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Khamkahane Anonthysene

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Services for Khamkhane Anonthysene, 88, Lawrence, will be at 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The cremation procession will follow the services.

Mr. Anonthysene died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 4, 1937, in Khanthaburi District Province of Savanakhet, Laos. He was the son of Mr. Xienghack and Mrs. Sichanh Anonthysene. He graduated from the police academy with honors and was promoted to captain in 1975. The fall of Laos in 1975, he escaped to a refugee camp in Thailand, where he and the family waited for resettlement in the USA. The Church of the Brethren in Ottawa sponsored the family and settled in the USA in 1979, where he and the family became naturalized US citizens in 1986. He moved to Lawrence in 2005.

He married Bounnane in 1957. She survives of the home. They had six girls and one boy. They also had 12 grandkids and one great-grandchild.

Friends are welcome to join the Visitation on Friday, February 6th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Bill Joe Bump

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Bill Bump died on January 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Dighton, Kansas on September 23, 1945, the youngest son of Stephen and Alice Bump. Growing up, he lived in small towns across western Kansas and graduated from Morland High School. He got his Bachelors degree from Wichita State University and his Masters in Divinity from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

Bill met his life partner, Linda Marcy McNeilly, and married her on January 16, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas. He dedicated his life to ministry, becoming a pastor and serving the communities he lived in. He and Marcy moved to Pasadena shortly after being married for Bill to attend Fuller Seminary, where he also worked for Teens for Christ. After he graduated, they moved to Seattle, WA where he became the associate pastor at First Free Methodist Church. This is where their first two children, Ryan and Andrea, were born. His first head pastor position was at Wheaton Free Methodist in Wheaton, IL from 1979 to 1987, where his youngest child Brendon was born, and then Our Redeemer Free Methodist in Elgin, Illinois from 1987 to 1990. The family then moved across the country to Bellevue, Washington where he pastored Eastside Free Methodist, which then merged and became Timberlake Christian Fellowship, from 1990 to 2002. He spent the remainder of his years in Lawrence, Kansas to be closer to his and Marcy’s aging parents, pastoring Lawrence Free Methodist from 2002 until he retired in 2018. After retiring, he decided that retired life was not as fun as it sounded, and he became a chaplain with the First Responder Chaplain Association, serving Douglas County from 2018 until he passed.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcy; his son Ryan (and wife Silke) Bump; his daughter Andrea (and husband Shawn) Ridings; and son Brendon (and wife Laurie) Bump; as well as his grandchildren and biggest blessings Aiden, Devyn, Islyn, Greyson, Acein, Amaia, Jonah, Zakai, and Evelin. Also surviving is his last remaining sibling, his brother Jerry (and wife Nola) Bump; a sister in law Jeanette; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

It would not seem right to talk about Bill’s life and not mention his love of sports. He found many ways to intertwine his ministry with his love for sports. Countless families have seen him show up for their kids at sporting events. Bill loved all sports, but baseball most of all. He loved watching his son Brendon play all the way through college and made sure he visited during baseball season when he transitioned to coaching; he attended countless baseball practices, games, and tournaments for his grandsons. He loved to watch his granddaughters play soccer and sat through miserable weather many times without complaint. He absolutely loved watching his grandkids play the sports they loved and he was their biggest fan.

When he was diagnosed with ALS in September of 2024, he faced it with dignity and grace. He did not complain or feel sorry for himself; he was grateful for the life he had lived. This was partly because it was not the first time he had been given a fatal diagnosis. He had been sent home with his parents at 9 years old by doctors who told them he should die at home surrounded by family. This was after being diagnosed with a muscular disease so rare, he was documented with photos and written about in medical journals. He was prayed for by people around the world and God heard those prayers and knew he was meant to do great things with his life. He spared him then and Bill lived the remainder of his life as someone who knew he had been given a miracle; he was the miracle.

His life was devoted to serving others. He didn’t do it by preaching sermons or impressing people with his knowledge of the Bible. He did it by showing genuine care. He truly lived as the hands and feet of Jesus. He treated people the way Jesus did without judging them based on their education, income, past, or whether they were Christian. He saw people for who they were. He knew everyone’s name, their children’s names, what school they went to, and what sports they played. He showed up to school plays, games, graduations and important milestones.

This is his legacy: the love he poured into others from a heart full of real kindness. He was always smiling and never had a negative word to say about anyone. He made people feel seen, heard and important. That can’t be taught. It was simply who he was. We will miss him endlessly. His presence never went unnoticed, and his absence is felt every single day in so many ways.

A visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at River City Church. Bill’s celebration of life service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11 a.m, 3001 Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence, Kansas.

The family suggests memorial contributions to First Responder Chaplain Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Melvin Wayne Goin

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Wayne Goin on January 23, 2026, following a thirteen-year battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Melvin was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend.  He was known for his generous spirit, sharp mind, innovative nature and love of history and storytelling.

Born on August 8, 1946, in St Joseph, Missouri, Melvin was the first-born child of Melvin Milford and Stella Marie Goin. He grew up on the family’s row-crop farm in Wathena, Kansas, where he learned to drive a tractor at nine years old.  He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Burr Oak Bottom, often as the only student in his grade, surrounded by siblings, cousins and close-knit community.

Active in 4-H, he once demonstrated electrical wiring on local television.  Melvin graduated from Wathena High School in 1964, participating in football, basketball, track, school plays and choir.  He captained the basketball team his senior year.

He went on to earn an associate degree from Missouri Western Junior College (1966), followed by a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas.  He became a Certified Public Accountant and completed his MBA at Northwest Missouri State University.

Melvin began his professional career at Arthur Andersen and Company in Kansas City before joining Missouri Methodist Hospital in St Joseph, where he served for eighteen years advancing from Chief Accountant to Corporate Treasurer through the merger that formed Heartland Health Center (now Mosaic Life Care).

He later became Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Pittsburg, Kansas, serving two terms totaling sixteen years. During his tenure, the hospital received the Turnaround Hospital of the Year for medium sized hospitals from the American Hospital Association.  Mel was honored for his spirit, dedication and expertise.

Mel also served two terms as Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer of Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City Iowa, retiring in 2008.

Melvin met his future wife, Cathy Ann Evans, on the first day of college in chemistry class. They married on September 6, 1968, and share 57 years of love, partnership, and family life. Melvin was a proud and devoted father to his daughters: Carrie Raney (Patrick) Lawrence KS, Julie Rea (Jarret), Lawrence, KS and Sarah Kliewer, Shawnee, KS.  He was blessed with six grandchildren: Zachary Kliewer (Olivia) Pittsburg, KS, Abigail Raney, Drew Raney, Jackson Rea, Jake Rea and James Rea all of Lawrence KS.  He is also survived by his siblings: Carol Hartman and Gerald Goin of Wathena, KS.  Brother-in-law, Marc Evans (Christine) Kansas City, MO and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dennis Goin, brother-in-law Richard Hartman and nephew, Garrett Hartman.

Melvin was an avid reader with a passion for history and science fiction. He and Cathy traveled to all fifty states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and made three tours to Europe and multiple cruises before travel became difficult.

A skilled craftsman, Melvin enjoyed coin collecting, model trains and home projects – finishing the lower level of four family homes and tackling any DIY challenge with determination and the “right tools.”   Though raised believing animals belong outdoors, he grew to adore the family’s indoor pets, especially his cats Bella and Beau.  Above all, he loved supporting his grandchildren and rarely missed an event.

Melvin served his communities in various roles to mention a few.  Lions’ Club where he was President, twice Lion of the Year, Missouri State Lion’s Club Chair for the Convention in St Joseph, MO.  Member of St. Joseph’s Library board and president. YMCA Fundraising Chair.  Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.  Humane Society Board of Lawrence, KS Treasurer.

Melvin leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and unwavering dedication to family and community. His kindness, wisdom, and steady presence will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held on at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost, 601 Indiana, Lawrence Kansas. All who knew and loved Melvin are invited to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Lawrence Humane Society, lawrencehumane.org, St. Joseph Public Library, sjpl.lib.mo.us. Camp Kesem @ University of Kansas, donate.kesem.org or charity of the donor’s choice in honor of Melvin W. Goin.

Mona Hargadine

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Services for Mona Hargadine, 76 of Overland Park, KS will be at 10:00am Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Rumsey –Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS. Private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Hargadine died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Menorah Medical Center.

She was born August 5, 1949, in Montezuma Kansas , the daughter of DeLoss and Emma Hargadine. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1971 with a BA in German. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1980 with a MA in Applied English/Education.

From 1980-1983 she lived and taught English in Barcelona and Zaragoza, Spain. In 1986 she trained teachers in Bolivia (Fulbright Scholar). She taught German and Spanish in the Blue Valley School district beginning in 1990 until her retirement in 2011.

She was preceded in death by her parents DeLoss and Emma Hargadine, her sister Sharral Andrews, her brother Doug Hargadine, her nephew Charles Hargadine. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Mark Gentry, Lori Riat, Allen Gentry, Shelly Smith, and many great nieces and nephews.

Leslie Eugene Christenson

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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 for two years before moving on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

After completing six months active duty as a six-year Army Reservist in 1960, he moved to Brooklyn Heights, and was employed as an assistant designer in the interior design firm of Michael Greer, Inc., in New York City. In 1962, he purchased an 1840 vintage brownstone row house in Brooklyn Heights and made it his home for the rest of his 47 years in New York. In November, 1965, he established his own interior design firm, Leslie E. Christenson, Ltd., and practiced residential design in the New York City area until he retired at age 72 in 2007.

His years in New York were made golden by many, many people, but especially two men whose friendship and love were special gifts. He met Gilles Perrier in the spring of 1964, and over the years they became brothers. Gilles was called home by God in November, 2003. Joe Tramontano, whom Leslie met in January, 1979, shared his zest for life, and the two became buddies.

After selling his home in Brooklyn in March, 2007, Leslie returned to his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, to assist his aging mother. He was preceded in death by his only sibling, Edward Wayne Christenson, who died in an auto accident in March, 1969, and his father in 1983 and his mother in 2012. He is survived by a close knit extended family of many cousins.

It was his parting wish to thank all who made his long life such a wonderful adventure. No services are planned at this time. He died January 19, 2026, at Presbyterian Manor.

Betty Darlene Nichols

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Betty Darlene Nichols (Carr) 78, of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2026 at Azria Health in Olathe, KS.

Betty was born October 14, 1947 to Harry and Marion Carr, who proceeded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christofer Lee Carr who passed away unexpectedly on February 6th, 2022.

Betty married Johnny Oliver Nichols September 28, 1982 in Lawrence, KS. He proceeded her in death on December 2nd, 2015

She is survived by her daughter Tammy Lynn Strong (Carr) her husband Scott, of Olathe, KS. Granddaughter, Kayla Schmitz (Strong) husband Michael of Olathe, KS. Grandson, Andrew Strong of Overland Park, KS. Granddaughter, Aspen Carr, and fiancé Logan West of Lawrence, KS and Grandson, Tyler Carr of Lawrence, KS.

Grandma is finally at peace and without pain.

Graveside Services for Betty Darlene Nichols will be 11 am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to a local animal rescue of your choice.

David Lee Nordlund

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David Lee Nordlund, age 92, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Life and Legacy

David, known to many as Dave, was born on May 5, 1933, in Siang Yang, Hupeh, China to Rev. Joel C. Nordlund and Dorah Lindahl Nordlund, who were Mission Covenant Missionaries. Tragically, Dorah passed away a few months after Dave’s birth. In June 1934, Dave returned to the United States with his family. On August 19, 1956, he married his lifelong love, Dorothy Rohlfing.

Career and Contributions

After settling in Randolph, Kansas, Dave completed high school and continued his education at North Park College in Chicago, where he met Dorothy at a skating rink. In August 1954, Dave was drafted into the Army, serving for two years in the field of telecommunications. He married Dorothy Rohlfing in August 1956.

Dave’s remarkable career included working for Univac, where he wrote computer programs for tracking missiles on U.S. Naval ships. In December 1969, Dave and Dorothy moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he served as Associate Director of the Kansas University Computer Center until his retirement in 1998. He continued to share his expertise through private network consulting for local school districts, the Kansas Library Association, and several attorneys in Lawrence. During his time at KU, Dave was also a key member of the KanRen team, helping to lay the crucial groundwork for internet access throughout Kansas.

Faith and Service

Dave’s lifelong passion was serving at the First Baptist Church of Lawrence. He managed all sound technology and computer equipment for the church and taught Sunday School for many years, reaching students from high school age to senior adults.

 

Survivors

Dave is survived by a large and loving family, including:

· Son: Don and Suzy Nordlund, along with their four children and spouses and one grandchild

· Daughter: Debbie Detter, her late husband Bill Detter (who passed away in 2023), their two children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild

· Daughter: Dava and Travis Cooper, their four children, their spouses, and seven (eight) grandchildren

· Brothers: Paul Nordlund, Wes Nordlund, and Ted and Jeannine Nordlund

Preceded in Death

Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Dottie) in 2025, and his sister, Grace Mowrer.

Services

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM,

Followed by a service at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049.

Livestream available, please contact  davidnordlund2@gmail.com for a link.

Legacy

Dave’s laughter, smiles, and engaging conversations will be dearly missed. His legacy lives on in all those who knew him.

Memorial Contributions

The family suggests memorial contributions to First Baptist Church – Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Joyce Darlene (Floyd) Jenkins Breymeyer

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Joyce Darlene (Floyd) Jenkins Breymeyer was born on December 24, 1945, at her home near Flemington, Missouri, in Hickory County. She passed away on January 18, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas.

Joyce was the daughter of Obie and Lois (Routh) Floyd, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Ronald Miller.

She was a 1963 graduate of Lawrence High School and was baptized in June 1967 at Tamuning Baptist Church in Tamuning, Guam.

Throughout her life, Joyce worked in a variety of roles. Her career included positions at two banks, a hardware store, and as office manager for Getz Extermination in Perry, Georgia. She spent ten years with Laird Noller Ford in Lawrence and Topeka, Kansas, and later worked for EDS (Medicaid) and Blue Cross Blue Shield from September 1996 until her retirement in September 2006.

Joyce was an exceptional cook who loved bringing her family together around the table. She cherished time spent visiting with loved ones and enjoyed occasional trips to the casino, humorously referring to them as her “contribution,” as she rarely won.

Joyce married James Jenkins on February 14, 1964; they later divorced in June 1986. On November 21, 1992, she married Marvin Breymeyer, who survives her. Additional survivors include her children, Jerry Jenkins (Allison) of Atchison, Kansas, and Jill Freisberg (Michael) of Eudora, Kansas; her brother, Dale Floyd; her sister, June Floyd; and her stepchildren, Sarah Breymeyer (Michael Hutley) of Berryton, Kansas, and Mark Breymeyer (Linda) of Kintnersville, Pennsylvania. Joyce was a proud grandmother to three grandchildren—Jamie Jenkins, Brett Freisberg, and Molly Freisberg—and five step-grandchildren—Lauren Large, Brendon Hutley, Eric Hutley, Matthew Breymeyer, and Josh Edwards. She was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren.

Joyce often said she had done a lot of living. She wanted her family to know how deeply she loved them and how grateful she was for the time she shared with them. Her greatest hope was that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren would live good and happy lives.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Private family burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606.

Madalon Rebecca Vann

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Services for Madalon Rebecca Vann (Scott), 70, of Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene.

Madalon Vann passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

Madalon was born January 22, 1955, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of Howard and Ruth Scott.

Madalon married Steve Born in the late 1960’s in Homestead, Florida. They divorced. She married James Vann Sr on July 31, 1984. James survives at home.

Other survivors include 5 sisters and 2 brothers, children James Vann Jr, Howard Born, Jerome Cole, PJ Born, Rebekah Vann, Shannon Vann, Kim Vann, Angel Vann, Daniel Vann, 15 grandkids, 6 great-grandkids.

A daughter, Charity Vann passed away September 5, 2009.

James and Madalon began a life of fostering children in 1985, leading to sheltering over 250 + kids spanning over 38 years.

With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we remember a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt whose life was rooted in her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and her boundless love for her family.

Throughout her life, she walked closely with the Lord, allowing her faith to guide her words, actions, and relationships. Jesus was at the center of her heart, and she reflected His love through her kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and grace. Her faith was not only something she believed—it was something she lived every day.

Family was her greatest earthly treasure. She devoted her life to loving, nurturing, and supporting those she held dear, always placing their needs above her own. Her home was filled with warmth, prayer, laughter, and unconditional love. She was a steady source of strength, wisdom, and comfort, and her presence made life richer for everyone who knew her.

She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and selflessness that will continue to live on through her family. While our hearts grieve her passing, we rejoice in the promise that she is now at peace in the presence of her Savior, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.