Paul Robert “Bob” Stainbrook, 71, Olathe, Kan. passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born Aug. 21, 1943 in McCook, Neb., the son of Paul and Mildred Stainbrook. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School and attended Emporia State University.
During his working career, he was involved in the banking and real estate industries in Johnson County. After his retirement, he was devoted to the care of his mother, who preceded him in death in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his father. In addition to providing care for his mother, Bob pursued his passions for upland game hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two sons, Brian Stainbrook and Mark Stainbrook and wife Dania; a daughter, Deanna Pittman and husband Dirk; two sisters, Betty Stainbrook and Marilyn Triebel and husband Ralph; and six grandsons, Grant, Kyle and Reid Stainbrook, Jackson, Kaleb and Landon Pittman.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
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]
Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley, 90, died May 15, 2026, at her home in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Pleasanton, to Emmett and Lena Claudine (McMillan) Lloyd. Joanne graduated from Pleasanton High... [More]
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- 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
- John Marvin Arnold ~ 05-13-1932 to 05-01-2026
NEWS
SPECIAL NOTICE: Kansas case, if filed, remains sealed
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Public asks for Pleasanton Council to calm themselves
Snyder reappointed police chief 4-0. Monday’s Pleasanton Council meeting began with the council hearing from BG Consultants engineer Jason Hoskinson concerning a bid received to demolish the current water plant roof and reconstruct it with steel and a metal roof. ... [More]
Deadline for filing closes
At 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, the deadline to file for public office closed. Linn County has several positions up for election this year, from precinct committeeman and committeewoman to District 1 Commissioner along with several state and federal offices. Those filed as of... [More]
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SPORTS
Patrick leads Pleasanton track with multiple medals
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and 30 to compete in the 1A State track meet. The Jays did well as Aiden Patrick earned multiple medals for Pleasanton. In the 100 meter dash he was 4th in preliminaries with a time of 11.37 seconds. In the finals he... [More]
Schwarz, Stevens, and Browning represent Prairie View at State track
The Prairie View track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and 30 to compete in the 3A State track meet. The Buffalos took three athletes to State in Parker Schwarz, Carter Browning, and Laramie Stevens. Stevens and Browning each threw the javelin at State among some very... [More]
Jayhawk track competes at 3A State
The Jayhawk track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and May 30 to compete in the 3A State track meet. The Hawks took eight athletes to the competition and Brea Dawson led the team by earning a medal in the 100 meter hurdles. Dawson placed sixth in the preliminaries with a... [More]
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- Prairie View softball has a busy week
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