Linn County News
Published July 13, 2022
Edwin Leon Dennis, born in Mountain Grove, Mo., on Feb. 14, 1957, to Angilee and Leon Dennis, died unexpectedly on June 28, 2022, at the age of 65. Edwin resided in Linn Valley, Kan.
Throughout his life he was an avid rodeo cowboy, hunter, fisherman, welder, mechanic, handyman, and jack of all trades.
Edwin is survived by two siblings, his older sister, Charlotte Becker (John) of Butler, Mo., and a younger brother, Terry Dennis (Shirley) of Booneville, Ark. Edwin was an uncle to many, and known to most as “Uncle Ed”. He was an ornery uncle and would walk by with knuckle rubs on the head to Tracy Parks, Roger Parks, Janet Wason (James), and Teri-Rae Taylor (John). Edwin is also survived by many great-nephews and nieces that he loved spending time with, AJ Smith (Kim), Matthew Garr, Britney Winkler (Zach), Roger Parks Jr., Logan Parks, Cassie Wason, Jordan Taylor, and John Taylor. He also had many great-great-nieces and nephews that he adored to be around. He is also survived by one aunt, Wanda Hardy, and two uncles, Wendell Dennis (Sharon) and Randall Dennis (Jan).
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A private family gathering to honor Edwin’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Lonnie Dale Sprague, age 71, of Kincaid, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Lonnie was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Iola, Kan., the first of three children born to Dale and Fern (Huggins) Sprague. He grew up... [More]
Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Airen Joseph, "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was born on Sept. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student... [More]
Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Ashley and Catherine Maxine Mendenhall Maris. He graduated from Prairie... [More]
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- Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025
- Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025
- Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025
- Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025
- Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee ~ 12-22-1962 to 11-26-2025
- Roberta May Staton ~ 04-23-1925 to 11-27-2025
- Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
- Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
NEWS
Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged... [More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries
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NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
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SPORTS
Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]
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