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Linn County News

Published May 22, 2024

 

Ann Johnson, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Raymond and Vada Daniels Casida. She graduated from Blue Mound High School and Fort Scott Community College. Ann

was united in marriage to Gary Johnson on May 15, 1964. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2006. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Casida. 

Ann was known

to be a hard working lady. She worked at the Bank of Pleasanton, Casey’s and Prescott Country View. She was a member of the Pleasanton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with her family. Ann is  survived by three sons, Brian

Johnson (Jennifer), Casey Johnson, and Dustin Johnson (Jennifer); a daughter Kenda Johnson (Aaron Chitwood); a brother, Dave Casida (Joanne); a sister-in-law, Zoila Casida; and ten grandchildren, Phoenix Johnson, Rylea Johnson, Maddie Johnson, Nate Johnson, Brayden

Johnson, Beckett Johnson, Rowen Johnson, Jhett Johnson, Keegan Chitwood and Nic Chitwood.

Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial followed at the Curry Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton United Methodist Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan., 66075.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

OBITUARIES

Bonnie Faye Bishop ~ 03-25-1949 to 04-22-2025

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  Linn County News Published April 30, 2025   Bonnie Faye Bishop, age 76, Olathe, Kan., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of William and Imogene Krueger Carter. After graduating from high... [More]

Lois A. Murray ~ 11-03-1931 to 04-20-2025

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Linn County News Published April 30, 2025   Lois A. Murray, age 93, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Overland Park, Kan. Lois was born the daughter of Arlie and Winifred Stanhope Poindexter on Nov. 3, 1931, near Drexel, Mo.... [More]

Dr. Howard F. Wilson ~ 02-05-1938 to 04-20-2025

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Linn County News Published April 23, 2025   Dr. Howard F. Wilson, age 87, of Garnett, Kan., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Howard Frank Wilson was born on Feb. 5, 1938, in Garden City, Mo. He was the... [More]

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SPECIAL: Legislative Update

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 16, orders were filed dismissing all 16 current cases on file in Linn County District Court concerning the Tanglewood Lake gate incident, 14 of which were filed against separate individuals that stemmed from the incident in May 2023. According... [More]

Tanglewood seeks clarification, aid from county

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During the April 21 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jason Hightower reported to his fellow board members that he had met with the Tanglewood Lake board president and a resident the previous week and noted that they wanted a resolution or motion that clarified if the roads are... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk track wins the Pleasanton Invitational

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Pleasanton on April 15 for the Pleasanton Invitational. The Hawks did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the meet. The girls won with a score of 188 points while the boys won with a score of 127 points. There were... [More]

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The Pleasanton track team hosted their home invitational on April 15. The Jays did well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed in the top three out of nine teams. The boys were second with 92 points while the girls were third with 107.5 points. “It was... [More]

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