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Riley Morgenstern Obituary

Riley James Morgenstern

Memorial services for Riley James Morgenstern, 2 months, Lawrence will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He died January 21, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Riley was born November 17, 2015 in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Michael Morgenstern and Karissa Adams.

Survivors include his parents, a brother, Mason and grandparents, Jim Adams and Debbie Mercer; Steve and Teresa Morgenstern; and Carla Elsea; aunts and uncles include: Kellen and Corinna Adams, Brady Adams, Michelle Elsea, Mitchell Elsea, Cody Morgenstern.

The family suggest memorials in his name to the Riley James Morgenstern Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

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

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 24, 2016.

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Steven L. George

January 26, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim Van Natta

January 25, 2016

My deepest condolences to you Mike and Karissa in your time of grief. Although only 2 months old he brought joy and warmth to the world and was special to all. So sorry for your loss.

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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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