A visitation for Julie L. Ahrens, 65, Lawrence, KS, will be held from 4:00 ~ 6:00 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora, KS. Julie passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at LMH Health.
Julie was born July 4, 1960, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Loris Glenn “Jr.”. and Phyllis LuAnn (Blough) Brubeck.
Survivors include her children, Justin (Jerri) Ahrens, Andrea (Andrew) Franklin, brother, Bryan Brubeck, sister, Tammy (Wiley) Burnett, grandchildren, Matthew, Blake, Aimee, Zach, nieces & nephews, Ashley, Lacey, Andrew, and Nicholas.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family suggests memorials in Julie’s name to The Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1003 John L Williams Dr, Eudora, KS 66025
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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