Hazel Fern Wills, 91, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at the Olathe Good Samaritan. She was born Sept. 12, 1924, in Worland, Mo., the daughter of Joseph and Stella Phalen Leonard. She grew up in and around Worland and was a member of the Worland Baptist Church. She graduated from Hume High School.
Hazel married Leroy “Roy” Wills Aug. 21, 1943 at Fort Scott, Kan. He preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1996. Also preceding her was a son Norman Wills.
She was a lively resident of Pleasanton for over 65 years and was kindly known as “Grandma” to all. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Garnett, Kan, Pleasanton First Christian Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Lavera Wood; three sons, David, Raymond, and Tim Wills; six grandchildren, Caitlyn, Bryce, Casey, Zach, Alex, and Diamond Wills; and five great-granddaughters, Kayla, Shelby, Emily, April, and Sadie.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial was in the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Olathe Good Samaritan. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

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Bobby Lee Runkle ~ 11-26-1956 to 09-15-2026

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Linn County News Published September 23, 2026   Bobby Lee Runkle, 69, of Centerville, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born Nov. 26, 1956, in Dixon, Ill., to the late Bobby Hugh Runkle and the... [More]

Raymond E. Cornett ~ 05-21-1953 to 09-18-2026

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Linn County News Published September 23, 2026   Raymond E. Cornett, age 73, Garnett, Kan., passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.   Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in Richland... [More]

Louise Mitchell ~ 11-20-1930 to 09-14-2026

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Linn County News Published Sept. 16, 2026   Louise Mitchell, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. She was born the daughter of James Martin and Marie Zieggler Martin in Pleasanton, Kan., on Nov. 20, 1930. Louise was a lifelong resident... [More]

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NEWS

Commissioners finalize budget for 2027

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Prairie View football earns their first win over Jayhawk at Homecoming

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Pleasanton volleyball team had a difficult week as they hosted Northeast Arma and Marmaton Valley in a Three Rivers triangular on Sept. 22 before going to Prairie View on April 24. In the TRL triangular against Northeast,... [More]

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