Obituaries

John Harrity

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John 'Mick' Michael Harrity, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Army veteran, who left us suddenly on December 19th, 2024 at the age of 72. John found strength in his renewed faith during a recent bout with cancer, and he made it ...

Lonna Hamm

Mass for Lonna Denise Hamm will be at 11 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 2, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church in Lawrence. VISO an hour prior to the service at the church. warrenmcelwain.com

Jeri Craig

Jeri Burton Craig, 83, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Jeri was born in Lawrence, KS to Harry Walter Sr and Lola Burton Craig, and is survived by his wife, Mary Reitz Craig, his daughter Mary Jane Craig, and his son Bryan S Craig; daughter-in-law Jennifer Craig, granddaughter Abbye ...

Gary Thomas

Celebration of Life for Gary, 86, Eudora, will be held at Acacia Lodge No. 9, 1301 E 25th St, Lawrence, KS 66046 at 9am on January 18, 2025. Please see warrenmcelwain.com for the full obituary.

James Gilliland

James L. Gilliland, 89, of Lawrence, KS passed away December 23, 2024 at Brandon Woods in Lawrence, KS. He was born March 16, 1935 in rural Douglas County, KS the son of Lori Lee Gilliland and Mabel Ann (Newland) Gilliland. His parents preceded him in death in 1936 and 1982. He attended schools ...

Betsy Paradies

Services are pending for Betsy Jo Paradies, 65, Lawrence. Betsy was born July 18, 1959 and passed away December 22, 2024.www.warrenmcelwain.com