CJ Baker, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Lawrence, KS at the age of 91. CJ was born on August 2, 1934, in Herington, KS, the son of Charles and Estelle Baker. CJ started working for the Rock Island Railroad in Herington, ...

Funeral Services for LaVerne Alvin Musick, 85, Eudora, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died August 24, 2025, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

Pauline 'Polly' Coffey, 100, died peacefully August 11, 2025, at her home with family present. Her family will gather in Wichita at a later date in September to celebrate her remarkable life. rumsey-yost.com

Memorial Services for John Joseph Laudick II, 69, Lawrence, will be 11am Friday, August 29, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. John died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

Memorial Services for Megan Louise Ebke, 47, Lawrence, 2 pm, Sat, Sept 6, 2025, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Visitation 6-7 pm, Fri, Sept 5, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com

Robert 'Bob' Altenbernd, age 86, passed away peacefully in Eudora, KS on August 13, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 11, 1939 to the late Herbert and Bessie (Bullock) Altenbernd in Lawrence, KS, Bob grew up on a farm in the Kaw Valley bottoms, with deep roots in the local ...