Donna Meister, 55, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Miami County Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1960 at Kirkland, Wash., the daughter of Donald and Ruth McSparran. She married Michael Meister Oct. 17, 1998 at Columbia, Mo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth and a brother, Rick. She is survived by her husband Michael; son, Joshua Jenkins and fianceé, Amy; daughter Christina Jenkins and Brad; sister, Debra Taylor; grandchildren, Makayla Richards, Madison Charleville, and Yasmine Kadibelban; mother- and father-in-law, Karen and James Meister; and Aunt Beth Fraiser.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Linn Valley Community Church. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Lupus Foundation. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Larry Gene Bloomfield ~ 07-08-1952 to 11-06-2024
Larry Gene Bloomfield, age 72, Prescott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m.... [More]
Russell Adam Taylor ~ Aug. 19, 1966 – Nov. 5, 2024
Word was received of the recent passing of Russell Adam Taylor, Pittsburg, Kan.; formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., son of Hubert (Harvey) Taylor. Arrangements are being handled by Bath-Naylor, Weir, Kan. with the funeral scheduled to be held at the South Broadway Baptist Church,... [More]
Carol Louise Chinn ~ 11-13-1959 to 10-22-2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Carol Louise Chinn, age 64, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Oct. 22, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
More Obituaries
- Erma Lorene Lovewell ~ 01-07-1935 to 10-25-2024
- Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle ~ 10-09-1961 to 09-28-2024
- Kathryn “Irene” Holsman ~ 12-25-1928 to 10-18-2024
- Tate Anthony West ~ 11-21-1968 – 10-11-2024
- Betty June Millard ~ 12-05-1933 to 10-11-2024
- Allan “Al” Lee Miller ~ 06-25-1937 to 10-11-2024
- Leota Jean Lile ~ 10-08-1940 to 10-03-2024
- Richard L. Marsh ~ 05-12-1944 to 09-29-2024
NEWS
Veterans Day events
Saturday, Nov. 9 Light Show Honoring our Veterans at the Justice Center – 6- Monday, Nov. 11 PHS Veterans Day Program – 9 a.m. in the north gymnasium. Refreshment will follow. JLHS Veterans Day Program – 9 a.m. at the school. USD 362 Elementary... [More]
Commissioners hear report from Road Operations on 900 Road project
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, the Linn County Commissioners heard their first official report from newly hired Road Operations Supervisor Jesse Walton. Walton reported that several trees had come down in recent rains and road crews had worked to remove those.... [More]
Town hall leads to proposal changes
Alterations to be ready for amended La Cygne chicken ordinance To refute the old adage, you can fight City Hall. Or maybe rather change leadership’s minds. With only two voices. That happened at last Wednesday’s called special meeting by the La Cygne... [More]
More News
- Parker will consider quotes next week
- Drought conditions speed harvest, pose livestock issues
- Pleasanton landowner to city: provide services or deannex
- Commissioners hire new Road Operations Manager
- La Cygne schedules chicken town hall
- Akes appointed Linn County Sheriff by Republican Central Committee
- Commissioners discuss Queens Road issues
- Four-day school week discussed by USD 344 board
SPORTS
Prairie View football advances to Regional round of 3A playoffs
The Prairie View football team hosted Iola in the first round of the 3A playoffs on Nov. 1. Prairie View played Iola the week before in the final game of the regular season. They defeated Iola 49-30 in that game and the Buffalos were victorious in this game as they won 49-14.... [More]
Jayhawk cross country finishes season at 3A State meet at Rim Rock
The Jayhawk Linn cross country team had a great season. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won their respective Regional at Central Heights on Oct. 26 and qualified for the 3A State cross meet at Rim Rock in Lawrence on Nov. 2. The Hawks ran well at State this... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk cross country, boys and girls, heading to State
- Lady Buffs cross country team earns place at State as runner-up at Regional
- Jays spook Erie, move on to McLouth
- Prairie View volleyball advances to 3A Sub-State
- Jayhawk volleyball advances to the 3A Sub-State bracket
- Pleasanton football picks up big win against Uniontown
- Wade makes State golf for the Buffalos
- Schneider makes State golf for Jayhawk
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