James Franklin Norman 07-12-1976 to 12-30-2018 - Jan. 2, 2019
Published Jan. 9, 2019 Linn County News James Franklin Norman, age 42, departed his earthly life on December 30, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by his family. James was born July 12, 1976 in Butler, Missouri the son of Joseph E. and Leona G. Rittinghouse Norman. He...[More]
Oral Hazel Rhynerson 10-15-1917 to 12-26-2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Jan. 2, 2019Oral Hazel Rhynerson, age 101, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 15, 1917, in Mayview, Mo., the daughter of Lester and Ethel Mills Hoyt.She married Harold Henry “Pete” Rhynerson on Jan. 6, 1940,...[More]
James Wayne “Red†McCune 04-19-1937 to 12-27-2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Linn County News Published Jan. 2, 2019 Wayne “Red” McCune of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away on Dec. 27, 2018. Wayne was born on April 19, 1937, in Nevada, Mo., to Virgil Franklin McCune and Jessie (Osborne) McCune. His early years were spent in Nevada before moving to a farm in Walker,...[More]
Vicky Lynn Sweet Donovan 03-21-1954 to 12-16-2018 - Dec. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Dec. 19, 2018 Vicky Lynn Sweet Donovan, age 64, Paola, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at her home. Memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at the Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Louisburg, Kan. Visitation will be held from 5...[More]
Lorrie Beth Dillingham-Gillespie 08-12-1980 to 12-15-2018 - Dec. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Dec. 19, 2018 Lorrie Beth Dillingham-Gillespie, age 38, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 12, 1980, at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Wayne Jr. “Tex” and Lola Schreckhise Ritter. She worked as a CNA in the home health...[More]
John Kauffman 08-12-1926 to 12-10-2018 - Dec. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Dec. 19, 2018 John Kauffman, age 92 of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home in Grand Junction on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. A graveside service was held Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions...[More]
Betty Sue (Hearn) Stark 10-22-1953 to 12-02-2018 - Dec. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Dec. 19, 2018 Betty Sue (Hearn) Stark, 65, of Fontana joined her heavenly family Dec. 2, 2018, at home surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born on Oct. 22, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kan., at Mercy Hospital to Philip J. and Marjorie M. (Jackson) Hearn. She grew...[More]
John Kauffman 12-10-2018 - Dec. 11, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 12, 2018John Kauffman, age 92, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home in Grand Junction on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Services are pending at this time with Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel....[More]
Virginia Ruth Mitchell 04-29-1930 to 12-10-2018 - Dec. 11, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 12, 2018Virginia Ruth Mitchell, age 88, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at her home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery.Visitation...[More]
Ray Wurtz 09-15-1932 to 11-29-2018 - Dec. 11, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 12, 2018Ray Wurtz, 86, of Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal peace with the Lord, at his home, with all of his family by his side on Nov. 29, 2018.Ray was of the Pentecostal faith. He was the son of Benjamin and Viola Wurtz of Pleasanton, Kan. He was born in Pleasanton...[More]
