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October 14, 2026
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Public Record
Obituaries
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Laurel Lee Elliott
August 9, 1943 — October 11, 2026 Parker, Kansas Laurel Lee Elliott, age 83, Parker, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Centerville Community Church. Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. (Published in the Linn County Journal on October 14, 2026.)
William B. LaFollette
June 10, 1942 — September 30, 2026 Paola, Kansas William Bruce LaFollette age 84 of Paola, KS passed away Wednesday September 30, 2026. Full obituary will follow when available. Memorial Service 1pm Tuesday October 6th, 2026 at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are to Always and Furever Animal Shelter send c/o Eddy Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430, Osawatomie, KS 66064.
Cheryl Lee Amelia Trageser
September 27, 1954 — September 24, 2026 Topeka, Kansas Cheryl was born on September 27, 1954, to Leo and Irene Trageser in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her father was in the Air Force so she and her brother moved around quite a bit in the continental United States. She attended grade school in Warrensburg, Missouri, but we moved to Orlando, Florida, in 1963 where she completed 7th grade. After her father retired, they moved to Paola, Kansas, where he bought a farm south of the t
Lauren Dawn McReynolds
December 9, 1997 — October 2, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansas A Letter from Lauryn’s Point of View ❤️ December 9, 1997 – October 2nd, 2026 [Forever in Our Hearts] I know your hearts are hurting, and I wish that I could give each of you one more hug, that we could have one more laugh, and just a little more time to be together. I was born on “12/ 9/ 97 December 9”, in Olathe, Kansas. I was blessed with a family that loved me, a whole lot of friends who became family, and more kiddos t
Michael Sean Kane
July 28, 1964 — September 26, 2026 Belton, Missouri Michael Sean Kane, age 62, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home. Mike was born as Morris Samuel Kane Jr., he was affectionately known as JR or Junior. Born on July 28, 1964, in Paola, Kansas to Morris Samuel and Erma June (Lease) Kane. He grew up as the sixth of seven children and attended Osawatomie schools, graduating with the Class of 1982. Following high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy,
Mary Elaine Elliott
April 19, 1941 — September 14, 2026 Paola, Kansas Mary Elaine Elliott, age 86, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Elaine was born April 19, 1941, in La Cygne, Kansas. She was the fourth of seven children born to Grover Lorain “Bud” and Mary Enid (Morgan) Miller. She grew up in La Cygne and graduated with the La Cygne Rural High School Class of 1959. O n June 28, 1959, Elaine and Frank Edwin Elliott were united i
Raymond E. Cornett
May 21, 1953 — September 18, 2026 Garnett, Kansas Raymond E. Cornett, age 73, Garnett, Kansas, passed away Friday September 18, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Paola, Kansas, the son of Delbert and Joan Mendell Cornett. He graduated from Prairie View High School. He was united in marriage to Carol Diane Sweetwood on June 27, 1975. Raymond worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Operator's Union Local #101. He enjoyed watching westerns, especially Gu
Rosalie Ann Anderson
November 20, 1938 — September 11, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansas Rosalie Ann “Nanny” Anderson, 87, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lois Ephriam and Sylvia Lea Ewing Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Standley. To this union, two sons were born. She later married Ronald Stansill. Together they had three daughters. She was a hard worker providing for her family. Rosalie becam
Samuel Chilton Bryant
April 14, 1990 — September 11, 2026 Samuel Chilton Bryant, 36, of Centerville, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, after a serious health battle. Sam was born on April 14, 1990 in Kansas City, Kansas, and came to his loving parents, Patrick and Peggy Bryant through an open adoption. Sam had a zest for life from a very young age. He enjoyed volunteering for Operation Wildlife where he was
No pain, no gain
A magnified photo of an adult chigger. (K-State Extension Service.) Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist Being an avid gardener comes with a price. I spent more than $200 in the past week on perennials, shrubs and bushes. If I had bought during spring planting the way most people do, I would have about $750 invested. Depending upon the type of perennial I’ve purchased, I generally have at least a 50% or better success rate on late summer plantings
'Jesus is missing'
Matters of Faith Dear Friends: I would like to introduce you to a new article entitled “Sundays With Little Johnny.” Little Johnny jokes are well known throughout the country for their down-home humor. Some are not polite enough to be shared in public, but I will try to be very selective with my choices. So here’s hoping you enjoy the articles and that they inspire you. Terry Jenkins Little Johnny and his brother, Little Jimmy, were known in their small town as the mischief m
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Features
Medicare drug price negotiations provide additional support for 2027
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 will see many changes for the coming year. It is important that Medicare recipients review their current plan for changes during the open enrollment period. (Wix file photo) K-State Research and Extension News for October, 2026 Submitted by Kathy Goul, Family & Consumer Science Agent Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 is here and with it comes some good news. Medicare is continuing its drug negotiation program, adding 15 new prescription drugs
Quilt guild unveils patriotic 250th anniversary quilt that will be raffled off
The quilt in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is made from squares from each of the Material Girls' guild members. It will be auctioned off this fall. (Linn County Quilt Guild Facebook) Reporting by Meribeth Kehl Material Girls secretary-treasurer A red, white and blue-themed quilt pieced together from individual blocks made by the members of Material Girls was unveiled on Thursday, July 16, at the quilting guild's monthly meeti
In southeast Kansas, a friendly fried rivalry between chicken restaurants spans decades
In southeast Kansas, a friendly fried rivalry between chicken restaurants spans decades. (Photo by Rachel Schnelle / Kansas News Service) Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s sit nearly next to each other, and they share similar origin stories of women turning to cooking for money after the mining industry left their husbands unable to work. By Rachel Schnelle Kansas News Service Summer road trippers visiting southeast Kansas might notice a curious sight: Two billboards for sim
Hundreds of Kansas attractions are free this summer for students. Here’s how you can visit
Sharon Collins, gift store manager at The Kansas African American Museum in Wichita, arranges the children's corner in the Wichita museum. (Photo by Roger Nomer / Kansas News Service) The Sunflower Summer program runs through August 2. It provides Kansas students and a guardian free admission to zoos, museums and other attractions. By Roger Nomer Kansas News Service A summer program that provides students free admission to Kansas attractions begins today and will run for a sh
State, Regional News
Kansas Democrat Don Coover objects to U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt’s approach to unreleased Epstein files
Republican U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt, seen March 12, 2026, at the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office in Topeka, refused to sign onto a procedural move to bypass House leadership and force a vote on legislation to bring transparency to the Epstein files. Democrat Don Coover, who is running against Schmidt, criticized Schmidt’s decision. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas congressional candidate Don Coover expressed frustration with
Clamorous crowd dominates first Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Marshall, Hamilton
Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton and Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall debate Sept. 12, 2026, at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) By Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector HUTCHINSON — Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a Democrat, confronted a raucous crowd Saturday defending their stances on tariffs, the war in Iran and partisan politics. The two major party candidates running for U.S. Senate appe
Kansas Senate candidates tangle over Trump, agriculture and immigration in fair debate
Democratic senate candidate Adam Hamilton delivers his closing statement for why Kansans should elect him over incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. (Photos by Zach Boblitt / Kansas News Service) In front of a vocal Kansas State Fair audience, Democratic Leawood pastor Adam Hamilton attacked Republican Sen. Roger Marshall on agriculture issues including immigration and beef imports. By Zach Boblitt Kansas News Service In front of a crowd at the Kansas State Fair, Democratic Se
Trump plan to send $5K to every adult projected to cost $1.2T and ‘explode’ the deficit
At what is being called the Republican Midterm Convention, President Trump said that he would give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retained control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. (Library of Congress) By Ashley Murray States Newsroom WASHINGTON — A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation,
Kansas COVID cases low as infections trend upward nationwide
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting a 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine update, depending on personal choice, but especially if you Getting the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine is especially important if you: never received a COVID-19 vaccine; are 65 years old and older; are at high risk for severe COVID-19; are living in a long-term care facility; are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or might become pregnant in the future; or you want to
Kansas Legislature scraps $288,000 contract with company linking lawmakers to constituents
The Legislative Coordinating Council, which assumes responsibility for legislative business when the Kansas Legislature isn’t in session, votes to end a $288,000 annual contract with Indigov, which provided software to improve lawmaker interaction with constituents. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from Kansas Legislature video) By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The bipartisan leadership of the Kansas Legislature ordered cancellation of a contract with a company that
US Sen. Jerry Moran warns of Canadian salt tariffs’ effect on Kansas taxpayers
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, wrote a letter to a Trump administration official, urging caution as the U.S. implements 50% tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods. He said he believes in holding trading partners accountable, advocated for "the renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which gives us the negotiating table we can use to resolve disputes such as these." (Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) By Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Ahead of President D
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