thumb

Linn County News

Published February 5, 2025

 

Bowonn Edward Owen, age 9, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, as the result of an accident. He was born on Oct. 26, 2015, in Fort Scott, Kan. He came into this world the youngest of his mother Estell Owen. He was a bright eyed, smiley, baby boy. He was the apple of his family's eye. All his siblings loved him. As Bowonn grew, we realized we had our hands full. He was all boy. From the moment he could walk, the mischief seemed to follow. He loved to be outside fishing and just enjoying life, making everything an adventure, which he would love to tell you all about. I'm sure many of you have had him spin you a story. His spirit lit up every room. He will be deeply missed.

Bowonn was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Owen; uncle, Lucas Owen; step-father, Curtis Peters; and baby cousin, Abel Owen. He is survived by mother, Estell Owen; siblings, Daylonn Burk, Laydonn Jackson, Billie Griffith, and Izayah Houk. He also leaves behind many loved ones, grandmother, Denise Owen, paternal grandmother, Tami Lafferty, loving aunts, Ashley Owen (Johnny Hartman), and children Kayden, Brayden, J.J., Camden and Jaxx; and Christy and Travis Burk and their children, Eithan, Erielle, and Emerald Burk; many friends and community. The light Bowonn cast with his electric and ornery personality will truly be missed. Rest in peace our loving boy.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions will be used to defray funeral expenses. Gifts can be sent to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 24, 2025   Wilma Louise Reeves, age 89, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1936, in Amoret, Mo., to Nelson and Bessie Cole. She graduated from Miami Rural High School and then... [More]

Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 10, 2025   Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Butler, Mo., the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School... [More]

Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 10, 2025   Carl A. Otto, 99, LeRoy, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Coffey County Hospital, Burlington, Kan. He was born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Pierce, Neb., to Clyde and Myrtle (Watson) Otto. Visitation will be 10 a.m.... [More]

More Obituaries

View All Obituaries

NEWS

Skipper resigns from Pleasanton Council

thumb

Two public comments were heard at the start of the Pleasanton Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 22; the first from former councilman Jake Mattingley and the second from former councilman Aaron Portman. Mattingley relayed the steps taken after he had raw sewage enter his yard... [More]

Commissioners review numbers for park and marina

thumb

Discuss possible remodels   In a review of year-to-date numbers for income and expenses for the Linn County Park and Marina, commissioners learned Monday that the park will have a gain of $49,499.49 and Park Manager Sherri Loveland estimated true year-end numbers to... [More]

SPECIAL: Missing persons case takes tragic turn

thumb

What began as a report of a young teenager missing from Holiday Lakes shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, Dec. 21, took a tragic turn on Monday afternoon when the Linn County Sheriff’s Office began blocking off roadways east of Pleasanton and searching the area with... [More]

More News

SPORTS

Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown

thumb

The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]

Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola

thumb

The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie

thumb

The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]

More Sports

PLEASANTON WEATHER

OBITUARIES POLICY

• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

View Legals for Free