Obituaries

Deborah Beene

Debbie Sue Beene passed away January 19, 2024. No formal services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Debbie is survived by her husband Daryl, her sister Peggy (Bill) Grinstead, her son Mike (Connie), her grandchildren, Brandi (Hyatt), Brice and Kristy, and her ...

Merle Commons

Merle Lee Commons ('Poppy'), age 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2024. Merle leaves behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family and his country.A 'firecracker' from the start, Merle was born on July 4, 1929, in Lawrence, ...

Michael Kocolowski

Michael Robert Kocolowski, 59, died January 18, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to the memorial service at 2 pm on Tue. Jan. 23, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence.  warrenmcelwain.com

Donald Moss

A Celebration of Life service for Donald and Madelyn Moss will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Charles Penny

Charles Nuzum Penny passed away on December 23, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 95. He was the son of Myrl Nuzum and Addie Underwood Penny and grew up in Lawrence. To read Charlie's full obituary and express condolences, please go to oakmontmortuary.com/ .

Bonnie Wylie

Services for Bonnie Elaine Wylie, 74, Meriden, KS, will be at 11 a.m. Sat. Feb. 3, 2024 at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, 2030 SE 41st Street in Topeka. warrenmcelwain.com.