Brent Alan Croan

Oct 5, 1957 — Jun 13, 2026

Spring Hill, Kansas

Brent Alan Croan, age 68, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Lewis and Emma Price Croan. He graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School in the Class of 1976. He retired from T-Mobile/Sprint on April 26, 2024.

Brent grew up with his siblings and cousins in Mound City Kansas where many childhood memories were made. It wasn't uncommon for all the families to gather to enjoy a roasted hotdog over an open fire, talking and laughing into the night. He never turned down the opportunity to experience and celebrate the ones he loved, whether it was down the street or across the country. Many road trips were taken for weddings, high school and college graduations and military honors.

Brent was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Matthew Croan. Brent is survived by his current wife, Pam Whitwell Croan; two sons, Deric and Austin Croan; a brother, Dean Croan and wife Rhonda; a sister, Lisa Hammons and husband Chris; two granddaughters, Karleigh and Emma; a niece, Amy Andrews and husband Dustin; two nephews, Ian and Isaac Hammons; great-niece, Madison Andrews; and two great-nephews, Cael Hammons and Eli Andrews. Brent was loved by many and will be forever in our hearts. 

No services are scheduled.  Memorial contributions are suggested to American Association of Suicidology, 424 Carlisle Pike, suite 101 B, Camp Hill, PA  17011.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

(Published in the Linn County Journal on June 19, 2026.)