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
Martha Ellen Deibler ~ 06-10-1934 to 02-05-2025

Linn County News Published February 12, 2025 Martha Ellen Deibler was born on June 10, 1934, in Crawford County, Penn., to Nelson and Anna (Roth) King and departed this life on Feb. 5, 2025, in Tahlequah, Okla., at the age of 90. ... [More]
John William Enright ~ 04-20-1955 to 01-28-2025

Linn County News Published February 12, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John William Enright, age 69, who transitioned from this earthly plane to eternal peace after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends in his... [More]
Mary Alice Beth ~ 06-25-1934 to 02-03-2025

Linn County News Published February 12, 2025 Mary Alice Beth, age 90, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1934, in Blue Mound, the daughter of Theodore and Jessie Rosier Russell. She graduated from Blue Mound High School.... [More]
More Obituaries
- Kenneth Delmer McGee ~ 07-02-1928 to 01-30-2025
- Gloria Jean Long ~ 08-13-1947 to 01-10-2025
- Keagan Grubbs ~ 11-04-2016 to 01-28-2025
- Judith Lea (Casteel) Tervin ~ 07-10-1941 to 01-08-2025
- Jackie Dale “Jack” Kimlin ~ 08-10-1958 to 01-26-2025
- James Benjamin “Jim” Hargrove ~ 06-17-1955 to 01-22-2025
- Larry Marvin Murray ~ 01-11-1952 to 01-25-2025
- James Allen Perkins ~ 04-11-1958 to 01-23-2025
NEWS
Barrett elected District 76 Kansas Representative

Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Barrett name is well-known in La Cygne, Barrett Automotive is Doug’s business and Susan is well-known for her work with CHCSEK and Ray of Hope in northern Linn County; now, son Brad Barrett... [More]
La Cygne adopts new pool position

LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@YAHOO.COM La Cygne’s Community Park swimming pool will now have a coordinator. At their regular meeting last Wednesday, the council voted 4-0, with David Brenneman not present, to establish the new two-year... [More]
Commissioners hear report on court acoustics

Request made to increase cost by $1K Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Following up on a request last week from Linn County Sheriff James Akes that work be done to the Linn County Court, Public Works Administrator Shaun West reported... [More]
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- Trash compactor negotiation continues with Pleasanton and county
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SPORTS
Prairie View wrestling celebrates Senior Night as they host Pittsburg

The Prairie View girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams hosted Pittsburg in a dual on Feb. 3. It was also Senior Night for the Buffalos as well. The Lady Buffalos won their dual against Pittsburg 42-26. Keira Ferrell, 125, Grace Cullor, 130, Shawna Case, 155, Aaralyn... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball face Uniontown and St. Paul during Courtwarming week

LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted Uniontown and St. Paul this past week during Courtwarming week. The Jays hosted Uniontown on Feb. 4 and then hosted St. Paul of Feb.... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton girls’ basketball falls to Jayhawk and Arma
- Prairie View girls’ wrestling places seventh at Baldwin Invitational
- Prairie View girls’ basketball are champions of the Kenny Holt Memorial tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball team placed seventh at Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball takes second at Uniontown
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling places sixth at Wellsville
- Prairie View girls’ basketball has a busy week against Pioneer League competition
- Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling places seventh at Louisburg
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