Obituaries

Leanne Scheffer

Leanne Michelle Scheffer, 45, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 3rd, 1980, in Jasper, Texas, to Julie and Ernest Arnold.Leanne graduated from Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas, and went on to earn her degree in ...

Marlene Bien

Marlene J. Bien, 80, died Monday, August 31, 2026. Marlene was born September 26, 1945, to Joseph and Ada Jacobs in Topeka, KS. Marlene graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka in 1963 where she was homecoming queen. Marlene married Greg Bien on February 4, 1967. Marlene obtained a ...

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 ...