Michael Donald Landsness, son of Terry and Shawna Landsness-Shelby, was born on January 29, 1987 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He passed away in a tragic auto accident on April 24, 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 37.
Michael attended and graduated from high school in Lawrence, Kansas. Afterwards he attended WTI in Topeka and was certified in HVAC. He worked in various capacities in the construction industry and as a cook.
His passions were cooking, KU athletics and his beloved Chiefs. He loved going to the park with his children, and cookouts with family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, grandparents Connie & Charles VanNess, and Glenda Shelby, his children Kaiyah, Gracen, and Kansas, and his stepsons Quailan, Blake, and Silas.
A visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10am at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow at 12pm at Spring Hill Suites Marriot in the Naismith Ballroom.
