Charles John “Chuck” Kammerer, age 78, of Clayton, N.C., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Dec. 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary was prayed Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Visitation followed the rosary.
The family suggests contributions to your local church Christmas flower fund. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
OBITUARIES
George W. Ernst III ~ 08-06-1942 to 05-25-2026
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
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
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]
More Obituaries
- John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter ~ 01-26-1945 to 01-20-2026
- William Alvin Good ~ 01-26-1933 to 05-11-2026
- Richard Ray Snyder ~ 09-17-1951 to 05-01-2026
- Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
- John Marvin Arnold ~ 05-13-1932 to 05-01-2026
- Frank LeRoy Harlow ~ 01-23-1933 to 04-30-2026
- James (Jim) Joseph Dent ~ 01-25-1945 to 04-28-2026
- Rex Alan Brown ~ 08-10-1959 to 04-25-2026
NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, with defense attorney Harold Trull made an appearance in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court on Friday, May 29 for what was slated to be a sentencing hearing following the guilty plea given in open court previously on May 22, 2026. When court proceedings began... [More]
SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, who was charged in Bates County, Mo., in December of 2025 with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, entered a plea of guilty in open court on Friday, May 22. The case stemmed from events... [More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium
During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting.... [More]
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- Commissioners hire Economic Development Services Director
- USD 344 board sees gym floor design
- Mound City hears from McLiney on bond probability
SPORTS
Prairie View track qualifies three athletes for State
The Prairie View track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional. The Buffalos did well with multiple top placers and three athletes qualifying for the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The highlight of the meet for the Buffalos was Laramie... [More]
Jayhawk track qualifies eight for State
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]
Pleasanton track qualifies six for State
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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- Jayhawk Linn track are boys’ and girls’ league champions
- Prairie View track competes in Pioneer League meet
- Pleasanton baseball ends season at Flinthills
- Prairie View softball has a busy week
- Jayhawk baseball finishes regular season at 11-11 with a split against Uniontown
- Pleasanton track competes in tough Humboldt meet
- Jayhawk track hosts home invitational
- Pleasanton track battles at Jayhawk
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