Obituary - Wilbur Alan Armstrong

Wilbur Alan Armstrong, 69, of LaCygne, Kansas died Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. Wilbur was born May 19, 1954 to Harry Lee and Emma Darlene Hoaglan Armstrong in Fort Scott, Kansas. He spent his growing and adult years living in LaCygne, Kansas.

He graduated from Prairie View High School in 1972 and married Roselynn Grace Widner on June 16, 1973 in LaCygne. They had three children, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Jared.

In his early adult years, Wilbur worked at Stainbrook’s Wholesale until he started working for KCP&L in 1976. He worked at the LaCygne generating plant until his retirement in December 2018. During his years at KCP&L he went through their welder apprenticeship program and in later years served as a union representative in the program for young interns. He was a member of the IBEW.

Wilbur really enjoyed spending time with his kids. If we had to add up all the hours spent at the ball fields it would probably amount to a year or more.

The family also loved to go camping and fishing at Roaring River State Park. Wilbur was one of the top fishermen of the family. Those of his family still surviving include his children, Jeremy of Booneville, Missouri, Jennifer of Butler, Missouri, and Jared and wife Lindsey of Eudora, Kansas. Also surviving are his mother, Darlene Peek and sister Darla Armstrong, sister, Kathy Waldmer and husband Mike, brother, Dean Armstrong.

Wilbur also has step-sisters Judy Wilson and Betsy Dunkin, and Katie Fraizer, step-brothers Ed Peek and wife, Monica, Roger Peek and wife, Brenda, and John Sapp and wife Michelle.
Wilbur’s father, Harry Lee Armstrong, preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service for Wilbur will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Schneider Funeral Homes & Crematory, LaCygne Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaCygne.

Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Calvary Baptist Church in care of Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040.

FLASHBACK: LaCygne power plant goes on line

Some 46 years ago, something began appearing in the west...

And a short time later, the LaCygne Generating Station went on line, providing power for thousands of people throughout the midwest. As construction began, it was a regular 'outing' for local folks to drive over and marvel at the construction of something huge that appeared in a once empty field.

In conjunction with the plant was the P&M Coal mining operation that covered a large area basically between Amsterdam and Amoret; where coal was removed and trucked directly to the LaCygne power station, allowing the plant to be as 'self sustaining' as possible. 

Both the plant and coal company provided many local jobs as well.

Over the years, P&M exhausted the local of supply of coal and it now comes by rail as seen regularly around Amsterdam every few days.

The LaCygne power plant recently went through renovations to meet the latest EPA emission guidelines, see more about those upgrades here. 

-courtesy LaCygne Historical Society

Obituary - Billee Rae (West) Lee

Billee Rae (West) Lee, LaCygne, Kansas and a native of El Dorado Springs, Mo. and a 1948 graduate of El Dorado Springs High School, passed away today at the age of 84. Arrangements are under direction of the Schneider Funeral Home-Chapel at LaCygne and services are planned at 11:00 a,m. Saturday, August 30, at the LaCygne Christian Church with burial to follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family receives friends between five and seven o'clock Friday evenng at the funeral home-chapel in LaCygne. Memorials to the LaCygne Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Foundation are suggested.

Fatality Accident in Linn County Kansas

On 11/9/18 around 7:00pm the Kansas State Highway Patrol in Linn County along with Linn County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle head on crash on K-152 around 1 mile west of LaCygne, Kansas.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 1999 Honda Civic driven by 43 year old Autumn R. Robinett of LaCygne, Kansas crossed the center line of traffic and struck the east bound 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by 64 year old Karen Clemens of LaCygne, Kansas head on.

Autumn R. Robinett was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and she was transported to Schneider Funeral Home in LaCygne, Kansas.

Karen Clemens sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported to Overland Park Regional Hospital for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Morse Auto Salvage.

Copyright Mid America Live News 

Obituary - Jesse Dean Van Tuyl

JESSE DEAN VAN TUYL 31 
La Cygne Kansas
11/25/1981 to 8/3/2013


Jesse was born in Shawnee Kansas on November 25, 1981. He was the son of the late Melvin Dennis Van Tuyl and Kelly Van Tuyl, currently
of La Cygne, Ks.

Jesse graduated high school with a GED, went to Johnson County Junior College and received his Associates Degree in Automotive Technology and later opened his own auto shop, J.V.''s Auto, in 2006. His passion was car stereos and the louder they were, the better! He loved tinkering with old cars and always'' had some project in the works. That was one of many things he and his Dad shared and spent many hours in the shop working side by side.
They were very close. 

He used to be an avid bowler and won many awards. He wasn''t too bad at playing pool either! He enjoyed working with wood and was always'' drawing designs for things to build. 

He had a very deep faith and was a proud member of the Calvary Baptist Church in LaCygne.

Jesse, like his father Dennis, was very easy going, loved people and was always'' helping whomever he could. He continued that even after his death by donating organs, which he strongly believed in. He saved two lives with his kidneys to individuals in New York. Jesse himself was a donor recipient at the age of 4 when his father donated his own bone marrow to save Jesse''s life. He also received a cornea so he wanted to pay it forward. If someday, those recipients get an urge to have a loud stereo system in their cars, we will know why! Jesse always'' kept a great attitude about life despite all the medical issues he had dealt with since birth and was still dealing with. He is now at peace with Dennis and all the family members that have gone before him. He is in God''s loving arms where we all want to be when we are called home.
Jesse was a very brave man and will be missed greatly by us all.

Funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday, August 8, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church, LaCygne, Kansas. Burial in the East Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Calvary Baptist Church. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel.

Obituary -Gerald Eric Greenwell

Gerald Eric Greenwell

Funeral Services for Gerald Eric Greenwell 46 years old of Lacygne, Kansas will be held Monday May 1st, 2017 at 11:00am at the La Cygne Christian Church in Lacygne, Kansas.

Mr. Greenwelll died Tuesday April 25th in Lacygne, Kansas.

A visitation will be held Sunday April 30th 2017 from 2pm-4pm at the Schneider Funeral Homes & Crematory, LaCygne Chapel.

A full obituary will be published when it is made available to us from the Schneider Funeral Home.

Obituary - Meredith June Rose Burnett

Meredith June Rose Burnett, formerly of LaCygne, Kansas, made her transition on June 2 in Leonardville, Kansas. Meredith was born June 1,1923, to Rudy and Eleanor Mitchell Rose in LaCygne. 

She graduated from LaCygne Rural High School and was married to Donald L. Burnett December 6, 1944. Meredith was a member of Chapter CV P.E.O., the Mirza Shrine Women''s Auxiliary, and spent many summers organizing bus trips for LaCygne children to attend swim lessons at the Paola pool. Meredith enjoyed reading and fishing trips with friends. She and Donald retired to Colorado, Texas, and Springfield, Mo.

She was preceded in death by Donald on October 6, 2012. Survivors include her daughters: Donna Keyser, Manhattan, Ks, Diane Janke, Wichita, Ks, Denise McIntosh, Springfield, Mo. and Deena Burnett, Lawrence, Ks. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1pm to service time. The family suggests contributions to Linn County Library District 2. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com .

Updated Obituary - Cecil W. Blevins

Cecil W. Blevins

Cecil W. Blevins of LaCygne Kansas, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning November 3, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Cecil loved old country music and enjoyed spending hours listening to his massive album collection. He loved going to garage sales and was known for his sales four times a year. He looked forward to the Friday night auctions in Jaudon MO and tried to never miss it. He also loved traveling in his RV and looked forward to his annual trips with his brother and sister in law spending the winter months in Texas and making spring trips to Colorado. He was proud to have conquered the Alaskan Highway during his summer long trip to Alaska in the RV several years back. His biggest pleasure in life was his family. His loving wife Clariece was the center of his world. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was the family story teller and jokester. Cecil always looked forward to his annual family reunion (a tradition he started) each October in Oneida TN. He was the center of attention and life of the family gathering each year. His love for and commitment to family was so strong that he had not missed a reunion in more than 25 years. Everywhere Cecil went people were drawn to him. He loved investing in people. Cecil celebrated his relationship with Christ and was baptized in October 2016 in LaCygne Kansas. 

Cecil worked hard all his life beginning at the age of 13 hauling lumber out of the Tennessee Mountains where he was born and raised. He moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1958 where he worked and owned several gas stations. In the early 1970''s, Cecil founded International Flameproofing and spent the next 35+ years traveling a 200 mile radius cleaning and flameproofing restaurant exhaust systems. At the age of 70 Cecil retired for a few years before taking the job of mowing the Oak Lawn Cemetery. He took great pride in keeping the local cemetery looking beautiful and continued his work there thru the final days of his life. 

Cecil is survived by his loving wife Clariece of 54 years, his four children; Teresa Clay and husband Don of Cleveland, MO, Beverly Kimzey and husband Jody of Fontana, KS, Robert (Bob) Blevins and wife Chrissy of Kansas City, KS and Alice Moore and husband Chris of McLouth, KS. He will be dearly missed by his 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters and many cousins. Cecil rests in peace with his mother, father, brother and our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Visitation will be at 10 am on Monday November 7th at Calvary Baptist Church in LaCygne, KS. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11 am. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in LaCygne. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to ABW thru Calvary Baptist Church, Linn County Care to Share program or La Cygne Christmas Fund for Children. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

LaCygne Kansas Swanfest

JC Bullock

LaCygne Swanfest in LaCygne, KS. Presents from Branson, MO. JC Bullock In Concert Playing the best in Classic Country 50's and 60's Rock and Old Standards Saturday.

He will be there September 13, 2014 4p.m.$8 Advance tickets can be purchased until Friday, Sept. 12 at 4PM at the LaCygne City Hall 

After that from Connie McGinnis call 660-464-0118 You can also purchase tickets at the door for $9

Obituary - Laura Ellen Paul

Laura Ellen Weitman Paul, age 76, of LaCygne, Kansas passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Ivan R. and Edna F. Parrish Weitman. She graduated from LaBelle, Missouri Rural High School in the class of 1965.

She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Truman State University and established her career as being the Parker Second Grade teacher hired by USD 362 in 1969 and remained in that position for forty years. Besides teaching, Laura also had passions for reading, cooking, and sewing (especially baby things and quilts.) She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Laura was united in marriage to Raymond E. Paul on February 12, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Laura is survived by her loving husband Raymond E. “Butch” Paul of over 52 years; a son Matthew Gerard and his wife Quynh Anh Paul; a daughter Rachel Erin and her husband Jeffrey Pommier; a sister Francie Geisendorfer; four grandchildren: Grace Pommier, Leah Pommier, George Paul, John Pommier; a loving church family; and many friends

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in LaCygne. A rosary will be prayed 7PM Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel. No visitation is scheduled. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, LaCygne, KS 66040. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Esther Eveline (Phalen) Shields

Esther Eveline Shields, age 88, LaCygne, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church, LaCygne, Kansas. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, June 3 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel.

Contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne Historical Society or Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

CatzCatchers LaCygne Kansas Lake Tournament

$60 Entry
Day Tournament

This event is hosted by Jerry Horn of Catcatchers and William Pranker of River Catz.


Big Winter Blues. If you wanting to catch a big winter blue Now is the time. Lacygne Kansas Lake is the place January 11th is the date from 8am-5pm.

CatzCatchers Tournaments

*Weather Permitting* We will keep everyone updated*

Location

Lacygne Lake , Ks
North Boat ramp.


Saturday January, 11
8 am to 5 pm

Entry fee: $60 2-3 man teams
$50 to pot and $10 to big fish

100% payput. Payout depends on places depends on entries. 5 fish limit channel, blues, or flatthead. 5 heaviest fish

Registration: Starts @ 7 am one team member must be there to register and at weight in everyone must have rods out of water at 5 pm and at weight in

Remember the more teams the higher the payouts.

10 or less boats will pay 1st thru 3rd
More than that will pay as 10 to 15 boats 4th place and 15 or more pay up to 5th place
Working on getting more sponsors to sweeten the pots. With prizes and more $ for higher payouts.

Rod and Reel only.

1.All state and local regulators must be followed.
2 Time will be from 8am to 5pm Registration starts at 6am with captains meeting and rules to follow.
3. Consist of 2-3 man teams or (may fish solo), but no more than 6 rods in water at one time.
4.Rod and Reel only. You may fish from bank or boat. No leaving of the lake. Once you setup.
5. All live wells will be checked before anyone gets on water.
6. All fish must be alive at weight in. No more than 5 fish in boat at weight in.
7. We all are out here to have fun and win money of course to respect the fellow fisherman and dont crowd them. Stay atleast 50 yards
8. Absolutely no prefishing lake 8 hrs prior to tournament. I will be watching. If caught cheating of any means will result in disqualification and forfeit of your entry fee. Just trying to keep it fair and fun for everyone. Yes bait fiahing is aloud before just no catfishing.

Remember to have fun, be safe and catch fish. Hope to see everyone there..

Also getting stuff together to do few drawings for after tournament.

Thank you for your support

Obituary - Rolleen Diann Stites

Rolleen Diann Stites, age 73, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Thursday July 4, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1950, in Parker, Kansas the daughter of Rolla Everett and Helen Alice McCarty Hampton. 

Rolleen’s father passed away when she was a baby, leaving her mother to raise her and her four siblings on the farm outside of Parker. She met her lifelong friend Connie when she was only three, and the two have been inseparable ever since. 

Rolleen graduated from Parker High School in the spring of 1968. That same summer, she was united in marriage to Alvin Stites on June 14, 1968, at the Parker Methodist Church. Astute observers and the numerically adept will notice that she was not yet 18, and so Helen had to sign off on the marriage license. 

Before they had been married a year, Alvin was drafted into the army and sent to Vietnam. The two had been living in Red Oak, Iowa, where Alvin’s parents were then living. While Alvin was in the army and Vietnam, Rolleen lived with her sister Marilyn and Marilyn’s husband in Independence. She worked in an office in downtown Kansas City for an insurance company. 

When Alvin returned from Vietnam, the two lived at Fort Riley while Alvin finished his army service. They then moved to LaCygne and built their permanent home on land owned by Alvin’s grandfather and, in a poetic twist of fate, had been originally homesteaded by Rolleen’s great-great grandparents McCarty. After moving home to LaCygne, Rolleen initially worked as a bookkeeper for the Linn County Co-Op in LaCygne. 

She continued working there until Rex started school. After that, she worked from home, keeping books for Rural Water District #3. Rolleen was an avid reader; she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cross stitch. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She served for many years on the Parker Alumni Board. Family was always the most important thing to Rolleen. She could spend hours talking to her family—especially her sisters, Marilyn and Cheryl, and her “sisters” Connie and Naomi—whether in person or on the phone. She organized and hosted large family holiday dinners for both her and Alvin’s families. When nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews were born, she loved to make hand-made gifts for the new babies. 

Rolleen was preceded in death by her biological father and mother. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Charles O. Haverfield; a brother, Philip A. Hampton, and a sister, Cheryl P. Erwin. Rolleen is survived by her husband, Alvin, a son, Rex Stites, a brother, Charles M. Hampton and wife Virginia, a sister, Marilyn J. Sheets-Rhoades, and three step-brothers, Charles L. Haverfield and wife Linda, Robert Haverfield and wife Sheila, and Steven Haverfield and wife Rose.

Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 pm Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the La Cygne Chapel. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Parker Community Historical Society. Online condolences can be left atwww.schneiderfunerals.com.

Upgrades nearing completion at LaCygne power plant

Unit 2, seen at left, on a 'test run' last Sunday -photo courtesy Bruce Furman

There's been something new on the horizon for awhile and it's about to come to life.

A new stack at the LaCygne power plant is part of major upgrades designed to meet the latest emission standards. The project included the installation of two Hitachi wet FGD scrubbers and new Hamon fabric filters on Unit 1 and Unit 2; and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, low-NOx burners and over-fire air system on Unit 2 of the facility.

When completed, the La Cygne units will be two of the cleanest coal-fired generating stations in the country with SO2 emissions removal efficiency of over 98 percent and NOx emissions on Unit 2 of 0.05 lb/MBtu. Over 2.5 million manhours will be expended in the construction of the project.

According to SourceWatch.org, the LaCygne plant previously had been listed as the 16th most polluting U.S. plant based on coal waste.

All work is slated to be complete this year.

Kansas Police chase ends in Bates County

At Approximately 1:00 AM on 5/24/2024 while conducting Special Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P)LaCygne Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of 4th Street and Market Street for a minor traffic violation. 

The suspect vehicle fled eastbound recklessly through the city at a high rate of speed disregarding the safety of the residents of LaCygne. The suspect vehicle fled toward Bates County, MO on K152 and onto E 2200 Rd in eastern Linn County. 

Bates County Deputies were notified that Kansas Officers were in pursuit of a GMC pickup truck entering their county. The suspect vehicle traveled through Amsterdam and headed south toward Amoret; continuing onto Y Highway and turned onto 4002. 

The vehicle attempted to turn onto State Line Road before leaving the roadway and through a fence; becoming immobile. The occupant, later identified as Ryan Templeton, 43 fled on foot from the vehicle. Officers set up a perimeter until Bates County Deputies arrived on scene. Prior to a K9 arriving on scene a Deputy deployed a drone and located subject in the woods lying in a creek bed. The drone was able to guide K9 Falco (BCSO) and officers to the subject where he was taken into custody by Falco and held in place until officers could assist. 

Templeton was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries from Falco. The truck was found to be stolen along with the license plate on the vehicle and another plate inside the vehicle. Templeton has a very extensive criminal history with multiple priors for tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. Templeton had posted bond on an unrelated warrant earlier in the day. 

Templeton has been charged in Bates County with receiving stolen property, resisting arrest and property damage in Bates County. Bond was set at $20,000 cash only. Templeton has additional charges through LaCygne Police Department that will be filed through district court after a thorough investigation. Interim Chief Haley says, "I am very proud of my officers for the way the way they handled this incident. 

We have received a lot of grief from the public for working extra hours on the streets and conducting more traffic stops than usual. We aim to target unrestrained drivers/passengers and DUI activity, but if we run into something else in the process, we will handle it accordingly. This is what happens when you run from the police! We will pursue you and take you into custody with the tools we have available; including a K9 and a drone! 

I appreciate Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson and his Deputies assisting with our event and the investigation. They have always been there when we have needed them without question whether it is on our side of the line or theirs. Their professionalism is unmatched and have helped on numerous cases in the past they don't receive credit for."

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bates County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Pursuit Ends In Amsterdam

Dewayne E. Boehm

On Saturday, February 14th, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance from the Linn County Kansas Dispatch. Dispatch advised that they had a Lacygne Police Officer in pursuit of a vehicle that was about to enter into Bates County.

As the pursuit entered the county on J Highway, Bates County Deputies joined the pursuit. The pursuit only lasted a few minutes in Bates County before the car stopped in a driveway on High Street in Amsterdam.

The suspect was taken into custody by the Lacygne Police Officer. The Lacygne Officer stated that during the pursuit the suspect was seen throwing items out the window. The Deputies could see a cell phone and several plastic bag believed to contain methamphetamine in the front seat while walking around the car. The bags were recovered by the Deputies and field tested for methamphetamines. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

The suspect, identified at Dewayne E Boehm, 1/12/61, of Lynn Valley Kansas was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Bates County for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Bond was $25,000.00

Additional charges for possession of a controlled substance from the pursuit are expected to be filed by the prosecutor. Charges for resisting arrest and fleeing are expected to be filed in Kansas.

Obituary - Ron D. Wade

On Wednesday August 18, 2021, Ron Dean Wade, 69, slipped peacefully away at home to be with God. His family was given the blessing to provide care and comfort up to the end.

Born in 1951, Ron was the second youngest of four children to Ivan and Barbara Wade. Ron attended LaCygne Rural High School, dabbled in the college life, attending Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University while working at Atkinson Armature. Ron eventually returned back to LaCygne where he began working for the family business, Wade Quarries.

Eventually in 2004 his son Jacob joined the family business, where they worked side by side and took immense pride in making quality aggregates, up until he retired as President in December of 2017. Ron was a member of the LaCygne Christian Church and Kansas Limestone Association. Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles, operating machinery, and traveling. One of Ron’s most favorite trips was to Whidbey Island, WA in June of 2017 with his children and grandchildren; a tradition that they began and carried on until his passing.

During his retirement Ron spent two years in Overland Park, KS being a caregiver for his parents Ivan and Barbara until Ivan’s passing. What brought him his greatest joy, was time spent being Papa to his grandsons, Miles and Jude, riding motorcycles, shooting guns, fishing, hunting for frogs, spending time at the rock quarry, and teaching them life lessons that only a grandpa can teach.

Ron is survived by his children, Jacob Wade (significant other, Hunter Elkington), Ashleigh Lollar (husband Chris), and grandchildren Miles and Jude Lollar. He is also survived by his mother Barbara Wade, his sisters Gwen Gooding (husband Craig) and Carolyn Shomaker. In addition, niece Courtney Henderson (children Berkeley and Carson), nephews Jonathan Amborn (wife Megan, their children John and Josie), Chad Gooding (wife Amanda, their children Caden and Carter), and his former wife and lifelong friend, Kate Kloster. Ron is preceded in death by his father Ivan Wade and his brother Mark Wade.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David Lee and Olathe Cancer Center for the excellent care and support they provided him. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Jennifer Shay, Beverly Rhynerson Smith, Rochelle Baker, and Doris McElreath for their compassionate care over the last several months and to Olathe Hospice for keeping him comfortable in his last weeks of life.

A service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, to honor his memory, please donate to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105, or online at donate3.cancer.org. Condolences may be left online at www.schneiderfunerals.com

LaCygne Kansas man killed in Linn County Crash

On 11/14/19 around 6:30pm the Kansas State Highway Patrol in Linn County along with Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of K-152 and CR 1095 around 2 miles west of LaCygne, Kansas.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Cadillac CTS driven by 43 year old Shawn A. Teagarden of LaCygne, Kansas failed to stop at the intersection and struck a embankment.

Mr. Teagarden was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was taken to Frontier Forensics.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Saker Tow of Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Obituary - Marilyn Vail Strode

Marilyn Vail Strode

Marilyn Vail Strode, 81, of Kansas City, Mo passed away June 7, 2017. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Monday June 12th at Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, Mo. 

Private burial will be in East Mount Zion Cemetery near LaCygne, Ks.

Marilyn was born July 30, 1935, the youngest daughter of George Benjamin and Daisy Ladine Williams Vail . Her childhood years were spent on a farm 8 miles southeast of LaCygne, Ks. She graduated from LaCygne Rural High School in June of 1953. 

Marilyn was united in marriage to Clifford Strode on June 14, 1953, to this union two children were born, Vicki Lee and Terry Lynn. Marilyn was a member and baptized at Maywood Community Church in Kansas City, Ks. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, half sister, Vera Apperson. Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Forbes and husband Kenneth, son, Terry Strode, and wife, Sharon, sister, Freda Teague, granddaughter, Jamie Urton, and husband, Zack, grandson, Adam Strode, three nephews, John Harrison, and wife, Doris, Paul Teague, Ron Teague, and wife Vanessa, niece Ruth Overton, and great granddaughter, Florence Urton. On line condolences may be left at Meyersfuneralchapel.com

Obituary - Clinton Edward Clark

Clinton Edward Clark, age 79, of LaCygne, Kansas, passed away at home on August 27, 2017. He was was surrounded by his family, including his wife, Joyce of over 60 years.

Clinton was born May 13, 1938 in West Ridge, Arkansas to Acy Clinton Clark and Mazie Magalene Pilgrim Clark. He grew up in Tuckerman, Arkansas, farming cotton with his father. On October 22, 1956 he married Joyce Laverne Callahan in Newport, Arkansas. Shortly after their marriage, the Clarks moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Clinton worked for Hudson Oil Company for six years. They then moved to Ashland, Missouri where they farmed for M.R. and Bob Hudson along the Missouri River bottoms for three years. 

In 1966, the family moved to LaCygne, Kansas. By that time, the family included daughter LaVeda and son Mitchell, and later, another son, Tracy. Clinton would farm for M.R. Hudson Trust until 1973. He continued to farm that land on his own for another twenty years before retiring.
Clint was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in LaCygne, Kansas. He was baptised in Long''s Lake on the farm. Clinton loved to hunt, and especially loved to quail hunt. He was known for his marksmanship skills. Clint and Joyce enjoyed country music and dancing with their friends.
Clinton was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Burnis Clark; sisters Iva Mae Clark Bradley, and Myrtle Clark Woods. 

He leaves behind his wife, Joyce Clark; daughter LaVeda Riggs and husband Joseph; son Mitchell Clark and wife Julie; son Tracy Clark and wife Amie; brother Jerry Clark and wife Debbie; and brother-in-law Elmo Woods, Jr.

He will be missed by his nine grandchildren, Julie Burk and husband Ryan; Jesse Funk and wife Michelle; Amy Hopper; Jennifer Sandage and husband Josh; Levi Clark; Reagan Clark; Samuel Clark; Garrett Clark; Ryan Clark. Two step-grandchildren, Joe Riggs, Jr. and wife Crystal; and RaeAnna Riggs. And great grandchildren; Alice Burk, Wesley Burk; Nolan Funk and Domino Slyter. Four step great-grandchildren Joey Marie; Jett; Jaxx and June Riggs.
Clinton was greatly admired by his children, grandchildren, family, and friends.

Funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Calvary Baptist Church in La Cygne, Kansas. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice or Calvary Baptist Church. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory La Cygne Chapel.