Linn County News
Published Jan. 5, 2022
Betty Jean Shoemaker, age 83, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at Olathe Medical Center, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Betty was born the daughter of Jesse E. and Saloma Porter Brown on Jan. 8, 1938, in Eldon, Mo. Betty graduated from Argentine High School in Kansas City, Kan. She was a bookkeeper for the family businesses over the years. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword puzzles and word searches, watching her beta fish and loved her dachshunds. Her family and friends also knew not to call or talk to her while the “Young and Restless” was on the television.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jenell Cruz; brother, Elbert Brown; and sister, Mary Toebben. She is survived by a daughter, Cindy Whitley (Jeff); a son, Bobby Shoemaker (Connie); six grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
Contributions are suggested to Olive's Hope Pet Rescue and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan. 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
OBITUARIES
Naomi “Skip” Childress ~ 08-23-1926 to 03-21-2026
Linn County News Published April 1, 2026 Naomi “Skip” Childress, of rural Mound City, passed away on March 21, 2026. Skip is survived by her son, Cody, of the home. There are no services planned at this time; however, a Celebration of Life... [More]
Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner ~ 06-28-1940 to 03-19-2026
Linn County News Published April 1, 2026 Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner, 85, of Kansas City, Kans., passed away March 19, 2026. Ginger was born on June 28, 1940 in Kansas City, Kan. She was the daughter of David E. Bloodgood Sr. and Dorothy (Nora) Bloodgood.... [More]
Danny Grover Breckenridge ~ 04-09-1947 to 03-16-2026
Linn County News Published March 25, 2026 Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler, Mo. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge. Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965. After graduation,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Rachel Carlene Kastl ~ 02-14-1934 to 03-19-2026
- Edward L. Eichenberger ~ 11-20-1967 to 03-15-2026
- Rick “Rockin Rick” Nash ~ 11-13-1958 to 02-23-2026
- Bernard Thomas “Tom” Brownback ~ 10-06-1938 to 02-27-2026
- Bernard E. “Gene” Post ~ 05-02-1934 to 12-15-2025
- Joy Dean Young ~ 01-13-1939 to 02-16-2026
- Ramona June Holland ~ 04-19-1956 to 02-07-2026
- Rebecca Lowe ~ 01-04-1948 to 02-09-2026
NEWS
SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
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Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
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K9 Tank, new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department
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SPORTS
Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League
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