Sandra “Sandy” Fern Wisdom, 66, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at the Olathe Hospice House. She was born July 26, 1949, at Lebanon, Mo., the daughter of Hobart and Delia Presley Moore.
She worked in nursing homes and home health as a CNA, CMA, and Rehab Aid. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, board games and cards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Marvin Dodge.
She is survived by a son, Johnny Tolly; two daughters, Janita Clark, Jamie Curtis and husband Danny; a brother, Stan Moore; three sisters, JoAnn Houts, Pat Irvin, and Kathy Morgan; grandchildren, Tommy, Danielle, Carey, Dakota, Trevor, Paityn, J.J. and Sophia; and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial was in the Star Valley Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Kristina Diane Roth 03-11-1978 to 11-21-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 Kristina Diane Roth, age 43, of Hesston, Kan., entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Kris was born March 11, 1978, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Diane Burnett in Garnett, Kan., and lived with her family in... [More]
Neta Lee Leonard 07-02-1952 to 11-19-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 Neta Lee Leonard, age 69, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1952, at Lincoln, Kan., the daughter of Dee and Delores Hall Montgomery. Neta was a nurse over the years. She enjoyed doing genealogy,... [More]
George Herbert Eaton 04-18-1938 to 11-18-2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 George Herbert Eaton, age 83, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1938, in El Reno, Okla. He graduated from El Reno High School and attended Johnson County Community College obtaining certification... [More]
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- Vernon LeRoy “Roy” Massey 02-09-1922 to 10-07-2020
- Margaret Eileen Wier 02-15-1943 to 09-21-2020
- Elynor Ann Miller 08-28-1924 to 08-02-2020
- James J. Shannon Robinson 03-29-1980 to 08-01-2020
- Charles William “Bill” Atwood Jr. 05-31-1927 to 07-29-2020
NEWS
La Cygne leaders approve inspector help
City clerk asks in preparation for 2022 mobile home park licenses Broaching whether to contact Linn County or Linn Valley about building-inspector help for upcoming La Cygne mobile home park license renewals dominated the city clerk’s report at the Nov. 17 La... [More]
Victim subpoena ‘no return’ sets over Munger hearing
Defense expects to file motion opposing Dec. 23 Zoom setting A “no return of service” on a subpoena to an alleged crime victim prompted prosecution to request a continuance for a scheduled evidentiary preliminary hearing. At a scheduled half-day go hearing... [More]
Chase ends with suspect in custody
Deputy Tanner Ogden joined on a chase initiated by the Garnett Police Department after it crossed county lines on Wednesday, Nov. 24, on the western edge of Linn County. Ogden followed the vehicle, a white van being driven by Daniel R. Evans, on 2200 Road past Iliff then the... [More]
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SPORTS
2021 All County football team
The 2021 high school football season for the three Linn County schools has concluded, and so it is time to announce the 2021 All County football team. This season was not as successful for the teams as it has been in the past. Both Prairie View and Pleasanton were eliminated... [More]
Local football players make All League teams
The 2021 high school football season has concluded, and the three Linn County high school football teams had multiple players make their respective All League football teams. The Prairie View Buffalos had multiple players on this year’s All-Pioneer League team. Colton... [More]
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- Hume splits home season openers
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- Pleasanton track competes at Jayhawk Invitational
- Pleasanton baseball starts season with a pair of walk-off thrillers against Oswego
- Prairie View, Pioneer League ponder Baldwin addition
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