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Carole Whitaker Obituary
Carole was proud of her professional life. Her chosen careers included being an on-air radio personality, an on-camera news reporter, Director of Marketing for Truman Medical Center, and Director of Marketing for Samuel L. Rogers Health Clinics in Kansas City. Carole was a kind and compassionate soul who cared deeply about her Family. She also loved animals of all kinds and gave generously to numerous charitable organizations.
Carole is survived by her husband, W. Kent Laughman, stepchildren Jeff Laughman and Ginger Darby, grandchildren AJ Howard, Ava Howard, Kenten Laughman, Alden Laughman, nephew Tom Kovach and numerous cousins.
Visitation is 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 11 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, KS.
Condolences and memories of Carole can be shared at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Dr. Cheryl E. McDonough
April 9, 2024
I am saddened by the loss of my beautiful cousin. She was a resilient, optimistic, good natured, passionate and empathetic woman. She meant a great deal to my mother, Valerie and to her nephew Tommy. Sorry for your loss Laughman family. And thank you for treating her like one of your own.
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