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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2015
Page
2
Information for submitting obituaries to the Journal-World explains running obituaries as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides a contact phone number for arranging notices.
Paulett Gibson 64 of Lawrence died May 18 2015 in Kansas after being born April 14 1971 in Fairbanks Alaska. She lived in Lawrence 15 years enjoyed farm life in Ottawa with Snowball and visiting relatives. Survived by Mary C Robertson Marlys Powers Jason Powers William Holt and extended family. Warren McElwain Mortuary to announce services.
Dessie J Williams 94 of Eudora dies May 19 2015. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. May 22 2015 at Eudora Baptist Church with burial at Eudora Cemetery. She married Clinton A Williams January 12 1941 in Yates Center KS and survived by two sons Ronald Kay Williams of Bluffton SC and Richard Mary Grosdidier Williams of Eudora plus one grandson Bradley Williams. The family will greet friends May 21 2015 at Warren McElwain Mortuary Eudora Chapel. Memorials to Eudora Baptist Church Youth Group or Low Country Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes. Online condolences at Warren-McElwain.com.
The Kansas Legislature weighs a Kobach backed bill to let the secretary of state prosecute election crimes, raising concerns about bypassing local prosecutors. The measure would raise felonies, ease proof standards, and potentially affect voting legitimacy while Gov. Brownback may sign if final votes align. Democrats and some Republicans oppose, voting on final passage faces several hurdles.
The article recalls Chalmers leaving KU after a brief tenure amid student protests over race and Vietnam. He led the Art Institute of Chicago for 14 years and later served as president of the San Antonio Museum Association, dying in 2009. KU notes the 115000 square foot Art and Design Building cost 5.75 million and houses visual arts facilities.
A catalog lists KU chancellors and their buildings including Budig Hall, Malott Hall, Snow Hall, Lippincott Hall, and others at KU. It notes the Art and Design Building era and that facilities are named for distinguished individuals or major donors per KU policy.
Mary Miller was found dead amid a contested murder case in Douglas County. Defense argued natural causes and questioned coroner findings while prosecutors maintained strangulation. Judge Martin denied acquittal and retrial motions. Miller to serve up to life with parole possible in 2031 at age 73. The defendant plans an appeal.
The Lawrence Utilities Department will close Ninth Street at Hilltop and Avalon from Tuesday through June 3 for waterline replacement work. Traffic detours will reroute motorists as crews proceed with the project and traffic control devices will be in place.
The Lawrence City Band opens a summer series at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the William Kelly Bandstand South Park 1141 Massachusetts St. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Lawrence Parks and Recreation and the Rice Foundation, concerts run every Wednesday through July 15. May 27 A New Summer Season. June 3 Musical Tribute to World War I. June 10 Strike Up the Band.
The schedule lists Children's Concert June 17 and June 24 Shall We Dance July 1 Our Own 4th of July Concert July 8 Park Concert favorites July 15 Grand Finale featuring The 1812 Overture and The Stars and Stripes Forever. Conductor Robert E. Foster leads. In bad weather the event moves to Murphy Hall Room 130 on KU campus.
Postal and delivery notes for Lawrence Journal World, with office address in Lawrence Kansas, phone numbers for circulation and editorial staff, public postmaster address, and apt membership mentions including Alliance for Audited Media and Associated Press.
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