Linn County News
Published September 17, 2025
Morgan Leon Wakefield was called home to heaven on September 9, 2025. Morgan was born May 8, 1996, in Olathe, Kan., to Shane and Debbie (Snyder) Wakefield of Mound City, Kan. From an early age, he showed a love for the outdoors and anything with a motor. If it didn’t have a motor, he would make the motor noises for it, LOUDLY playing with trucks, tractors, and Hot Wheels everywhere in the house. Morgan probably farmed more acres of carpet than he ever did with a real tractor.
A Busy Bug 4-H club member, an adventurous driver on a four-wheeler, and an outlandish storyteller. Morgan excelled in wood shop and welding in high school, creating several pieces that are still used and loved by family members. His wild antics and thrill for escapades gave Shane and Debbie some early gray hairs.
Graduating from Jayhawk-Linn High School in 2014, Morgan went on to attend Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Mo., the following summer. Name an industry that required working outside, and Morgan worked in it, welding, operating heavy equipment, and serving as a volunteer firefighter for multiple departments in southeast Kansas.
Morgan was welcomed into heaven by his maternal grandfather, George “June” Snyder, Jr., maternal great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth Snyder, paternal great-grandmother Leta Mae Barney, beloved dog Buck, and too many good horses to count. He is survived by his parents, Shane and Debbie Wakefield, sister Allison Raines, brother-in-law Jonathan Raines, paternal grandparents David and Peggy, maternal grandmother Carol Snyder, and his sorrel horse Ace.
Morgan will be remembered for taking ginormous portions of his favorite foods, playing his music way too loud, putting thousands of miles on a motorcycle, and for crazy stories that you can only question, “Why did you think that was a good idea?”
He was ready to take on any project with outside-the-box thinking, driving anything with a motor, and always helping a friend or family member in need without a question of what was in it for him. May we always remember your constant smile, wild antics, and stories for many years to come.
Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian Church Youth Group. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Paul David Hamilton ~ 11-07-1950 to 09-23-2025

Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Paul David Hamilton passed away at his home on the family farm outside of Pleasanton, Kan., on Sept. 23, 2025. Paul was born to David and Dora Hamilton on Nov. 7, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., and was their only son. Paul... [More]
Lora Lynn West ~ 10-22-1959 to 09-24-2025

Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lora Lynn West, age 65, passed away peacefully to her reward in heaven on Sept. 24, 2025, at home in Prescott, Kan. Lora was the daughter of Orville and Cordia Vanwinkle. She was born and grew up in Chanute, Kan.,... [More]
Lois Ann Simons ~ 11-12-1937 to 09-27-2025

Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lois Ann Simons, age 87, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. She was born on Nov. 12, 1937, at Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Oliver and Elva Jackson Jennings. After graduating high school Lois... [More]
More Obituaries
- Betty Joan Haupt ~ 10-03-1931 to 09-29-2025
- Carolyn Lee Wilson Dunlop ~ 12-15-1944 to 09-27-2025
- Angie Yeates Randall ~ 06-22-1967 to 09-22-2025
- William Howard Hansuld ~ 04-17-1960 to 09-19-2025
- Bernita Mae Ala ~ 02-28-1921 to 09-17-2025
- Jackie “Jack” Howard Shroyer ~ 01-24-1940 to 09-04-2025
- Wallace “Mack” Probasco ~ 07-05-1959 to 09-02-2025
- Martha F. Couch ~ 01-03-1929 to 07-18-2025
NEWS
Appraiser’s office announces completion of review

The Linn County Appraiser’s office would like to announce that we have completed our 17% review of properties of the upcoming 2026 Tax Year. Thank you to all our local communities for your forbearance. Our Field Staff will now be concentrating on Sales Review. If a property... [More]
SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation

TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]
Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments

The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]
More News
- Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature
- Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6
- County logo sees little change
- Linn County P&Z Appeals Board denies subdivision appeal
- Commissioners discuss suggestion to leave EDA position vacant
- USD 362 board hears positive results from spring state tests
- Special: Rep. Derek Schmidt now accepting applications for U.S. Military Academy nominations
- Pleasanton council votes 2-2 on RNR, budget
SPORTS
Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View

The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the... [More]
Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week

The Jayhawk Linn volleyball team traveled to play four TRL games last week. First on Sept. 22 the Hawks hosted Southern Coffey County and Crest before traveling to Cherokee on Sept. 23 to face Southeast Cherokee and Central Heights. To see the full article, check out... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton volleyball competes at Yates Center and Humboldt
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Wellsville
- Jayhawk volleyball has a solid week going 3-0
- Seasoned Olpe powers over young 'Hawks
- Wade and Schneider start impressive girls’ golf season for the Buffalos and Hawks
- Turnovers and other mistakes see Hawks fall at Anderson County 27-6
- Prairie View girls’ cross country leads the Buffalos at Fort Scott
- Opening drive, opportunities spur 'Jays to 1st win
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