Linn County News
Published January 22, 2025
Robert James "Bobby" Shoemaker, age 64, Prescott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1960, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James and Betty Brown Shoemaker. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #541 and worked for Max Rieke Construction. He later worked as an ASE Certified mechanic for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Bobby was united in marriage to Connie Tuey on July 30, 1994. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. Bobby was an avid musician playing guitar, banjo and drums. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty; and a sister, Jenell Cruz. Bobby is survived by his wife, Connie; son, Josiah Shoemaker; sister, Cindy Whitley (Jeff); and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church Camp Scholarship Fund or Mission Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
William Lee Viner ~ 06-04-1964 to 01-12-2025
Linn County News Published January 15, 2025 William Lee Viner “Lee”, age 60 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Lee was born the son of William George, Jr., and Janice Lacey Viner in Great Bend, Kan., on June 4, 1964. He was... [More]
Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays ~ 04-13-1990 to 01-09-2025
Linn County News Published January 15, 2025 Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays, age 34, Concord, Okla., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1990, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Thomas and Jody Purinton... [More]
David Leslie Nation ~ 02-14-1968 to 01-12-2025
Linn County News Published January 15, 2025 David Leslie Nation, age 56, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He was born on Feb. 14, 1968, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Melvin and Carol Johnson Nation. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School... [More]
More Obituaries
- Karen Marie Hargrove MacDonald Webb ~ 02-19-1954 to 01-05-2025
- Eleanor Eileen Reynolds ~ 12-16-1927 to 01-04-2025
- Marjorie Ann Kneisel ~ 01-21-1936 to 12-28-2024
- Joseph W. Wilkes ~ 10-15-1961 to 01-07-2025
- Bonnie Lou (Wilson) Smith ~ 10-16-1928 to 01-01-2025
- Donald Lee Stark ~ 05-03-1934 to 12-29-2024
- Edward E. Owen ~ 08-09-1957 to 12-31-2024
- Joseph "Jody" Charles Haen ~ 10-08-1952 to 12-10-2024
NEWS
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 13, the board of commissioners heard from Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young in regards to the county decision during the Jan. 6 meeting to pull all compactor equipment out of Pleasanton if the city does not sign... [More]
Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
Linn County Rural Fire personnel responded to an equipment fire that occurred at the Mound City Dollar General Store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald the fire response required to contain and extinguish the fire... [More]
More News
- Commissioners vote to remove trash service from Pleasanton unless city signs agreement
- Commissioners learn of taxing options on leased properties
- Pleasanton Council tables water rate change
- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
- La Cygne leaders wrap up 2024
- Commissioners discuss landfill projects
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
SPORTS
Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling places seventh at Louisburg
The Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Buffalos placed seventh out of 14 teams with a score of 99.5. Louisburg won the tournament with a score of 216. Ryan Nickell, 106, placed fifth... [More]
Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Hawks placed 10th out of 14 teams with 67 team points. Landon Higgins, 113, placed second and scored 24 team points. Higgins was 3-1 with a bye... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk Wrestling Champions
- Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill
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