Linn County News
Published May 30, 2018
Formerly of La Cygne, Kan., Raul “Paul” Montes passed away on May 28, 2018, in Oakley, Calif. He was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a proud Air
Force veteran.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Ruby. He is now resting high on the mountain with his true love.
Surviving are his sons, Paul Montes Jr. and Johnny Montes and wife Christine of Oakley; two grandchildren; one great grandson; sister Sarita Feliciano,Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Puerto Rico; sister-in-law Mary Cummins (Gary) and niece Lorri Bales of La Cygne and niece Lisa Maliff, Parker, Colo.; and good friend Ronnie Hepner, Overland Park, Kan.
“One of the best men on this Earth has been called home.”
Visitation for Raul “Paul” Montes will be held at 12:30 p.m. June 4, 2018, at Davis Funeral Home at 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth, Kan. Following will be the burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
OBITUARIES
Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham ~ 03-17-1967 to 03-31-2025
Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham III, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Joe’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home... [More]
Warren Edward Knight ~ 04-27-1936 to 03-26-2025
Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Warren Edward Knight, a quiet kind man, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Warren was 88 years old. He was born in Centerville Kan., on April 27, 1936, to hard working and loving parents Harry Austin... [More]
Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites ~ 02-13-1941 to 03-26-2025
Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites, age 84, of Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully in her sleep March 26, 2025, at the Olathe Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born on Feb. 13, 1941, the third child of Jacob and... [More]
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SPECIAL: STATEHOUSE REPORTING BUDGET FOR MARCH 28, 2025
FETALPERSONHOOD – The House and Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require child support for unborn fetuses from the date of conception as well as an income tax exemption. A conference committee report was presented for HB2062 before the... [More]
SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project set to begin in Bourbon and Linn counties
Monday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing work on U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. An overlay will be placed on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, starting at the south U.S. 54 junction in Fort Scott and continuing... [More]
Commissioners learn of grant for planning phase on courthouse repairs
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SPORTS
2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team
The 2024-2025 high school boys’ basketball has concluded and it is time once again for the annual All County team. As usual choosing the team was tough as there were many good players this season and plenty more that showed steady progress through the season. As... [More]
2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team
High school girls’ basketball has concluded for the 2024-25 season and it’s time for the annual All County team. Like the boys’ team, and like most years, choosing players was tough. Plenty of girls from all three schools, Prairie View, Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton,... [More]
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