Linn County News

Published May 7, 2025

 

Rebecca S. Landers, 60, wife of Troy Landers, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Horton House in Fort Scott, Kan. She was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Ottawa, Kan., the daughter of Maurice Edward Zimmerman and Sarah Ellen (Bearly) Zimmerman. She married Troy Dale Landers on Oct. 27, 2008, and he survives of the home.

Rebecca grew up in La Cygne, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott Community College, and Pittsburg State University. She was an accountant, and prior to retiring, she was a Senior Accountant for Johnson County.

In addition to her husband Troy, Rebecca is also survived by her sons, Sean Hubbard of Kansas City, Kan., and Kevin Hubbard (Christen) of Paola, Kan.; her brothers, Roger Zimmerman (Paula) of Florida, and Mark Zimmerman (Debi) of Paola, Kan.; a sister, Frankie Brewer (Jim) of Louisburg, Kansas, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Following cremation, the family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

 

 

OBITUARIES

Zachary Eldon White ~ 06-12-1992 to 04-29-2025

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Linn County News Published May 7, 2025   Zachary Eldon White, 32, of Mound City, Kan., died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1992, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Roger and Jessica Smith White. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class... [More]

Ira Johnathan “Sonny” Robinson ~ 04-10-1944 to 04-26-2025

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Linn County News Published May 7, 2025   Ira Johnathan "Sonny" Robinson, age 81, Mapleton, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025.    No formal services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Children's Hospital. ... [More]

Paul Dean Benham ~ 09-23-1944 to 04-26-2025

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Linn County News Published April 30, 2025   Paul Dean Benham, age 80, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in rural Stockton, Mo., the son of John H. and Ada Mae Lucille West Benham. After graduating... [More]

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NEWS

Fire department public hearing nets crowd

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Decision tabled to discuss automatic aid with county   After broaching the subject of eliminating the city fire department, the Pleasanton City Council held a public hearing Monday, April 28 at the Community Building with approximately 40 people in attendance. Council... [More]

County counselor issues statement on Tanglewood roads

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During the meeting on April 28 the Linn County Commissioners heard from County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta in regards to a recent request from the lake community that the county issue a resolution stating whether or not the county would recognize the roads as public or private. ... [More]

Linn Valley City Council ends discussion with SEKMHC on building

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present.    The meeting began with a roll call of council members, followed by recital of the Pledge of Allegiance... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk hosts home track invitational

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The Jayhawk track team hosted their home invitational on April 28 and did quite well. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed second overall at the meet with the girls scoring 93 points and the boys scoring 94 points. The Osage City boys and girls won the meet with... [More]

Prairie View track competes at Jayhawk Invitational

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The Prairie View track team traveled to Jayhawk Linn on April 28 to compete in the Jayhawk Invitational. The Buffalos did well as the girls placed third out of 13 teams with 86 points while the boys placed sixth out of 14 teams with 42 points. Here are the individual results... [More]

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