Susanna Fleming, 85, of La Cygne, Kan., died on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Life Care Center of Osawatomie. Susanna was born Sept. 8, 1930, in Amoret, Mo., to Earl Edward and Nellie Mae (Bishop) Fleming.
Susanna graduated from Fort Scott Community College and worked for several years as a Licensed Practical Nurse in area nursing homes. Susanna was a member of the La Cygne Senior Citizens, Over 50 Club and the La Cygne Christian Church. She was an outdoor person who enjoyed her flowers and garden. She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed spending time at Roaring River trout fishing with her nephews.
Susanna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Fleming and Jim Fleming; sister-in-law Jewel Fleming; brother-in-law Fred Bland; niece Julie Fleming; and nephew Billy Fleming.
Survivors include three brothers, Edward Fleming, Joe Fleming and wife Vicky, and Wilbur Fleming and wife Dee; three sisters, Bonnie Bland, Jessie Russell, and Hazel Robbins and husband Kenny; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at La Cygne Christian Church. A funeral service for Susanna will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Mo.
The family suggests memorials to La Cygne Christian Church or Over 50 Club. Donations may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Janice Ann Leasure Woodrum ~ 05-04-1948 to 03-05-2023
Linn County News Published March 15, 2023 Janice Ann Leasure Woodrum, Chehalis, Wash., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed March 5, 2023. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date by the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. ... [More]
Lewis Michael Wilson ~ 08-13-1952 to 03-05-2023
Linn County News Published March 15, 2023 Lewis Michael Wilson, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed Sunday March 5, 2022. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.... [More]
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Linn County News Published March 15, 2023 Janet Dean Robinson Staton, age 84, Cleveland, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton... [More]
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NEWS
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SPORTS
Jayhawk Wrestling Club has five place at State
The Jayhawk Wrestling Club went to the kid’s State wrestling tournament this past weekend, March 10-12, in Topeka. The team did very well taking seven wrestlers and five placing in the competition. Maggie Earnest, 8U Girls 70, placed second and scored 20 team points.... [More]
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