Linn County News
Published Sept. 30, 2020
Margaret Eileen Wier, age 77, Parker, Kan., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. She was born on Feb. 15, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Terry) Stoker. She attended grade school at Star Valley and graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1961. She was united in marriage to Russell Wier. To this union, two children were born. Margaret had lived in the La Cygne area for most of her life until moving to Parker to live with her daughter, Heather. While living in Parker, they attended the First Baptist Church of Parker. Margaret liked many different types of music, and enjoyed reading.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gerald Stoker. Margaret is survived by a son, Patrick Wier(Tracy); a daughter, Heather Wier; a brother, Clayton Stoker; four grandchildren, Trevor, Aubree, Daniesha, and Tiffany; and two great grandchildren, Christine and Nicole.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne, Chapel. Burial will be in the Star Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to TriKo. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
Linn County News Published June 10, 2026 Lance Robert Minchew, 54, died peacefully in his home April 24, 2026, in Callisburg Texas, after a four-year battle with cancer. An inurnment service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Wesley Chapel... [More]
Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Jack dedicated much of his life... [More]
Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12... [More]
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- Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026
- George W. Ernst III ~ 08-06-1942 to 05-25-2026
- Ruth Ellen Stainbrook ~ 02-12-1933 to 05-16-2026
- Gary Wayne Simpson ~ 01-17-1952 to 05-13-2026
- John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter ~ 01-26-1945 to 01-20-2026
- William Alvin Good ~ 01-26-1933 to 05-11-2026
- Richard Ray Snyder ~ 09-17-1951 to 05-01-2026
- Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
NEWS
Commissioners hear from local residents on ditches, spraying
During the June 8 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from county resident Mac Carlisle who spoke to them regarding ditches and road erosion in the Mantey area. Carlisle explained he was a native of the area. He said he spent 35 years working for the Corps of Engineers... [More]
Linn Valley begins exploration of Data Center
Running on a platform of economic development, long-term planning and strategic thinking, Linn Valley Mayor Lister Potter broached the subject of a “Technology and Advanced Industrial (TAI) Overlay District, or Data Center,” to the council Monday night. Potter,... [More]
La Cygne holds public hearing for condemnation
The La Cygne City Council opened their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 3, and then moved into a public hearing in regards to condemnation of 825 N. 7th St., Unit A. With no one there to speak, Mayor Debra Wilson closed the public comment portion of the hearing.... [More]
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SPORTS
Three Rivers All League baseball announced
The Three Rivers League named their All League baseball teams recently and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk had players on the teams. Jayhawk and Pleasanton had one player each on the first team and one player each as honorable mention. Easton White of Jayhawk and Mario Davis of... [More]
Three Rivers League announces All League softball team
The Three Rivers League recently announced their All League softball team and three players from Jayhawk Linn made the team. Janessa Scott made the first team while Jude Wade and Jayden Holt made honorable mention. The rest of the TRL All League softball team is as follows.... [More]
2026 TRL All League Golf
The Jayhawk golf team’s season has concluded and this year three of their golfers made the Three Rivers League All League Golf team. Max Lawson was Jayhawk’s first team selection while Aedin McGregor and Brady Felt made the second team. Here’s a complete... [More]
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- Patrick leads Pleasanton track with multiple medals
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- Pleasanton track qualifies six for State
- Jayhawk Linn track are boys’ and girls’ league champions
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