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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

George W. Ernst III ~ 08-06-1942 to 05-25-2026

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Linn County News Published May 27, 2026   George W. Ernst III passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.  He was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of  George Ernst II and Mildred Ernst. He graduated from Rosedale High School. He worked as an electrician... [More]

Ruth Ellen Stainbrook ~ 02-12-1933 to 05-16-2026

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Linn County News Published May 20, 2026   Ruth Ellen Stainbrook, age 93, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on Feb. 12, 1933, at home to Fred and Lucy Henderson Carothers. She graduated from La Cygne High School in 1950 where she... [More]

Gary Wayne Simpson ~ 01-17-1952 to 05-13-2026

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Linn County News Published May 20, 2026   Gary Wayne Simpson, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026.  Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation... [More]

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NEWS

Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium

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Prairie View track qualifies three athletes for State

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional to determine who makes the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Hawks qualified eight total athletes for State in seven different events. The highlights of the meet were Dominic... [More]

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The Pleasanton track team traveled to Iola on May 21 for the 1A Regional hosted by Waverly to see who would make the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30.  The Jays qualified a total of six athletes for State in six different events. There were also multiple events... [More]

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