Gene Burnett 1919 2011 remembered for flying and philanthropy
Gene Burnett of Lawrence died Wednesday June 15 2011 at age 91. Born December 4 1919 in Wellsville Kansas he learned welding and flying during youth and earned pilot licenses after WWII. He built Burnett Instrument Company led medical device innovations and later supported KU Medical Center and Bethany College. He and Barbara donated the Burnett Center and Barbara Burnett Scholarship, served on community boards and supported Habitat for Humanity and the Lawrence Schools. Barbara died in 2007 and Gene is survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A church service and Corn Fest tribute are planned July 17 in Trinity Lutheran Church. Donations benefit local charities.
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Jefferson County
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Bethany
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Donald
Colorado
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Douglas County
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Family cheers as graduates share milestone moment
John son notes the challenge of the 7.5 hour test while Jessica Cheek 27 receives her diploma watched by her children Gracee Kelcee Reese proud of their mother William Green and Holden Green celebrate a son’s achievement The group reflects on future plans and new beginnings as Wilson caps the ceremony ready to start anew.
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Kelcee Reese
Kelcee
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Wilson
Six nomination delays fuel debate over 10th Circuit pick
Six’s delayed confirmation vote prompted criticism from abortion groups tied to Kansas figures while some legal voices praise his integrity. ABA grading calls him well qualified though senators Moran and others withhold support, citing abortion stance and tenure as attorney general. Six’s background ties to Gov Sebelius and family history feature in the discussion.
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Iowa
Remembering Joseph Strobel Life of Civil Engineer in Texas
Joseph Alan Strobel known as Joe died in Richmond Texas on June 14 2011 at age 71 after Altus Harbor Hospice care He was born March 9 1940 in Great Bend Kansas He married Dot Shaner in Great Bend Kansas on June 3 1961 He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1971 Strobel worked in Lawrence Kansas Texas Maryland and Saudi Arabia retiring in the Texas Hill Country He was active with Saint Marys Church Wimberley Habitat for Humanity and ASCE He is survived by his wife of 50 years Dot Strobel children and many grandchildren with siblings in Kansas and Texas A rosary was held at Saint Marys Catholic Church Wimberley with a memorial Mass following Donations were requested to Altus Harbor Hospice or the University of Kansas Endowment.
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Richmond
Texas
Altus Harbor
Great Bend
Kansas
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St. Rose Catholic Church
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Maryland
Saudi Arabia
FEMA
American Society of Civil Engineering
San Antonio
Austin
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Wimberley Valley
Ten
Georgetown
Megan
Amanda
Casey
Lauren
Morgan
Courtney
Ryan
Tyler
Cody
Rita Romine
Karen Hilgers
Dale D Shaner
Karen
Herman
Lillie Strobel
Richard
Karl Hilgers
University of Kansas Endowment
Lawrence Kansas
Memorial service set for Harlan F. Miller in Ottawa
Graveside services for Harlan F. Miller 81 of Ottawa will be Tuesday at Highland Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Miller died June 15, 2011 born January 23, 1930 in Quenemo. He owned Harlan’s Car and Truck Repair in Ottawa since 1950 and was a member of Ottawa Lodge 803 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Eagles Aerie 2700. Surviving are two sons Calvin and Kenny, daughter Cathy Miller of Albuquerque, two sisters, a brother, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday 7 to 8 p.m. at Dengel & Son Mortuary. Memorials suggested to Franklin County Cancer Foundation.
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Highland Cemetery
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Quenemo
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Ruth L. Prewitt Miller
Pomona High School
Franklin County
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Aerie
Order of Eagles
Thelma Bunch
Calvin
Kathy
Kenny
Lisa
Melissa
Cathy” Miller
Albuquerque
N.M
Charlotte Chambers
Baldwin City
Treva Simmons
Manhattan
Melvin
Pomona
Vada Miller
Callie Browning
Kassy Moore
Andrew Miller
Addison Miller
Alyssa Miller
Aaron Miller
Daniel Moffatt
Hailey Moore
Carroll
Tyler Ray Miller
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Franklin County Cancer Foundation
S. Hickory
Dengelmortuary
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Lawrence Journal World Classified and Publication Contact Info
Contact details for Chris Bell and Edwin Rothrock cover classified advertising editorial and subscriptions. Includes phone numbers for print and online services, publication office in Lawrence Kansas, mail address and postmaster note.
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Lawrence Journal-World
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Have you ever met someone who lived to be 100
Community poll asks if respondents have met someone reaching a century with options yes or no and notes follow up quiz on lawn watering habits with percentages and link to LJWorld.com for more responses and voting.
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