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Obituaries November 2, 2021 - 1:23 pm

Former Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore, remembered for decency and for ‘showing up,’ dies at 75

by Laura Ziegler, Kansas News Service

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore served Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District from 1998 to 2010. Later, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he spoke out in support of more resources and research. Moore died Tuesday.

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Lawrence news September 27, 2021 - 6:22 pm

Politicians, former students mourn death of longtime KU political scientist Burdett Loomis

by Jim McLean

Burdett Loomis, known as “Bird,” died over the weekend at 76 after being a fixture on the Kansas political scene for decades.

Carter Gaskins
Lawrence news June 16, 2021 - 7:27 pm

Lawrence’s ‘Nick the Brave’ has died of brain cancer at age 14

by Mackenzie Clark

In just 14 years of life, Nicholas Steven Parscale became a podcast host, a published author, and an inspiration to many far older than him.

Courtesy of Will Averill
Lawrence news May 12, 2021 - 5:22 pm

Longtime Lawrence advocate Melinda Henderson has died at 68

by Will Averill

Melinda Henderson was passionately involved in community affairs, most recently focusing on affordable housing and community issues. She died Tuesday at 68.

Education March 29, 2021 - 5:33 pm

Haskell community mourns death of ‘postmistress’ at age 50; 5th staffer death in last year, report says

by Conner Mitchell

The Haskell Indian Nations University community suffered a tragedy on Friday with the passing of […]

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Education March 28, 2021 - 7:16 pm

‘Big Willie’ Dotson, coach of Primetime Ballerz youth basketball team, has died

by Mackenzie Clark

Willie Dotson III — known to many as “Coach” or “Big Willie” — touched hundreds of lives before he died suddenly on Saturday. 

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