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LaDonna Lickteig Obituary

Ladonna Rae Lickteig, 79, of Lawrence, was born October 11, 1945 in Kansas City , Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was an avid bird lover and belonged to an elite bird club. She loved planting flowers and watching hummingbirds.

She is survived by three children, Danita McPherson, Thomas McPherson, Timothy McPherson and her very best friend, ViAnn (bestie) Deathe. She also leaves behind grandchildren and great grandchildren who will forever carry her strength in their hearts.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, May 30, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the funeral home. To leave a message for LaDonna's family, please visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.

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

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 27, 2025.

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Jackie Clover

May 27, 2025

The one thing I miss about working at Walmart is my people. Ladonna was one of them! We would talk every time she came. What a wonderful woman she is. I´m sure she will be missed by many. RIP my Dear Friend

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