After having grown up in the Vinland community of southeast Douglas County, Charles Rumsey began his career in the funeral business in 1916 in Tonganoxie, Kansas. In 1920, Charles Rumsey moved to Lawrence and, along with his brothers, J.C. and...
Funeral Homes in Lawrence, KS
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Lawrence.
Suburbs of Lawrence: Laurence, Lwrnce, University of Kansas.
Lawrence is also known as: Douglas County / Lawrence city.
Their current mayor is Mayor Leslie Soden.
Zip codes in the city: 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049.
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Lawrence, KS 66049
Lawrence, KS 66044
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Facts about the city
- Lawrence has been featured in films like: Cheating (1952), Why Study Industrial Arts? (1956), Speech: Stage Fright and What to Do About It (1949), and What About Juvenile Delinquency (1955).
- Some of the notable people born here have been: Paige Peterson (actor and dancer), Alvan Adams (basketball player), Erin Brockovich (environmentalist and paralegal), Danny Carey (musician and songwriter), Kevin Hooper (baseball player), Stafford Mays (american football player), and Greg Bracelin (american football player).
- Lawrence is home to the following sports teams: Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball.
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the state of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, it is approximately 25 miles east of Topeka, and 35 miles west of the Missouri state border. Lawrence is situated along the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and is the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company and was named for Amos Adams Lawrence who offered financial aid and support for the settlement. Lawrence was central to the Bleeding Kansas era and was the site of the Wakarusa War, the sacking of Lawrence, and the Lawrence Massacre.Lawrence had its beginnings as a center of Kansas politics. However, its economy soon diversified into many industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and ultimately education, beginning with the founding of the University of Kansas in 1866, and later Haskell Indian Nations University in 1884.
Lawrence Obituaries
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on April 6th, 2022 that Jon "Jay" Gomez passed away in Lawrence, Kansas. Gomez was 55 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jon "Jay"'s life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on March 29th, 2022 that J Paul Flower died in Lawrence, Kansas. Flower was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor J Paul's life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on March 22nd, 2022 that Vaughn Leonard Flora passed on in Lawrence, Kansas. Flora was 77 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Vaughn Leonard's life.
It was written by Marysville Advocate on February 9th, 2022 that Iona Baumchen (Graf) passed on in Lawrence, Kansas. Ms. Baumchen was 87 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Iona's life.
It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on February 6th, 2022 that James Allan "Jim" Carruth perished in Lawrence, Kansas. Carruth was 77 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Allan "Jim"'s life.
It was noted by Marysville Advocate on January 5th, 2022 that Richard L "Dick" George died in Lawrence, Kansas. George was 90 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard L "Dick"'s life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on November 21st, 2021 that Kevin E Manning passed on in Lawrence, Kansas. Manning was 79 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kevin E's life.
It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on November 12th, 2021 that Ernest L Jr Hull died in Lawrence, Kansas. Hull was 77 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ernest L Jr's life.
It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on September 28th, 2021 that Richard Karl Beurman perished in Lawrence, Kansas. Beurman was 80 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Karl's life.
It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on September 5th, 2021 that Zamir Bavel died in Lawrence, Kansas. Bavel was 92 years old and was born in Tel Aviv, . Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Zamir's life.
History
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Lawrence is seen as a hub for music and Rolling Stone named it one of the "best lil' college towns." It is home to numerous bands, record labels, and has had a few of its radio stations win awards. Lawrence is also home to the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival which is held each year in June. Well-known artists and attendees come from all over the US to play and attend the festival.
The official website for the city of Lawrence is https://lawrenceks.org/.
News
James M. Evans Lawrence
A private family burial will take place following the service. The family will accept friends at the funeral home from 6-8 PM on Monday evening. James grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. He was a graduate of the Lawrence High School. During his years in high ...
http://www2.ljworld.com/obituaries/2010/oct/31/james-evans/
KS candidates near finish line
Attorney General Steve Six, of Lawrence, is opposed by Derek Schmidt ... Six, who rallied 48 attorneys general to back Kansas' position in a federal case on funeral picketing, is circulating a letter from Al Snyder, the father of a U.S. Marine killed in ...
http://cjonline.com/news/state/2010-11-02/ks_candidates_near_finish_line
Spending, fundraising heat up in Kansas state House races
The campaign for the 3rd District seat in the Kansas House of Representatives is the most expensive ... Virginia Wilbert, Pittsburg; and Lawrence Macha, Iola. Grant had contributions totaling $23,195 for the period, bringing his total to $61,811.
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x104123383/Spending-fundraising-heat-up-in-Kansas-state-House-races
William J. (Bill) Peak
Funeral Services for William J. (Bill) Peak, 85, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Clinton Parkway Assembly of God. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. He died October 31 ...
http://www.morningsun.net/obituaries/x360238935/William-J-Bill-Peak
Funeral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and ...
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Funeral (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Funeral is the debut full-length album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on September 14, 2004 in North America by Merge Records and on ...
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Lawrence Funeral Chapel, Inc | Lawrence, KS
The Lawrence Funeral Chapel family has been serving Lawrence and the ... The Lawrence Funeral Chapel takes pride in serving the local community whether it be ...
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Lawrence Funeral Homes and funeral services in Kansas
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