Linn County News
Published Aug. 1, 2018
Leone Elizabeth “Lee” Eisenhauer, age 78, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at her home. She was born in Morrowville, Kan., on Nov. 24, 1939, the daughter of Sylvester and Ilah Hanshaw Durst.
She was honored to serve as the executive director of Kansas Propane Marketers Association for 15 years, where she’d worked for many years. She retired in 2001 to the lake house she’d always dreamed of in Linn Valley Lakes.
She was a member of the Linn Valley Community Church and was active in the Linn Valley Lakes community where she leaves many, many cherished friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Greg.
Lee is survived by two sons, Rod and Doug Eisenhauer; a daughter, Cindy Flowers; two brothers, LeRoy and Les Durst; one sister, LaVonne Durst; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at the Linn Valley Community Church.
The family suggests contributions to the church.
OBITUARIES
Linda Sue Tyson ~ 01-24-1942 to 03-21-2025
Linn County News Published March 26, 2025 Linda was born on Jan. 24, 1942, in Garnett, Kan., to Lester and Almeta Prentice. She was the oldest of three children. Her sisters are Elizabeth (Barnett) and Judy (Scully). Linda grew up near Parker, Kan., and attended... [More]
Brent Ross Wheeler ~ July 27, 1956 – March 22, 2025
Linn County News Published March 26, 2025 Brent Ross Wheeler, 68, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 27, 1956 in Fort Scott in the back seat of his parent’s car to Ralph and... [More]
Alice Walker ~ 09-03-1928 to 03-20-2025
Linn County News Published March 26, 2025 After living a full and adventurous life of ninety-six years, Alice Walker of rural Blue Mound passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Alice Amy Frazier was born in Kingston, N.Y., on Sept. 3, 1928, to Olen and Eleanor (Griffes)... [More]
More Obituaries
- Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025
- Kenneth Lawrence Sloan ~ 01-24-1950 to 03-11-2025
- Lois Joan Streeter ~ 11-18-1931 to 03-05-2025
- Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025
- Norma Jean Harvey ~ 09-26-1935 to 02-21-2025
- Elizabeth Joyce Keaton ~ 02-14-1936 to 03-01-2025
- Keith Couch ~ 06-22-1927 to 03-01-2025
- Michael Anthony Taylor ~ 11-21-1957 to 01-21-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project set to begin in Bourbon and Linn counties
Monday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing work on U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. An overlay will be placed on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, starting at the south U.S. 54 junction in Fort Scott and continuing... [More]
Commissioners learn of grant for planning phase on courthouse repairs
During the March 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West on a grant possibility for repair work to the courthouse. SEKRPC (SEK Regional Planning Commission) is willing to assist with the HPF (Historic Preservation... [More]
La Cygne accepts deed conveyance on split vote
Meeting also features new legal hire following Harding resignation On a 2-1 vote, La Cygne’s council has empowered its mayor to sign a letter seeking completion of a deed transfer on condemned property. At last Wednesday’s regular meeting, Jerome Mitzner’s... [More]
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- Resident questions legal opinion on approved minor plat
SPORTS
2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team
The 2024-2025 high school boys’ basketball has concluded and it is time once again for the annual All County team. As usual choosing the team was tough as there were many good players this season and plenty more that showed steady progress through the season. As... [More]
2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team
High school girls’ basketball has concluded for the 2024-25 season and it’s time for the annual All County team. Like the boys’ team, and like most years, choosing players was tough. Plenty of girls from all three schools, Prairie View, Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton,... [More]
More Sports
- A season in review: Jayhawk Linn wrestling
- A season in review: Prairie View wrestling
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earns Sub-State runner-up
- Prairie View girls’ basketball ends season against Neodesha
- Case leads Prairie View girls’ wrestling with a second-place finish
- McCarty leads Lady Hawks with a fourth-place finish at State
- Blu-Jays win sub-state shootout
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State
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