Linn County News
Published Oct. 14, 2020
Helen Lenora Cox, age 93, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. She was born on Aug. 24, 1927, in Bates County, Mo., the daughter of Grover Albert and Olive Grace Elliott Abnot. She graduated from Merwin High School. She was united in marriage to Fred Lee Cox. He preceded her in death in 1986.
Helen worked as a cook and a waitress in restaurants in the La Cygne area. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne Senior Citizens and the La Cygne Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Kenneth Abnot, and three sisters, Anna Lee Cummins, Bertha Geneva Cook and Mabel Josephine Murray. Helen is survived by two sisters, Norma Jean Hoover and Jesse Roberta Steimel; nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Jingo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the Chapel. Friends my pay respects and condolences from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Schneider La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation or the Calvary Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025
Linn County News Published March 26, 2025 Colton James McCammon entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 21. He was born on Aug. 26, 2003, in Fort Scott, Kan. His Spiritual birth was Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 11:16 a.m. where he joined... [More]
Kenneth Lawrence Sloan ~ 01-24-1950 to 03-11-2025
Linn County News Published March 19, 2025 Kenneth Lawrence Sloan, age 75, of Centerville, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born on Jan. 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Kan., to James and Gertrude (Tebbe) Sloan. He was one of four children... [More]
Lois Joan Streeter ~ 11-18-1931 to 03-05-2025
Linn County News Published March 19, 2025 Lois Joan Streeter, age 93 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away in Louisburg, Kan., on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born the daughter of Chlorus and Clara Henkel Boone on Nov. 18, 1931, at Tacoma, Wash. She married Ulas... [More]
More Obituaries
- Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025
- Norma Jean Harvey ~ 09-26-1935 to 02-21-2025
- Elizabeth Joyce Keaton ~ 02-14-1936 to 03-01-2025
- Keith Couch ~ 06-22-1927 to 03-01-2025
- Michael Anthony Taylor ~ 11-21-1957 to 01-21-2025
- Barbara Jean Harbison ~ 10-16-1939 to 02-20-2025
- Jerold Chester Davis ~ 05-13-1937 to 02-19-2025
- Emma Darlene Peek ~ 05-11-1935 to 02-08-2025
NEWS
Linn Valley imposes moratorium on new water and sewer construction
The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, March 13 to impose a six-month moratorium on new hook-ups for water and/or sewer service. On a motion by Council Member John Weers, the council approved Ordinance Number 268 suspending the issue of new water and... [More]
Wind and fire damage dots county
Burn ban in effect next several days Friday turned out to be what was expected, high winds, low humidity and lots of out-of-control fires and wind damage. Linn County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald told the commissioners Monday that... [More]
County hears from Tanglewood residents during public comment
Concerns voiced on judges alleged ruling Reporter’s Note: The Linn County News has confirmed that a Linn County District Court judge has ruled that the roads in Tanglewood Lake are public roads. We will continue to follow this story as it develops. During... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss new option for Devlin Road
- Board votes to extend Meik contract
- Resident questions legal opinion on approved minor plat
- Pleasanton Council moves forward with street grant process
- La Cygne leaders approve water plant maintenance
- Blue Mound hears updates on possible water tower project
- Linn Valley eyes potential economic development opportunity
- Pleasanton council discusses compactor contract
SPORTS
A season in review: Jayhawk Linn wrestling
The Jayhawk Linn wrestling season has concluded for both the boys’ and girls’ teams and both can boast of some great accomplishments. The girls’ team placed third overall at Regional and qualified an impressive seven wrestlers for State. The boys’ team... [More]
A season in review: Prairie View wrestling
The wrestling season for the Prairie View girls’ and boys’ teams have concluded and the teams and multiple individuals accomplished some good things this year. Let’s first look at the teams. The girls’ team placed third in the Pioneer League and 12th... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls’ basketball ends season against Neodesha
- Case leads Prairie View girls’ wrestling with a second-place finish
- McCarty leads Lady Hawks with a fourth-place finish at State
- Blu-Jays win sub-state shootout
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends three to State
- Blu-Jays defeat two Missouri foes
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling places third at East Regional as seven qualify for State
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