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
Richard Ray Snyder ~ 09-17-1951 to 05-01-2026
Linn County News Published May 6, 2026 Richard Ray Snyder, age 74, of Iola, Kan., passed away on May 1, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at The Venue, 1883 HWY 54, Iola, Kan., from 1-3 p.m. Burial will take place privately at a later... [More]
Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
Linn County News Published May 6, 2026 Lance Robert Minchew, 54, died peacefully in his home April 24, 2026 in Callisburg Texas, after a four-year battle with cancer. A celebration of life in his honor will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Deschain Cellars... [More]
John Marvin Arnold ~ 05-13-1932 to 05-01-2026
Linn County News Published May 6, 2026 John Marvin Arnold, age 93, of Sugar Valley Lakes near Mound City, Kan., passed away, Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1932, in Worland, Mo., the son of John F. and Ruth Mullis Arnold. Marvin youngest... [More]
More Obituaries
- Frank LeRoy Harlow ~ 01-23-1933 to 04-30-2026
- James (Jim) Joseph Dent ~ 01-25-1945 to 04-28-2026
- Rex Alan Brown ~ 08-10-1959 to 04-25-2026
- Edward Lee Umphenour ~ 10-05-1943 to 04-26-2026
- Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley ~ 09-24-2931 to 04-24-2026
- Velma Fay (Cline) Peterson ~ 04-29-1944 to 04-15-2026
- Bruce Lynn Jeffers ~ 01-30-1957 to 04-12-2026
- Vernon Lee Ross ~ 12-01-1955 to 04-10-2026
NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discussed storm shelters
- Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
- Questions asked following storms that hit county
- Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
SPORTS
Jayhawk baseball goes 4-0 against Erie and Yates Center
The Jayhawk Linn baseball team went 4-0 this past week in double-headers against Erie and Yates Center. They traveled to Erie on April 20 and defeated the Red Devils 14-4 and 16-5. Then they hosted Yates Center and won both those games 15-4 and 13-1. The first game against... [More]
Pleasanton sweeps St. Paul, splits against Uniontown
The Pleasanton baseball team played St. Paul and Uniontown this past week. They traveled to St. Paul on April 20 and defeated the Indians in a double-header, 18-3 and 16-9. The team then hosted Uniontown in another double-header, they won the first game 5-2 but lost the second... [More]
Prairie View baseball 3-0 against Osage City and Butler
The Prairie View baseball team played Osage City and Butler this past week. They traveled to Osage City on April 21 and defeated them in a double-header, 7-6 and 18-6. Then they hosted a single game against Butler on April 23 and won that game 18-3. The first game against Osage... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee
- Prairie View baseball falls to Burlington and splits against Lebo
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Central Heights and Marmaton Valley
- Prairie View softball goes 3-1 against Iola and Jayhawk
- Jayhawk softball sweeps St. Paul and falls to Prairie View
- Pleasanton track wins at Oswego
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee
- Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights
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