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Charles A. “Charlie” Conley, age 69, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at the Prescott Country View.
He was born in Fort Scott, Kan., on Oct. 20, 1947, the son of Earl E. and Anna Mae Stoeckle Conley.
He was a graduate of Pleasanton High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany.
Charlie then went to work as a sprinkler fitter. During his working career he had many business interests which included: Conley Sprinkler, Conley Sales, and farming and ranching.
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City, Linn County Economic Development Committee, Kansas Calvary, Prescott State Bank Board, Sprinkler Fitters Union Local No. 669 and the National Fire Protection Association.
Charlie enjoyed K.U. basketball, playing cards and taking trips to the casino. He enjoyed many things but he had a true love for his family and other children. He always had the time to visit or help someone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Charlie is survived by his wife Linda; two sons, Charlie Conley Jr. and wife Candie, and Brandon Conley and wife Wendy; daughter Tina Wiebelhaus and husband Mike; stepson Frank Meister and wife Catherine; two brothers, Kenny Conley and wife Linda, and Stephen Conley and wife Malinda; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary was prayed Monday, Nov. 28, at the Schneider Funeral Home Pleasanton Chapel with visitation following.
The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimers or Diabetes foundations. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025

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Linn County News Published December 3, 2025   Rose Anna Templin, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.    A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. A gathering to celebrate... [More]

Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee ~ 12-22-1962 to 11-26-2025

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Linn County News Published December 3, 2025   Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee, age 62, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. He was born on Dec. 22, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Carl and Ruth Doan Bresee. He served his country in... [More]

Roberta May Staton ~ 04-23-1925 to 11-27-2025

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Linn County News Published December 3, 2025   Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1925, in Hartford, Mich., the daughter of Orlie and Emma Roberts Brown. Roberta was united in marriage to Eugene... [More]

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NEWS

SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses

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By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to list Bourbon, Crawford and Linn counties in Kansas as eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) under the March 30–April... [More]

Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session

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During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]

USD 362 board makes personnel decisions

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Members debate value of petty cash funds   Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team

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The Prairie View football team was well represented in this year’s All Pioneer League team. The Buffalos had four players on the first team, three on the second team, and four on the honorable mention team.  To see the full article, check out this week's edition... [More]

Dawson signs with Pitt State

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson,... [More]

Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney

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High school basketball might still be nine days away for the three Linn County high schools, but the season is already underway for state-line neighbor Hume, Mo. The Hornet teams began their season last Friday with home losses to Wheatland, Mo., the girls in a tight 48-40 match,... [More]

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