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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 2013

Page

2

Elaine I Davis obituary highlights Kansas to Idaho life

Elaine I Davis of Lawrence Kansas born March 25 1917 Easter Sunday died March 22 2013 in Eagle Idaho three days before her 96th birthday She lived in Lawrence Bend Oregon and Eagle Idaho with her daughter Marlene Thornton and son in law Ed Thornton A devoted homemaker lifelong church member and charitable neighbor Funeral services were held March 26 2013 in Meridian Idaho Special thanks to Idaho Home and Hospice Care and At Home Care and Assistance Service LJWorld.com obituary text

Elaine I. Davis Finks Eagle Idaho Lawrence Kansas Bessie Mae William R. Hill Lawrence Memorial High School Raymond E. Davis Kansas City Missouri Marlene C. Thornton Phillip R. Davis Gary L. Davis Fresno California Elaine Bend Oregon Whispering Winds Marlene Ed Thornton First Regular Missionary Baptist Church Summers Funeral Home E. Astick Road Meridian Ljworld.com

Journal-World obituary policy note

Policy note states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families. For information about running obituaries call 832-7151. The newspaper processes obituaries as provided and does not edit the content.

Phyllis Van Eaton Webber Drumm obituary in Lawrence KS

Phyllis Van Eaton 90 of Lawrence Kansas died March 23 2013 at Brandon Woods. Memorial services April 13 2013 at Warren McElwain Mortuary with private inurnment later. Survived by husband John Van Eaton daughter Judy Webber Hathaway seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorials to Michael J Fox Foundation Shriners Hospitals Theatre Lawrence or Seneca Free Library.

Phyllis Topeka Seneca John T. van Eaton Lawrence Betty Jean Smith Goddard Judy Webber Hathaway Larry Anne M. Underwood John Baldwin City Sarah E. Taitt Anson Shawnee Richard A. Benjes, Jr Christina Olathe Vera Kiewit Lenexa Donna Drumm Frank E. Thacher Michael J. Fox Shriners Hospitals For Children Theatre Lawrence Seneca Free Library of Your Choice Warren-McElwain Mortuary Warrenmcelwain.com LJ World.com

Madeline Louise Finch obituary notes decades of service and family

Madeline Louise Finch died at her Auburn home on March 18 2013 at age 90. Born January 29 1923 in Westfield Vermont to Georges and Yvonne Duranteau she taught in rural Vermont, served as a WAVES chief yeoman, married Francis Finch and lived in Maryland Vermont Kansas and California. Survived by four children thirteen grandchildren four great grandchildren and her brother Paul Duranteau Funeral arrangements pending.

Madeline Finch Auburn CA Madeline Westfield Georges Yvonne Duranteau Robert Roger Lawrence Vermont Johnson State Teachers College Severy Francis Sacred Heart Church Eureka Yvonne Lecompton Kansas Colorado California Starkey Center Wichita Adrienne Phillip Yvonne Finch Grand Junction Denise Finch Auburn Madeline A. Finch Sacramento Thomas Finch Paul Duranteau Moline Ljworld.com

Wilma B Meyer 81 of Lawrence dies after long life

Wilma B Meyer age 81 of Lawrence died peacefully at home March 25 2013. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Friday March 29 at Warren McElwain Mortuary with a graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery following. Visitation 5 30 to 7 30 p m Thursday March 28 at the mortuary. She was born January 20 1932 in Pleasant Hill Missouri to Edgar and Josephine Steele. She married Allen E Meyer in 1962 and they lived in Lawrence. She worked 20 years as a nurse at Lawrence Memorial Hospital retiring in 1996 and later volunteered with VNA Hospice. She enjoyed traveling playing cards and watching KU basketball. Survived by husband Allen Meyer daughter Laura Meyer Pfeifer and husband Dale son Tim Meyer and wife Michelle and grandchildren Leah Pfeifer Noah Meyer Melanie Meyer. A caregiver Shirley Bailey helped in her final years and thanks are extended to Melissa Transite VNA Hospice nurse. Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice or The Lawrence Humane Society. Online condolences to Warren McElwain. com.

Phyllis van Eaton Lawrence Brandon Woods Warren-McElwain Mortuary W. 13Th Street Mt. Hope Cemetery Topeka Phyllis Anne Safford D Anne P. (Crane) Thacher Washburn Phyllis William A. Webber William M. Drumm Seneca John T. van Eaton Alpha Kappa Chapter Delta Gamma Order of Eastern Star P.E.O Wilma Meyer Warren- McElwain Mortuary W. 13Th St Oak Hill Cemetery Wilma Pleasant Hill Allen Meyer Laura Meyer Warrenmcelwain Ljworld.com

Lawrence voters face 80 million bond for 14 elementary schools

AFP coordinator Jim Mullins backs an 80 million bond to upgrade 14 elementary schools and fund technology and career education. Opponent Rick Ingram says read abilities are fine and the Chamber backs the plan. The town hall, hosted by Voter Education Coalition, precedes Tuesday’s election with three school board and three city commission seats on the ballot.

AFP Jim Mullins Rick Ingram Chamber of Commerce Voter Education Coalition Lawrence-area Central East Lawrence Trict Holcom Ingram Mullins Lawrence Lawrence School Board Lawrence City Commission

Rec center to include indoor track and 7,000 sqft wellness area

A plan for a new Lawrence recreation center features an indoor walking track, cardio and weight rooms, and a 7,000 square foot space for a future wellness center. Ernie Shaw notes potential programs and wide use for youth sports and leagues. Commissioner Amyx opposed the bid citing concerns about size and location.

Jim Budde Lawrence Holcom Recreation Center Ernie Shaw Parks and Recreation Department Shaw Mike Amyx

City approves curbside recycling amid private hauler concerns

Commissioners vote 4-1 to create a city curbside recycling service, prompting opposition from Mike Amyx who warns it could imperil private recycling firms. State law mandates an 18 month wait to allow haulers to adjust. The city will charge every household a 2.81 fee for the single stream system. A seven year contract was awarded to Hamm Quarries to operate a processing facility near North Lawrence for the collected material.

Mike Amyx Amyx Hamm Quarries North Lawrence

Lawrence Journal World Contact and Delivery Information

The Lawrence Journal World provides staff contacts including editors Mark Potts Caroline Trowbridge and Ann Gardner and sports editor Tom Keegan. It lists circulation contact Mike Countryman and ads contacts Susan Cantrell and classifieds. Subscriptions phone hours are listed and in town redelivery is guaranteed.

Mark Potts Mpotts Ljworld Caroline Trowbridge Drowbridge Ann Gardner Agardner Tom Keegan Tkeegan Mike Countryman McOuntryman Ljworld.com Susan Cantrell Scantrell Jworld.com

Lottery draw results and pick details for Kansas games

Saturday Powerball numbers 17 29 31 52 53 with 31 as Powerball. Tuesday Mega Millions 20 33 46 49 51 with 46. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler 319 20 31 38 with 18. Monday Super Kansas Cash 2 8 22 23 25 with 22. Tuesday Kansas 2by2 Red 4 23 White 3 6. Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 700.

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Tuesday Market Summary Across Major Exchanges

The Dow rose 111.90 to 14559.65 while the Nasdaq gained 1718 to 3252.48 and the S&P 500 added 12.08 to 1563.77. Treasury yields edged up, with corn at 7.30, soybeans at 14.48, and wheat at 7.69 per bushel. oil 94.81, gold 1597.30, silver 28.68, and platinum 1569.80.

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