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2019

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John Schlicher Obituary

Graveside inurnment for John M. Schlicher, 62, Lawrence, will be 2:30 pm, Friday, January 3, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He passed away December 27, 2019, at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

John was born in Waukegan Illinois on January 15, 1957. He was employed at Smuckers Pet Foods in Lawrence, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife Tammy of 36 years of Lawrence, Kansas, Mother Miriam Madrid, sisters Rebecca Crissey and Michelle Madrid all of Arlington, Texas. In Laws Harold Torneden, Monte (Sarah) Torneden all of Lawrence and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com

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

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 29, 2019.

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January 1, 2020

Tammy:I worked with John at the plant.
Always enjoyed visiting with him as he was always pleasant. Praying for comfort for you and your family. He will be missed.
Frances Antle (payroll clerk)

Tammy Wilkins

December 31, 2019

Tammy wishing you peace and comfort during this time of sadness. Blessed be Johns friends and family.

December 30, 2019

Sorry for your loss Tammy.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Jan

3

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Memorial Park Cemetery

KS

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601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

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