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Dolores Ann Beers
Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores Ann Beers, 81, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. She died August 1, 2014 at Pioneer Ridge.
She was born on September 4, 1932 the daughter of Henry J. and Alice E. (Scherer) Blechel.
Dolores was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She managed many different stores in Lawrence including Little Women Little Men, Round Town Mall, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. She was also the personal assistant to the manager of the River Front Mall. Dolores was an avid cake decorator. She was a loyal fan to the Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks and Wildcats. Dolores was a member of the St. John Altar Society where she volunteered her time and services to the St. John School and Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Denise Curnes and husband, Bill, Lawrence; two sons, Gary Beers, Eudora, Michael Beers, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Alex Curnes and wife, Catelin, Lawrence, Katelyn Curnes, Lawrence, Mattie Beers, Ellie Beers, both of Eudora; two great granddaughters, Aubriella Curnes and Savannah Curnes, both of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maurine Katzfey.
A parish rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Denise and family-
I have just heard of you mom's passing. I have very fond memories of her, her laugh and her smile. Please know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Lisa Flanders (Moore)
August 10, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother from church and the Little Women store. She was a woman with a lot of grace and poise. She was very friendly.
Mary (Whitaker) Davidson
August 9, 2014
Denise and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you receive the comfort and peace to get through this time. may Delores RIP.
Debbie D'Armond
August 8, 2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
We used to sit in front of you during 10:00 o clock Sunday mass.
We will miss her! May God bless you and your family!
Ed and Sonja Jacobs
August 5, 2014
Sorry to hear of your mother death. We know Gary and Mike. Also Larry Beer. Around 50 years ago, I was dating Larry for around one month, Dolores made Larry Birthday cake. That was the good times.
Sharon Englebrecht
August 5, 2014
Gary and family. Thinking of you and praying that you will find comfort in the knowledge that Dolores is in a better place, but not so far away. She was and is such a gracious and loving spirit. I hope you feel the presence of angels surrounding you today and always. We love you! Kim and Michael Murphree
August 5, 2014
Gary-
Please know that the Riley family has your family in our thoughts and prayers. Matt, Lynda and Paul.
August 4, 2014
Denise, Gary and Mike,
So sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of your mom and know she will be missed very much!
Teri Mears (Beers)
August 4, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Steven L. George
August 3, 2014
Archie and Marilyn Noble
Wilma Beers niece
So sorry for your loss she a was a special lady
August 3, 2014
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