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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

Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Dixie Beatrice Collins, 58 years young, left this Earth on July 28, 2026, to go home to be with all who have left us too soon. Dixie was born to Dick and Dorothy Newton on Oct. 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., their third... [More]

Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Helen Marie Clark, age 94, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1932, in Arma, Kan., the daughter of John and Loretta Chiappetta Data. She graduated from the Ursuline Academy and then attended Fort... [More]

Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026

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Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Norma Lee Pease, age 93, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1933 in Miami County, Kan., the daughter of Paul Weisner Keith and Lottie May Hutton Keith.  She graduated from... [More]

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NEWS

Pleasanton Council opts to begin paving streets

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Top PRCA official to attend Linn County Rodeo

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Voluntary contribution noted in open session

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Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo

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Linn County well represented in 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo

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A day of fun and records

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Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate... [More]

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