Rian Paxton Russell Carlsten, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on November 7, 2007, in Lawrence, Kansas, Rian possessed a quiet, loving spirit that brought light, energy, and joy into the world from the moment he arrived.Rian's ...

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal service. He is laid to rest at Angel Fountain in the Reflection Garden at Olathe Memorial Cemetery. All who wish to honor him are welcome. rumsey-yost.com

Graveside services for Elmo Lee Shepherd, Jr. will be held at 2:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 8, 2025, at Lane Cemetery in Lane, Kansas. Visitation from 10-11:30 am on Mon. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Celebration of Life Services for Crystal Jo Cunningham Krause, 69, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. She died November 17, 2025, at her home. More information at rumsey-yost.com

Wanda Jean Vanderpool Tobin, 80, of Lawrence, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at LMH. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. To read the full obituary, please visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

A visitation for Joseph Levi Lewis, Sr., known as 'Joe,' who touched many lives during his remarkable 93 years, will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Following this, a private family military graveside service will be ...