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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2021
Page
2
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Therese Marie Terry Platz 82 of Lawrence Kansas died August 17 2021 after a cancer diagnosis She was born in Chicago IL November 16 1938 and lived most of her life in Lawrence She worked in real estate for over 45 years valuing friendship over sales Survived by Shelly Platz Doug Platz Jon Platz and grandchildren Funeral plans private memorial in September In lieu of flowers memorials to American Cancer Society or plant flowers in her memory Condolences at WarrenMcElwaincom
William E. Winegar of Gardner Kansas died August 1 2021. Services are August 21 at 2:00 pm at Bruce Funeral Home 106 S Center Gardner Kansas. Burial Vinland Cemetery Vinland Kansas. Arrangements by Bruce Funeral Home (913) 856-7111.
A private family interment will be held later for Marjorie Ruth Schmitt of Lawrence who died Monday August 16 2021 at her home. Cremation is planned with condolences at rumsey yost com.
Mitchell R Massey known as Mitch died August 16 2021 in Lawrence Kansas after a life marked by work ethic leadership and humor He was born September 9 1959 to Harold and Joyce Massey in Lawrence He grew up in Eudora and worked at Howard's Super Saver and City of Lawrence retiring earlier in 2021 He married Cathy Schanowski in 1987 and is survived by Cathy son David daughter Lauren mother Joyce sister Shari and many relatives Visitation is August 20 at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Funeral services are August 21 at Rev City Church with graveside at Eudora City Cemetery.
Rupert Paulor Heath known as Bob Heath died Monday August 16 2021 in Lawrence Kansas born December 26 1948 in Tyler Texas. He attended Shawnee Mission East High School and the University of Kansas married Laurie Burt in 1970 and lived in rural Jefferson County. He is survived by Laurie daughter Emily sister Barbara Roberts Ed Roberts sister in law Nancy Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Sunday August 22 from 1 pm A celebration of life to be planned later private inurnment in Oak Hill Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City may receive gifts. Arrangements for Anthony Polacca 79 Lawrence will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. He died Wednesday at LMH Health. rumsey-yost.com
The Biden administration moves to require nursing homes to vaccinate staff for continued federal funds as officials urge boosters for high risk groups. Fauci stresses staying ahead amid waning protection and Israel’s rising severe cases. WHO scientists oppose US pace while the White House notes 115 million donated doses to 80 countries.
LMH reports 15 inpatient COVID patients with 61 since June 15, reopen COVID and surge units, and increased transfers from Kansas City area hospitals. Leaders urge masks and vaccination amid Delta spread, noting pediatric risk and staff fatigue with rising workloads and travel nurses. LMH employee vaccination 90 percent plus, physicians 99 percent, with some exemptions for medical reasons.
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