Catherine Maxine Maris, 87, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler, Mo. Born Dec. 3, 1928, in Paola, Kan., and raised in Jingo, Kan., she was a daughter of the late Harold Eugene Mendenhall and Ruby Francis Driskell-Mendenhall.
Maris graduated in 1946 from La Cygne Rural High School. She attended Ursuline Academy where she received her teaching certificate and continued her education at Baker University. She later on received her master’s in teaching from Pittsburg State University.
She worked in multiple one-room schoolhouses starting in 1946 at Sunny Ridge. She continued her teaching career at 96, Prairie Home and Fontana Elementary School, and retired with 31 years of service in teaching at La Cygne Elementary School in 1994. She took a break from teaching from 1962 to 1977 to raise her children and help out with the daily activities of her and her husband’s Grade A dairy farm.
Maxine was a member of the Eastern Star, Linn County Republican Women, E.H.U. and P.E.O. She was a 4-H leader and was involved in multiple community activities including planning for the annual La Cygne Fiesta and Christmas caroling around the town each December. She was an avid bridge player and loved to golf, attend Kansas City Chiefs football games and support her grandchildren in multiple 4-H and FFA activities. She was also a devoted member of the La Cygne United Methodist Church and La Cygne United Methodist Women.
Maris was married to the late Ashley J. Maris on Aug. 3, 1952. She had two children, the late Sheryl Rae Maris and Mark Ashley Maris of Gardner, Kan. Also surviving are grandchildren, Michael Maris of Gardner, Kirsty Hartley of Salina, Kan., Taylor Morrison, great-granddaughter Bexleigh Morrison of Hume, Mo., and Dacota Maris of Butler, Mo. She is also survived by one sister, Illene Kettler of Paola, Kan.; and one brother, Eugene Mendenhall of Linn Valley, Kan.
Services were held Monday June 6, 2016, at the La Cygne United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Gaffney officiating. Interment was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to La Cygne United Methodist Church Memorial, Linn County 4-H Council or the Prairie FFA Association.
Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Robert James “Bobby” Shoemaker ~ 07-18-1960 to 01-12-2025
Linn County News Published January 22, 2025 Robert James "Bobby" Shoemaker, age 64, Prescott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1960, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James and Betty Brown Shoemaker. He was a... [More]
William Lee Viner ~ 06-04-1964 to 01-12-2025
Linn County News Published January 15, 2025 William Lee Viner “Lee”, age 60 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Lee was born the son of William George, Jr., and Janice Lacey Viner in Great Bend, Kan., on June 4, 1964. He was... [More]
Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays ~ 04-13-1990 to 01-09-2025
Linn County News Published January 15, 2025 Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays, age 34, Concord, Okla., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1990, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Thomas and Jody Purinton... [More]
More Obituaries
- David Leslie Nation ~ 02-14-1968 to 01-12-2025
- Karen Marie Hargrove MacDonald Webb ~ 02-19-1954 to 01-05-2025
- Eleanor Eileen Reynolds ~ 12-16-1927 to 01-04-2025
- Marjorie Ann Kneisel ~ 01-21-1936 to 12-28-2024
- Joseph W. Wilkes ~ 10-15-1961 to 01-07-2025
- Bonnie Lou (Wilson) Smith ~ 10-16-1928 to 01-01-2025
- Donald Lee Stark ~ 05-03-1934 to 12-29-2024
- Edward E. Owen ~ 08-09-1957 to 12-31-2024
NEWS
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 13, the board of commissioners heard from Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young in regards to the county decision during the Jan. 6 meeting to pull all compactor equipment out of Pleasanton if the city does not sign... [More]
Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
Linn County Rural Fire personnel responded to an equipment fire that occurred at the Mound City Dollar General Store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald the fire response required to contain and extinguish the fire... [More]
More News
- Commissioners vote to remove trash service from Pleasanton unless city signs agreement
- Commissioners learn of taxing options on leased properties
- Pleasanton Council tables water rate change
- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
- La Cygne leaders wrap up 2024
- Commissioners discuss landfill projects
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
SPORTS
Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling places seventh at Louisburg
The Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Buffalos placed seventh out of 14 teams with a score of 99.5. Louisburg won the tournament with a score of 216. Ryan Nickell, 106, placed fifth... [More]
Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Hawks placed 10th out of 14 teams with 67 team points. Landon Higgins, 113, placed second and scored 24 team points. Higgins was 3-1 with a bye... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk Wrestling Champions
- Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill
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