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Donald Lee Breuel, age 84, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at the Olathe Hospice House. He was born on May 19, 1931, at Mound City, Kan., the son of Fred and Carrie Park Breuel.
He graduated from Parker High School. Don worked as a pipe liner, maintenance supervisor for Phillip’s Petroleum, and as a farmer and stockman.
He was a member of the Parker (Kansas) Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite Consistory, Fort Scott; and Mirza Temple, Pittsburg.
He married Lois McCarty on Feb. 14, 1953. She preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2012.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bob Breuel.
He is survived by two sons Greg Breuel and wife, Jackie, and Larry Breuel and wife, Trish; two daughters Pam Johnson and husband, Jim, and Tammy Peterson and husband, Kelly; a brother Jerry Breuel; nine grandchildren Janelle, Jamie, Cody, Tyler, Connor, Trenton, Derrick, Kandice and Lindsey; four great-grandchildren Mason, Hank, Madison and Gus; and three step-grandchildren Jake, Jodie and Jamie.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m., Tuesday at the Breuel Home, 12211 W. 900 Rd, Mound City, KS 66056. The family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

OBITUARIES

Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026

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Linn County News Published June 3, 2026   Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.  Jack dedicated much of his life... [More]

Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026

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Linn County News Published June 3, 2026   Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12... [More]

Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026

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Linn County News Published June 3, 2026   Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley, 90, died May 15, 2026, at her home in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Pleasanton, to Emmett and Lena Claudine (McMillan) Lloyd. Joanne graduated from Pleasanton High... [More]

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NEWS

BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case

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SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case

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Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium

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During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting.... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View track qualifies three athletes for State

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The Prairie View track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional. The Buffalos did well with multiple top placers and three athletes qualifying for the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The highlight of the meet for the Buffalos was Laramie... [More]

Jayhawk track qualifies eight for State

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional to determine who makes the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Hawks qualified eight total athletes for State in seven different events. The highlights of the meet were Dominic... [More]

Pleasanton track qualifies six for State

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The Pleasanton track team traveled to Iola on May 21 for the 1A Regional hosted by Waverly to see who would make the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30.  The Jays qualified a total of six athletes for State in six different events. There were also multiple events... [More]

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