Lawrence Datebook Spotlight of KU Homecoming Week Events
Downtown pep rally and many campus and city happenings run Friday and into the weekend. KU Homecoming events include a 5 to 7:30 p.m. massachusetts block rally, a nutrition roundtable at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, flu shot clinic at Strong Hall, and multiple markets, concerts, and lectures across KU and downtown Lawrence venues. The listing notes times, venues, and a link for a full online events guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Metzler
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Strong Hall
West Junior High School Farmers’ Market
Harvard Rd
Lawrence Farmers’ Market
Sixth St
River jump and store crash lead Lawrence police log
A 13 year old Lawrence boy jumped from the Kansas River bridge and was pulled to shore by Bowersock Mills workers before being taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Later, a 57 year old rural Eudora woman was arrested for operating under the influence after her black pickup crashed into the front of Main Street Wine and Spirits. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas River
Matt Sarna
Bowersock Mills and Power Company
Lawrence Douglas County Fire
Eve Tolefree
Sarna
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Eudora
Main Street Wine & Spirits
Main St
Chris Casagrande
Casagrande
Births Noted for Topeka and Lawrence Families
La Brandon and Shawna Hall of Topeka welcome a boy on Wednesday. Rick and Kristen Walker of Lawrence welcome a girl on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Shawna Hall
Topeka
Rick and
Kristen Walker
Lawrence
Journal-World asks readers to report significant errors
The newspaper states it corrects significant errors when brought to the editors so readers should call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe a correction is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Ljworld.com
County and Baldwin City plan to fix traffic hazard on US 56
Douglas County Commission proposes a 640 foot extension of US 56 with a left turn lane at East 1600 Road to ease dangerous westbound traffic. Cost about 550000 with 90 percent state aid. local governments may pay about 100000. Baldwin City and school district to cover at least 40 percent of local share. Mayor Wagner urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Baldwin City
Baldwin Primary
East 1600 Road
Baldwin
Ken Wagner
1600 Road
Douglas County Public Works
Keith Browning
Kansas Department of Transportation
Browning
Jim Flory
Wagner
Wagener
Death notices for William Merritt Metz Jr. 1983 2010
Funeral services for William Merritt Metz Jr. twenty seven of Lawrence will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Lawrence Chapel Oaks with private burial at Peoria Cemetery Ottawa. He died October 19 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital born March 30 1983 Sac City Iowa son of William Merritt Sr Mary Elizabeth Wall Metz. He worked in food services at Mrs E s on the KU campus and was member of Williamstown Assembly of God Church and Campus Christians at KU. He survived by his father step mother three sisters two nieces and three nephews. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society or Make a Wish Foundation care of the funeral chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Billy” Merritt Metz Jr
Lawrence
Lawrence Chapel Oaks
Peoria Cemetery
Ottawa
Metz
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Sac City
Iowa
William Merritt Sr
Mary Elizabeth Wall Metz
E’s
Kansas University
Williamstown
Assembly of God
William Metz Sr
Mary Metz
Berryton
Amy Whiteside
Wichita
Maggie
Nicki Metz
Mary E. Metz
Jackson Whiteside
American Cancer Society
Make A Wish Foundation
Sixth St
Barnettchapeloaks.com
Virginia Winter Anderson obituary and services in Ottawa
Virginia Winter Anderson of 22 Rockwood Drive Ottawa died Tuesday October 19. Visitation at home Friday October 22 from 4 to 7 30 pm, followed by a family memorial service and burial. Survived by four children, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and siblings. former KU student leader and cofounder of Kansas Learning Disabilities Association. Memorials to VWA Memorial Fund c o Peoples Bank Ottawa KS. Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri arranging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Winter Anderson
Rockwood Drive
Ottawa
Virginia
Lawrence
Kansas
Fay Young
Milton Shipman Winter
Robert Bennett Anderson
Jordan Robert Anderson
Janet Anderson Bradbury
Washington
N.C
Carol Anderson Armstrong
Chris
Bert Douglas Anderson
Jan
el Dorado
Winton Allen Winter
Nancy
Catherine Bradbury
Kristen Anderson Bathurst
Anderson Bradbury
Virginia Armstrong
Hannah Anderson
John Armstrong
Will Armstrong
Philip Anderson
Garnett
St. Marys
Lawrence Memorial High School
Kansas University
Kappa Alpha Theta
Learning Disabilities Association
National Organization
Congress
Grace Episcopal Church
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Grace Church
Ottawa City Park
VWA Memorial Fund
c/o Peoples Bank
5Th and Main
Remembering Susan Claeys a Norman music therapy pioneer
Mary Susan Claeys of Norman Oklahoma died October 13 2010 after a storied career in music therapy. She earned a Masters from the University of Kansas and was a national Board Certified practitioner. She led music therapy programs at Tennessee Tech Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Dimensions Academy. She is survived by her husband Marvin four daughters and other relatives. A memorial service is set for October 21 2010 at McFarlin Memorial Methodist Church Norman. Memorials may be given to Dimensions Academy Hope in Oklahoma or McFarlin Church Music Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susan Claeys
Norman
Oklahoma
Susan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert G
Wanda Claeys
University of Kansas
Topeka State Hospital
Rebound, Inc
Tennessee Technological University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Dimensions Academy
Norman Public Schools
Marvin Lamb
Marvin
Laurie
Allison
Jessica
Virginia
Paul Philpot
Patrick Tansor
Cooper Philpot
Maggie Tansor
Marcile Faulkner
Robin Smith
Ginger Dowell
Sharon Williams
Louis Vuitton
Derrick Mask
McFarlin Memorial Methodist Church
Primrose Funeral Service
East Main
Hope
PO Box
Oklahoma City
McFarlin Methodist Church
Memorial service for Max Mitchell Griffin Jr. in Salina
Max Mitchell Griffin Jr. 73 of Salina died Oct 19 2010 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church Salina with Rev. Thomas P. Reid officiating. He was the father of Spencer Griffin of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Max Mitchell Griffin Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas P
Reid
Mr. Griffin
Spencer Griffin
Lawrence
Perry woman Judy Householder laid to rest at St Theresa Church
Mass of Christian Burial for Judy Irene Annis Householder 70 of Perry will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church Perry Burial follows at Mount Calvary Cemetery Perry She died Oct 20 2010 at Midland Hospice House Topeka Born Oct 21 1939 in Lawrence daughter of Thomas Newton and Verna Mae Sumner Annis She was a 1957 Perry Rural High School graduate Former switchboard receptionist for Williams Equipment Co Olathe retired 2002 Also worked at Price Chopper Olathe Married James R Householder June 3 1977 in Miami Oklahoma He survives with two sons two daughters four brothers two sisters six grandchildren and four great grandchildren Memorials to Midland Hospice care of Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Oskaloosa KS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Judy Irene Annis
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Midland Hospice House
Topeka
Lawrence
Thomas Newton
Verna Mae Sumner Annis
Perry Rural High School
Williams Equipment Co
Olathe
Price Chopper
James R. “Jim” Householder
Miami
Oklo
Steven Scott Rafferty
Mariette
Todd Allen Rafferty
Tracy
Sheryl Lea Lang
Randy
Pam Kay Featherly
Jack
Richard Annis
Mike Annis
McLouth
Chuck Annis
Iva LaDean Jorgenson
Lecompton
Mary Jane Easum
Carl Annis
Barnett-Chapel Oaks
Oskaloosa
Midland Hospice
P.O
Barnettchapeloaks.com
services for Francis Worley announced by Warren McElwain
Francis R Worley 88 formerly of Lawrence died Wednesday October 20 2010 at Vintage Park Gardner. Services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Francis R. Worley
Lawrence
Warren McEl
Wain Mortuary
Worley
Vintage Park
John Merlin Thomas obituary service in Basehor
Memorial services for John Merlin Thomas, 59, Bonner Springs, will be at Basehor United Methodist Church. He died October 20, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House. He served in the Air Force and was a diesel mechanic for Palmer Trucking and worked for Harley-Davidson, Meyer Dairy and Miles Excavating. He married Janie Patrick in 2008. Surviving: mother, Basehor. daughter Molly Crews and husband Andrew. stepdaughter Kelli Patrick. brother David and Lanny Rake. sisters Rosalie Withers, Linda Ausdemberge, Dotty VanMol and husband Dave. granddaughter Avery Crews. Memorials to Avery Crews Education Fund. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at church. Quisenberry Funeral Home entrusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basehor
John Merlin Thomas
Bonner Springs
Basehor United Methodist Church
Thomas
Kansas City
Harley- Davidson
Meyer Dairy
Miles Excavating
Baselior
Molly
Andrew Crews
Kelli Patrick
Lenexa
David
Lanny Rake
Rosalie Withers
Shawnee
Linda Ausdemberge
Dotty VanMol
Dave
Avery Crews
Rhonda Kim Palmer Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massachu
Lawrence Public Library
Central Junior High School
Mass
Voyager
Stewart Dr
Friends of the Raw
Liberty Hall
Pilot Club
Douglas County Fairgrounds
21St
Harper
Clinton Parkway Assembly
Jonathan Earle
Abraham Lincoln
Dole Institute of Politics
Ghosttoursofkansas.com
New Hampshire Street
Christine Metz
Sorority’s House Corporation Board
Anderson
Claeys
Judy Irene Annis Householder
Www
WarrenMcElwain.com
Rumsey-Yost.com
Indiana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!