Death of Joanne Jones Vogt in Lawrence KS
Joanne Jones Vogt 75 of Lawrence died March 9 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Funeral services set for 11 a m Friday at Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Private inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium She was born May 22 1935 in Lawrence daughter of Dr H Penfield and Frances Foulkes Jones Survived by husband Modena Moe Vogt one daughter Renee Goolsby two sons Billy Joe Biberstein Jr George Penfield Biberstein a sister Barbara McCrary eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren Memorials suggested to LMH Endowment Penny Jones Memorial Golf Tournament or Lawrence Humane Society.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Frances Foulkes Jones
Lawrence High School
Kansas University
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Modena
Moe” Vogt
Eudora
Renee Goolsby
Gardner
Billy Joe Biberstein Jr
Mona Lisa
Corpus Christi
Texas
George Penfield Biberstein
Jean
Avon Park
Fla
Barbara McCrary
Mass set for Margaret G Stephens Edgerton
Christian burial for Margaret G Stephens 81 of Edgerton to be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church Edgerton with burial at St Columbine Cemetery. She died Tuesday March 8 2011. A rosary is 5 30 p.m. Friday at Bruce Funeral Home Gardner with visitation to follow until 7 30 p.m.
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Margaret G. Stephens
Assumption
Bruce Funeral Home
Gardner
Beurman Elmer William laid to rest in Topeka
Graveside services for Elmer William Beurman 79 of Oskaloosa were held at Mount Calvary Cemetery Topeka He died March 8 2011 at his rural Oskaloosa home Memorials to Jefferson County Home Health or Jefferson County Friends of Hospice care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home P O Box 416 Oskaloosa KS 66066
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Topeka
Elmer William Beurman
Oskaloosa
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Mr. Beurman
Jefferson County Home Health
Jefferson County Friends of Hospice
Chapel Oaks
Funeral services pending for Gerald Boatsman in Lawrence
Gerald E Boatsman aged 74 of Lawrence died at home on Wednesday March 9 2011 Cremation planned with Chapel Oaks Crematory and Funeral Services handling arrangements Services are pending and will be announced by the funeral home in Lawrence.
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Gerald E. Boatsman
Lawrence
Chapel Oaks
Robert E
Bob” Saathoff
Robert E. Saathoff 72 dies in Lawrence
Robert E. Bos Saathoff 72 of Lawrence died March 8 2011 at his home. Rumsey Yost Funeral Home to announce arrangements.
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Rumsey-Yost
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State jobless rate still high in Kansas economy
The January 2011 Kansas unemployment rate stood at 7.4 percent, up from December and down from January 2010, with a seasonally adjusted rate of 6.8 percent unchanged from December. Kansas officials blamed the Great Recession and urged tax and regulatory relief to improve conditions. Initial unemployment claims reached 32,089 in January, while continued claims totaled 297,180, both up from December and down from a year earlier. Douglas County posted a 6.7 percent jobless rate, rising from 5.6 percent in December.
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Kansas
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Sam Brownback
Douglas County
Kansas Death Penalty Opponents Cite Illinois Repeal
Kansas opponents of capital punishment hailed Illinois abolishing the death penalty. They argue Kansas faces similar flaws and costs. The Kansas bill to repeal the death penalty sits in committee as lawmakers weigh a hearing. Governor Brownback's spokeswoman says he would consider the measure if advanced.
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Bel Aire
Pat Quinn
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Sherriene Jones-Sontag
Teens lead talks on teen issues in Lawrence
More than a dozen Wake-Up Coalition students met at Lawrence Arts Center to discuss teen pregnancy teen death by own action and sex education. They aim to run peer to peer counseling with GaDuGi SafeCenter and the arts center, easing counselor workload and connecting generations.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence High School
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Douglas County quarry deemed compliant with 2009 guidelines
At a Douglas County Commission meeting residents urged tougher enforcement at the 2 N 1700 Rd Lecompton quarry. The commission accepted a report finding full compliance with 2009 guidelines including fence moves and future feature plans. Bart Christian urged stricter setback. commissioner Mike Gaughan defended the review as competent. In a separate matter a judge ordered Louis G Galloway Jr. to stand trial on aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer after a February 26 traffic stop. he faces additional charges and a May 18 trial date.
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N. 1700 Rd
Lecompton
Douglas County Commission
Bart Christian
Douglas County
Lawrence
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Kay Huff
Louis G Galloway Jr
Gal
Mental health funding cuts threaten outcomes in Kansas
Mental health advocates warn Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center faces funding losses of over 1.1 million dollars across years, prompting program cuts for hospital-to-community transitions and housing aid. Gov Brownback proposes 15 million in 2012 cuts to centers, risking more costs in ERs, schools, police, and jails.
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Bert Nash
Douglas County
Sam Brownback
Johnson
Cagan
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Kansas
Rainbow Mental Health Facility
Kansas City
Kan
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The
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Couple officers assist in locating Davis couple in custody
Sullivan County officials sought help from Douglas County in locating Ryan and Larissa Davis. They were arrested without incident at the Howard Johnson hotel in Wichita. Jail records list a North Lawrence address for Ryan and a Lawrence transient for Larissa. The pair, previously linked to Kingsport, Tennessee, have ties to the Lawrence area and were not believed to be fleeing authorities. Douglas County officials expect a court appearance this afternoon to decide extradition to Tennessee.
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Sixth St
North Lawrence
Ryan Davis
Larissa Davis
Lawrence
Canter
Kingsport
Tenn
Sarna
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Sullivan County Sheriff’s
Ryan
Steve Lewis
Douglas County
Reporter George Diepenbrock Contact Details
George Diepenbrock can be reached at 832 7144 for crime safety and courts coverage. Follow him on Twitter at twitter com lawrencecrime for updates.
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Karrey Britt
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George Diepenbrock
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Lawrence Journal-World contact and subscriptions notice
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact details for editorial, classifieds, advertising, and subscriptions. It lists phone numbers for circulation 832 7137, classifieds 832 2222, and subscriptions 832 7199, plus newsroom and postal information for deliveries and address changes at Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence Kansas.
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Ljworld
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Lottery Picks Wednesday Powerball Mega Millions and More
Readable numbers show Wednesday lottery picks across multiple games including Powerball Mega Millions Hot Lotto and Super Kansas Case. Kansas 2 by 2 and Pick 3 entries are listed with drawn numbers and day labels.
Today's Poll on Kansas City Big 12 Tournament Attendance
A reader poll asks if fans will attend the Big 12 basketball tournament in Kansas City. Response choices include Yes with tickets, Yes for socializing, and No to watch from home. Lent vice question results show 70 percent no and 29 percent yes. Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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