Lawrence Journal-World

Mary C. Atkinson, 82, of Lawrence, passed away on October 5, 2021 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mary will lie in state at the Connect Church in Lawrence from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. where her family will receive friends. Graveside services will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas at 10:30 on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Connect Church of Lawrence or the Lawrence Humane Shelter and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. To view a complete obituary or to leave an online condolences or fond memories please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Arlene Vickers Lois Arlene Vickers was the third daughter of Thompson Houghton Euwer and Lois White Euwer. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, August 18, 1927. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 12 at St Francis hospital in Topeka after a short illness. Arlene attended Topeka schools, Topeka High and Washburn University. She was a life member of the Topeka High school Historical Society and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Gamma. She met her future husband, Ernest Newton Vickers, at Topeka High School. They were married on June 6, 1947 after his return from WWII service. They shared a partnership and life-long adventures for 52 years until his death...

Arlene Vickers, age 94, passed away September 12th. Memorial service will be held October 2nd at First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com for full obituary and details.

David Domke Beloved husband, father, grandfather 1938 - 2021 David Domke, 83, most recently of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born April 4, 1938, in Rochester, MN, to Theodore Domke and the former Louise Snow. His beloved wife of almost 58 years, the former Marilyn Hermann, survives as do three sisters: Gwynn Domke of Magnolia, KY; Elizabeth (Mrs Bill Schuett) of Bagley, MN; and Carolyn Lyman of Brandenburg, KY. He drove truck part-time for Herb Weinrich, was a dairy farmer, and also had a smaller grain farm for many years in Southeastern Minnesota until health problems forced a change. He owned and operated a small commercial apple orchard and was a certified...

Sandra Kay (Langley) Reigle, 68, of rural Belvue passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Wellsprings in Westmoreland with family by her side. Sandy fought a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 8, 1953 in Emporia, the daughter of Wanda (Williams) Langley and Donald Matthew Langley. Sandy was employed by the State Court of Appeals since 1987. She loved the outdoors working in her flower garden, camping, fishing, riding her horse, walking playing and caring for her dog and cats. Sandy is survived by her husband Rick Reigle of rural Belvue, her mother Wanda (Williams) Langley of Carbondale, a daughter Roxann Gooden of Lawrence, five grandchildren J.T., Beau,...

Carol Huffman, 66, of Berryton, passed away , 6/ 12/2021. For the full obituary online, please visit www.DoveCremation.com.

Harlan Leslie Sweeten, 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He married Marilyn Jean Sweeten on August 21, 1959 in Tonganoxie, Kansas. She preceded him in death on February 26, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include his daughters, Rosana L. Sweeten of Topeka, Kansas and Donna J. Sweeten-Raymond of Blaine, Minnesota, grandson, Joshua A. (Amy) Buchholz of Virginia; granddaughter, Camille M. Buchholz of Minnesota; great grandchildren, Parker Kittleson and Payton Buchholz; and a sister, Janice Buckley of Hastings, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jalaene Parkison, Melvin Sweeten, Allan Sweeten, and Carol Gavin; as well as son in-law, Terry Raymond. Honoring...

Margaret Ann Fuchs Dowd, 79, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 surrounded by family at the Bridge Haven community. Margaret was born August 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of John A. and Margaret H. Scanlon Fuchs. She grew up in Kansas City, the eldest of two siblings and a close-knit extended family.Margaret's family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where Remembrances will be spoken at 5:00, followed by a Rosary at 5:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Lawrence KS. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet...

Robert E. Learned Jr., age 96, of Manhattan, KS, died Sunday March 28, 2021 at his family home. Robert was born on December 13, 1924 in Lawrence, KS. The son of Robert E. Learned Sr. and Georgia Ann (Hanson) Learned. Bob grew up in Lawrence. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, class of 1942. Bob started classes at University of Kansas and then was drafted into the Navy during WWII. After his service to our country, he re-enrolled to the University of Kansas earning two bachelor degrees, Arts & Sciences, class of 1951 and Science in Pharmacy, class of 1954. Bob was always proud of his Lawrence roots, from being a KU grad, knowing Phog Allen, the history of KU and the...

Longtime Girl Scout volunteer and former staff member Barbara Hanson, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, died on March 9, 2021, after a 9-month battle with cancer. Barbara is survived by her husband, Larry Hanson, their children Lori (Tim Manning) Hanson of Lawrence and Lonnie Hanson of Hoyt, as well as five grandchildren, including Aidin and Eliot Manning, also of Lawrence. Barbara will Lie In State after 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 16 at Parker Price Funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Funeral Ceremony will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, at Parker Price Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rochester Cemetery, in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made...

LAWRENCE - Anthony J. Sanchez-Day, 46, of Lawrence, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born July 21, 1974 in Topeka, the son of Frederick Sanchez and Delores M. Pimentel-Day. He graduated from Grand River Academy in Ashtabula, Ohio and attended Haskell University for Liberal Arts. Anthony was a freelance writer. His writings included poetry and short stories. He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Anthony offered his creative writing skills volunteering with inmate programs at the Douglas County Jail. His work with the inmate reentry program was his passion. Anthony was preceded in death...

Thelma Wendel Kerkman, 94, of Elwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Elwood, Iowa Cemetery. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Thelma taught school for seven years and served as an Occupational Therapist for 17 years in hospitals in Kansas City and at the Leavenworth VA Hospital. She and her husband Dean had lived in the Lawrence, Kanas area for many years. Thelma is survived by her sister, Barbara Downey of Preston; 3 children, Dennis, Renay and Amy (Ken) as well as 4 grandchildren.

James E. Lederer, 73, Wakarusa, Kansas, passed away at his home, Monday, February 22, 2021. Survivors include his siblings, Kay Johnson, Jack Lederer (Terry) and Helen Ramshaw (Ray). Jim was also preceded in death by his parents, John and Nellie Johnson Lederer, his wife, Geraldine Cummings Lederer, and brother-in-law, Duane Johnson. Visitation is Monday, March 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Jim's Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa. Due to the pandemic, masks and social distancing are required. Jim's service will be livestreamed on the...

Michael Lewis Beckett, 78, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Michael was born September 26, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas, to Vincent and Lelia Scheer Beckett. He was a proud Garden City High School Buffalo, graduating in 1960. He served our country in the US Navy. On February 10, 1963, Michael and Helen Louise Griffith were united in marriage, enjoying 58 years together. Michael spent many years in radio and TV broadcasting. He served as an EMT instructor coordinator and started Stormont-Vail Ambulance Service. When Michael began working disaster relief he traveled the world bringing aid to many in need. He assisted in the wake of 9/11 in New York City...

Mildred L. Sanborn, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com for more information.

Leslie Edward Beguelin, 93, Topeka, Kansas, gained his Heavenly home Saturday. January 16, 2021. Mr. Beguelin's body will lie in state Thursday, January 21, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Graveside service with military honors will be Friday, January 22, 1 p.m. at Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E 15th Street, Lawrence KS 66044. Due to the pandemic, the service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page. To read Mr. Beguelin's full obituary, please visit www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Joyce Near of Arvada, CO passed away on January 15, 2021. Survived by her children, Nancy (Richard) Near-Perse, David (Karen) Near and Eric Near; grandchildren, Justin (Lauren), Aimee, Adam, Matthew, Daniel, Suzanne (Geoff), Lauryn (Nick) and Devon; great-grandchildren, Zack, Alaina, Harper, Savannah, Henry, Kenzie and Vincent. Visitation, Wed., 4-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Visitation, Thurs. 10am with Funeral Service beginning at 11am both at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Funeral Service will be live-streamed - please go to the homepage at peacelutheran.net and click on the TV-shaped icon with the word "Live" in the upper right...

Kathleen Schneider, 104 years, passed away January 9, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas. To view a full obituary visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Ethel Dean Quaney, age 95, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Brandon Woods Skilled Nursing of Covid-19 pneumonia. Ethel was born May 25, 1925 in Belvue, KS only daughter and youngest child of George J. and Lillian Craig Hupe. The family moved to Silver Lake and then to Perry where Ethel graduated from Perry Rural High School in 1943. She then worked in Topeka where she met Frank E. Quaney, Jr. They were married on September 26, 1953 in Topeka and celebrated 63 years of marriage. Ethel and Frank owned and operated IGA grocery stores in Perry and Topeka until they moved to Overland Park, Ks., and Parkville, Mo., for his work with Associated Grocers. Ethel served as the...

TOPEKA- Vera Mae Cummings, 90, of Topeka, formerly of Cottonwood in Lawrence passed away December 14, 2020 in Topeka. She will begin lying in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2020 through Friday morning. Graveside Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hoyt. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

Larry was born in 1940 to Walter Heck and Helen Wise of Lawrence, Kansas. His loyalty to his wife Frances, family, friends, and professional colleagues defined his life. Larry and Frances were married for 58 years. Larry grew up on a farm across the country road from his paternal grandparents Emma and Alfred Heck, across the railroad tracks from his maternal grandparents Ruby and Charles Wise, and in sight of his future alma mater the University of Kansas (KU). Larry and his cousin Roger Heck spent summers working on the Alfred Heck & Sons farm and raiding Grandma Heck's refrigerator. Larry, his brother Steven and many cousins spent their winters in a one-room schoolhouse, where their...