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
Anna Louise Stites ~ 09-27-1946 to 04-13-2025

Linn County News Published April 16, 2025 Anna Louise Stites, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kan., at the age of 78. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Centerville Community Church,... [More]
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crooks ~ 01-08-1949 to 04-13-2025

Linn County News Published April 16, 2025 Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crooks, age 76, Parker, Kan., passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on Jan. 8, 1949, in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Lewis E. and Margaret R. Slagle. Sandy was united in marriage... [More]
Richard Lee Keaton ~ 01-29-1935 to 04-05-2025

Linn County News Published April 16, 2025 Richard Lee Keaton, age 90, of Lane, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born on Jan. 29, 1935, in Harrison, Ark., the son of Kenneth and Clara Richards Keaton. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Joyce Gilchrist... [More]
More Obituaries
- Linda Ann Pruitt ~ 05-08-1953 to 04-07-2025
- Ira “Sonny” Ray Caruthers, Jr. ~ 05-23-1955 to 04-02-2025
- Michelle Lynn Young ~ 05-20-1967 to 04-04-2025
- Phyllis Sybil Colbert ~ 11-23-1935 to 03-28-2025
- Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham ~ 03-17-1967 to 03-31-2025
- Warren Edward Knight ~ 04-27-1936 to 03-26-2025
- Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites ~ 02-13-1941 to 03-26-2025
- Frank Scott DeRemus ~ 06-21-1967 to 03-04-2025
NEWS
Notice

The Linn County News and Linn County Printing will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, in observance of the Easter holiday. We wish you all a blessed Easter!
Public comment results in allegations of unethical behavior

Following the approval of claims and adds and abates at the Monday meeting of the Linn County Commissioners, Jason Hightower, Commissioner for District 1, requested a 15-minute session to review the Code of Ethics to be added to the open agenda for the meeting directly ahead... [More]
Parker reinstates local policing

City seeks both chief and codes officer, hires law firm as legal counsel The city of Parker has begun its process of reinstating its police department. At their monthly meeting Thursday, the council voted unanimously to advertise for a police chief, but not before... [More]
More News
- Two charged following vehicular incident in Parker
- Pleasanton approves zoning request
- La Cygne leaders talk future street improvements
- Mound City council raises water rates
- Commissioners terminate public works administrator
- Parker may reconsider police presence
- PWWSD13 explains rate increase
- Pleasanton to hold town hall on eliminating city fire department
SPORTS
Jayhawk baseball earns first victories of the season

The Jayhawk baseball team earned their first victories of the season this past week. The Hawks hosted St. Paul on April 7 and hosted Marmaton Valley on April 10. Jayhawk swept St. Paul in their double-header, 16-6 and 18-0, while falling to Marmaton Valley in their double-header,... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ track teams win Oswego Invitational

The Pleasanton track team traveled to Oswego on April 8 to compete in the Oswego Invitational. The Jays did very well as both the girls’ and boys’ teams placed first. Here are the individual results through the top six places in each event. Boys’ Events... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View softball drops close games against Santa Fe Trail
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee and Marmaton Valley
- Jayhawk softball splits against Central Heights
- Prairie View softball starts season 3-1
- Pleasanton baseball opens season 2-2 against Oswego and Crest
- Jayhawk softball starts season 3-3
- 2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team
- 2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team
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