Linn County News
Published July 25, 2018
Kelly James Brown, age 35, Linn Valley, Kan., died Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born in Atchison, Kan., on Nov. 19, 1982, the son of James and Shirley Schuneman Brown.
He worked as a tire technician for Pumps. He was married to Amanda Fuller. Kelly enjoyed fishing, going to the casinos and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley; his paternal grandfather, John Brown; and maternal grandparents, Willis and Marjorie O’Roke Shuneman.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda Brown; daughter Raelyn Brown; his father, James Brown; three stepdaughters, Breanna, Trentity and Kelsey Fuller-Epting; and two brothers, Jason and Brandon Brown.
A private family service will be held later. The family suggests contributions to the Raelyn Brown Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
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