Jennifer Paige West, 41, of Dallas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Temple.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. A reception will immediately follow the services. Please join the family in celebrating Jennifer’s life by visiting her memorial at www.sparkman-hillcrest.com.
Jennifer was born Sept. 1, 1973, in La Mirada, Calif., to Marci West and Ralph West. She graduated from Alexander Academy of Richardson in 1991. She Attended the University of Texas. She later joined the Army and served in Iraq. Upon her discharge from the Army, she was employed by Southern Medical as an Ultrasound Technician.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Doris West and Charlie and Betty Brock; and a cousin, Westley Dyer.
Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Marci West of Garland; father, Ralph West of Addison; brother, Brock West and fiancé Mindy Beth of Dallas; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage memorials in Jennifer’s name be made to the SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, Texas 75212.
OBITUARIES
Ruby M. Nielson ~ 01-21-1932 to 04-27-2024
Linn County News Published May 8, 2024 Ruby M. Nielson, 92, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at a Burlington, Kan., hospital. A Celebration of Ruby’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota... [More]
Patty Conklin ~ 08-31-1932 to 04-26-2024
Linn County News Published May 1, 2024 Patty Conklin age 91 of Parker, Kan., died Friday, April 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan’s in Olathe, Kan. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday May 2, followed by service at 11:30 a.m., all at First Baptist Church... [More]
Robert “Bob” Eugene Markley ~ 04-11-1936 to 04-15-2024
Linn County News Published April 17, 2024 Robert (Bob) Eugene Markley, 88, was born on his family farm north of Mound City, Kansas, April 11, 1936, to Aaron R. and Hallie (Bell) Markley. He passed from this life on April, 15, 2024, at the very place he was born,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Ronald Joe Smith ~ 05-10-1944 to 04-11-2024
- Mary Tinsley ~ 12-15-1935 to 04-09-2024
- Frederick John “Fritz” Johanning, Jr. ~ 08-10-1948 to 03-26-2024
- Doris Maxine Basore ~ 01-02-1920 to 03-10-2024
- Janice (Good) Waltmire ~ 08-20-1937 to 03-09-2024
- Richard Lee Strader ~ 06-08-1974 to 02-24-24
- Robert William Harper, Jr. ~ 07-14-1947 to 02-24-2024
- Richard Eldon Baldwin ~ 07-21-1963 to 03-04-2024
NEWS
Commissioners hear reports on Hell’s Bend Bridge
Discussions turn to other road issues Linn County Public Works Administrator Shawn West reported to Commissioners on the Hell’s Bend bridge project noting in particular the rising costs associated with the repair, as well as what makes Hell’s Bend a priority... [More]
La Cygne Fire Station ribbon cutting held
The culmination of months to years of preparation, saving and work came together Saturday, May 4 as the La Cygne Fire Station ribbon cutting was held and the community was invited to see the finished product. A large grill was set up outside of what will be the maintenance... [More]
Evergy reps speak about bridges at commissioners’ meeting
Kyle Lewis, Director of Operations at the La Cygne Generating Station, and Robert Hollinsworth, Plant Manager at La Cygne Generating Station spoke to commissioners on Monday, May 6, regarding two bridges in the county that the company currently owns and maintains. Lewis explained... [More]
More News
- Special: U.S. 69 resurfacing project starts this week
- Special: Governor issues State of Disaster Emergency proclamation for approaching severe weather
- Commissioners hear damage report, declare county as state, local disaster site
- Mayor vetoes vacating 7th Street off of Main
- USD 362 to wait on admin addition
- Commissioners appoint new county counselor
- La Cygne accepts desludging cost
- USD 362 sets capacity numbers
SPORTS
Jayhawk and Pleasanton baseball split in double header
The Pleasanton baseball team traveled to Jayhawk Linn on April 30 to play in a Three Rivers League double-header against their county rivals. The Jays had the better first game as they won 14-4. Both offenses were performing the second game but this time the Hawks got the better... [More]
Prairie View softball goes 4-0 against Osawatomie and Girard
The Prairie View softball team faced Osawatomie and Girard this past week. They hosted Osawatomie on April 30 and won both games of a double-header 11-0 and 13-3. They traveled to Girard on May 3 for another double-header and won both games 6-1 and 6-2. The first game against... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View track takes top two places at Jayhawk
- Pleasanton track has a school record mark set at Jayhawk Invitational
- Prairie View softball goes 4-2 in busy week
- Pleasanton baseball sweeps St. Paul and Oswego
- Jayhawk baseball splits against Southeast Cherokee
- Prairie View track has strong performance at Anderson County
- Jayhawk track wins Pleasanton Invitational
- Pleasanton track hosts home invitational
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