Linn County News
Published Jan. 5, 2022
Donna Lyn (Scott) Spencer, age 81, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1940, in rural Mound City, Kan., daughter of Charles and Ruth (Barnes) Scott. Donna accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She graduated from Mound City High School, Class of 1958. Donna was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Virgil, on Oct. 26, 1958. She worked various places and retired from Jayhawk Elementary as a cook. Donna was extremely active in church activities, loving on kids in Adventure Club and church programs. She was in the church hand bell and vocal choirs for many years and was known by many in the community as Grandma Donna, as she and Virgil attended numerous sporting events and programs any grandkids were in.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Chuck; grandson, Brandon Michael Workman; and her beloved husband, Virgil. Donna is survived by two sons, Steve Spencer and wife Sherri, and Larry Spencer and wife Shannon; two daughters, Kathy Workman and husband Mike, and Keri Jo Purinton and husband Danny; two sisters, Betty Lou Cox and Verna Lee Foerschler and husband Tom; one brother, J.B. Scott and wife Joan; 15 grandchildren and spouses, Nikki Nation (Jeff), Tyler Spencer (Jamie), Miles Spencer (Katie), Keylee Hulsing (Jerry), Amber Dembkowski (Ryan), Courtney Mell (Josh), Doug Workman (Hope), Darcy Workman, Lucas Fornelli (Bethany), Ashton Schuler (Dusty), Sydney Sunderland (Cody), Daniel Purinton (Alissa), Sam Purinton, Luke Purinton and Noah Purinton; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to the Mound City Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
OBITUARIES
John Clayton Bowman ~ 02-01-1944 to 08-17-2025
Linn County News Published August 20, 2025 John Clayton Bowman, age 81, Parker, Kan., passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. He was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Goodrich, Kan., the son of John Thomas “Tom” Bowman and Carrie Theodoshia Shafer Bowman. John attended... [More]
Arnold Joseph Lickteig ~ 05-16-1931 to 07-31-2025
Linn County News Published August 6, 2025 Arnold Joseph Lickteig, age 94, formerly of Greeley, Kan., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Spring Hill in Spring Hill, Kan. Arnie was born on May 16, 1931, on a farm east of Greeley,... [More]
Joe W. Mann ~ 09-02-1951 to 07-26-2025
Linn County News Published July 30, 2025 Joe W. Mann, age 73 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions are suggested to the Schneider Funeral Home and may be sent... [More]
More Obituaries
- Jean Driskell ~ 03-22-1943 to 07-18-2025
- Burton Clyde Brownback ~ 05-21-1953 to 07-13-2025
- Ruth Ann Antrim ~ 05-21-1951 to 07-07-2025
- Helen Maxine Wright ~ 05-28-1939 to 06-19-2025
- Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025
- Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025
- Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025
- Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025
NEWS
Linn County News website gets new update
Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]
Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral
County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000 The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]
Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles
The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]
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SPORTS
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’
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Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair
The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age... [More]
Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull
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