July 14, 2026

Linn County News

Published July 15, 2026

Larry Michael York, age 77 of La Cygne, Kan., died at Olathe Medical Center on July 12, 2026, from complications from heart surgery.

He was born in Paola, Kan., on May 17, 1949, as the only child of Ruth (Long) and Donald York. Larry worked as a drywaller in area communities for many years. He spent all of his life in either La Cygne or Louisburg, Kan., and graduated from Prairie View High School.  Larry was proud of his membership in the Sons of American Legion in the Louisburg Chapter.

Larry was a devoted and loving father to Michelle York of Lawrence, Kan., and Cindy Clutter of Adrian, Mo. His daughters will dearly miss him. He loved to spend time with friends and family. One of his favorite pastimes was taking a boat out to fish or fishing from the shoreline.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother and father and is survived by daughters Michelle and Cindy; grandsons Tyler and Garrett; great-granddaughters, Amara and Eden; and his beloved cat Bootsie; as well as numerous cousins and extended family members. He also leaves behind dear friends who adopted him as family, Carol and Crimson of Lawrence; his generous and helpful neighbor Roy; and former employees Bryan and Brad Snodgrass.

Larry’s celebration of life visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2026, at Schneider Funeral Home & Cremations, La Cygne Chapel.

The family suggests donations in his name to your local animal shelter or La Cygne Community Food Pantry, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 204, La Cygne, Kan. 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.