Linn County News
Published Aug. 26, 2020
Fred Irvin Stumpff, age 84, from Linn Valley, Kan., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Olathe Hospice House. He was born Dec. 30, 1935, in Shawnee, Kan. He was the first son of Irvin and Augusta (Strobbe) Stumpff. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother and four sisters.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960-1964, receiving a Good Conduct Medal and a Sharpshooter Badge (rifle). After moving to Linn Valley, he retired from the Teamsters Union.
Fred enjoyed driving big vehicles and fixing and building things. He was always eager and willing to help anyone who needed it. He was a great friend. They would call on him to cut a tree, mow the lawn or just for his company. In his later years, he loved riding with his best friend Roger and enjoyed walks with his dog Smokie.
Forever cherishing his memories are two brothers and seven sisters.
The family of Fred Stumpff would like to thank each of you for the many blessings of love, care and sympathy during this time of transition for the family.
His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Linn Valley Community Church, 86 S. Linn Valley Drive, Linn Valley, Kan. 66040.
OBITUARIES
Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026
Linn County News Published August 5, 2026 Dixie Beatrice Collins, 58 years young, left this Earth on July 28, 2026, to go home to be with all who have left us too soon. Dixie was born to Dick and Dorothy Newton on Oct. 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., their third... [More]
Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026
Linn County News Published August 5, 2026 Helen Marie Clark, age 94, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1932, in Arma, Kan., the daughter of John and Loretta Chiappetta Data. She graduated from the Ursuline Academy and then attended Fort... [More]
Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026
Linn County News Published August 5, 2026 Norma Lee Pease, age 93, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1933 in Miami County, Kan., the daughter of Paul Weisner Keith and Lottie May Hutton Keith. She graduated from... [More]
More Obituaries
- Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
- Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
- William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026
- Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026
- Clinton Eugene Williams ~ 05-04-1979 to 07-06-2026
- Larry Michael York ~ 05-17-1949 to 07-12-2026
- Matthew Graham Tyson ~ 05-10-1975 to 07-03-2026
- Ann Elizabeth Quaintance ~ 01-31-1954 to 07-03-2026
NEWS
SPECIAL: Linn County budget review scheduled
by JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News jackielcn1@gmail.com A public meeting to review Linn County’s budget has been scheduled with Kansas Policy Institute CEO Dave Trabert facilitating the meeting. Trabert will go over the county’s budget fund... [More]
Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
The family of 13-year-old Airen Andula who died in December 2025 as a result of a vicious dog attack at Holiday Lakes, has filed a wrongful death suit in Linn County District Court against Holiday Lakes Homes Association, and Damon Leonard. The petition, filed by Anita Gunn... [More]
Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. ... [More]
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SPORTS
A day of fun and records
Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate... [More]
Commanders win tournament at Arma
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
More Sports
- Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
- It’s not experience, it’s the person
- Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4
- Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies
- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
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