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Jane Platt Obituary

Graveside memorial services for Jane Elaine Platt, 57, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 12 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Jane Platt died Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 22, 1961, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ervin Dale and Enid Elaine Spielman Eklund. She attended grade school in Tulsa, OK, moving to Derby, KS, Rogers, AR, Lenexa, KS, and back to Lawrence where she went to West Middle School and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1979.

Jane worked as an administrative assistant and accountant. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, caring for her pets, and following KU sports.

She is survived by sons, Nathaniel Demby and wife Kristin of Lawrence, Chris Demby and wife Zoey of Lawrence, and Jordan Platt of Lawrence; mother, Elaine Eklund of Lawrence; brother, Rodney Eklund and wife Melissa of Lawrence; grandchildren, Malayah Demby, Livia Kennedy-Demby, Zayleigh Demby, and Enid Demby; nephews, Skylar Eklund, Elijah Eklund, Alex Eklund, and Erik Eklund.

Her father, Ervin Eklund preceded her in death.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society or Visiting Nurses, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 8, 2018.
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We were so saddened to hear of Janes passing.
We will always remember her kindness to our son Misha, and all the fun he had at her house with Chris, Nathaniel, and Jordan. Jane was the mom that would let Jordan give Misha a giant bowl of Lucky Charms for his birthday! We will also remember her enthusiastic involvement as a room mother at Pinckney elementary school back in the day.
With our deepest sympathy,
Nancy and Richard Hernandez

Richard and Nancy Hernandez

October 9, 2018

To Elaine and your family, I am so sorry to hear of Jane's death. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.

October 8, 2018

Nathaniel, Chris,and Jordan,
I am so saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was such a kind and generous person and loved her children so much. I am very sad.

Fran Breslauer

October 8, 2018

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