Linn County News
Published Jan. 26, 2022
Kathryn N. Kite McGee, age 92, Centerville, Kan., passed away, Jan. 18, 2022, at the Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kan. Kathryn was born, June 7, 1928, the daughter of Chester and Velma (Lee) Kite, at Garnett, Kan. She married the love of her life, Kenneth McGee in 1954 and to this union three daughters were born. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church in Garnett and Centerville. Kathryn was a senior lifeguard and professional swimmer. She swam the length of the North Lake in Garnett which is approximately two miles and has taught babies from two months up to 102 years old to swim. Among some of Kathryn’s other interests were playing piano, art, sewing, hooking rugs, jigsaw puzzles, listening to music, watching television with someone all while holding her cat Blackie. Kathryn was a patient, loving and caring person, who would do anything to help her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bob Kite, of Garnett; and a grandson, David Reiter. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 67 years, Kenneth; four daughters, Connie (McGee) and Howard Reiter (Kincaid), Karen Kay (McGee) and Bob Clayton (Olathe), Patricia(McGee) and Randy Latta (Iola), Lillian Kite (Centerville); seven grandchildren, Gary Reiter, Angela Reiter, Dean Friend, James Lloyd, Ryan Latta, Jarred Latta, and Trent Latta; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at the Centerville Community Church. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Centerville Community Church. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Anderson County Hospital, Residential Living Center Activity Department and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box J Mound City, Kan. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
John Clayton Bowman ~ 02-01-1944 to 08-17-2025

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

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

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]
More Obituaries
- Jean Driskell ~ 03-22-1943 to 07-18-2025
- Burton Clyde Brownback ~ 05-21-1953 to 07-13-2025
- Ruth Ann Antrim ~ 05-21-1951 to 07-07-2025
- Helen Maxine Wright ~ 05-28-1939 to 06-19-2025
- Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025
- Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025
- Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025
- Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025
NEWS
Economic Development Director resigns

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

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

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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Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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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