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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2012
Page
2
Funeral services for Thomas H Tom Fisher 69 of Lawrence Kansas are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence Kansas.
Robert Joseph Mac McPherson, 85, died July 16 2012 at The Presbyterian Manor Lawrence KS. Born October 17 1926 in Buffalo NY he was a WWII Navy veteran and longtime Freeport IL resident. Survived by daughters Mary Jo Anemaat and Pamela Jo Lenz, grandchildren and great grandchildren. memorials to Lawrence Humane Society. condolences at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Private graveside services for James Leroy Butler age 76 of Eudora Kansas will be held at a later date in Eudora Cemetery. He died July 16, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born February 19, 1936 in Lawrence he was a handyman and Navy veteran with VFEW membership. Survivors include two stepdaughters and three step-sons plus step grandchildren. preceded in death by a stepson.
Fort Riley officials confirm 26 year old Sgt Erik May of Independence Kansas died July 14 in eastern Afghanistan while on his second deployment. The Army investigates the death while noting May joined in 2007 and earned multiple decorations including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with one campaign star, and Iraq Campaign Medal with one campaign star.
Frontier Airlines will end its two daily Wichita to Denver flights on November 16 after below average demand. Spokeswoman Lindsey Carpenter says Frontier will contact travelers with bookings after November 15 to offer alternatives or refunds.
A regional exercise included a small crop duster dropping pesticides over a crowd west of Lawrence. Emergency management officials described it as an accident, while Lawrence police and Douglas County sheriff deputies secured the scene and evaluated bio terrorism links. Johnson LMH staff prepared decontamination areas and officials scoped training effectiveness across multiple Kansas counties.
Funeral services for Margaret E. Eilts 93 of Lawrence are set for 2 pm Friday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Norwood officiating She died Sunday July 15 2012 at the University of Kansas Born March 3 1919 in Zurich Kansas she was manager for Dr Gary Joyce retired 2000 Married Lee E Eilis May 2 1942 at Fort Leavenworth. he died in 1974. She was a Centenary United Methodist member and leaves daughter Sonjia Payne son Brent Eilis granddaughter Kelly Toth and great grandchildren Christopher and Natalie Toth Funeral home hours and memorials to church or American Lung Association.
Robert V Hirschberg 86 of Lawrence dies July 15 2012 at Lawrence Memorial A Celebration of Life set for July 23 2012 at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God with Rev Rick Burwick officiating He was born December 22 1925 in Topeka son of Albert and Mary Opal Hirschberg He worked 35 years as an engine foreman for Santa Fe Railway and served in Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen United Transportation Union and DCARSP He married Aleta M Jones February 23 1950 in Lawrence She survives along with a sister Jo Anne Pearson in California and many nieces and nephews He was preceded by two brothers Don and Leonard and a sister Erma Gering The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time at the church Memorial contributions may go to the American Bible Society in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Gor Ind Lawrence KS 66044.
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In northwest Kansas, Colby Aquatic Park welcomed over 400 daily visitors and sometimes more than 700 as 100 degree heat returned. Park manager Jill Nedh notes peak times from 2 to 5 pm with long floats and water sales. KDHE warns heat injuries rise with extended exposure. residents urged to drink fluids and check on neighbors. Gov. Brownback planned drought tours as 82 Kansas counties face federal disaster areas amid ongoing drought impacts.
University leaders outlined a plan to fund a $75 million medical education building at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, with a $30 million request. The project would modernize classrooms to support small group learning and expand the medical school class size from 175 to 225, aiming to attract top students and produce more physicians in Kansas. Steven Stites, interim executive vice chancellor, stressed the modernization and growth are connected to drawing “the best and brightest” to KU.
Lawrence Journal World offices at 609 N H off ces and 645 N H News Center in Lawrence Kansas list contact numbers and postmaster address for mail changes and inquiries. Includes social media links for Facebook and Twitter and the P O Box for address changes.
Saturday Powerball numbers 4 16 32 37 46 with 13 as Powerball. Tuesday Mega Millions draws 13 21 49 55 with 17. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler 12 13 31 32 38 with 15. Monday Super Kansas Cash 12 13 20 with 17. Tuesday Kansas 2by2 Red 4 12 White 4 9. Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 15 9.
Today's poll asks if residents plan to attend Thursday's Downtown Sidewalk Sale. A separate Tuesday poll shows forum viewers' preferences on congressional and Kansas senate candidates with 87 percent No and 12 percent Yes. Check LJWorld.com for full results and more responses.
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