Obituaries

Jeffery Ridenour

Jeffery 'Jeff' Paul Ridenour, age 60 of Lawrence, passed away March 13, 2024. Jeff was born June 30, 1963 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to parents Clarence and Janet 'Yvonne' Ridenour. Jeff was a graduate of Lawrence High School and after that worked for many years in the lawncare business. He was ...

Claire Mataia

Claire Susanne Kueffer Mataia, 41, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024, after a bus accident in Arusha, Tanzania.Claire was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on November 22, 1982, to Steve and Pam Dummermuth Kueffer. As early as she could, Claire was forever active at her church and community ...

Norma Kolodziejski

Norma Lee 'Dump' Kolodziejski, born on April 11, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 80. Norma was a beloved mother and friend, always willing to help those in need. She cherished her family and provided unwavering support to them ...

Steven Siebuhr

Services for Steven Siebuhr, 61, of Kansas City, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Arterra Event Gallery in Lawrence, KS. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery following. rumsey-yost.com

Vincent Walker

Homegoing Celebration of Vincent Lee Walker will be Sat., March 16, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at noon. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the service. warrenmcelwain.com

James Fender

James D. Fender, 70, passed away on March 11, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. Jim was born and raised in Russell, KS on April 27, 1953. He would go on to play basketball at Butler Community College and then football at the University of Kansas, graduating with a degree in Journalism. Jim was a social ...