Leslie Eugene Christenson was born July 8, 1934, the eldest son of Everett and Clara (Seele) Christenson. He counted it his good fortune to have been born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. He graduated from Lawrence's Liberty Memorial High School in 1953, and attended Kansas University ...

Joe & Shirley Patterson's 70th wedding anniversary party, planned for Saturday, January 24th, will be postponed due to weather. Will be rescheduled at a later date.

Frances Elliott, 94, Mulvane KS 9/14/31 to 1/19/26. Survivors include son Bruce (Allyn) Elliott, Lawrence; daughter Barbara (Joe) Warne, Peck. Service will be Feb 19, 10:30 am, Derby KS.

March 25, 1949-January 12, 2026Barbara was born and raised in Lawrence, graduating from LHS in 1967.While attending Kansas State, she met her husband, Fred Landa. They were married for 58 years. Survived by her mother, Arvilla, her husband, and several nieces and nephews, Barbara will be dearly ...

Celebration of Life Services are postponed at this time. Will happen later at Lecompton United Methodist Church. Jack passed away peacefully in Midland, Texas, on November 8 at the age of 89. rumsey-yost.com

Melva Bayless died Jan. 20, 2026 in Lawrence. To read her full obituary, visit penwellgabeltopeka.com. A Service will be held at 11:30am Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Kingdom Hall, 2701 SE Croco Rd, Topeka, KS 66605.