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JoAnn Vose Porter, 85, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., died in peace on Aug. 14, 2016, in the comfort of her home in Garnett, Kan. She was born Aug. 17, 1930. Graduate from Washington Rural High School, was a lifelong member of White Church Christian Church and proudly retired from Deluxe Check Printers in Lenexa, Kan.

JoAnn did volunteer work at Miami and Anderson County Medical Centers. JoAnn was a member of the Miami County Quilt Guild, Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild of Garnett. She quilted monthly with friends at Hillsdale, Kan. She quilted over 600 baby quilts that were donated to area hospitals for those in need. Many of you might have been lucky enough to have received one of her beautiful quilts, if so, always remember her when you feel the warmth from snuggling up in one of them. JoAnn was an avid baker to say the least; the kitchen was the nucleus of the home. Homemade breads, cookies, cakes and pies were always ready to share with family and friends. This was her passion.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her father and mother, Edwin and Margaret Vose; brother Eddie Vose; husband, Joe Porter; son Bobby Joe Porter; and son-in-law Rick Kuykendall.

She is survived by brother Bob Vose, Tucson, Ariz.; three daughters Barbara Duncan (Dean), La Cygne, Kan.; Lori Kuykendall, Black Springs, Ariz., and Teresa Riley (Eldon), Garnett, Kan.; son Tim Porter (Diana), Liberty, Mo.; nine grandchildren Amy Sherman, Tim Hicks, Nathan Sanderson, Cole Sanderson, Jessica Porter, Taylor Porter, Lane Porter, Brandi Vogler and Rick Kuykendall; six great-grandchildren Gavin Maberry, Will Sherman, Annie Sherman, Kade Hicks, Hana Hicks and Trey Kuykendall.

JoAnn was loved by many and liked by all. She nurtured, fed and helped those in need. More than family members called her Mom.

Friends called her Jody, JoJo, JP and Jo.

A graveside service was held on Aug. 18 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kan. Our Mom was one in a million, she will be missed.

To honor her memory do something nice for someone. Pay it forward!

OBITUARIES

John Clayton Bowman ~ 02-01-1944 to 08-17-2025

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Linn County News Published August 20, 2025   John Clayton Bowman, age 81, Parker, Kan., passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. He was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Goodrich, Kan., the son of John Thomas “Tom” Bowman and Carrie Theodoshia Shafer Bowman. John attended... [More]

Arnold Joseph Lickteig ~ 05-16-1931 to 07-31-2025

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Linn County News Published August 6, 2025   Arnold Joseph Lickteig, age 94, formerly of Greeley, Kan., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Spring Hill in Spring Hill, Kan. Arnie was born on May 16, 1931, on a farm east of Greeley,... [More]

Joe W. Mann ~ 09-02-1951 to 07-26-2025

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Linn County News Published July 30, 2025   Joe W. Mann, age 73 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions are suggested to the Schneider Funeral Home and may be sent... [More]

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NEWS

Economic Development Director resigns

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Cites lack of professionalism and respect in leadership   During the public comment portion of the commissioners meeting on Aug. 18, Economic Development Director Chasity Ware took the podium and read a letter to the commissioners that began by noting that she had lived... [More]

Pleasanton moves forward with streets plan

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The Pleasanton City Council met Monday night and listened to a presentation by Streets Supervisor Taylor Robinson who presented a plan on how to move forward to get all city streets redone next spring and summer. Robinson said she met with Linn County Public Works Superintendent... [More]

USD 344 adopts new cell phone policy

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During the August meeting, which was moved to Tuesday, Aug. 12, the USD 344 Board of Education adopted a new cell phone policy as recommended by the Kansas Association of School Boards and Kansas State Department of Education. The new policy prompted several questions from... [More]

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SPORTS

Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

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It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]

Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9.  Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different.  The derby was divided into three age... [More]

Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson.  Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]

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