Obituaries

John Jackson

John Victor Jackson was born March 4, 1932 in Lawrence, KS. He was the son of Millard and Matilda (Henon) Jackson. His early years were spent on the family farm west of Baldwin City helping his father to work the land. This land was bought in 1860 by his great-great Uncle, Thomas McQuillan, ...

Harry Wade

Services for Harry E. Wade, 89, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 24, 2026, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Harry passed away on June 23, 2026, in Lawrence. warrenmcelwain.com

Grant Caughey

A vis for Grant Caughey is set from 9-11 am Mon July 27 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. A Graveside svc is set for 1:30 pm Mon July 27 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. www.warrenmcelwain.com

William Schmeelk

Celebration of Life for Bill Schmeelk, 62, of Lawrence, will be from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

Stephen Ellsworth

Stephen F. Ellsworth, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, KS, on July 9. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, his children and their families, Tyler and Susie (Robison) Ellsworth of Leawood, Kansas (George, 13, and ...

Jonathan Erickson

Jonathan Erickson, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at his home. Full Obituary can be read on our website: www.warrenmcelwain.com