Linn County News
Published June 24, 2020
Dana Dawayne Coke, 51, of Tanglewood Lake, died at 9:05 pm on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Olathe Medical Center after a long illness.
Dana was born April 29, 1969, in Independence, Mo., to Dewey William and Anna Omega (Brawley) Coke. He was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking, but the highlight of his life was his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Sue and Eva. Dana is survived by three sons, Aaron Deffenbaugh, Carlos Hendricks, and Joshua Coke; and one daughter, Ashley Coke and her husband Coree Yingling; two brothers, Dewey and Gordon; three sisters, Vickie, Diane and Carmen; six grandchildren, Danielle, Carlos, Gunner, Hunter, Brayden, and Callie; and his ex-wife, Angela Coke.
There will be a private family service at a later date. The family suggests contributions to the Dana Coke Memorial Fund to help with funeral expenses. Contributions may be mailed to Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel, PO Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040.
OBITUARIES
Kristina Diane Roth 03-11-1978 to 11-21-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 Kristina Diane Roth, age 43, of Hesston, Kan., entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Kris was born March 11, 1978, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Diane Burnett in Garnett, Kan., and lived with her family in... [More]
Neta Lee Leonard 07-02-1952 to 11-19-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 Neta Lee Leonard, age 69, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1952, at Lincoln, Kan., the daughter of Dee and Delores Hall Montgomery. Neta was a nurse over the years. She enjoyed doing genealogy,... [More]
George Herbert Eaton 04-18-1938 to 11-18-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 George Herbert Eaton, age 83, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1938, in El Reno, Okla. He graduated from El Reno High School and attended Johnson County Community College obtaining certification... [More]
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- Joseph Michael Dellinger 01-17-1950 to 08-20-2021
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- Vernon LeRoy “Roy” Massey 02-09-1922 to 10-07-2020
- Margaret Eileen Wier 02-15-1943 to 09-21-2020
- Elynor Ann Miller 08-28-1924 to 08-02-2020
- James J. Shannon Robinson 03-29-1980 to 08-01-2020
- Charles William “Bill” Atwood Jr. 05-31-1927 to 07-29-2020
NEWS
La Cygne leaders approve inspector help
City clerk asks in preparation for 2022 mobile home park licenses Broaching whether to contact Linn County or Linn Valley about building-inspector help for upcoming La Cygne mobile home park license renewals dominated the city clerk’s report at the Nov. 17 La... [More]
Victim subpoena ‘no return’ sets over Munger hearing
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Chase ends with suspect in custody
Deputy Tanner Ogden joined on a chase initiated by the Garnett Police Department after it crossed county lines on Wednesday, Nov. 24, on the western edge of Linn County. Ogden followed the vehicle, a white van being driven by Daniel R. Evans, on 2200 Road past Iliff then the... [More]
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SPORTS
2021 All County football team
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