Linn County News
Published June 9, 2021
Edward "Bullfrog" William Theel Sr., age 53, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at Research Medical Center, Monday, May 31, 2021. Ed was born March 16, 1968, the son of Max, Sr. and Susie (Walker) Theel, at Kansas City, Kan. Ed grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Washington High School in 1986.
"Bullfrog," as everyone knew him, was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, KU Jayhawks basketball, and the Royals. He was a huge Ozzy Osbourne fan, loved playing softball in his younger days, hitting golf balls with his nephew and was also known for being the life of the party. Bullfrog was a member of the Army Reserves. He was a welder working in Kansas City and La Cygne and also a loader/operator at U.S. Minerals in La Cygne. He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Nicole Theel (Jacob) of Clinton, Mo.; a son, Edward Theel, Jr., of Deepwater, Mo.; their mother, Leah Theel; two sisters, Elizabeth Mark (Adrian) and Tammy Metzgar (Kevin); three brothers, Vincent Theel (Jackie), Max Theel Jr. (June), Ed Teare (Lori); two grandchildren, Grayson and Jayda, and lots of aunts, uncles and extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at The Swan Room 209 N. Broadway La Cygne on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The family suggests contributions to Edward Theel, Sr., memorial fund and may be sent to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 304 La Cygne, Kan. 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Howard Chaney Herrmann ~ 05-28-1944 to 04-01-2026
Linn County News Published April 8, 2026 Howard Chaney Herrmann passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born May 28, 1944, to Chester Keith Herrmann and Mila Frances (Chaney) Herrmann. He started first grade in 1950 in the Washington one room... [More]
Tevina Marie Eicher ~ 04-09-1979 to 03-23-2026
Linn County News Published April 8, 2026 Tevina Marie Eicher, age 46, Mound City, Kan., passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. April 4, 2026, to celebrate Tevina and her recently deceased mother, Vickie. There was a visitation... [More]
Kellie Jo Harvey ~ 10-24-1968 to 03-26-2026
Linn County News Published April 1, 2026 Kellie Jo Harvey, age 57, of Mapleton, Kan., passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on March 26, 2026. She was born on Oct. 24, 1968, the daughter of Bill and Linda Brown Allen. Kellie graduated... [More]
More Obituaries
- Naomi “Skip” Childress ~ 08-23-1926 to 03-21-2026
- Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner ~ 06-28-1940 to 03-19-2026
- Danny Grover Breckenridge ~ 04-09-1947 to 03-16-2026
- 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
NEWS
Pleasanton approves water plant roof bidding, backup water supply study
The Pleasanton City Council met with BG Consultants engineer, Jason Hoskinson, Monday night and approved several projects that have been in the works, some for months, some not so long. First approved was allowing BG Consultants to advertise the Stegge Lake Dam Repair project... [More]
Commissioners reviewing resolution on vicious dogs
During the April 6 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning Administrator Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes regarding a proposed resolution regarding vicious dogs. Cummings explained that as of now, Linn County “does not... [More]
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center takes steps to preserve local behavioral health services
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SPORTS
Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Southeast Cherokee on March 31 in a league double-header. Southeast was too much for the Jays as they won each game big, 20-0 and 22-7. The first game was all Southeast as they led 10-0 after two innings and finished it in the fourth with... [More]
Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights
The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Central Heights on March 31 to play the Vikings in a double-header. The Lady Hawks dropped both games, a close 4-5 loss in the first game and then a 3-13 in the following game. The first game saw both teams tied 1-1 after one inning... [More]
Prairie View baseball splits with Santa Fe Trail
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Santa Fe Trail on March 31 and split with the Chargers in a Pioneer League double-header. The Buffalos won the first game 8-7 but lost the second game 4-20. The first game started with the Buffalos taking a 2-1 lead after two innings. Trail... [More]
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- Pleasanton baseball starts season against Oswego and Crest
- Jayhawk softball starts season with games against Northeast and Osawatomie
- Prairie View baseball hosts Miami and Wellsville to begin the season
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League
- Lady Hawks and Lady Jays make the TRL All League basketball team
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes season as Sub-State runner up
- Pleasanton boys advance in Sub-State tournament, girls end season
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