Linda K. Parkison, age 66 of Camdenton, Mo., lost her battle of almost four years with liver/colon cancer on Sept. 20, 2016.
She worked and retired from Pyramid Life Insurance Co. in Merriam, Kan., where she paid claims.
In her spare time she loved to fish, do crafts and sew. She also helped in soup kitchens and made baskets to raffle off for various benefits.
She leaves behind her mother Rosemary Balka of Munster, Ind.; brothers Chris Balka of Seattle, Wash., and Bart and his wife Debbie Balka of LaGrange ,Ind.; her only daughter Bekki Gibson of Mound City, Kan.; three granddaughters Kasey Gibson of Prescott Kan., and Natalie Mincks and Jessica Gibson of Fayetteville, Ark.; four great- grandchildren; three nephews; one niece; and her significant other of 30 years Walt Maholovich.
She was a beautiful and courageous woman who will truly be missed by her family and her friends.
Arrangements are that her ashes will be taken to Indiana and a memorial service will be held there to celebrate her life. She will then be laid to rest by her father John Balka.
OBITUARIES
Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Leland Ray Underwood, age 79, Fulton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1946, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Clifford and Wilma Clayton Underwood. He served time in the United States Navy.... [More]
Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Donald E. Johnson, 85, passed at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Don was the youngest of five born in Blue Mound, Kan., to William McKinley and Alma Ida Tinsley Johnson. He attended... [More]
Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd, 16, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Quinn was born on July 30, 2009, in Joplin, Mo., to Brian and Lindsay (Johnson) Lloyd. Quinn was the oldest of a set of triplets. He never let... [More]
More Obituaries
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitcomb ~ 10-20-1962 to 10-29-2025
- Jeffery Lynn Brown ~ 09-10-1958 to 10-22-2025
- Darlene Ann Sumners ~ 05-19-1935 to 10-21-2025
- Lillie Mae Jackson ~ 04-23-1928 to 10-22-2025
- Monica Joy (Goebel) Mullins ~ 12-30-1965 to 10-20-2025
- Kelly Renee Moore ~ 08-02-1963 to 10-13-2025
NEWS
USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
Johnson says school district should not pay for correction Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education has been publicly apprised of a mill-levy error affecting already-mailed property tax statements in Miami County. At the Nov. 18 monthly... [More]
Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Deputy County Clerk Rose Mohler reported that somehow an incorrect amount had been put into the budget for the USD 362 mill levy and Miami County had already mailed out their tax statements. Mohler added she is not sure how that is going... [More]
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
TOPEKA — A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted... [More]
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- Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions
- Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year
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- Write in votes upset some races after final tally
- Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck
- Commissioners hear concerns from Lake Chaparral representatives
- Recent soaking rains still leave ponds short of water
SPORTS
Dawson signs with Pitt State
SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson,... [More]
Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
High school basketball might still be nine days away for the three Linn County high schools, but the season is already underway for state-line neighbor Hume, Mo. The Hornet teams began their season last Friday with home losses to Wheatland, Mo., the girls in a tight 48-40 match,... [More]
Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
The 2025 Three Rivers League 11-man Football All League team was announced and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk Linn had multiple players making each of the teams. Jayhawk had three players make first team offense. Trevor Brownback made the team at running back while Josiah... [More]
More Sports
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
- Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season
- Pleasanton fall trapshooting finishes fourth in conference
- Blu-Jay season ends with bi-district loss
- Prairie View football moves to the Regional round with a big win against Burlington
- Jayhawk cross country competes at State
- Prairie View cross country qualifies two for State
- Blu Jays’ Alvarez qualifies for State at Regionals
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