Mildred Perkins, age 101, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Louisburg Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on Oct. 10, 1914, the daughter of William and Noma Gilmore Umphenour.
She worked in housekeeping at the Olathe Hospital before retiring.
She was married to James Perkins who preceded her in death in August 1970. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Naoma Morrison; a granddaughter Sherry; two brothers Lee and Eugene Umphenour; and three sisters Ella Holsman, Margie Black and Betty Johnson.
Mildred was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, La Cygne Christian Church and the Star Valley Club.
She is survived by a son Chuck Perkins and wife, Pam; two daughters Pat Berglund and husband, Dave, and Janet Cook and husband, Martin; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Thayer Park or La Cygne Senior Citizens. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026
Karen Kay Clayton, 69, passed away June 26, 2026, at Azria in Olathe, Kan. Preceded in death by husband Bob Clayton in August of 2022. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Kathryn (Kite) McGee of Centerville, Kan., they also preceded her in death. She is survived by... [More]
Clinton Eugene Williams ~ 05-04-1979 to 07-06-2026
Linn County News Published July 15, 2026 Clinton Eugene Williams, age 47, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1979, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Donald and Judy McCollam Williams. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School... [More]
Larry Michael York ~ 05-17-1949 to 07-12-2026
Linn County News Published July 15, 2026 Larry Michael York, age 77 of La Cygne, Kan., died at Olathe Medical Center on July 12, 2026, from complications from heart surgery. He was born in Paola, Kan., on May 17, 1949, as the only child of Ruth (Long) and Donald... [More]
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La Cygne looks to keep 2027 mill rate below Revenue Neutral threshold
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SPORTS
Commanders win tournament at Arma
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.
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The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
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- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
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