Linn County News
Published July 28, 2021
Farmer boy, Johnnie Leon Giffin, loving father and husband of 58 years, went to Heaven on July 22, 2021. His funeral Mass will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021,
Johnnie was born June 12, 1938, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Lawrence “Tub” and Maxine “Bob” Giffin. Growing up on a farm in Linn County, Kan., and serving four years in the U.S. Air Force and an additional three years in the U.S. Army; marrying his beloved wife of 58 years, Carole Bauer, on Oct. 6, 1962.
In retirement from GM in Fairfax he enjoyed woodworking, traveling, square dancing and ballroom dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Carl “Bud” Giffin; and brother-in-law Edward Canada.
He is survived by his wife; his son, Scott (and wife Michelle); grandchildren Alex and Spencer and his daughter Julie; his sister, Sandra “Sis” Canada; and a brother, Roger “PeeWee” Giffin.
Donations can be made to Heart to Heart International, Prince of Peace or St. Jude’s.
To leave a message of condolence for Johnnie’s family, or to share a special memory of Johnnie please visit www.PenwellGabelKC.com.
OBITUARIES
Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Rose Anna Templin, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. A gathering to celebrate... [More]
Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee ~ 12-22-1962 to 11-26-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee, age 62, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. He was born on Dec. 22, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Carl and Ruth Doan Bresee. He served his country in... [More]
Roberta May Staton ~ 04-23-1925 to 11-27-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1925, in Hartford, Mich., the daughter of Orlie and Emma Roberts Brown. Roberta was united in marriage to Eugene... [More]
More Obituaries
- Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
- Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
- Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitcomb ~ 10-20-1962 to 10-29-2025
- Jeffery Lynn Brown ~ 09-10-1958 to 10-22-2025
- Darlene Ann Sumners ~ 05-19-1935 to 10-21-2025
NEWS
Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]
USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
Members debate value of petty cash funds Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]
USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
Johnson says school district should not pay for correction Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education has been publicly apprised of a mill-levy error affecting already-mailed property tax statements in Miami County. At the Nov. 18 monthly... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team
The Prairie View football team was well represented in this year’s All Pioneer League team. The Buffalos had four players on the first team, three on the second team, and four on the honorable mention team. To see the full article, check out this week's edition... [More]
Dawson signs with Pitt State
SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson,... [More]
Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
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More Sports
- Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
- Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season
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- Blu-Jay season ends with bi-district loss
- Prairie View football moves to the Regional round with a big win against Burlington
- Jayhawk cross country competes at State
- Prairie View cross country qualifies two for State
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