James Eugene Elm, 80, passed away at home in Lawrence, KS. on May 6, 2026. He was the son of Harold V. and Wilma I. (Stahel) Elm. He was born on June 19, 1945, in Lawrence, KS. He married Delores M. (Guenther) Elm on April 10, 1965. She survives. Also, surviving children include Lisa M. Gay (Brian), Shannon R. Bruhns (Gary), Brian M. Elm (Jenn) all from Lawrence, along with his grandchildren, Zachary Gay (Alexia), Madison Frey (Talin), Parker Gay, Talia Gay, Delaney Bruhns, Brooklyn Elm, and Eastyn Elm, and one great grandson, Declan Gay.
Jim grew up on a farm in Worden, KS. He attended Central grade school, Baldwin High and Kansas University. He was a member of the Army National Guard and served in the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart. He worked shiftwork for the Dupont and Flexel Cellophane plants in Tecumseh, KS. for more than 31 years.
Even though he lived in Lawrence, his love for the country was always there. After retiring he would spend much of his time caring for things at the family farm or just sitting in his Adirondack chair, eating peanuts and breathing in the fresh country air.
He also very much enjoyed watching his grandchildren as they have grown. Whether it be in sports, vacations, programs, crafts, weddings, it didn’t matter, he was always a proud Grandfather and Dad.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, from 6 to 7:30 pm. at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. There will be a graveside service at the Worden, KS cemetery on Tuesday, May 12, at 10:30 am.
So sorry for your loss…
Dolores and family,
My condolences and prayers for your comfort at this time of sorrow
Janet Churchbaugh Grant
Dolores and family,
My condolences and prayers for your comfort at this time of sorrow
May sweet memories also comfort you
Janet Churchbaugh Grant
Delores, I just heard about Jim, and we are so very sorry for your loss.
With sympathy and prayers for you and your families, Cheryl and Steve
Delores and family, our sincere sympathy to you and all your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Delores and family, sorry for your loss.
Jim ( known as James then) and I started 1st grade at Central and graduated in 1963. I have lots of childhood memories including Sunday School and VBS. Jim was always kind and a total gentleman. Sincere sympathy to you and your family Delores.
Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing
So sorry to hear this, he was always so friendly and enjoyable to talk to.
Delores so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Prayers for your family.
Dee sorry about Jim’s passing prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear that Jim had passed away. I worked with him at the factory and also rented from him a few years on the farm. Condolences to you and your family. Hell of a nice guy!
So sorry Delores
And family I remember Jim all through High School. Such a kind guy !!! May he have peace with the Lord
Sympathy for the family
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He will be missed.
Delores- our sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear of his death.
Thinking of you and your family. May he rest in peace.
So sorry Delores to hear this news. May you gather strength from God and your children, grandkids and friends and you travel through these difficult times.
So sorry to hears this news Delores. May you find strength from God, your children’s, grandkids and friends to get through these difficult times.
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. We spent a lot of time together through grade school and high school. He was one of my closest friends. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our prayers are with Delores and the family.
Sorry of the passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
I’m so sorry. Thinking of you.
So sorry to read this today.
Thinking of you.
Delores and family so sorry to hear of Jim ‘s passing
Delores and family , I am so sorry for the loss of Jim . He was such a nice man. Rest in a pain free word Jim .