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Robert Hopkins “Bob” Young, age 91 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. He was born on Nov. 16, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., the son of Arthur Ransom and Edna Hopkins Young.
When he turned 17, he left high school and joined the United States Navy serving his country in World War II. He then attended Wichita State University acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Bob went on to Washburn Law School and married Helen Arlene Glover on March 15, 1954, at Fort Scott, Kan. He finished his Juris Doctorate at the University of Missouri Kansas City. He was the founding juvenile judge in Johnson County, Kan. He later was in private law practice and served as Linn County attorney for several terms.
He was a member of Rotary International, VFW and the Kansas Bar Association. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dean; and two sisters, Donna Young and Natala Robinson.
Bob is survived by his wife Helen Arlene; three sons, Scott Ransom Young, Matthew Young  and Kim, and Patrick Young  and Kelley; two daughters, Lisa Godard and Joe, and Holly Madl and Mark; one brother, Dan Young; and nine grandchildren, Clara, Kim, Eric, Jennifer, Heather, Nick, Katie, Kelly and Emily; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Jan. 16, 2017, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel with burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to Olathe Hospice. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Keith Alan Smith ~ 12-01-1952 to 12-07-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Keith Alan Smith, age 72, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.  Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Pleasanton High School. Memorial contributions are suggested... [More]

Sherman Leroy Spence ~ 08-09-1940 to 12-06-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Sherman Leroy Spence, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940, in Welch, Okla., the son of Roy and Sadie Reavis Spence. After graduating from Pleasanton High School, Sherm... [More]

Richard Lee Lindsey ~ 10-06-2955 to 12-08-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Richard Lee Lindsey, age 69, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. He was born in Wichita, Kan., on Oct. 6, 1955, the son of Glen and Lilah Hall Lindsey. He graduated from Pleasanton High School. He then... [More]

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During the Dec. 9 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had been asked by several people and questioned County Clerk David Lamb on the process that will take place when his resignation becomes effective. Lamb explained to the commissioners that it is up to... [More]

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Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill

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