Linn County News
Published December 11, 2024
Lynn (Graham) Schneider, 76, recently of Mound City, passed away on Dec. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Lynn was born Nov. 4, 1948, in Kansas City, Kan., to parents Warren and Lois (Truax) Graham.
Lynn was raised in Kansas City, Kan., graduating from Washington High. In 1973 Lynn married Carl Schneider, they were married 51 years before his death on Sept. 6, 2024. That marriage was blessed with two children, Eric Stephen and Stacy Lynn.
In addition to her husband, Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Nick Houtman; and a sister, Mary Frances Kinderman.
She is survived by son Eric (Robbie) Schneider; Indianapolis; daughter Stacy Schneider, Tonganoxie; three grandchildren: Samantha Wilson, Nicole Schneider, and Aiden Schneider; two sisters: Judy Houtman and Janel (Cliff) Mosley, both of Mound City; and several beloved nieces and nephews; great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Services are planned for a later date.
OBITUARIES
John Ted Miles ~ 01-29-1960 to 05-01-2025
Linn County News Published May 14, 2025 John Ted Miles passed away suddenly May 1, 2025, at the Guest Home Estates Assisted Living Facility in Fort Scott, Kan. He lived at 9 N. Hillside Drive, Holiday Lakes, before his battle with diabetes caused blindness and a... [More]
Zachary Eldon White ~ 06-12-1992 to 04-29-2025
Linn County News Published May 7, 2025 Zachary Eldon White, 32, of Mound City, Kan., died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1992, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Roger and Jessica Smith White. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class... [More]
Rebecca S. Landers 12-30-1964 to 04-18-2025
Linn County News Published May 7, 2025 Rebecca S. Landers, 60, wife of Troy Landers, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Horton House in Fort Scott, Kan. She was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Ottawa, Kan., the daughter of Maurice Edward Zimmerman and Sarah Ellen... [More]
More Obituaries
- Ira Johnathan “Sonny” Robinson ~ 04-10-1944 to 04-26-2025
- Paul Dean Benham ~ 09-23-1944 to 04-26-2025
- Bonnie Faye Bishop ~ 03-25-1949 to 04-22-2025
- Lois A. Murray ~ 11-03-1931 to 04-20-2025
- Dr. Howard F. Wilson ~ 02-05-1938 to 04-20-2025
- Anna Louise Stites ~ 09-27-1946 to 04-13-2025
- Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crooks ~ 01-08-1949 to 04-13-2025
- Richard Lee Keaton ~ 01-29-1935 to 04-05-2025
NEWS
Commissioners make official statement on Tanglewood roads
During the May 19 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from several residents and members of Tanglewood Lakes regarding the court ruling that the roads in the lake community are public roads. Jim Hendershot, Tanglewood Lakes, outlined several items in commissioners’... [More]
La Cygne okays local police firing range
La Cygne leaders have approved construction of a police-only firearm range near the city’s sewer lagoons. At their May 7 regular meeting, the council okayed the request on a 3-0 vote, with Tommy Capp and Ed Smith not present. First introduced by Zachary Mathies, police... [More]
Mound City council adopts rules for camping
During the May 6 meeting, the Mound City council adopted Ordinance 607 setting out rules for the camping area at the Mound City Lake. The ordinance that was adopted set a period of 14 days per stay with at least a five-day absence before returning to the lake. Violating this... [More]
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- Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project
- La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment
- Fire department public hearing nets crowd
SPORTS
Lady Hawks win league as Hawks host TRL meet
The Jayhawk Linn track team hosted the Three Rivers League meet on May 15. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams did well at the meet as the girls won league again this year with a score of 159. The boys placed second with a score of 100. Central Heights won league for... [More]
Pleasanton track sets school records at Pioneer League track meet
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Jayhawk Linn on May 15 to compete in the Three Rivers League track meet. The team did very well as the girls placed third with 68 ½ points and the boys placed fourth with 70 points. The Jays set some school records at this meet... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton baseball splits against Jayhawk
- Prairie View softball defeats Osawatomie and Girard
- Jayhawk baseball earns win over Pleasanton
- Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational
- Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View
- Pleasanton track travels to Madison, boys take first
- Jayhawk hosts home track invitational
- Prairie View track competes at Jayhawk Invitational
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