Jean passed away peacefully at her home on June 20 at the age of 89. She was born Oct. 26, 1926, to Willie and Ethel Lindsey at their home in Miami County.
She is survived by her children, Vaughn Allen (wife Nancy) of Western Springs, Ill., Jim Allen of Pleasanton, Kan., Mitzi Allen Coe (husband Patrick) of Warrenville, Ill., and Cheri Allen Dunlop (husband Chuck) of Parker, Kan., and daughter-in-law, Brenda Allen of Paola, Kan. Jean and Ward had 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ward; son Bill; and brothers Jack, Vaughn and Glen Lindsey.
She was engaged in farming first with her parents and later with Ward. She and Ward managed a Purina feed store (Farmers Produce) from 1946 to 1960 and a Massey Ferguson dealership in the early ‘60s. In addition, she took several other jobs to help take care of the family.
Later in life, she and Ward enjoyed meeting new friends in camping clubs and joining them for outings throughout the Midwest.
Jean was a dedicated and spirited community member. She and Ward organized and opened the La Cygne Senior Center in 1979. It was a place for people over 50 to coalesce over card games, food or just simple conversation. In addition, she was a member of many groups including the La Cygne Park Board, the Township Board and the Historical Society. She served as co-founder of the La Cygne Nutrition Center and president of the Over-50 Club.
Though Jean enjoyed area churches and visited all regularly, she was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church and in her early years at the Jingo Methodist Church. “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary” are words of Francis of Assisi. Jean didn’t use words much to describe her Christian life, but no one demonstrated a more giving life than Jean. She did this through generous care to others. She was available almost literally to anyone … anytime for anything – a drive to doctor, a trip to a family member or lunch at McDonald’s. She was particularly sensitive to the elderly. There are few people in La Cygne and surrounding areas who don’t have a story about Jean’s extraordinary assistance at some point in their life. She loved and enjoyed her family - immediate, in-laws, distant … it didn’t matter to her. Once you were in her circle, you were there for life.
In her teen years, she had a disagreement with her mother. She didn’t want to go to school. Like any caring parent, her mother asked, “What do you think you will do with your life without school?” Jean said, “I’ll be a truck driver.” And though this probably seemed flippant at the time, during her life, Jean “trucked” more people more places than anyone.
She served as grand marshal of the 2010 Fiesta of La Cygne and won the best community volunteer award in 2014 in recognition of her service to others.
Jean loved to tell funny stories, laugh and sing. She will be sorely missed by family, friends and people county-wide.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Services will be held on Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Calvary Baptist Church of La Cygne or the Catholic Community Hospice, https://www.catholiccharitiesks.org/hospice. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Dale W. Cobbs ~ 05-05-1945 to 07-18-2024
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Linn County News Published July 24 2024 Dale W. Cobbs, age 79, of Bush City, Kan., passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Dale Wayne Cobbs was born on May 5, 1945, he was the second son born to Everett Wayne... [More]
James E. Wright ~ 01-07-1933 to 07-21-2024
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Linn County News Published July 24, 2024 James E. Wright, age 91, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. Visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions... [More]
Roland L. Weir 07-09-1946 to 07-07-2024
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Linn County News Published July 17, 2024 Roland L. Weir, age 77, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away in Yates Center, Kan., on July 7, 2024. He was born the son of Beulah Bledsoe on July 9, 1946, in La Cygne, Kan. Growing up and living in La Cygne all his life,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Edward Floyd “Ed” Maloney 10-14-1928 to 07-04-2024
- Betty Alice Smith Fyock 11-02-1931 to 07-04-2024
- Clarence William “Bill” Craven 06-26-1945 to 07-03-2024
- Rolleen Diann Stites 08-12-1950 to 07-04-2024
- Sa’Faree Nicole Woodberry ~ 02-14-2024 to 06-26-2024
- Billy Sherwin Hardesty ~ 04-07-1941 to 06-27-2024
- Darlene M. (Oetting) Fischer ~ 02-02-1931 to 06-27-2024
- Neal Edward Mathews ~ 10-14-1938 to 06-29-2024
NEWS
Commissioners discuss adding new position
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During the course of the July 22 meeting the commissioners and Public Works Administrator Shaun West discussed the possibility of adding a position of County Administrator. The discussion began with West noting that the Road and Bridge budget would be dependent on whether or... [More]
Work progresses on USD 362 daycare
Facility will carry the name of ‘Little Buffs’ Daycare Work to renovate Unified School District 362’s former bus barn into a preschool child daycare facility continues to progress toward a goal of being ready when classes begin next month. Financial... [More]
Political forum scheduled for Thursday
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The 2024 Primary Election is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 6, and with that the Linn County News Political Primary Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The forum will feature local candidates, state and national candidates or their representatives. It will be held at... [More]
More News
- USD 346 accepts donations, bids Farm-to-Plate initiative
- Survey for guardrail improvements to begin at Mound City
- Commissioners set evening meeting on last week of the month
- USD 362 to notify revenue exceedance
- Parker to submit exceedance resolution
- Tempers flare during commissioners meeting
- Pleasanton approves land sale resolution
- Legalese complicates La Cygne items
SPORTS
Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team makes finals at Nationals
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The Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. from July 12-14 to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League (USAHSCTL) National Championship. The team performed well both as an individual and a team. The action started on July 12 as Pleasanton/Jayhawk... [More]
Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament
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The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team and Pleasanton 2 girls’ coach pitch team competed in the Three Rivers League girls’ coach pitch tournament at Bronson on July 5-6. Pleasanton 1 did not participate in the tournament. Pleasanton 2 was the four seed in... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton T-Ball hosts Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball tournament
- Local ball players make Sports In Kansas All State teams
- Prairie View students receive spring kudos
- 2024 All Linn County Softball team
- 2024 All Linn County Baseball team
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk Linn trapshooting team competes at State Tournament
- Prairie View trapshooting JV team places second at State
- Mound City hosts youth fishing derby
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