Herstory Made a Difference event and Fire Station No 5 unveiling
The Lawrence datebook lists a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Executive Committee play titled Herstory Made a Difference with matinee and evening shows at the Lawrence Arts Center. Also noted is the unveiling of Fire Station No 5 at its southeast corner, 19th and Iowa, with related public events and a Sunday schedule of library programs, health clinics, and community meetings across area venues.
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Lawrence
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Dupont
King's Buffet
23Rd St
Interfaith Initiative
Plymouth
Deaths Kenneth M. Rodvelt Horton Kansas
Funeral services for Kenneth M. Rodvelt 69 Horton are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church Everest burial in the church cemetery He died January 10 2007 He was born July 5 1937 in Horton and worked as a farmer city maintenance and casino security He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and formerly of Hiawatha Elks Lodge and Topeka Moose Lodge He married Sharon Hurt on December 15 1973 in Everest Survivors include three sons Brian Hurt Quince I IL Matthew and Andrew Rodwell a daughter Jennifer Hallissey and a granddaughter Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge or Abundant Life Hospice c/o Dishon Maple Chaney Mortuary Horton KS
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Horton
Zion Lutheran Church
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Andrew
Anna Molt Rodvelt
Powhattan
Rodvelt
Carl
City of
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Brian Hurt
Quincy
Iil
Matthew
Andrew Rodwell
Lawrence
Jennifer Hallissey
Stamford
Conn
Dishon-Maple- Chaney
American Cancer Society
Hope Lodge
Abundant Life Hospice
Central Ave
Dishon-Maplechaney.com
Graveside, church services for Eva Sandgren and Edna Smith
Graveside services for Eva R. Sandgren 48 of Lawrence were held at Memorial Park Cemetery Kansas City Kansas. Edna E. Smith 79 of Lawrence had a 10 a.m. service at First United Methodist Jennings followed by burial at Jennings Cemetery. Survivors and funeral details listed. both arrangements handled by local mortuaries.
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Eva R. Sandgren
Lawrence
Memorial Park Cemetery
Kansas City
Kan
Ms. Sandgren
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Two injuries In Franklin and Johnson counties reported
A Troy man was taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital after a southbound I-35 rollover near the rest area in Franklin County. Nathan Serven, 24, wore a seat belt. the pickup rolled and landed on its wheels. A Lawrence woman, Shannon Allen, 21, remained in serious condition after a separate collision west of De Soto, with suspected alcohol involvement and awaiting toxicology results.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas Highway Patrol
Nathan Serven
Shannon Allen
Lawrence
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Johnson County
de Soto
Lawrence families welcome newborns this week
Kurt and Jo Drozd in Lawrence welcomed twin boys on Friday. Alicia and Justin Bobbett in Lawrence welcomed a boy on Wednesday, Erik and Angela Dey in Lawrence welcomed a boy on Friday, Jared and FayAnna Hastings in Lawrence welcomed a girl on Friday. Adam and Dana Hoover in Lawrence are listed with newborns.
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Jo Drozd
Lawrence
Alicia
Justin Bobbett
Erik
Angela Dey
Jared and
FayAnna Hastings
Adam and
Dana Hoover
Corrections on stem cell research piece clarify titles
The Friday report on stem cell research misidentified Ken Peterson. The correct title should note Peter Son as professor and vice chair of biochemistry and molecular biology at Kansas University Medical Center.
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Ken Peterson
Peterson
Kansas University Medical Center
Lawrence offices close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lawrence and Douglas County government offices along with state and federal offices will be closed Monday for MLK Day. KU and most area offices close. Dole Institute remains open. Some services run as scheduled while others pause. transit and libraries have varying hours.
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Road
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Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Senior Center
Lawrence Meals On
Federal Express
UPS
The
Journal-World
USA Today
Obituary policy information guidance for readers
Information about obituary submission policy is available from the newspaper or online at www.liworld.com/obituaries. Readers are advised to contact their mortuary or visit the site for accepted formats and requirements.
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Secret Santa of Kansas City dies at 8 0
Larry Stewart known as Secret Santa and the anonymous December giver of about 1.3 million dollars died Friday from esophageal cancer at Lee's Summit. Sheriff Tom Phillips recalled his 18 year partnership, security role, and how Stewart inspired kindness. Funeral plans are private with contributions details to follow.
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Larry Stewart
Secret Santa
Jackson
Tom Phillips
Stewart
Phillips
Lee’s Summit
The
Sec
Chicago
Orlin Wagner
Missouri
Third Man Sentenced in Peters Slaying at Independence Duplex
Independence police and Jackson County prosecutors tied the botched burglary to the shooting death of Steven Peters, a 51 year old Kansas City Symphony double bass player. Michael A. Jones, 19, pleaded to second degree murder with armed criminal action and received concurrent 10 year and 3 year terms. Co defendants Richard Jones and Sylvan Sese drew 25 year terms. Jonathan A. Box awaits sentencing. The plan allegedly involved breaking in to steal military firearms Peters reportedly kept. Peters confronted the intruders with a handgun, wounding one suspect and killing Peters.
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Michael A. Jones
Steven Peters
Peters
Jackson County
Jones
Richard Jones
Kansas City
Sylvan Sese
Jonathan A. Box
Lee
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