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Sherry Sue Conner, 44, Prescott, Kan., passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at her home. She was born April 2, 1971, at Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of David and Peggy Ann Kieffer Walters. She attended grade school in Baldwin, Kan., and graduated from Olathe North High School.
She married Bryan Conner Aug. 29, 1998, at Stilwell, Kan. She enjoyed reading, fishing, dancing, country music and attending her daughter, Lenzie’s, activities.
She was preceded in death by her father David Walters; and a stepbrother Jeff Dinges.
She is survived by her husband, Bryan; daughter Lenzie Conner; mother and stepfather, Peggy and Harold Dinges; brother, Tony Walters; three sisters, Kimberly Andrus, Brenda Melvin, and Carol Walters; stepbrothers, J.R. and James Dinges; and stepsisters, Rene Randall and Carla Bowen. Sherry is also survived by multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at the Prescott, Kan., Cemetery. Potluck dinner to follow at Tony and Angie Walters’, 22002 E. 125th, Fulton, Kan. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Lenzie Conner Education Fund. A message for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

OBITUARIES

Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Dixie Beatrice Collins, 58 years young, left this Earth on July 28, 2026, to go home to be with all who have left us too soon. Dixie was born to Dick and Dorothy Newton on Oct. 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., their third... [More]

Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Helen Marie Clark, age 94, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1932, in Arma, Kan., the daughter of John and Loretta Chiappetta Data. She graduated from the Ursuline Academy and then attended Fort... [More]

Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Norma Lee Pease, age 93, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1933 in Miami County, Kan., the daughter of Paul Weisner Keith and Lottie May Hutton Keith.  She graduated from... [More]

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NEWS

SPECIAL: Linn County budget review scheduled

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  by JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News jackielcn1@gmail.com   A public meeting to review Linn County’s budget has been scheduled with Kansas Policy Institute CEO Dave Trabert facilitating the meeting. Trabert will go over the county’s budget fund... [More]

Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack

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The family of 13-year-old Airen Andula who died in December 2025 as a result of a vicious dog attack at Holiday Lakes, has filed a wrongful death suit in Linn County District Court against Holiday Lakes Homes Association, and Damon Leonard. The petition, filed by Anita Gunn... [More]

Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage

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The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present.   The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. ... [More]

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SPORTS

A day of fun and records

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Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate... [More]

Commanders win tournament at Arma

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The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.

Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals

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The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]

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