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Linn County News

Published June 9, 2021

 

Billy Wayne Heyer, age 41 of Mapleton, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Billy was born the son of Orville Wayne Heyer and Beverly Jean Parr on July 27, 1979, in Warrensburg, Mo. Billy enjoyed ranch rodeos, horses, cattle, swimming, fishing, barbeques, bonfires and hanging out with friends and family.  Billy was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jeffrey Allen Heyer. He is survived by his mother, Beverly, wife, Tracy Disney, sons, Kiel, Brannan (Shelby), Lee Heyer, Logan Heyer, Daniel Mauk and Zach Daniels, siblings, Steve Heyer, Becky Taylor, Greg Hildebrand, Zack Heyer and Elizabeth Heyer, seven grandchildren, Remi, Skarlet, Roman, Josie, Daxton, Frayah and Melina.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be at the Mapleton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Billy Heyer Memorial and may be sent in care of the funeral home to P. O. Box J Mound City, KS  66056.  Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

 

OBITUARIES

Bonnie Faye Bishop ~ 03-25-1949 to 04-22-2025

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Lois A. Murray ~ 11-03-1931 to 04-20-2025

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Linn County News Published April 30, 2025   Lois A. Murray, age 93, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Overland Park, Kan. Lois was born the daughter of Arlie and Winifred Stanhope Poindexter on Nov. 3, 1931, near Drexel, Mo.... [More]

Dr. Howard F. Wilson ~ 02-05-1938 to 04-20-2025

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SPECIAL: Legislative Update

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