Linn County News
Published Jan. 23, 2019
John Daniel Black, age 58, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at the Miami County Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 25, 1960, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Weslie and Marjorie Berg Black.
He graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1978. He married Susan Boyle on Aug. 30, 1980, at Winfield, Kan.
He was employed by Linn County for 38 years serving as road foreman for 29. He also operated Black & Sons Rolloffs. John served as a volunteer firefighter with Linn Country Station No. 920 for 25 years. He served as chief during several different periods and instructed Fire Rescue I and II.
He was a member of the Pleasanton Nazarene Church. John's biggest joy was his family; he was a loving husband, dad, brother and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard; and two brothers-in-law, Dale Baldwin and Eric Kleweno.
John is survived by his wife Susan; two sons, Dan Black and Jeffrey Black and wife Danielle; two brothers, James Black and wife Julie, and Patrick Black and wife Brenda; five sisters, Penny Black, Carol Beckwith and husband Bob, Glenna Baldwin and husband Lloyd, Janet Kleweno and Patricia Murray and husband Larry; and one grandson.
Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Littell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.
Contributions are suggested to Linn County Fire Station No. 920. Outdoor plants are preferred to be used in a landscape in John's memory. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Janice Ann Leasure Woodrum ~ 05-04-1948 to 03-05-2023
Linn County News Published March 15, 2023 Janice Ann Leasure Woodrum, Chehalis, Wash., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed March 5, 2023. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date by the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. ... [More]
Lewis Michael Wilson ~ 08-13-1952 to 03-05-2023
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Janet Dean Robinson Staton ~ 02-16-1939 to 03-08-2023
Linn County News Published March 15, 2023 Janet Dean Robinson Staton, age 84, Cleveland, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton... [More]
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- Larry Ray Thompson ~ 03-30-1949 to 02-28-2023
- Harper Darleane Marie McCowin ~ 11-26-2022 to 02-24-2023
- Maribelle L. “Mary” Wiles ~ 03-27-1943 to 02-21-2023
- James Dean Allen ~ 08-10-1951 to 02-26-2023
- Janet Jolene Reed ~ 04-09-1963 to 02-20-2023
NEWS
Commissioner’s discussion on wage options gets heated
During the tail-end discussion amongst commissioners at Monday’s meeting regarding wage increases, Commissioner Jason Hightower noted a plan presented by County Clerk David Lamb for a $1 per hour across the board raise rather than a percentage based raise, which some county... [More]
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Parker leaders consider truck route
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SPORTS
Jayhawk Wrestling Club has five place at State
The Jayhawk Wrestling Club went to the kid’s State wrestling tournament this past weekend, March 10-12, in Topeka. The team did very well taking seven wrestlers and five placing in the competition. Maggie Earnest, 8U Girls 70, placed second and scored 20 team points.... [More]
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The Linn County Twisters wrestling team took 13 wrestlers to the kid’s State wrestling tournament in Topeka March 10-12. The Twisters had five of their 13 wrestlers place in the tournament. Taryn Mills, HS Girls 130, was eliminated after two matches in the tournament.... [More]
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- Pleasanton basketball defeats Bronaugh, falls to Cherokee
- SPECIAL: WE HAVE PHOTOS!
- Jayhawk wrestling wins TRL dual tournament
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