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.
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