June 6, 2017

Linn County News
Published June 7, 2017
Doris Helen Prothe, age 95, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born on Sept. 2, 1921, the daughter of Lloyd and Alice Eckhart Jenkins.
She graduated from high school and attended nursing school.
She married Kenneth Prothe on May 23, 1944, at Los Angeles, Calif. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1992.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Martin; and a brother, Paul Jenkins.
Doris worked as the director of the Pleasanton Housing Authority for many years. She was a member of the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Penny Johnson and husband Steve; two grandsons, Kenny Johnson and Meredith and their children Bryce and Neyla, and John Johnson and Christy and children Brianna and Aly.
A private graveside service was held Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Pleasanton Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.