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Elijah Mikel Obituary

Memorial services for Elijah Asad Mikel, 18, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Elijah passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Elijah was born August 15, 1999 in Lawrence, KS the son of Matthew and Rachel Mikel.

He was a graduate of Lawrence High School.

Survivors include his parents, Matthew and Rachel, Lawrence; grandmother, Sandra Johnson, Kansas City, MO; grandpa, Jim Kobilarcsik; one brother, Matt Mikel, Jr., Lawrence; and three sisters, Zahrah Mikel, Ivy Mikel, and Lexi Mikel. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Jack Norris.

The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m. on Monday one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

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

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2018.

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Sharon (Karma's Mom) Bailey

July 19, 2018

Matt, Rachel and family - my heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine Anderson

July 19, 2018

Matt, Rachael, and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Benji was in Elijah's class

God be with you.

Kelly Rettig

July 16, 2018

I have sweet memories of Elijah at Cordley. My deepest condolences to your family. He was a very special guy.

Paula Henderson

July 16, 2018

I am so sad to hear of this loss. My heart and prayers are with the family and friends as you celebrate Elijah's life tomorrow.

Stephen Webb

July 14, 2018

My heart goes out to the family I respect his Dad so much the kid could not have had better parents God bless you all

Anastasia Sims

July 14, 2018

I was a paraeducator at Cordley when he started kindergarten. I was there until he was in 3rd grade. He taught me SO much. I'm devestated to hear this. My heart is with his family. <3

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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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