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Linn County News

Published October 25, 2023

 

Joyce Irene Pitts, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 75, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.  She was born July 31, 1948, the daughter of James A. Pitts and Wanda I. West. She had many different occupations during her working career, including retail and hotel management, and waitressing. She enjoyed gardening and most importantly spending time with her loved family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James H. Pitts; and a sister, Julie Green. Joyce is survived by her husband, Terry Crump; a daughter, Denese Bright and husband, Charles; two sons, James Brown and Daren Brown; a sister, Janet Kerr; seven grandchildren, John Bright, Brandi Pohlmeier, Wayne Bright, Caleb Brown, Laurel Brown, Tayler Bailey, and Shiann Brown; eleven great-grandchildren, Austin Oberlechner, Blake Pohlmeier, Kylia Pohlmeier, Macey Pohlmeier, Roberta Bright, Gracee Bright, Jaxx Bright, Tripp Bright, Messiah Carter, Lilyann Carter; three great-great-grandchildren, Grayson Oberlechner, Tavyn Oberlechner, and Huxlei Oberlechner; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  

Graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Windfred Allen DeMott ~ 09-15-1940 to 06-07-2025

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Linn County News Published June 18, 2025   Windfred Allen DeMott, age 84, resident of Bronaugh, Mo., died Saturday June 7, 2025, at the home. He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Mound City, Kan., and his parents were Clyde Vernon DeMott and Alice Rosemond (Jackman) DeMott.... [More]

Maxine Breuel ~ 11-20-1926 to 06-07-2025

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Linn County News Published June 11, 2025   Maxine Breuel, age 98, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born on Nov. 20, 1926, in Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Stacey and Ruth Ellis Furse.  She graduated from Mound City High School... [More]

Richard Paul Henderson ~ 07-26-1950 to 06-01-2025

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Linn County News Published June 11, 2025 Richard Paul Henderson, age 74, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025.  He was born on July 26, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Charles and Lidea Morris Henderson. After graduating high school, Rich joined... [More]

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