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Alice Newman Obituary

Graveside Services for Alice May Newman, 90 of Lawrence will be held 10:00 A.M., June 19, 2018 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She passed away June 15, 2018.

Alice was born April 15, 1928 in Rockwell, Missouri, the daughter of Ben and Edith (Jensen) Newman.

Her survivors include, her sons, Bruce (Rosie) and Robert (Sylvia) Newman, brothers, Jim and Alan Jackson, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George, granddaughter, Kelly Jo, sister, Alene Burtton, and brother, Robert Jackson.

Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 17, 2018.

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June 18, 2018

Sending my condolences to your family. May prayer be a great comfort to you during this time 1 thessalonians 5:17

Lori Phillips

June 18, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. I was her neighbor for 20 years and have fond memories of friendly conversations and her keen sense of humor. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Tamra Shaw

June 17, 2018

RIP your pain is gone. Your now an angel.

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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