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Thomas Kurata Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Thomas will be held at 2 p.m., Sun. June 30, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, KS. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mon., July 1 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 26, 2024.

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Argenis

October 5, 2024

Tom, descansa en paz.

Michael Mitchell

August 28, 2024

RIP Tom

Mit Winter

July 1, 2024

Tom was one of my best friends in grade school and I have great memories of time with him and his family, especially a fishing trip that included Doug and his father. RIP Tom. - Mit Winter

Claude Laird

June 30, 2024

Tom and I grew up in the same neighborhood. We had many stimulating conversations and good times together. It was an honor to have been his friend.

Allan Brain

June 25, 2024

A close friend from high school and lots of good times with him. Back then, we talked to our friends directly in person, sometimes in what were called "rap sessions", usually late at night, especially in church youth group retreats. When he was in town in later years, he would stop by and see my late mom. She always appreciated that. Tom personified charisma and caring.

Evan Smith

June 23, 2024

A great neighbor on Harvard and into reunion times! A multilingual traveler and man about the world.

Mit Winter

June 23, 2024

RIP, Tom.

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Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Oak Hill Cemetery

KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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