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Linn County News

Published Feb. 9, 2022

 

William A. "Bill" Ballou, 80, of Hume, Mo., died at Medicalodge Butler, Butler, Mo. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Bill was born to Walter and Juanita Maxine Ballou on Aug. 21, 1941, at Fort Scott, Kan., the oldest of five children. He graduated from Uniontown High School, Uniontown, Kan. Bill was an aircraft painter, working for many years for Cessna and Boeing in Wichita, Kan.

On Nov. 26, 1988, Bill married Judith A. (Randolph) Scheppers.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.  He is survived by his wife Judy; one son, Stephen (Tina) Scheppers; two daughters, Lisa (Scheppers) Taker and Jenny (Scheppers) Reynolds; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

According to Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.  The family suggests contributions to Alzheimer's Association or Heartland Hospice in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan. 66075.  Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

 

OBITUARIES

William Lee Viner ~ 06-04-1964 to 01-12-2025

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Linn County News Published January 15, 2025   William Lee Viner “Lee”, age 60 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.  Lee was born the son of William George, Jr., and Janice Lacey Viner in Great Bend, Kan., on June 4, 1964. He was... [More]

Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays ~ 04-13-1990 to 01-09-2025

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Linn County News Published January 15, 2025   Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays, age 34, Concord, Okla., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.  He was born on April 13, 1990, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Thomas and Jody Purinton... [More]

David Leslie Nation ~ 02-14-1968 to 01-12-2025

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Linn County News Published January 15, 2025   David Leslie Nation, age 56, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. He was born on Feb. 14, 1968, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Melvin and Carol Johnson Nation. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School... [More]

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NEWS

County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation

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Convention scheduled Feb. 2   Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025.  Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]

Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site

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During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 13, the board of commissioners heard from Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young in regards to the county decision during the Jan. 6 meeting to pull all compactor equipment out of Pleasanton if the city does not sign... [More]

Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer

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Linn County Rural Fire personnel responded to an equipment fire that occurred at the Mound City Dollar General Store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald the fire response required to contain and extinguish the fire... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling places seventh at Louisburg

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The Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Buffalos placed seventh out of 14 teams with a score of 99.5. Louisburg won the tournament with a score of 216. Ryan Nickell, 106, placed fifth... [More]

Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg

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The Jayhawk Linn boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Hawks placed 10th out of 14 teams with 67 team points. Landon Higgins, 113, placed second and scored 24 team points. Higgins was 3-1 with a bye... [More]

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