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Linn County News

Published Dec. 13, 2023

 

Lawrence Eugene Wunderly, age 79, Mound City, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. He was born on Oct. 15, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Fred and Julia Brennan Wunderly. He graduated from Fort Scott High School. He then attended Pittsburg State University obtaining a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. He served in the National Guard.

Lawrence was united in marriage to Linda Clayton on June 12, 1971. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed his family, hunting, farming, and having a good visit with just about anybody. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Pat Cook.  Lawrence is survived by his wife Linda; three sons, Len Wunderly, Drew Wunderly and wife, Jennifer, and Ryan Wunderly and wife, Tara; a sister, Barbara Schmidt; five brothers, Mike Wunderly, Joe Wunderly and wife, Marsha, Ron Wunderly and wife, Kathy, Dan Wunderly and wife, Stephanie, and Don Wunderly and wife, Peggy; and five grandchildren, Clare, Kade, Eleanor, Hayden and Jace.    

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Private burial will take place in the Dayton Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Church or St Jude Children’s Hospital.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025

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Linn County News Published December 10, 2025   Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Butler, Mo., the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School... [More]

Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025

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Linn County News Published December 10, 2025   Carl A. Otto, 99, LeRoy, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Coffey County Hospital, Burlington, Kan. He was born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Pierce, Neb., to Clyde and Myrtle (Watson) Otto. Visitation will be 10 a.m.... [More]

Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025

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Linn County News Published December 3, 2025   Rose Anna Templin, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.    A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. A gathering to celebrate... [More]

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NEWS

Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze

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Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail

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SPORTS

Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament

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The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament.  The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec.... [More]

Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance

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The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article,... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament

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The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To... [More]

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