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Linn County News

Published January 17, 2024

Judy Lynne Miller, age 63, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. She was born on March 3, 1960, in Billings, Mont., the daughter of Bill and Mona Hidalgo Miller. She graduated from Ruskin High School. She was a member of the Faith Chapel Assembly of God in Pleasanton. She was proud of her Native American heritage. She collected Indian items, especially dream catchers. She also had a collection of John Wayne memorabilia. She was very proud of her home. She enjoyed mowing the yard, washing windows, and general house cleaning. She loved animals, everything from birds to dogs. Judy had a green thumb that could nurture plants back to health. She enjoyed horror movies, cartoons, and many “old” television shows. 

Judy is survived by her parents, Bill and Mona Miller; a son, Ronnie Lyn Miller; a brother, Ronald Wade Miller; a sister, Jackie Miller-Amer; five grandchildren, Jayden Poole, Nevaeh Miller, Elijah Miller, Zamyra Lutz, and Ellody Miller; a special cousin, Rick Ulmer; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.  

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Fisher Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Pleasanton Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Linn County Care To Share, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 

OBITUARIES

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