Adam Lee Johnston April 9, 1969 — June 9, 2026 - Jun. 17, 2026
Linn County News Published June 17, 2026 Adam Lee Johnston, 57, passed away in his residence in Linn Valley, Kan., on June 9, 2026. Linn Valley had been Adam’s home for several years; he built a cabin by Linn Valley Lake and spent his days building, playing music, and working on various projects...[More]
Steven Edwin Lindsey August 10, 1943 — June 9, 2026 - Jun. 17, 2026
Linn County News Published June 17, 2026 Steven Edwin Lindsey, 82, entered his heavenly home after a life filled with faith, family, friendship, service and adventure. Born August 10, 1943, to Elson L. “Jack” and Sarah Ella Lindsey, Steve grew up on the family farm in eastern Kansas,...[More]
Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026 - Jun. 8, 2026
Linn County News Published June 10, 2026 Lance Robert Minchew, 54, died peacefully in his home April 24, 2026, in Callisburg Texas, after a four-year battle with cancer. An inurnment service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. ...[More]
Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Jack dedicated much of his life to serving others through...[More]
Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12 children, Butch grew up with her...[More]
Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026 - May. 29, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley, 90, died May 15, 2026, at her home in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Pleasanton, to Emmett and Lena Claudine (McMillan) Lloyd. Joanne graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1954. She worked for...[More]
George W. Ernst III ~ 08-06-1942 to 05-25-2026 - May. 26, 2026
Linn County News Published May 27, 2026 George W. Ernst III passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of George Ernst II and Mildred Ernst. He graduated from Rosedale High School. He worked as an electrician before retirement and...[More]
Ruth Ellen Stainbrook ~ 02-12-1933 to 05-16-2026 - May. 18, 2026
Linn County News Published May 20, 2026 Ruth Ellen Stainbrook, age 93, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on Feb. 12, 1933, at home to Fred and Lucy Henderson Carothers. She graduated from La Cygne High School in 1950 where she was a cheerleader and homecoming...[More]
Gary Wayne Simpson ~ 01-17-1952 to 05-13-2026 - May. 18, 2026
Linn County News Published May 20, 2026 Gary Wayne Simpson, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3 to...[More]
John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter ~ 01-26-1945 to 01-20-2026 - May. 15, 2026
Linn County News Published May 20, 2026 John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Paris, Tenn., to John Houston Trotter and Mary Elexie (Workman) Trotter. He departed this earthly home on Jan. 20, 2026. He lived and worked on his parents’ farm until he proudly joined...[More]
