Linn County News
Published November 20, 2024
Sherri Marie Crane, age 55, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Sherri was born on March 28, 1969, to Gerald Bogan and Sharon Swink Bogan in Fort Scott, Kan. She was the youngest of four children. She grew up and attended school in Hume, Mo. Sherri was united in marriage to Charles "Reb" Crane on Oct. 20, 1990. The couple had one daughter, Tashina Marie. Growing up, Sherri liked helping her dad on the farm, playing basketball, riding horses, and hanging with her friends, especially her friend Anne. Later, Sherri worked at Silverline, the State Hospital in Nevada, Mo. She became an LPN and worked at the Nevada VA Clinic for the last sixteen years. Sherri enjoyed being at home spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, riding horses when she could, and watching and "coaching" the Chiefs Football games on television.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Bogan, and two brothers, Timothy Gene and Brett Loy Bogan. Sherri is survived by her husband, Reb; daughter, Tashina Marie Crane; five grandsons, Dakota, Brettley, Skylar, Zyrek, and Riot; mother, Sharon Bogan; one sister, Meda Kay Wisdom (Harry); and many nieces and nephews, whom she adored.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Sherri will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sherri Crane Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Rose Anna Templin, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. A gathering to celebrate... [More]
Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee ~ 12-22-1962 to 11-26-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee, age 62, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. He was born on Dec. 22, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Carl and Ruth Doan Bresee. He served his country in... [More]
Roberta May Staton ~ 04-23-1925 to 11-27-2025
Linn County News Published December 3, 2025 Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1925, in Hartford, Mich., the daughter of Orlie and Emma Roberts Brown. Roberta was united in marriage to Eugene... [More]
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- Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
- Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
- Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitcomb ~ 10-20-1962 to 10-29-2025
- Jeffery Lynn Brown ~ 09-10-1958 to 10-22-2025
- Darlene Ann Sumners ~ 05-19-1935 to 10-21-2025
NEWS
USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
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Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Deputy County Clerk Rose Mohler reported that somehow an incorrect amount had been put into the budget for the USD 362 mill levy and Miami County had already mailed out their tax statements. Mohler added she is not sure how that is going... [More]
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
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SPORTS
Dawson signs with Pitt State
SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson,... [More]
Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
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Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
The 2025 Three Rivers League 11-man Football All League team was announced and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk Linn had multiple players making each of the teams. Jayhawk had three players make first team offense. Trevor Brownback made the team at running back while Josiah... [More]
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- Jayhawk cross country competes at State
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