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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2021
Page
2
The notice states obituary submissions follow funeral home or family input with contact for running obituaries and provides a phone line for information. It emphasizes policy on accepting obituaries as submitted and directs readers to call the listed number for details.
Dorothy L Anderson will have services at 11 30 a m Saturday June 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Lawrence. Details and full obituary at warrenmcelwain com. Wanda F Dickey 70 Lawrence died June 11 2021 at home. services pending and to be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Ruth Helen Gennrich born September 25 1936 in Milwaukee Wisconsin pursued theater education at Northwestern University and worked in San Francisco New York City and Kansas. She earned a Masters in Systematics and Ecology and led public education at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum for over two decades. She supported conservation groups like KACEE KNWAC KMA MPMA and mentored hundreds of youths before retirement in 1998. A memorial celebration will be held later with donations suggested to Always Forever Midwest Animal Sanctuary or Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Ly Pokphanh, 78, Lawrence, will be honored with a traditional Buddhist ceremony Saturday at 1:00 pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Condolences at rumsey-yost.com.
Tuesday’s Journal-World ran a photo on page 2A that incorrectly identified City Government Study Task Force Chair John Nalbandian as the subject. The correct person in the image was not Nalbandian, and the error prompts a correction to ensure readers see the proper identification by staff.
Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved a permanent code change allowing retailers and other commercial businesses in downtown and other districts to operate accessory bars. The rule lets stores like art studios and neighborhood shops sell alcohol if it remains under 45 percent of total sales, with restaurants and hotels previously the only options.
City leaders weigh a shift to a directly elected mayor and district-based commission. Vice Mayor Courtney Shipley and Commissioner Lisa Larsen discuss public input, ballot timing, and whether to separate questions or present a single proposal.
Virus A law enacted in late March required legislative leaders to sign off on any extension. Masterson announced the state of emergency since March 2020 would expire at midnight Tuesday. GOP leaders say falling COVID-19 cases mean no longer an emergency. Kelly accuses them of political obstruction. Missouri Gov Parson’s emergency runs through Aug 31. More states have ended emergency declarations.
Republican leaders pressed to end the Kansas state of emergency as Gov. Laura Kelly eyed winding down operations. Democrats warned of reduced federal aid and slowed vaccinations, noting vaccines rely on existing authority while health orders would expire.
Chad Lawhorn is listed as editor and publisher with a contact phone. Address changes should be sent to Lawrence Journal-World P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888.
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