Diana Lou Stout, 52, of Tanglewood Lakes, died Friday, April 7, 2017. She endured many health issues throughout her life, however her death was unexpected. Diana was born Nov. 22, 1964, in Edwardsville, Kan, to Gary Lee and Doris Louise (Gallup) Roush.
She graduated from Turner High School with the Class of 1983.
On April 18, 1986, Diana married the love of her life Stephen R. Stout in Merriam, Kan.
Diana was an animal fanatic. She was known for always having a menagerie. She also loved to cook and was well-known for her delicious cakes for family birthdays and other special occasions. Diana loved to do crafts including making puzzles, painting, sewing, jewelry making and woodworking. She loved celebrating holidays, and always decorated and planned something to celebrate each occasion. Above all, Diana loved and cherished her family in her role as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend.
Diana was preceded in death by her father Gary and all of her many loved past pets.
Diana is survived by her mother Doris of Overland Park; husband Steve of the home; two daughters, Megan Meads and husband Travis of Linn Valley, and Carla Stout of Tanglewood Lakes; three grandchildren, Brooke, Ellie and Colden McAvoy, who were her world; four sisters, Joyce DeGhelder and husband Bruce, Peggy Barnhart and husband Ken, Dotty Harding and husband Ken, and Tracy Stokes; 15 nieces and nephews; and her two beloved Maltese, Isabella and PollyAnna. Diana also had a special bond with her dear neighbors and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, La Cygne Chapel, followed by a reception and remembrance luncheon.
In Diana’s honor the family suggests donations to the Students Promoting and Encouraging Animal Kindness (SPEAK) program at Prairie View High School, La Cygne, Kan.
OBITUARIES
Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his rural Mound City home. Kelly was born March 25, 1938, south of Parker, Kan., to Keith (Tom) Emerson Kehl and Helen Edith (Giffin) Kehl. Kelly... [More]
Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kandi Kay Cruse passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Kandi’s zest for life and carefree spirit were evident from an early age. She... [More]
Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Jessica Cae Pritchett age 43 of Parker, Kan., died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home in Osawatomie, Kan. ... [More]
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- Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025
- Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025
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- Richard “Dick” Smith ~ 04-18-1942 to 06-22-2025
- Charles Edwin Sutterby ~ 06-20-1951 to 06-19-2025
- Windfred Allen DeMott ~ 09-15-1940 to 06-07-2025
- Maxine Breuel ~ 11-20-1926 to 06-07-2025
- Richard Paul Henderson ~ 07-26-1950 to 06-01-2025
NEWS
NOTICE:

The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.
Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant

The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot... [More]
Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals

Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton... [More]
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- Parker mayor seeks affidavits to file charges
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SPORTS
Gratton at Nationals

Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]
Summer Ball Tournaments

The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.
More Sports
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team
- Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections
- Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track
- Prairie View track earns six medals at State
- Pleasanton’s Gratton wins two golds, sets meet record
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