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120 West 13th

Lawrence, Kansas

Francis Ellis Obituary

Celebration of Life for Francis will be held at 10 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 15th at First Christian Church. Visit. will be begin at 9 a.m. at the church. For Francis' full obituary go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2018.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nancy Kabler

November 15, 2018

So sorry for your loss Collen Thoughts and prayer for the family

judy mayes

November 14, 2018

It is my pleasure to call you friend. Gentle and caring and really liked going out on Sunday evenings for chicken dinners. R.I.P ole salt.

Fred Shirk

November 12, 2018

Proverbs 18:34, A man has many companions, but there is a friend more faithful than a brother. This describes my friend Francis Ellis.

Charles McPheeters

November 12, 2018

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Lizz

November 12, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40

November 12, 2018

It was my great pleasure to know Francis. I am so, so sorry for the heartache Colleen and the family are going through. Steve and I are praying for the peace of God and his comfort to surround the family during this difficult time.

Terry Betzen

November 12, 2018

Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories to help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.

November 12, 2018

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