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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2013
Page
2
The Journal World states obituary submissions run as provided by funeral homes or families and offers a contact number 832 7151 for information on running obituaries. The policy outlines acceptance based on submission without edits and emphasizes source-provided content.
W Jeanne Swenson Solbach Meek 86 died February 5 2013 at her daughter’s home in Land O Lakes Florida. She was born February 17 1926 near Idana Kansas and lived in several Kansas communities before retiring to Georgetown California. She taught in Clay County and raised eight children while active in 4H and Girl Scouts. She is survived by six children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dr Howard Ray Horsrooks of Lawrence died Thursday February 7 at LMH. Services for Dr Howard Ray Holbrooks, MD are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Pamela B Poulter born 14 March 1926 in Eastbourne England daughter of Florence and Frederick Parker. She worked at Martins Bank and Hydro Hotel Eastbourne before marrying Douglas H Poulter on 19 August 1950. The family moved to Canada then the United States settling in Lawrence Kansas and later Tomball Texas. She was active in Trinity Episcopal Church Hand and Eye in the Casbah Weavers Guild Friends of Music and the public library. Cremation planned with service pending at St Marys Church Pevensey Sussex.
Jason W. Tucker aged 38 of Lawrence Kansas died February 5 2013. Funeral services were set for 10 am Tuesday February 12 2013 at First Christian Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born September 11 1974 in Lawrence and worked as a cable installer before disability in 2005. Survivors include his three sons and his mother. Memorials preferred to First Christian Church Youth Ministry.
A Lecompton couple filed a Douglas County lawsuit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad over their son Kyle Snyder’s 2011 death at an East 950 Road crossing northwest of Lawrence. They allege BNSF negligence for lacking signals and warnings. Despite prior talks, officials had agreed to add gates and lights at the crossing.
Russell, an art teacher and painter, rose from Kansas City to lead Baker University’s art department, rebuilt Parmenter Hall, and grew a thriving program. He taught many students who entered graduate schools, moved from Shawnee to Baldwin City in 1978, remarried in 1979, and helped launch annual chocolate auctions benefiting the Lumberyard Arts Center.
Kansas Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to consider spending cuts as Rep Arlen Siegfreid questions Brownbacks administration tax plan. Last year Kansas cut income tax rates and expanded deductions while lawmakers warn of a looming budget shortfall. Brownback seeks phased future tax cuts but proposes immediate elimination of popular mortgage and property tax deductions and keeping the 6.3 percent sales tax steady. Republicans back the long term tax phaseout while Democrats call last years cuts reckless and risky.
The Lawrence Journal World staff list includes Mark Potts vice president of content Caroline Trowbridge managing editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor and Tom Keegan sports editor with direct lines. Contact details cover circulation and sales plus subscription help and print and online advertising information for Readers in Lawrence Kansas.
Health officials report 699 influenza and pneumonia related deaths in Kansas since Sept. 1, with about 5 percent of residents treated for influenza like illness. The flu peaked early this year, prompting ER surges and hospitalizations for patients with underlying conditions. Tamiflu is used for treatment and prevention steps include rest, fluids, cough etiquette, and isolation. Flu shots remain available and effective.
Megan Phelps-Roper and Grace Phelps-Roper, granddaughters of Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church, left the group last November and apologized for any hurt caused. They say they still love their family and have not decided their next steps. A church spokesman called the move a rejection of the Lord.
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