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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2018
Page
12
The Journal World obituary policy notes obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families, with information for running obituaries available by calling 832-7151.
A memorial service for Terri S Polacca is set for Thursday June 4 at 11 am at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to Reagan Haskell Education Fund c/o Cornerstone Baptist Church at 802 W 22 Terrace Lawrence KS 66046.
Lydia Katherine Evans 97 of Lawrence died June 6 2018. A private graveside service will be held with a reception at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Chapel to follow on July 16 2018 with times to be announced. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Gary VanNortwick 80 of McLouth Kansas died May 31 in Lawrence Hospital from cardiac arrest. He was born September 19 1937 in Marysville son of Cecil and Alice VanNortwick. He lived in Oskaloosa and McLouth 34 years and worked for Holton and Lawrence Coops, Dick Edmonson Co, and farmed over 30 years. Survived by wife Darlyne former. one stepdaughter Kristine Dick Querry, brothers Larry Jay, sister Kay. Cremation chosen. Graveside service June 16 at 10:30 am Holton Cemetery. Memorials to Lawrence Humane Society.
Authorities report a handgun recovered during the investigation. The release says the shooting was not random. In Wichita, one man died at the scene and a woman was treated for a nonlife threatening arm wound after a Sunday early incident. A 36 year old man was arrested and booked on multiple charges including first degree murder.
Norman Coward and his Kansas high school students created Life in a Jar about Polish rescuer Irena Sendler. Honored in Warsaw with the 2018 Irena Sendler Memorial Award, the project sparked global performances, films, and schools named after Sendler.
The Douglas County Democratic Party hosts a conversation with Laura Kelly, candidate for governor, at 6 p.m. at the Lumberyard Arts Center located at 718 High Street in Baldwin City.
A sequence of gatherings around Lawrence includes a morning and evening Summer Red Dog Workout at Haskell Indian Nations University stadium, a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting at Brandon Woods, a library storytime for ages three and up, a Lions Club lunch at Conroy’s Pub, a Parks and Recreation advisory board meeting, Spanish story time for ages five to seven, a Pride Celebration at Lawrence Public Library, and a Coalition for Homeless Concerns session in the Lawrence area. Local venues include 155 E Indian Ave, 707 Vermont St, 3115 W Sixth St, and 1141 Massachusetts St.
Community calendar items include Lawrence Farmers' Market and Book Market at the Public Library, Countywide Bikeway Plan Open House in Baldwin City, City Commission work session, Raw Valley Bridge Club, Books and Babies Storytime, Guided Bicycle Ride, 1 Million Cups at Cider Gallery, Kidsapalooza and Health Marketplace at the Public Library, Douglas County Commission meeting, Summer Tutoring, Clinton Parkway Farmers Market, and K State Family Fun Night at the Fairgrounds. Events span 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. across multiple venues like the Library, Baldwin City Library, and Douglas County facilities.
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