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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

Ramona June Holland ~ 04-19-1956 to 02-07-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Ramona June Holland, age 69, passed away at her home in Prescott, Kan., on Feb. 7, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1956, to Paul and Shirley Stogsdill. Ramona was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Keith;... [More]

Rebecca Lowe ~ 01-04-1948 to 02-09-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Rebecca Lowe, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away in North Carolina on Feb. 9, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Prescott United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5... [More]

Rex McCulley ~ 11-27-1946 to 02-14-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Rex McCulley, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.  He was born on Nov. 27, 1946, in Pleasanton, Kan., the son of Oscar and Clara Culbertson McCulley. He proudly served his country in the... [More]

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NEWS

Linn County Planning Commission approves Thies motorcycle CUP

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The Linn County Planning Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 10 to discuss a conditional use permit (CUP) submitted by Eric and Emily Thies several months ago to run a motorcycle training business, and occasional races, on their property located south of the power plant. Planning... [More]

Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires

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Red flag warning issued Tuesday - Thursday! Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:48 a.m. due to an extended period of dangerous fire weather and the potential for extreme fire spread from Tuesday through Thursday.... [More]

Parker City Council awards roofing bid

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The Parker City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. Police Chief Chris Lee reported he had three applicants for the part-time position and would be making a determination soon.  The council received two bids for the City Hall roof replacement project.... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk girls’ wrestling taking six wrestlers to State

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The Jayhawk girls’ wrestling team traveled to Silver Lake on Feb. 13-14 to compete in the 3-1A East Regional to determine who would go to the 3-1A State tournament in Hays.  The top eight in each weight class qualified for the State tournament and the Lady Hawks... [More]

Pleasanton basketball faces off against Southeast and Erie

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The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams faced Three River League foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie this past week. They hosted Cherokee on Feb. 10 and traveled to Erie on Feb. 12. The games against Southeast were in a great environment as the Lancers brought... [More]

Prairie View girls’ wrestling qualify five for State

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The Prairie View girls’ wrestling team traveled to Tonganoxie on Feb. 13-14 to compete in their 4A Regional. The Lady Buffs did well as they qualified five wrestlers for State and placed sixth as a team with 120 points. The young ladies going to the State tournament are... [More]

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