Betty Avalon McGee, 86, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 at West River Health Campus in Evansville, Ind. Betty was born Jan. 25, 1928 in Madison, Kan., to Lemuel Franklin and Mary Eugene (Knapp) Sylvester.
She married Freelyn Carl McGee on Nov. 24, 1948 in Kansas City, Kan. He preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 2011.
Betty was a member of the Overland Park Baptist Church, Overland Park, Kan. She worked at Rodney Milling Company, Lees Secretarial Service and volunteered for 25 years at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Surviving is one daughter, Karen Stapp (Randy); daughter-in-law, Barbara Kuntz (Fred); sister, Mary Lynn Sylvester Bell (Kenton); four grandchildren, Patrick McGee (Megan), Kevin McGee, Kimberly Tetrick (Matthew) and Christopher Stapp; three great-grandchildren, Claire Tetrick, Lillian Tetrick and Rylee McGee; and four nephews, Eric, Dennis, Joe and Tim Sylvester.
She was preceded in death by her son, Gary McGee; brother, Frank Sylvester; and nephew, Erin Sylvester.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Interment was in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com. Arrangements by: Johnson County Funeral Chapel. 913-451-1860.
OBITUARIES
Adam Lee Johnston April 9, 1969 — June 9, 2026
Linn County News Published June 17, 2026 Adam Lee Johnston, 57, passed away in his residence in Linn Valley, Kan., on June 9, 2026. Linn Valley had been Adam’s home for several years; he built a cabin by Linn Valley Lake and spent his days building, playing music, and... [More]
Steven Edwin Lindsey August 10, 1943 — June 9, 2026
Linn County News Published June 17, 2026 Steven Edwin Lindsey, 82, entered his heavenly home after a life filled with faith, family, friendship, service and adventure. Born August 10, 1943, to Elson L. “Jack” and Sarah Ella Lindsey, Steve grew up on the... [More]
Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
Linn County News Published June 10, 2026 Lance Robert Minchew, 54, died peacefully in his home April 24, 2026, in Callisburg Texas, after a four-year battle with cancer. An inurnment service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Wesley Chapel... [More]
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- John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter ~ 01-26-1945 to 01-20-2026
- William Alvin Good ~ 01-26-1933 to 05-11-2026
NEWS
A blink into the past 250th Anniversary Edition
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Mound City discusses pet vaccination clinics
By ERIN BOWLEY Linn County News LCNintern1@gmail.com Mound City held its monthly council meeting Tuesday, June 2; the meeting opened with public comment from Megan Purvis of Dirt Road Rescue, who raised concerns about the growing stray cat population in... [More]
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SPORTS
Three Rivers All League baseball announced
The Three Rivers League named their All League baseball teams recently and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk had players on the teams. Jayhawk and Pleasanton had one player each on the first team and one player each as honorable mention. Easton White of Jayhawk and Mario Davis of... [More]
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2026 TRL All League Golf
The Jayhawk golf team’s season has concluded and this year three of their golfers made the Three Rivers League All League Golf team. Max Lawson was Jayhawk’s first team selection while Aedin McGregor and Brady Felt made the second team. Here’s a complete... [More]
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- Patrick leads Pleasanton track with multiple medals
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- Jayhawk Linn track are boys’ and girls’ league champions
- Prairie View track competes in Pioneer League meet
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