10/11/1945 – 5/23/2025
Lawrence
Ladonna Rae Lickteig, 79, of Lawrence, was born October 11, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2025 surrounded by family.
She was an avid bird lover and belonged to an elite bird club. She loved planting flowers and watching hummingbirds.
She is survived by three children, Danita McPherson, Thomas McPherson, Timothy McPherson and her very best friend, ViAnn (bestie) Deathe. She also leaves behind grandchildren and great grandchildren who will forever carry her strength in their hearts.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, May 30, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the funeral home. To leave a message for LaDonna’s family, please visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.
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