Duane Robert Kintigh, the third son of Clarence and Nettie (Jurey) Kintigh, was born March 13, 1926, at the Norton Hospital, Norton, Kan. He was named Robert Duane but had always been called by his middle name, Duane. He passed away Sept.19, 2015, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Neb., at the age of 89 years, 6 months, 16 days.
Growing up, he attended school in Norton, Kan. He served in the Army Air Corp for 18 months. Enroute home on the train to Norton after his discharge from the service, he met his future wife who was returning from a visit to some friends in Iowa. After some time of courting, Duane and Vivian Bouray were married July 20, 1947. They lived in the Hardy, Neb., area and were engaged in farming until retirement. They had five children: their first born son, Robert Duane died in infancy in 1949; Sharon Marie (Bearley) born in 1950 and died in 2014; Michael Ray born in 1951; Debora Ann (Staton) born in 1953; and Roger Linn born in 1954.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 1997.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Vivian in February of 2000; infant son Robert Duane Kintigh; daughter Sharon Bearley; grandson Michael Anthony Kintigh; and brother Clair Kintigh.
He is survived by his children Michael of Fairview, Kan.; daughter Debora Staton and husband Doug of Pleasanton, Kan.; and Roger and wife Jeanine of Webber, Kan.; son-in-law Robert Bearley of Kensington, Kan.; 10 grandchildren, Bobby Bearley and wife Julie, Crystal Bearley and husband Sean Knox, Justin Bearley and wife Lori, Brianne Kintigh, Ryan Kintigh and wife Kayla, Jennifer Umphenour and husband Eric, Sara Russell and husband Luke, Jason Kintigh and wife Melissa, Bryce Kintigh, and Allison Kintigh; 16 great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Ethan and Elijah Bearley, Addison, Emmerson and Jackson Bearley, Braelyn Kintigh, Kori, Kara, and Kali Umphenour, Kyle, Kala, and Kane Russell, Gavin, Zachary and Holley Kintigh; one sister Lula Hix of Phoenix, Ariz., and one brother Cletus Kintigh, Lyons, Kan.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Neb., with Pastor David Johnson officiating. After the service the Honor Guard folded and presented the flag to his family.
Music was “Amazing Grace” and “Daddy’s Hands” with Carlita Price as the organist and Stephanie Thayer as the soloist.
Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Neb.
Memorials are suggested to go to Hardy or Superior Volunteer Fire Departments.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.
OBITUARIES
Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith passed away Saturday June 7, 2025, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan. She was born on Nov. 19, 1935, in Topeka, Kan., to Neil and Gladys (Goldsmith)... [More]
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Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Ron Arbogast, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. Born Aug. 31, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan.,... [More]
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Linn County News Published June 25, 2025 Richard "Dick" Smith, age 83, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away in Olathe, Kan., on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Contributions... [More]
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- Gary Ray Johnson ~ 03-10-1935 to 05-28-2025
NEWS
NOTICE:

Due to a scheduling conflict, the commissioners will not be meeting today, June 25th, for a second budget workshop. The meeting has been rescheduled for July 2nd.
Tanglewood Lakes files suit against Board of County Commissioners

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SPORTS
Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship

The Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team traveled to Wichita to compete in the Kansas Trapshooting State tournament. The tournament features more than 110 high schools and over 1,500 student athletes. Pleasanton/Jayhawk compete in the 2A competition which happened on June... [More]
Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad

Prairie View’s head boys’ wrestling Coach Joey Ewalt does more for the sport than just coaching the Buffalos, he has made an impact on the sport as a wrestler, coach and official. Ewalt began his wrestling career at the very young age of four. His father, Mike Ewalt,... [More]
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