Obituaries

Janis Hutchison

Janis Brown Hutchison, 92, of Lawrence, Kansas died peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and cherished caregivers at Brookside Health & Rehab in Overbrook, KS. She will be remembered by all as a bright, beautiful, and gracious companion, known for her warm smile and ...

Larry Dunlap

Larry Lee Dunlap, 89, made his final landing September 2, keeping it straight and level after a nine-year mission battling Alzheimer's disease. As his memory faded, his kindness and wit charmed everyone lucky enough to spend time in his orbit.A true Kansan, Larry was born in Clay ...

Lois Hawley

Lois Jeanne Hawley, 96, of Lawrence, passed on Aug. 25, 2026. For full Obituary, please visit www.warrenmcelwain.com

Elizabeth Henry

Elizabeth Lee Henry, a fiercely devoted mother and grandmother, an insatiable reader, an avid gardener, and a voting rights champion, died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital, surrounded by her sisters and her daughter, fighting to the end. She was ...

Sharon Booher-Stevens

September 23, 1946 – August 20, 2026Sharon Booher-Stevens, 79, passed away peacefully.Born on September 23, 1946, in Russellville, Arkansas, Sharon grew up in Kansas and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964. A vibrant spirit who loved life's simple pleasures, Sharon ...

Michael Schrenk

Michael passed away on August 27, 2026. The family will receive friends September 9th from 6:00-8:00pm at Penwell-Gabel in Topeka. A full obituary can be found here: https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/obituaries