Obituaries

Grant Caughey

A vis for Grant Caughey is set from 9-11 am Mon July 27 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. A Graveside svc is set for 1:30 pm Mon July 27 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. www.warrenmcelwain.com

William Schmeelk

Celebration of Life for Bill Schmeelk, 62, of Lawrence, will be from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

Stephen Ellsworth

Stephen F. Ellsworth, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, KS, on July 9. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, his children and their families, Tyler and Susie (Robison) Ellsworth of Leawood, Kansas (George, 13, and ...

Adam Rain

AJ (Adam James) Rain, 44, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on his own terms on July 2, 2026. Born in 1981, AJ found a love of music early in life. He was an accomplished classical and jazz saxophone player and completed a 4-year tour as a musician in the United States Marine Corps. AJ was a ...

Michelle Elston

Funeral Services for Michelle Kay Elston 65, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  A Visitation will be from 1-2 pm. rumsey-yost.com

Jonathan Erickson

Jonathan Erickson, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas passed on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at his home. Full Obituary can be read on our website: www.warrenmcelwain.com