the district’s only Democrat contender, gathered enough signatures to appear on the November general election ballot. The secretary’s office says no proof exists that the original form arrived by the deadline, and the seat is held by Republican Brett.
Lawrence Journal-World staff and department contacts for local news sports arts obituaries and other sections. Editorial pages editors editors phone numbers reporters and how to submit tips or story ideas.
A brief online poll invitation lists categories such as exotic animals, livestock, fair food, carnival rides, and demolition derby. It directs readers to LJWorld.com to cast their vote and participate in the selection.
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