Obituaries

Diane M. Fitzpatrick

Diane M. Fitzpatrick, 77, Leavenworth, passed away after a joyful life, Monday, December 26, 2022. Diane was raised in Lake Park, Minnesota, of Eugene “Norman” and Margaret Faus. She centered her life around the things that brought her joy. Family, pets, and her love for the gardens that surrounded our home, built a strong foundation of warmth and sincerity that all who were gifted to share, knew and valued. Away from home, she found more joy in her work at Easton Elementary and sharing in the growth of the of the community. She enjoyed the companionship of the ladies in her coffee group. Their shared friendships were immeasurably joyous during her later years. When she was unable to leave home, they came to her and were right by her side. Diane was preceded in death by her beloved husband EE “Buck” Fitzpatrick. She is survived by her two sons, Michael and Jesse, their spouses Jamie and Lauren, and grandchildren Lauren, Michael, and Shea. She is also, survived by brothers, Alan and Richard Faus, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Burial will be held in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left on

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Jim Steger

Jim Steger, age 69, passed away surrounded by family in Lawrence on December 27, 2022. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta Steger.

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Lori Diane (Cain) Marler

Lori Diane (Cain) Marler, 48, of Leavenworth, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born July 31, 1974, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., the daughter of Terry Lee Cain and Ann Marie Bowen. She is survived by her husband, Scott Marler of Lansing, Kan.; her mother, Ann Black (Donald) of McLouth, Kan.; three sons, Jeremy Marler (Emilie) of Kelso, Wash., Elijah Dossey (Nicole) of Lenexa, Kan., and Jacob Marler (Crystal Stipe) of Sheboygan, Wis.; a daughter, Abigail Dossey (Josh McMillin) of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Jaimie Cain-Greer (Stephen) of Lenexa, Kan., and Erika Cassel (David) of Bremerton, Wash.; four grandchildren, Addelyn, Raegan, Finnegan and Everett; and a large extended family with many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Terry Cain (Verla). She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas and her Master’s Degree from Park University. Lori enjoyed reading, quilting and cross stitching. She also loved live music and spending time outdoors, including having a good bourbon on her deck with friends and family. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leavenworth County Humane Society.

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Evelyn Racine

Evelyn Racine, 90, passed away on December 11, 2022. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 23, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m.

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Frances Nichols

Frances Nichols, 81, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church.

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