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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2021
Page
2
The Journal World states obituary submissions are accepted from funeral homes or families and provides a contact number 832-7151 for information on running obituaries.
Doug Baur 80 of Lawrence died May 30 2021 at Neuvant House after a long Alzheimer’s battle. He leaves wife Suzanne Plummer Baur of nearly 57 years, daughters Cynthia Gibson of Greenville SC Christie Peterson and son-in-law Charles Peterson, granddaughters Zoe and Kya Peterson of Oskaloosa KS. The Baurs lived in Lawrence since 2009 and were active in the local bridge community and cultural events. Full obituary at rumsey yest com.
Barbara Nell Blevins 73 of Lawrence Kansas died May 1997. She was born May 19 1947 in Glendale California daughter of Leslie Willard Blevins and Eleanor Louise Bunyan Blevins. She earned a KU accounting degree and became a CPA in 1998. She worked in public accounting then served as Chief Financial Officer at Cottonwood Inc. until 2012. Memorials to Lawrence Humane Society and Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest. No services. Warren McElwain Mortuary entrusted.
Jeanne Betty Heckler 96 of Lawrence died May 20 2021. Graveside inurnment will be at 2 pm Friday June 11 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Service details listed by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life for Larry Edward Heinen will be observed from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The full obituary is available at warrenmcelwain.com.
Donna L Landreth 90 of Lawrence died June 5 2021 at LMH Health. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
Dorothy M Maxwell age 98 of Lawrence died May 30 at Presbyterian Manor. Services are pending with Warren McElwain Mortuary and Crematory. Information available at warrenmcelwain.com.
Marty McKinney 74 of Ozawkie Kansas will be honored at a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Lat June 12 2021 at Haskell Catholic Center Lawrence Kansas The public obituary is available at warrenmcelwain com for full details and life summary.
Kathleen R. Rogge 71 died May 28 2021 in Port St Lucie Florida. A memorial reception is set at the Carnegie Blog on July 9 2021 from 6 30 to 10 30 p m. For full obituary visit affordablechoicecremation.com
Calloway Ethan Schmidt 27 of Lawrence Kansas died June 2 2021. Born February 25 1994 in Lawrence he attended Deerfield Elementary West Junior High and Lawrence Free State High School class of 2012. A self taught musician and artist he enjoyed music golf and daily adventures with family and friends. He is survived by parents and five brothers. A Celebration of Life was set for June 11 2021 at Rev City Church with a viewing at 10:30 am and service at 11:00 am. Memorial gifts may support church outreach through Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
David A Tucker 61 of Lawrence Kansas died June 2 2021 Memorial Park Cemetery 1517 East 15th Street Lawrence KS 66044 services at 10 am Wednesday rumsey yost obituary published.
Robert L Bos Weeks 89 of Lecompton died June 3 2021 at home after a life as a carpenter and contractor He served in Korea returned to complete high school and worked as a cemetery sexton He is survived by son Rick Weeks daughter Marla Bailey seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren A memorial service with military honors is set for June 11 2021 Maple Grove Cemetery Lecompton Memorials to Lecompton Historical Society.
A Douglas County update lists multiple divorces including Samuel Stack with Rebecca Johnson and James Cole with Christine Gerber in Lawrence. Additional couples mentioned include Ty Scott with Johanna Cobb and Nathan Sparks with Elizabeth Moulton, along with several other pairings. Also note no bankruptcies were filed in Douglas County this past week.
Kansas revenue jumped beyond expectations driven by individual income taxes and stock market gains, prompting Gov. Laura Kelly to tout pro growth policies while Republicans defend SB 50 and a taxpayer return. Analysts warn inflation and federal spending may affect growth as schools reopen and federal aid expires.
Lawrence school officials outline fall budget priorities as city and county agencies assess climate and enrollment trends. The plan centers on classroom resources, staffing, and continued coordination with KU programs to support student achievement.
The paper states its policy of correcting significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are encouraged to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report corrections.
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