Obituary Archive

April 16, 1961 — May 4, 2026 La Cygne, Kansas Brian Allen Rosendahl, age 65 of La Cygne, Kansas, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born the son of Glen H. and Faye Rosendahl on April 16, 1961, at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He worked in construction over the years and enjoyed riding his three wheeler, boating, fishing, watching movies. He was a true outdoorsman and loved living the simple off of the grid lifestyle. Brian was preceded in death by his parents; fi

October 27, 1955 — May 3, 2026 Ottawa, Kansas Michael Lee Hermreck passed away May 3, 2026, at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Mike was born on October 27, 1955, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to William A. and Norma Lee Hermreck. He grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, where his father worked at Taylor Forge in Paola and his parents, Bill and Norma, owned The Shoe Box for many years. Mike was active in both the First Presbyterian Church in Osawatomie and Saddleback Church in Cali

October 28, 1983 — May 4, 2026 Paola, KS Quenton Jeremain Stilson, age 42, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born October 28, 1983, in Aurora, Illinois, one of two children born to Eugene Reed and Donna Stilson. He shared a close bond with his older sister, Tawana. Quenton moved to the Paola area from Millington, Tennessee, nearly 20 years ago and made it his home. On October 24, 2016, he married the love of his life, Shelbey Penn, in Linn Valley, Kans

May 13, 1932 — May 1, 2026 Pleasanton, Kansas John Marvin Arnold, age 93, of Sugar Valley Lakes near Mound City, Kansas, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1932 in Worland, Missouri, the son of John F. and Ruth Mullis Arnold. Marvin, the youngest of three children, and his family moved to a farm house east of Pleasanton at one-and-one-half years old. In 1952 he was united in marriage to Donna Grimsley. To this union, four children were born. Marvin

January 23, 1933 — April 30, 2026 Mound City, Kansas Frank Leroy Harlow, 93, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Frank was born on January 23, 1933, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Charles and Katherine (Lietzen) Harlow. He graduated from Mound City High School in 1951, beginning a life defined by quiet strength, steady commitment, and a deep sense of responsibility to those around him. On August 22, 1952, he married Ruth Stanbrough, and together they

May 21, 1943 — April 30, 2026 La Cygne, Kansas Joyce Elaine Sergent lived her life exactly the way she wished others would live theirs—with kindness, generosity, attention, and grace. Proudest of all was her quiet conviction to help others. She was a caregiver to her core, and everyone who knew her felt it. Born May 21, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, Joyce was the daughter of Kit Carson Leasure, Jr. and Irene Elizabeth (Day) Leasure. She grew up alongside her beloved siste

October 14, 1940 — April 26, 2026 Fontana Clyde Rookstool, 85, of Fontana, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 26, 2026. As the root of our family, he grounded us with love and wisdom. His light will be deeply missed, but what he planted in us will remain. Clyde was born at home on October 14, 1940 in Parker, Kansas to Grace Cornett Rookstool and Frank Rookstool. Clyde attended school at Hawkeye one room schoolhouse and other schools. He graduated from

January 22, 1959 — April 26, 2026 Prescott, Kansas Dianne Lynn Harris, 67, of Prescott, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to your local animal rescue in memory of Dianne.

May 5, 1940 — April 25, 2026 Paola, KS The son of Lourrine (Linden) and Homer McBroom, Donald “Don” McBroom, 85, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He was born on a Native American reservation in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and moved to Kansas at the age of 18. He made Paola his home for more than 40 years. Don spent his life working as a skilled machinist, employed by companies including Koch Refrigeration, Midwest Metal Products, and SOR

October 5, 1943 – April 26, 2026 Edward Lee Umphenour, 82 of Pleasanton, KS passed away on April 26, 2026. Edward Lee was a man with a recognizable voice and has been referred to as the voice of Linn County. He was born to Edward and Katherine Dunavan Umphenour on Oct. 5, 1943, at their rural home in Pleasanton, Ks. He was the oldest of 7 children. Edward Lee went to a country school, Green Valley, through the 8th grade. He then attended high school in Pleasanton, where he gr

September 24, 1931 — April 24, 2026 Blue Mound, Kansas Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley left her worldly home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026. Donnell was born September 24, 1931, in Texon, Texas to Lone Jewel and Dixie Belle Cox Brown. When Donnell was 18 years old, she took a bus from San Angelo, Texas, to Fort Scott, Kansas, to marry Kenneth Leroy Tinsley. Donnell and Kenneth were married on December 12, 1949, and made their home for 76 years in Bourbon and Linn

September 25, 1941 — April 24, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansas David E. "Tex" Ware, age 84 of Osawatomie, KS, died Friday April 24, 2026, at North Point in Paola. David was the first born child of Donald E and Lady Sue (Jackson) Ware on September 25, 1941 in Aurora, MO. He grew up in Hoisington and Great Bend, Kansas, graduating with the Great Bend High School class of 1959. After graduation he enlisted into the United States Air Force, stationed in Texas. Upon returning to Great B

February 6, 1956 — April 22, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansas (Published in the Linn County Journal on April 24, 2026.)

October 19, 1952 — April 22, 2026 Danny Paul Abraham, age 73, Blue Mound, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1952, in Clinton, Missouri, the son of Leo and Etta Lou Wisdom Abraham. He graduated from Ballard High School and then graduated from Pittsburg State University Vocational Technical School. Danny was united in marriage to Mary Hyson on January 3, 1974. He owned and operated Linn County Machine Shop for thirty years. He worked for

December 23, 1952 — April 15, 2026 Berryton, Kansas David T. Staniec was born December 23, 1952 passed away April 15th, 2026 at Prairie Wind Senior Living in Berryton, KS at the age of 73. He is survived by his 3 children, David (Cande) Staniec, Michael Staniec, Stephanie (Tony) Boyden, 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Per David's request he has been cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Cha

July 22, 1934 — April 18, 2026 Kansas City, Kansas Marjorie Obermeier, a cherished daughter, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 22, 1934, in Burlington, Kansas, Marjorie was the beloved daughter of Carry and Goldie Macoubrie. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy for her family and all who knew her. Marjorie's early years were

April 29, 1944 – April 15, 2026 Velma Fay (Cline) Peterson was born to Roy Albert and Lucy Edith Marie (Brown) Cline on April 29, 1944. She was born on the Kansas side of the State Line Road on a little farm called The Star Dairy. The farm is east of Pleasanton. The family moved to Prescott, where Velma started school. She attended Prescott schools for nine years; the family then moved to Mound City, where Velma went for three years and finished school. She met Jerry Peterson

February 14, 1950 — April 12, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansas Robert Alan “Bob” Williams, age 76, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at The University of Kansas–Olathe. Bob was born February 14, 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana. He grew up and later built a life centered around faith and the simple joys that brought him happiness. On June 16, 2010, Bob was united in marriage to Norma Jean (Dade) Raper at the Old Stone Church in Osawatomie. The couple made their h

May 15, 1955 — March 16, 2026 Walter Neal Brown, age 70 of Mapelton, Kansas, passed away on March 16th at the Overland Park Regional Hospital. (Cremation) Walter was born on May 15, 1955, in Paola, Kansas to Roy Thurman Brown and Bonnie Swogar Brown. He graduated from Osawatomie in 1973. He worked in construction most of his adult life for several companies before retiring. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends and never met a stranger. He especially enjoyed riding his

January 30, 1957 — April 13, 2026 Centerville, Kansas Bruce Lynn Jeffers, age 69, of rural Centerville, Kansas, and recently from the Kansas Veteran’s Home in Winfield, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2026, from a prolonged traumatic brain injury incurred very likely from poison ivy smoke from a wildfire in April 2011. Born on January 30, 1957, in Manhattan, Kansas, Bruce was a great brother, son and friend to many in his several positions and hobbies. He had a passion for p