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W. Glen Lindsey, 91, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born Feb. 17, 1923 at La Cygne, Kan., the son of William and Ethel Shrake Lindsey. He graduated from La Cygne High School.
Glen proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II as an aircraft mechanic.
He married Lilah Hall at Santa Rosa, N.M. She preceded him in death on Sept. 25, 2003. He was also preceded by his parents; and two brothers, Jack and Vaughn Lindsey.
He worked for General Motors, and as an auto mechanic, carpenter and auctioneer. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. also, a member of the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church and attended the Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, John and Richard Lindsey; a sister, Jean Allen; special friend, Kate West; four grandchildren, Walker, James, Joshua and Jessica; and five great-grandchildren, Titus, Eli, Hugh, Havyn, and Tot.
A funeral service was held Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial followed in the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Calvary Baptist Church. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

OBITUARIES

Douglas Eugene Joseph ~ 08-06-1964 to 03-16-2025

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Linn County News Published April 2, 2025   Douglas Eugene Joseph, 60, of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Doug was born on Aug. 6, 1964, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Jean Ann Jones. He graduated from high school... [More]

Frank Scott DeRemus ~ 06-21-1967 to 03-04-2025

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Linn County News Published April 2, 2025   Frank Scott DeRemus age 57 of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Blue Mound. Scott was born June 21, 1967, in Olathe, Kan., to Frank Fox and Sharon K. (Chadwick) DeRemus. On August 11, 1994,... [More]

Linda Sue Tyson ~ 01-24-1942 to 03-21-2025

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Linn County News Published March 26, 2025   Linda was born on Jan. 24, 1942, in Garnett, Kan., to Lester and Almeta Prentice. She was the oldest of three children. Her sisters are Elizabeth (Barnett) and Judy (Scully). Linda grew up near Parker, Kan., and attended... [More]

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SPECIAL: STATEHOUSE REPORTING BUDGET FOR MARCH 28, 2025

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    FETALPERSONHOOD – The House and Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require child support for unborn fetuses from the date of conception as well as an income tax exemption. A conference committee report was presented for HB2062 before the... [More]

SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project set to begin in Bourbon and Linn counties

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  Monday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing work on U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. An overlay will be placed on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, starting at the south U.S. 54 junction in Fort Scott and continuing... [More]

Commissioners learn of grant for planning phase on courthouse repairs

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During the March 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West on a grant possibility for repair work to the courthouse. SEKRPC (SEK Regional Planning Commission) is willing to assist with the HPF (Historic Preservation... [More]

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SPORTS

2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team

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The 2024-2025 high school boys’ basketball has concluded and it is time once again for the annual All County team. As usual choosing the team was tough as there were many good players this season and plenty more that showed steady progress through the season.  As... [More]

2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team

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High school girls’ basketball has concluded for the 2024-25 season and it’s time for the annual All County team. Like the boys’ team, and like most years, choosing players was tough. Plenty of girls from all three schools, Prairie View, Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton,... [More]

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