Linn County News
Published September 11, 2024
Thomas Laverne “Tom” Peery, age 84, Fort Scott, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Sept. 4, 2024.
Born on Sept. 4, 1940, in Farlinville, Kan., the son of Edwin T. and Mildred L. Dean Peery. He graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1958. A devoted Christian who deeply loved the Lord, Thomas found great joy in his faith. Thomas proudly worked at Otis Elevator for 35 years, traveling all over the United States. His commitment to his work was only matched by his devotion to his family. Tom enjoyed hot rods, fishing, shooting, woodworking and volunteering with his local church. He loved to tinker, and enjoyed having coffee with his friends in the morning, most of all – Tom had the heart of a servant, generously using his talents to help those in need. He was married to his beloved wife, Bonnie Metcalf, on July 27, 1958, celebrating 66 years. Together, they built a life filled with love and cherished memories. He was a loving husband, father and an adored grandfather, whose presence will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gary Peery; and two sisters, Joyce Cummings and Debbie Rhynerson. Tom is survived by his wife, Bonnie; a son, Thomas Peery and wife, Susan; three daughters, Lisa Kellstadt and husband, Duane, Terri Mann and husband, Jim, and Becky Bustamante and husband, Michael; two brothers, Ed Peery, and Bob Peery; two sisters, Carolyn McGown, and Judy DeMott; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Horton House Activity Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Gerald V. “Gary” Brown ~ 10-01-1944 to 09-14, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Gerald V. “Gary” Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kan., passed away Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. He was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. ... [More]
Harold Lee Brady ~ 03-25-1927 to 09-03-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Harold Lee Brady, age 97, died at Olathe Medical Center’s Hospice House, Olathe, Kan., on Sept. 3, 2024. Harold was born on March 25, 1927, in an oil lease house near La Cygne, Kan., to Sylvia Myrtle (Townsend)... [More]
Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler ~ 03-20-1985 to 09-10-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler, age 39, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Elmer “Frank” Koehler and Rosalie... [More]
More Obituaries
- Judith Ann Thyer ~ 06-20-1940 to 09-12-2024
- Carl Stephen Schneider ~ 09-26-1946 to 09-06-2024
- Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
- George Theodore “Ted” Pouche ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
- Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
- Sharon Lea Bedgood ~ 10-14-1941 to 08-26-2024
- Robert Elmer Weickert ~ 08-12-1944 to 08-22-2024
- Candy Sue Bergemann ~ 03-23-1953 to 08-06-2024
NEWS
Sheriff Kevin Friend resigns position
Word was received Thursday, Sept. 5 from Linn County Clerk David Lamb that he had received the resignation of Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend that morning effective Sunday, Sept. 22. Friend wrote in his letter of resignation, “To: Governor Laura Kelly Citizens... [More]
Pleasanton to sell lot at 9th & Main
Sets Stars & Stripes date After a request from a citizen to purchase the lot located on the northeast corner of 9th and Main Street in Pleasanton, the council voted 4-1 to accept sealed bids on the lot. A notice in this week’s Linn County News explains... [More]
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SPORTS
Hawks jumpstart season with 38-14 win
Jayhawk Linn got a jumpstart to securing a third straight Three Rivers League football crown with a 38-14 win at Central Heights Friday night. The Class 1-A Jayhawks now look toward this Friday’s 7 p.m. match at Garnett against Class 3-A Anderson County, a 49-7 loser... [More]
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