Linn County News
Published April 22, 2020
Rosa Jane Sutterby, age 97, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born in Mapleton, Kan., on March 10, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Bertha White Wilson. She was united in marriage to George Sutterby on July 4, 1948, in Bentonville, Ark.
Rosa was a hard working homemaker, wife and mother. She was a member of the Blue Mound Federated Church and the Women's Auxiliary, the Stitch and Chatter Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband George on Feb. 12, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Calvin; three brothers, Loren, Ralph and Raymond Wilson; two sisters, Louise Lawrence and Shirley Miller, and a step-sister, Catherine Webb. Rosa is survived by a daughter, Linda Jane Davis; two sons, Charles and Curtis Sutterby; a sister, Jo Riley; four grandchildren, Ryan and Caleb Sutterby and Wes and Cal Davis; and eight great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Crew and Cajer Sutterby, Mitchell and Brett Sutterby, Blake Hixson and Nat and Lane Davis.
A private family graveside will be held at the Mapleton Cemetery. Individual respects and guest registry can be made Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Blue Mound Federated Church. Online condolences are encouraged and may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Carl Leon Black ~ 09-05-1935 to 08-18-2026
Linn County News Published August 26, 2026 Carl Leon Black, 90, of Prescott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. He was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Prescott, Kan., to Clovie Lloyd and Edith Holmes Black. He graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1953.... [More]
Charles Leon Hays ~ 08-27-1943 to 08-16-2026
Linn County News Published August 26, 2026 Charles Leon Hays, age 82 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the La Cygne Christian Church. Memorial contributions... [More]
Willa Lou Querry ~ 02-25-1931 to 07-25-2026
Linn County News Published August 19, 2026 Willa Lou Querry passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Willa was born on Feb. 25, 1931, in Parker, Kan., to Luther and Elsie (Cornett) Brumley. She grew up in the Parker community and remained deeply... [More]
More Obituaries
- Ronald Raymond Howard ~ 04-07-1946 to 07-20-2026
- John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026
- Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026
- Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026
- Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026
- Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026
- Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
- Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
NEWS
Commissioners review budget
During the Aug. 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed and reviewed several departmental or agency budgets; as well as, the proposed overall county budget. First, the commissioners heard a brief presentation from Jake Berglund, chairperson for the Linn County NRCS... [More]
Pleasanton Council approves $30,000 water system tie-in material & labor
Lake closed to boats for time being Calling a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Pleasanton Council approved up to $30,000 for time and materials to connect ordered new pumps to piping that will bring water from East Lake to the water plant. Water Superintendent... [More]
SRO Mohler speaks at KDOE conference
Some people like kids, some don’t; and Linn County School Resource Officer Kelly Mohler is one of those people that likes kids. Hence, her invitation to speak at the annual Kansas Department of Education (KDOE) conference on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Mohler,... [More]
More News
- A new decree in La Cygne and updates to the water plant improvements
- Conditions at Hillsdale Learning Center a concern
- Pleasanton Council approves 10-year bond
- Mound City council discusses properties
- Commissioners review budgets
- Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency
- USD 344 works on secondary water source
- Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development
SPORTS
More than Friday Night Lights
From the Bleachers-775 Many football fans remember James “Boobie” Miles as the electrifying running back from Odessa Permian High School whose story became the heart of Friday Night Lights. As one of the nation’s most highly recruited players in 1988, he appeared... [More]
Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
The annual kids’ fishing derby hosted by Don George and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took place at the Linn County fairgrounds on the morning of Aug. 8. The fishing derby began at around 8:30 a.m. and ended around 10 a.m. After the derby the kids competed... [More]
Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull
The annual pedal pull hosted by Linn County Farm Bureau Association was held at the Linn County fairgrounds on the evening of Aug. 7. Just like in years past the competition was divided by age 4 to 12 with the top three placers in each age group receiving a trophy/medal and... [More]
More Sports
- Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County well represented in 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo
- A day of fun and records
- Commanders win tournament at Arma
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
- Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
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