Timothy Charles Prock was born April 18, 1945, in Florence, Ariz. His family moved to Tulsa, Okla., when Tim was a child. He attended Central High School in Tulsa and St. Mary’s College in Lansing, Kan.
In 1963 he married Mary Oakley. Of this union, they had two children: Charles lives in Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Deneise lives in Owasso, Okla. Tim and Mary divorced in 1965.
In 1987 he married Donna Aripa of Independence, Mo. In 1992 Tim and Donna moved to rural La Cygne, Kan., where he resided at the time of his death on June 23, 2014.
Survivors include his spouse, Donna Prock of the home; son, Charles Prock and his wife Julie of Deerfield Beach; daughter, Deneise Fossler of Owasso, Okla.; stepson, Cameron Johnston of Linn Valley, Kan.; stepdaughters, Cari McHenry of Overland Park, Kan., and Mary Barksdale and her husband Mark of Independence, Mo.; grandchildren, Sarah Fossler, Dylan Prock, Garrett Prock, Hannah Prock, Rachel Prock, Lyndsey Johnston, Lachlan Johnston and Cheyenne McHenry; and great-granddaughter, Evalyn Prock.
Interment was to be by cremation. A memorial service will be at the La Cygne Library, Swan Room, on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.

OBITUARIES

Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026

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Linn County News Published July 29, 2026   Linda Jo Hisel, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Olathe, Kan., she was the beloved daughter of William and Shirley (Duncan) Chambers. Linda Jo lived... [More]

Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026

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Linn County News Published July 29, 2026   Thomas Francis Moylan, age 84, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo., the son John and Loretta Lake Moylan. Tom was united in marriage to Rita Beach. She... [More]

William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026

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Linn County News Published July 29, 2026   William Lee "Bill" Anderson, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1942, in La Cygne, Kan., the son of Clarence Edward and Lula Mae Morris Anderson.  He worked... [More]

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NEWS

Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Shannon Smith.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer... [More]

UPDATE: U.S. 69 overlay project is delayed in Bourbon, Linn counties

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A Kansas Department of Transportation project to overlay about 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties has been delayed due to contractor scheduling issues. The overlay work will start the last week of July. The project begins just north of Pleasanton on the southbound... [More]

La Cygne looks to keep 2027 mill rate below Revenue Neutral threshold

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La Cygne city officials said they do not plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate in next year’s budget, a move that could mark the third consecutive year of declining property tax mill rates for residents. At its Wednesday meeting, the City Council discussed the 2027... [More]

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SPORTS

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]

Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake

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The annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament was held at the Pleasanton East Lake on the night of July 11. The event featured a total of 17 boats and 13 anglers. Ty Umphenour placed first in the tournament with a total weight of 23 lbs 5.7 oz. His biggest fish was a 21.01 lb blue... [More]

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