Linn County News
Published Sept. 30, 2020
Jerry Allen Hines, age 74, of Foster, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at his home in Foster. He was born July 26, 1946, to Francis Eugene and Frances Edna Briscoe Hines in Foster.
Jerry is survived by his brother, Wayne Hines, of Butler, Mo.; his sister, Lena Lowe and husband Bob, of Prescott, Kan.; significant other, Linda Wadel of Rich Hill, Mo.; Linda’s son, Kelly Wadel and fiance’ Katherine; nephews, nieces and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant triplets; one brother, David Hines; and one sister, Claudine.
At the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, we practice social distancing, recommend face masks and discourage hugs and handshakes. A card or phone call to the family would go a long way in remembering their loved one. If you don't have family addresses, feel free to mail cards to us at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (1301 N. Orange St., Butler, Mo. 64730) and we will send to the family.
Funeral services for Jerry Hines were Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Mo. And burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Mo. Contributions to Salem Cemetery, Foster. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
OBITUARIES
Mildred “Millie” Louise Jurgens 07-11-1940 to 09-23-2020
Linn County News Published Sept. 30, 2020 Mildred ”Millie” Louise Jurgens, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center Hospice House after a short battle with lymphoma. Millie was born to Clara Spurgeon... [More]
Joan Mulkey Lewis 06-26-1926 to 09-25-2020
Linn County News Published Sept. 30, 2020 Joan Mulkey Lewis, age 94, formerly of Mildred, Kan., passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1926, in Bush City, Kan., the daughter of Ralph and Ina Mary Burlingham Mulkey. She graduated... [More]
William Robert “Bill” Capehart 02-04-1931 to 09-19-2020
Linn County News Published Sept. 30, 2020 William Robert “Bill” Capehart, 89, of Raymore, Mo., was born, February 4, 1931, in La Cygne, Kan., the son of George F. and Bertha Capehart. He flew away to his home in heaven on... [More]
More Obituaries
- Margaret Eileen Wier 02-15-1943 to 09-21-2020
- Elynor Ann Miller 08-28-1924 to 08-02-2020
- James J. Shannon Robinson 03-29-1980 to 08-01-2020
- Charles William “Bill” Atwood Jr. 05-31-1927 to 07-29-2020
- Verna Louise Bright 09-06-1935 to 07-30-2020
- Adelaide Helen Greene 10-22-1942 to 07-28-2020
- Kade Tecumseh Kehl 06-25-2001 to 07-19-2020
- Marlyn Otis Sutterby 10-11-1936 to 07-27-2020
NEWS
Political signs stolen across county
A complaint was called into the Linn County Sheriff’s Department Monday after several Democratic candidate signs were taken from behind a barbed-wire fence on private property this weekend. Sheriff Kevin Friend said the party where the signs were stolen put them up Saturday,... [More]
Dale Dennis retires after 60 years in education County issues proclamation in his honor
After 53 years of service on the State Board of Education and a total of more than 60 years in education, Dale Dennis retired effective Sept. 30. Dennis was born and raised in the Linn County area, graduating from Blue Mound High School before attending Pittsburg... [More]
Commissioners approve AMR five-year contract Several health-related decisions made
Following the submission of a new contract from ambulance service provider American Medical Response (AMR), the County Commissioners at their Monday regular meeting approved the five-year contract, 3-0, with a word from Commissioner Rick James that he appreciated AMR coming in... [More]
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- Commissioners opt to leave mask decision to school boards
- USD 362 sets new bond election date
- Cattle industry feeling the impact of COVID-19
- LC Sheriff’s Office joins Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Boicourt Bridge boat ramp closed – but state looks to replace it
- Property taxes still due in May
- SPECIAL: ORDER of the Linn County Public Health Officer
SPORTS
Pleasanton cross country has success at Prairie View
The Pleasanton cross country team is small and the majority of the team is junior high, but the Blu-Jays did well in the Ramsey Invitational at Prairie View on Sept. 24. The Jays had three runners in the seventh grade boys’ two mile race. Gage McGinnis led the... [More]
Jayhawk football plays Central Heights on short notice
The Jayhawk football team was originally scheduled to play a district contest against Wellsville on Sept. 25 but the Eagles had to cancel due to COVID and for a while it looked as the Hawks would go two weeks without a football game. Their game was cancelled the week before with... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton football falls in close game to Uniontown on Homecoming
- 2020 Linn County Fair and Rodeo queen candidates
- This week in baseball history: June 24-30
- Several local boys’ baseball players compete on USSSA Rage teams out of Garnett
- The Chiefs’ off-season: the draft
- The Lost Season: Pleasanton track
- The Lost Season: Prairie View baseball
- 2019-2020 All County girls’ basketball team
