Linn County News
Published July 29, 2020
Kade Tecumseh Kehl, 19, of Odessa, Mo., formerly of Baldwin City, Kan., passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, the family will host a public Celebration of Life at a later date. The family has requested no food or flowers be delivered to the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in care of Kris Kehl and can be left in care of the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St. Odessa, Mo., 64076, 816-633-5525. A scholarship fund will be set up at a later date in Kade’s memory. Memories of Kade and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook page.
Kade was born on June 25, 2001, in Overland Park, Kan., to Kristopher West and Dina Ann (Grubb) Kehl. He attended Baldwin High School until November 2017. Kade graduated from Odessa High School in 2020. He was a competitor in track and field, basketball and football. Kade was a member of the Odessa Bulldogs 2019 State Championship Football Team. Kade loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, Kristopher and Dina Kehl of Odessa, Mo.; two sisters, Katelynn Kehl of Manhattan, Kan., and Kelsey Kehl of Odessa; paternal grandparents Kelly and Maribeth Kehl of Mound City, Kan.; maternal grandmother Marie Grubb of Odessa; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kade was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bob Grubb.
OBITUARIES
Norma Jeanne (Riley) Long ~ 08-21-1938 to 10-13-2025

Linn County News Published October 22, 2025 Norma Jeanne (Riley) Long, age 87, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Vintage Park in Osawatomie, Kan., surrounded by family. Norma was born on Aug. 21, 1938, in Liberal, Kan., to Frederick and... [More]
Geneva Darlene Jennings ~ 11-15-1939 to 10-12-2025

Linn County News Published October 15, 2025 Geneva Darlene Jennings, age 85, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. She was born on Nov. 15, 1939, at Trading Post, Kan., the daughter of Charles and Daisy Rittinghouse Purdy. She graduated from Pleasanton High... [More]
Mary Margaret Wilson ~ 01-08-1930 to 10-13-2025

Linn County News Published October 15, 2025 Mary Margaret Wilson of Mound City, Kan., age 95, was called home to be with the Lord Oct. 13, 2025. She resided at the Anew Healthcare facility in Pleasanton, Kan. She was born in La Cygne, Kan., to Edwin Josheph Riley and Eva... [More]
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NEWS
Souza resigns county clerk post

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SPORTS
Schneider makes State for Hawks in girls’ golf

Celeste Schneider made the 3-1A State golf tournament again this year for the Lady Hawks and will be looking to earn another State medal. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here.
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