Linn County News

Published June 24, 2026

Craig Alan Wood, age 74, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1951, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Virgil Leon "Ab" and Delma Dorene (Brown) Wood. He graduated from Prescott High School in the Class of 1969. He served in the Army National Guard and worked his way up to sergeant while also earning medals for marksmanship,

Craig was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Linda Earnest, on July 31, 1971, at the United Methodist Church in Prescott, Kan. Craig worked for Foote Construction and later purchased the company which built many bridges and structures across Linn County. In retirement, Craig ran the Jayhawk Greenhouse and refurbished furniture for the 517 Vintage shop. You could often find him with a Diet Coke in hand at garage sales and flea markets across the county. Family was the number one priority with Craig. He enjoyed spending time with his three daughters and teaching his girls and grandchildren about the hobbies he loved including fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, and antiquing. He has also enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and music programs. On occasion, he even showed off the Wood family basketball skills to his grandkids. He was ornery in a good sort of way - always teasing, presenting his grandkids with “special” gifts, and getting a laugh out of everyone he knew. 

He also enjoyed his morning routine of meeting with the guys at PDQ in Prescott. Family reunions, horseshoes, card playing, and game nights are always a part of Wood family fun. 

Craig was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leland and Kenny Wood; and a great granddaughter, Parker. Craig is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-five years, Linda; three daughters, Christy Nickelson and husband, Chris, Melayna Johnson and husband, Raymond, and Jamie Hall; two brothers, Dave Wood and wife, Deb, and Kevin Wood and wife, Kathy; a sister, Carol Majors and husband, Bruce; two sister in laws, Mary Wood and Vicki Wood; ten grandchildren, Whitney, Zach, Madisyn, Dylan, Tucker, Baylee, Caden, Lilly, Landyn, and Mariah; and three great-grandchildren, Owen, Karter, and Hannah.

With hard work and a kind, gentle spirit, Craig Wood built a life devoted to his family and community. He will be greatly missed. 

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in Littell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Pleasanton Chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.